Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
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Zimmer is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in two different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. specifically, multiple test samples from each of the two configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing. the devices impacted are generally the heaviest outlier sizes within the respective product family. below are photos representative of failures seen during this testing.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
The tip of the rod holder may crack or break when the rod is manipulated during surgery.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
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The spring and washer to keep the pole plug in place are missing on the devices.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
Zimmer biomet is conducting a medical device market removal for the echo instrument case shell tall outer case vault only and the comprehensive primary shoulder instrument outer case vault only as they do not comply with the weight recommendation in the current ansi/aami st79 and iso 17665-2006 standards.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
The manufacturer has determined that the current information as described in the instructions for use (ifu) and in the product brochure was confusing.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
In rare cases, product information on the patient label, with respect to ref number! lot number might not
coincide with the corresponding information on the product label.
while the information printed on the product label is always correct. the information on the patient label (in rare
cases) may be wrong.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
Zimmer has determined that the femoral component of a knee implant has an undersized cam radius due to a manufacturing error. this may cause polyethylene delamination and fatigue fracture due to higher contact stresses. zimmer is not recommending any enhanced patient follow-up.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
The packages contained the wrong patient label. where the wrong patient label is being used for documentation of the implanted device, the wrong lot and size will be recorded in the patient record. with later inquiries, this could potentially lead to an incorrectly prepared revision surgery (wrong size insert selected).
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
This recall is initiated due to lack of a steam sterilization validation to support the sterilization parameters stated in the instructions for use (ifu) (030ean0000t and 030ean0000i).
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
Zimmer biomet is initiating a lot specific recall of the nexgen precoat tibial plate and nexgen option tibial plate due to a
commingle between the affected lots of the same size tibial components. a field complaint was received indicating the nexgen
option tibial plate from lot 62460315 was found in the package for a nexgen precoat tibial plate from lot 62491580.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
The issue concerns a mix up of two lots of ncb screws with different lengths but the same diameter (4mm). ncb screws with a length of 26mm were placed in the 32 mm packaging and vice versa. these trauma screws are delivered non sterile and are placed in the implant rack and sterilized before use. as a general practice, screw length is checked before placing the screw into the right place of the implant rack (figure 1). this is done using a template which is incorporated into the rack itself. during the surgery, when picking a screw, the nurse checks the length of screw once again using the same template.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
Internal investigation found that the screwdriver blade (2.3 mm) was mislabeled. following inspection of the product, it was determined that they were erroneously marked as screwdriver blade cross-lock mid 1.7, dental-end;
lot (16688), item (503004417).
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
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Report Source: BfArM
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
Zimmer biomet states that the nut that interfaces with the outer plate of the above clamps may be misassembled, potentially leading to a delay in surgery or intervention necessitated by postoperative device failure.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company
Causa
Ziehm imaging has been notified by its supplier that some type kf21 double foot switches may fail to switch off radiation after starting the exposure.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
Zethon has identified that there is no documented evidence that they meet the basic safety and performance requirements of the medical device regulations. this effectively invalidates the ce-mark (found on the label and insert), and zethon is recalling the product with immediate effect.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
Yuyao yufeng medical equipment co., ltd is issuing a field safety notice to advise
users of an update to the instructions for use (ifu) for oxygen regulator yf-86-a
per the enclosed attachment (attachment 1). this information will be included in the
ifu & cartons of all future units distributed by yufeng medical.
this ifu update provides clear information about cleaning & disinfection method for
oxygen regulator yf-86-a.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
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Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
In the course of our post market surveillance activities we observed that the ultrasound probe cover kit with gel was found the burkholderia multivorans, bukholderia cenocepacia, bacillus beringensis, bacillus circulans inside, which pointed that the gel was the source of pollution.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
It has been brought to the attention of welch allyn via customer complaints in the uk that under certain circumstances the power supply casing at the weld joint (housing) can separate which, as a result, exposes electrical components.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
Welch allyn has been made aware that the kleenspec 788 corded illuminator has the potential to be incorrectly connected to a c7 type of ac power cord (i.E. iec 60320) instead of being correctly connected to the illuminator dc power cord connector.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
There is a potential contamination by burkholderia cepacia.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
Philips has received complaints that approximately 20% of devices in affected lots may demonstrate an inability to insert the guidewire into the catheter. this has caused no known adverse events. this issue is seen before entering the patient's body, and can lead to a delay of case while the defective product is exchanged for another device.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
May have an improperly sealed metal and glass window in the tip of the scope and possibly a mis-assembled camera head positioned behind the window. this combination of factors
may lead to the metal and glass window becoming dislodged from the scope tip during cleaning and render the unit inoperable. the metal and glass window may also become dislodged during use therefore may represent a potential health hazard.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
The gh3 trolley can fall down, in case of the hoist is placed straight underneath the safety lock (the safety device of the combi lock) and then the staff activate the combi lock the safety lock is closing the rail, preventing the hoist moving out of the rail, when the traverse rail moves away from the fixed rail. under this special circumstance and the hoist is moved extremely sideways to get the traverse rail free of the combi lock the safety lock can be bypassed, and the hoist can move out of the rail.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCAR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Causa
Lifting straps have not been correctly placed and patients have fallen partially or completely out of the sling.
Saudi data is current through January 2019. All of the data comes from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Notas adicionales en la data
Report Source: NCMDR
SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.