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Pedicle screw spinal system - Product Code NPQ
Causa
The dimensional specifications are incorrect.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an e-mail on 11/18/08 to their sales force to inform them of the problem and the need to remove the product.The recalling firm issued Medical Device recall letters dated 11/19/08 to their customers to inform them of the problem and the need to return the product. Contact Synthes at 800-620-7025 ext. 7025 or 610-719-5750 for additional information.
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Pedicle screw spinal system - Product Code NPQ
Causa
The dimensional specifications are incorrect.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an e-mail on 11/18/08 to their sales force to inform them of the problem and the need to remove the product.The recalling firm issued Medical Device recall letters dated 11/19/08 to their customers to inform them of the problem and the need to return the product. Contact Synthes at 800-620-7025 ext. 7025 or 610-719-5750 for additional information.
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Glycosylated Hemoglobin Assay - Product Code LCP
Causa
The wrong barcode number and tube position number may be assigned to samples leading to discrepant sample results.
Acción
Recall initiated on December 10, 2008. Notification conducted by phone call and fax for domestic consignees. Each subsidiary will receive the subsidiary Urgent: Medical Device Correction notice, customer medical device correction response form and number of customers distributed to by e-mail. Each subsidiary must contact customers and provide the customer notice and response form as needed. The notice stated that Bio-Rad Laboratories would release a follow up communication providing a permanent solution upon completion of an investigation. In the interim, it was recommended that customers carefully review the Summary Report for duplicate barcode IDs or or tube position numbers within the same rack. If there are any questions or assistance needed, the local regional Bio-Rad office should be contacted.
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Differential Cell Counter - Product Code GKZ
Causa
Some syringes were improperly assembled and are therefore not usable, due to an incorrect nut on the syringe shell.
Acción
Recall initiated on December 10, 2008. A product recall letter and reply form were cent to CELL-DYN Sapphire customers who received syringes between September 16, 2008 and October 28, 2008 to US customers, and to November 5, 2008 for Outside-of-US customers.
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Differential Cell Counter - Product Code GKZ
Causa
Carryover failures in software revisions 1.0ml and 2.0ml result in elevated plt background count.
Acción
Recall initiated on 11/17/2008. A Product Correction letter and customer reply form is sent to all currently active CELL-DYN Ruby customers. The customers are asked to keep the communication with their CELL-DYN Ruby System Operator's Manual and to note that the information listed in the table replaces the carryover specification provided in all applications of the manual. Questions from customers in the US should be directed to Customer Support at 1-877-4ABBOTT. Customers outside the US should contact their local hematology customer support representative.
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Digital Analyzer - Product Code NQN
Causa
A change in the software to open up the software architecture to include other analytes other than estrogen receptor was made without fda review and approval.
Acción
Leica Microsystems sent Medical Device Correction letters dated 11/6/08 to the direct accounts, informing them that all versions 3.7 and above of QCA and iQCA software are not in compliance with the original 510(k) cleared software for scoring of immunohistochemical stains in clinical applications. The QCA/iQCA software is only cleared for Estrogen Receptor staining under clinical applications. The accounts were provided with red warning stickers that state: "WARNING The clinical application of QCA software has been cleared only for the measurement of images from microscopic slides of breast cancer specimens stained for the presence of estrogen (ER) nuclear receptor protein only. Performance characteristics of the product, when used outside of this intended use, have not been established." They were instructed to apply the stickers to any existing manuals and or at each point of use, and to instruct all users about the notification. The accounts were also requested to complete and return the enclosed reply form confirming that the changes have been made.
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Glycosylated Hemoglobin Assay - Product Code LCP
Causa
Internal studies observed occasional unexpected outlier results in whole blood samples tested for hemoglobin a1c using the eza1c reagent on the ace or ace alera clinical chemistry systems.
Acción
An initial URGENT: CUSTOMER ADVISORY NOTICE dated August 22, 2008 was sent to all customers and distributors. The letter stated the problem and asked customers to cease using the EZA1C reagent, controls and calibrators. Customers were asked to hold any affected inventory while additional testing was conducted by Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC. (AWDT). A second communication, URGENT: CUSTOMER ADVISORY NOTICE (and Product Response Form) dated September 18, 2008 was sent instructing customers to destroy all product and package inserts in stock for the EZA1C products listed in the letter. Information was provided on receiving credit and an alternative product for use. Customers are requested to complete and return the Product Response Form by fax (888-646-2535) to AWDT indicating their receipt of the letter and the amount of product destroyed. Distributors' letters requested their customers be notified of the recall and that the Product Response Form be sent directly to AWDT. Direct questions to AWDT Customer Solution Center at 866-419-2532.
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Slide stainer, automated - Product Code KPA
Causa
Ventana medical system is initiating the recall of the benchmark and discovery series instruments because there is a possibility that the heating element could separate from the underside of the heater cap and cause a non-staining or inconsistent staining event. additionally, the system may not detect this anomaly and therefore it may not generate an error message for the slide position.
Acción
Ventana sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification letter dated June 16, 2008 to all affected customers. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to carefully read and perform all of the actions outlined in the notification letter concerning potential safety issue. Customers with concerns regarding the staining results on any patient specimen are instructed to follow their internal Quality Procedures regarding the review of patient reports. For question contact your local Customer Service Center.
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Differential Cell Counter - Product Code GKZ
Causa
Exposed wire resulted in minor electrical shock and burn to the service technician.
Acción
Recall issued August 22, 2008. Technical service bulletin was issued for all field personnel via internal database. No customer communication is planned as customers are instructed *not* to remove the cover, which is necessary to access the area.
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Automated Slide Stainer - Product Code KPA
Causa
Beckman coulter has become aware of a potential issue in which the sample id information embedded in the barcode affixed to a slide made by the coulter gen*s and lh slidemaker does not match the text.
Acción
An Urgent: Product Corrective Action letter, dated June 9, 2008, was sent to customers. The letter identified the affected products, stated the background, discussed the issue, and stated the actions to be taken. Customers are to:
1. Only use upper case alpha characters in the Sample Identifier
2. If you must use lower case alpha characters in the Sample Identifier, configure the SlideMaker Slide labels without a bar-code.
Questions regarding the Product Corrective Action should be directed to Beckman Coulter Customer Service at 1-800-526-7694 or your local Beckman Coulter Rep.
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Automated Slide Stainer - Product Code KPA
Causa
Beckman coulter has become aware of a potential issue in which the sample id information embedded in the barcode affixed to a slide made by the coulter gen*s and lh slidemaker does not match the text.
Acción
An Urgent: Product Corrective Action letter, dated June 9, 2008, was sent to customers. The letter identified the affected products, stated the background, discussed the issue, and stated the actions to be taken. Customers are to:
1. Only use upper case alpha characters in the Sample Identifier
2. If you must use lower case alpha characters in the Sample Identifier, configure the SlideMaker Slide labels without a bar-code.
Questions regarding the Product Corrective Action should be directed to Beckman Coulter Customer Service at 1-800-526-7694 or your local Beckman Coulter Rep.
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Reagent, schiff - Product Code HZT
Causa
Two complaints that kit was not performing properly with positive controls.
Acción
Distributors were notified of the recall on June 4, 2008 by e-mail, followed by a letter. The letter dated June 4, 2008, describes the problem, instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and contact EMD Chemicals for product replacement. An Important Product Recall form was also included in each letter, asking that the form be completed and returned to EMD.
Contact EMD Chemicals Technical Service Department at 1-800-222-0342.A
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Neutral Buffered Formalin - Product Code IFP
Causa
Assay tests on retention sample of 10% buffered formalin phosphate showed it to be 3.417%, which is below the specification of 4-5%.
Acción
Urgent: Product Recall notification letters were sent by US mail on May 1, 2008. The letters asked that those in receipt of the product check their stock for this product, destroy any of the material that remains from the referenced lot, and then contact their local customer service center for a replacement. The letter also states that the appropriate corrective measures have already been instituted to prevent a recurrence.
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blood gas capillary tubes - Product Code GIO
Causa
This lot of heparinized capillary tubes contain contaminated lithium heparin.
Acción
Opti Medical sent a Recall Notice, dated May 8, 2008 to all consignees. Consignees were notified via email on/about May 5th thru 7th , 2008. They were instructed to discontinue use of the affected lot and to immediately return all remaining product to OPTI Medical for replacement.
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Mixture, hematology quality control - Product Code JPK
Causa
This recall was initiated due to efficacy concerns with the stabilized erythrocytes, leukocytes and lymphocytes contained in this product group.
Acción
The recall communication was initiated when customer both direct and distributors who have purchased the lots were mailed a recall notification letter dated June 8, 2008 with instructions which was sent via first class mail.
Customers were requested to assist in the voluntary recall of the listed product and if any of the affected lots have been consumed please review their records to ensure that the obtained values conform to the stated specifications found in the lot specific product insert.
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Automated slide staining system - Product Code KEY
Causa
Bulk reagent dispensing mechanism may break resulting in reagent spill and possible exposure to chemicals.
Acción
The firm initiated written notification on 01/24/2008. The firm has asked its consignee to inform its consignees of the recall.
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Values might not update in statistics views after certain functions are performed in a worksheet.
Acción
The firm issued an Important Product Information notification letter on 12/21/2007. The letter instructs users to reload data by closing and reopening an experiment before reporting results in order to determine if their statistics have been impacted. They are asked to fill out and return a form pertaining to this problem. BD Biosciences will release a version of BD FACSDiva software to correct this problem. The letter also stated that BD Biosciences rep will contact the users when the new software is available. User are asked to contact BD Customer Support Center at 1-877-232-8995 if they have any additional questions.
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Labeling provided by two integrated software systems are not clear enough to avoid potential demographic and sample type mismatches under certain conditions.
Acción
A Product Corrective Action (PCA) letter, dated August 16, 2007, informed the customers that the User documentation and Online Help for the FC500 with Data Innovations lnstrument Manager are not clear enough to avoid potential demographic and sample type mismatches under certain conditions. The letter asks the customers to share the information with their laboratory staff and retain the notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. They are also to review all sample identification, demographics, data and results before reporting results out. A response form is included. Questions and concerns regarding the notification should be directed to Beckman Coulter Customer Service at 1-800-526-7694.
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Differential Cell Counter - Product Code GKZ
Causa
Count may be out of specification--hemoglobin background count may be out of specification (high) after installation of new cell-dyn sapphire hemoglobin reagent syringes with packaging dates between may 8, 2007 and november 29, 2007.
Acción
On January 11, 2008, an Urgent Product Recall Letter and Customer Reply Form were sent to all currently active CELL-DYN Sapphire customers (end-users). The firm provided information for verification of replacement syringes and instructions if hemoglobin background is not within specification. A second Urgent Product Recall letter was sent on January 15, 2008. If this second Customer Reply Form is not faxed back to Abbott, customers will be contacted via an approved telephone protocol. For further information contact customer support at 1-877-4ABBOTT.
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Red cell lysing reagent - Product Code GGK
Causa
Microbial contamination: the wbc (white blood cell) reagent part a was confirmed positive for pseudomonas contamination.
Acción
Consignees were notified by a Product Recall letter sent 12/19/07. The letter instructs users to discontinue use of affected product and destroy any remaining inventory. Users were requested to return a customer reply form. For additional information, contact 1-877-4ABBOTT.
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Incorrect display: in certain modes, the protocol will not initially display the correct data in some plots. in addition, when running ewl files, any edited sampleid1 is not automatically updated in all tubes in the panel.
Acción
Consignees were notified of this safety recall by an Urgent Product Corrective Action letter sent on 5/3/07. The letter provided instructions on how to ensure correct data acquisition. Users were requested to return a response form acknowledging receipt of the letter. For additional information contact 1-800-526-7694.
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Incorrect display: in certain modes, the protocol will not initially display the correct data in some plots. in addition, when running ewl files, any edited sampleid1 is not automatically updated in all tubes in the panel.
Acción
Consignees were notified of this safety recall by an Urgent Product Corrective Action letter sent on 5/3/07. The letter provided instructions on how to ensure correct data acquisition. Users were requested to return a response form acknowledging receipt of the letter. For additional information contact 1-800-526-7694.
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Incorrect display: in certain modes, the protocol will not initially display the correct data in some plots. in addition, when running ewl files, any edited sampleid1 is not automatically updated in all tubes in the panel.
Acción
Consignees were notified of this safety recall by an Urgent Product Corrective Action letter sent on 5/3/07. The letter provided instructions on how to ensure correct data acquisition. Users were requested to return a response form acknowledging receipt of the letter. For additional information contact 1-800-526-7694.
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Incorrect display: in certain modes, the protocol will not initially display the correct data in some plots. in addition, when running ewl files, any edited sampleid1 is not automatically updated in all tubes in the panel.
Acción
Consignees were notified of this safety recall by an Urgent Product Corrective Action letter sent on 5/3/07. The letter provided instructions on how to ensure correct data acquisition. Users were requested to return a response form acknowledging receipt of the letter. For additional information contact 1-800-526-7694.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Incorrect display: in certain modes, the protocol will not initially display the correct data in some plots. in addition, when running ewl files, any edited sampleid1 is not automatically updated in all tubes in the panel.
Acción
Consignees were notified of this safety recall by an Urgent Product Corrective Action letter sent on 5/3/07. The letter provided instructions on how to ensure correct data acquisition. Users were requested to return a response form acknowledging receipt of the letter. For additional information contact 1-800-526-7694.