During an internal investigation, ACS determined that the rationale for sterilization of certain components was not justified and therefore, some components are not fit for further sterilization according to ACS procedures. As a result, ACS is unable to confirm product sterilization assurance requirements were met.
Baxter has identified that certain pumps have potentially been released with the grease applied to the cam and motor gears that will break down quickly. The breakdown of the grease will lead to the device having insufficient or ineffective grease applied to the cam, which could lead to premature wear of the mechanism assembly, resulting in excessive therapy.
GE HealthCare has become aware of a non-conformance to 21 CFR 1020.30 (k) in certain OEC 9800 and OEC 9900 Elite C-arm Systems. Specifically, impacted systems are missing the full layer of lead tape in the collimator covers, which will lead to a small increase in radiation exposure to the patient and/or operator. The missing lead tape is not detectable by the user.
The potential for a failed welded nut to shear off. When this occurs, the gas strut on one side of the device becomes detached from the canopy, making the canopy difficult to lift.
Low deaeration chamber level at post priming tests may lead to PrisMax System alarm T2309: Air Detected in Prime resulting in multiple additional priming cycles
During an internal investigation, ACS determined that the rationale for sterilization of certain components was not justified and therefore, some components are not fit for further sterilization according to ACS procedures. As a result, ACS is unable to confirm product sterilization assurance requirements were met.