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Medical Devices Recalls

Medical equipment, implants, and diagnostic devices

37,779 Total Recalls

The capsule may fail to attach to the esophageal mucosa, which in turn may lead to the aspiration of the capsule. In the event of capsule aspiration, immediate intervention to remove the capsule is required. Potential outcomes following capsule aspiration include low oxygen saturation, intervention to retrieve the capsule, potential need to intubate the patient, extended hospital stay and a delay of treatment. Thirteen reports of capsule aspiration have been received the last 2 years.

Feb 26, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

It has been identified that the catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest part of the catheter. In addition the IFU contains the incorrect diameter of the catheter. This could result in blood stagnation, clots or air emboli.

Feb 22, 2021 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

An electrical component within the system controller module of certain Bio-Console 560 devices may exhibit electrical failure causing the device to stop pumping. Issues observed include the pump stopping, the user interface going blank, and smoking and producing a burning odor during use.

Mar 3, 2021 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

It has been identified that the catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest part of the catheter. In addition the IFU contains the incorrect diameter of the catheter. This could result in blood stagnation, clots or air emboli.

Feb 22, 2021 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

The capsule may fail to attach to the esophageal mucosa, which in turn may lead to the aspiration of the capsule. In the event of capsule aspiration, immediate intervention to remove the capsule is required. Potential outcomes following capsule aspiration include low oxygen saturation, intervention to retrieve the capsule, potential need to intubate the patient, extended hospital stay and a delay of treatment. Thirteen reports of capsule aspiration have been received the last 2 years.

Feb 26, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

The tube holder can separate from the barrier that secures the device to the patients' body. The tube holder has the potential failure to separate from the barrier. This separation might contribute to the potential risk of the tube/drain/catheter migration or loss.

Feb 11, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Fail to Comply with Chinese Standard YY1079-2008: Clauses 4.2.6 and 4.2.7.3. Range/accuracy of heart rate meter for pediatric mode-In pediatric mode, when the input signal rate is over 300 bpm, the indicated rate of the affected products will be lower than this upper limit

Mar 23, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment View Details β†’

It has been identified that the catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest part of the catheter. In addition the IFU contains the incorrect diameter of the catheter. This could result in blood stagnation, clots or air emboli.

Feb 22, 2021 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

Customers are being notified of results from a Toxicological Risk Assessment related to potential for aluminum ions to leach into warmed fluids.

Feb 18, 2021 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

Their is a potential that the automated staining instrument with software version 3.5.3.1 may move with random speeds in random direction across its range of motion. This could result in the instrument hitting end stops or running into other components on the working deck. This could also result in wash buffer being dispensed on random locations.

Feb 25, 2021 Surgical Instruments View Details β†’

Potential for system to produce falsely elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) results from patient samples.

Nov 23, 2020 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

A small percentage of implanted cardiac devices, from a well-defined subset, may experience a shortened Recommended Replacement Time (RRT) to End of Service (EOS) interval following an earlier-than-expected RRT observation

Feb 3, 2021 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

There is a potential for the hemostatic valve to dislodge while introducing the dilator or device into the sheath. This could result in minor bleeding and/or embolism

Feb 26, 2021 Other Medical Devices View Details β†’
Class I - Dangerous

Cardinal Health has determined that a manufacturing variance in a plastic film used to manufacture these products is causing the drapes and leggings to stick , which may prevent the products from being unfolded and applied properly.

Feb 25, 2021 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) results. The VITROS TIBC performance shift will start with the newest Generation (GEN) of VITROS Fe Slides (GEN 26), the potential shift in TIBC patient values of GEN 26 and above will be approximately 80 ug/dL lower across the measuring range than other available GENS of VITROS Fe Slides (GENs 22-25).

Feb 18, 2021 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details β†’