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Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
Causa
Monitor ceiling suspension system may fall.
Acción
Philips sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated January 8, 2015 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The actuator of all affected systems will be replaced free of charge. All affected customers will be contacted in order to schedule the implementation of this action. For questions contact your local Philips representatice: Technical Support Line: 1-800-722-9377.
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The firm is providing customers with an updated operations and maintenance manual for each of the bladderscan bvi 9600 and aortascan ami 9700 devices. the updated operations and maintenance manuals clarify that these devices should not be used for the screening, detection, or diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysms (aaas).
Acción
Verathon sent an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION BLADDERSCAN BVI 9600 WITH AORTASCAN MODE & AORTASCAN AMI 9700 letter dated November 30, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Verathon will manage other international consignees outside Europe internally and follow a similar approach as the firm requested Stericycle to perform. Verathon will instruct the companys foreign distributors to communicate the Customer Correction Letter and provide the revised OMMs to their international customers.
This current Medical Device Correction is intended to reinforce the message in the May 2014 communication regarding the potential variance in measurement and to provide you with updated Operation and Maintenance Manuals that further reinforce the devices intended use and indications for use and that revise warning information, including warnings specified in the May 2014 communication.
Customers are instructed to destroy all existing Operations and Maintenance Manuals and replace them with updated versions and complete the information on the Medical Device Correction Reply Form and fax or email the completed form within 10 business days to: Fax: (877) 907-9956 or Email: verathon3108@stericycle.com.
Customers with any questions can contact your Verathon representative or Verathon Customer Care at (866) 875-0382. Verathon has live agent support on Monday through Friday from 8am to 5 pm Pacific Time.
Customers should report any suspected malfunction or adverse event related to any AortaScan AMI 9700 devices and any BladderScan BVI 9600 devices to Verathon Customer Care at (800) 331-2313
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Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
Causa
It was discovered that the remote touch panel (rtp) of the ge precision mpi x-ray system may not always boot up as intended and needs to be updated to properly accomplish its intended purpose.
Acción
Nordisk Rontgen Teknik ( NRT ) Planned action to bring defect into compliance:
1.Nordisk Rontgen Teknik A/S (NRT) will contact customers and initiate a software and hardware update to correct the defect.
2.NRT engineers will install the software and perform testing to ensure the software and hardware update was effective.
3.The customer notification letter which includes a statement that NRT will without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance.
For further questions please call (720) 962- 5412.
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Pmma is listed as a material on the label but the product does not contain pmma.
Acción
On 11/17/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE notifications were sent to the affected distributors via courier with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification.
Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Susceptibility test discs, antimicrobial - Product Code JTN
Causa
Antibiotic concentration may be insufficient which may result in incorrect test results.
Acción
ThermoFisher Scientific sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated November 6, 2015, to all affected customers via first class mail. The recall notice identified the problem with the device and asked customers to inspect their stocks for the affected lots. The notice instructed customers to destroy any remaining inventory from the affected lots, contact the recalling firm for replacement, and complete the accompanying Acknowledgement form. Customers with questions were instructed to contact the Technical Services Departmentn at 800-255-6730 (US) or 913-888-0939 (International). For questions regarding this recall call 913-895-4077.
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Pump, infusion, insulin - Product Code LZG
Causa
Pod's needle mechanism fails to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle mechanism.
Acción
Insulet issued on 11/2/15 an URGENT: Field Safety Notification via Email notification and Federal Express. Letter describes the problem that certain lots of the pod's needle failed to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle.
Customers not responding to the email or Federal Express will receive additional mailing and/or follow up phone calls.
Call Customer Care at 1-855-407-3729 if you have any questions regarding this Field Safety Notification.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Pump, infusion, insulin - Product Code LZG
Causa
Pod's needle mechanism fails to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle mechanism.
Acción
Insulet issued on 11/2/15 an URGENT: Field Safety Notification via Email notification and Federal Express. Letter describes the problem that certain lots of the pod's needle failed to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle.
Customers not responding to the email or Federal Express will receive additional mailing and/or follow up phone calls.
Call Customer Care at 1-855-407-3729 if you have any questions regarding this Field Safety Notification.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The firm has received 15 complaints over ten years related to the connection of the spring arm to the top horizontal arm of the lighting system that while positioning the light head enabled the spring arm and light head to fall.
Acción
TRUMPF sent an " Urgent Field Safety Information" letter dated December 8, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Actions to be taken by the customer:
1. Perform an inspection of the lighting systems (see Appendix 1 for instructions). If any of the symptoms listed below are observed, immediately remove the light from operation and contact your Trumpf Medical Service Representative or designee.
Signs that indicate a possible fall of the spring arm:
The movement of the light and spring arm is difficult for the user,
The lights have stopped being operational, and/or
A gap is noticed between the spring arm and the central axis (see the attached Appendix 1 for an example).
2. Follow the User Manual: No unauthorized servicing of the spring arm is permitted. Snap rings are one use only and replacements must be purchased from your authorized Trumpf Medical partner.
If you have any questions concerning this request or the procedure as outlined, please contact TRUMPF Medical Systems, Inc. at 888-474-9359
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Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
It was discovered that the above part number and lot of 2.4mm locking screws may contain the incorrect package insert (gp2613, va-lcp distal radius system). the correct package insert for the above part is gp2615 (modular mini fragment lcp system).
Acción
Synthes sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTIFICATION" letter dated November 2, 2015. Customers were asked to take the following actions:
-Review the correct package insert (GP2615, attached).
-If found, discard incorrect package insert associated with the locking screw noted in the table above.
-Forward this Field Safety Notification to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed.
-If the package insert has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility.
-Complete the attached Verification Section (page 3 of this notification). Please include your name, title, address, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided.
---Send a copy of the completed Verification Section by:
-Fax: 877-907-7514 or Scan/email: Synthes7766@stericycle.com
-If the Verification Form is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual in page three (3) of this notification.
-Maintain a copy of this Notification.
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Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
Causa
Tfna nails may have the locking mechanism too close to the top of the nail. this may 1. prevent the cannulated connecting screw from fully tightening the insertion handle to the nail resulting in a loose or toggling nail in the handle. or 2. cause the bottom of the cannulated connecting screw to tighten against the top of the locking mechanism preventing advancement of the locking mechanism.
Acción
The firm, DePuy Synthes, sent an "URGENT NOTICE:MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD SAFETY NOTIFICATION" letter dated 11/2/2015 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: Review the instructions listed in this notification; forward this notice to anyone in your customer's facility that needs to be informed; complete the attached Verification Section and send a copy of the completed Verification Section by: Fax: (866) 629-6186 or Scan/email: Synthes3826@stericycle.com, if the Verification Form is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual, and maintain a copy of this notice.
If you have any questions, please call (610)719-5450.
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Beckman coulter has confirmed falsely negative results for voges-proskauer (vp) (pale-pink/brown/colorless) with quality control (qc) american type culture collection (atcc) organism staphylococcus aureus atcc 29213 in a portion of affected lots of microscan pos combo and microscan pos breakpoint combo panels. the expected result is positive.
Acción
The firm, Beckman Coulter, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated December 1, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers were instructed to discontinue use and discard any remaining inventory of lots listed; return the attached form for product replacement; retain your inventory of the other lot numbers of the panel types, as they are not impacted by this issue; discuss content of the letter with your laboratory director/staff, retain the notification as part of your laboratory QS documentation; if you have forwarded any of the affected products to another laboratory provide them a copy of the letter, and complete and return the enclosed Response Form within 10 days via mail to: Beckman Coulter, Inc., 1584 Enterprise Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691, Attn: Quality Systems & Compliance or Fax: 916-374-2119 or email: MicrobiologyCustomersHCUS@beckman.com.
Customers with questions are instructed to contact their Customer Support Representative at http://www.beckmancoulter.com or by phone at (800) 677-7226 in US and Canada.
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Stratus cs cartridge barcode labels may not scan on the stratus cs systems.
Acción
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice by e-mail to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Regional offices on November 11, 2015 both in the United States and internationally for communication with affected customers. This notice informs customers of the issue and provides mitigation instructions. Customers with questions were advised to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding call 781-269-3000.
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Leads may have been compromised during the manufacturing process, with cuts in the insulation layer of the svc shock coil.
Acción
An Important Medical Device Advisory letter was sent to doctors on 11/3/15 to inform them of the recall by St. Jude Medical. The letter informs the doctors that St. Jude Medical identified that during the manufacturing process of a limited number of Optisure leads, a trim technique to remove excess medical adhesive around the SVC shock coil may have introduced damage to the leads insulation. The letter provides the doctors with the recommendations for patients with a potentially impacted Optisure lead connected to a device with Dynamic TX technology and for patients implanted with a potentially impacted Optisure lead connected to a device without DynamicTx technology. Doctors with questions about the advisory are instructed to contact their local Sales Representative or St. Jude Medical Technical Services at (800) 722-3774.
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Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
Causa
Normally, movement of the c-arc is initially stopped by the motor (holding torque) then by the electromagnetic brake, leading to a full stop of the c-arc. because of improper adjustment and tolerances, when the c-arc is initially stopped in an unbalanced position, the air gap of the brake can become too large, resulting in continued c-arc movement (c-arc is looking for balanced position).
Acción
The letters for the customers in the United States were sent on 11/3/2015, via certified return receipt and were addressed to the Risk Manager.
Philips will perform a test on the 15 affected Allura Xper R8.2 FD 20C systems to see if the motion controller amplifier of the brake motor works correctly. If the test will not pass, the motor will be replaced.
The Recall Package is sent to all Key Markets worldwide. The Key Market of an affected country will contact the facility where these systems were installed.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
Causa
Normally, movement of the c-arc is initially stopped by the motor (holding torque) then by the electromagnetic brake, leading to a full stop of the c-arc. because of improper adjustment and tolerances, when the c-arc is initially stopped in an unbalanced position, the air gap of the brake can become too large, resulting in continued c-arc movement (c-arc is looking for balanced position).
Acción
The letters for the customers in the United States were sent on 11/3/2015, via certified return receipt and were addressed to the Risk Manager.
Philips will perform a test on the 15 affected Allura Xper R8.2 FD 20C systems to see if the motion controller amplifier of the brake motor works correctly. If the test will not pass, the motor will be replaced.
The Recall Package is sent to all Key Markets worldwide. The Key Market of an affected country will contact the facility where these systems were installed.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Test,natriuretic peptide - Product Code NBC
Causa
Stratus cs cartridge barcode labels may not scan on the stratus cs systems.
Acción
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice by e-mail to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Regional offices on November 11, 2015 both in the United States and internationally for communication with affected customers. This notice informs customers of the issue and provides mitigation instructions. Customers with questions were advised to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding call 781-269-3000.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Container, Empty, For Collection & Processing Of Blood & Blood Components - Product Code KSR
Causa
Cracked finger grip luer adapter components on the push button blood collection set.
Acción
Recall notification was sent out to the customers on 12/5/2005.
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Fibrinogen and fibrin split products, antigen, antiserum, control - Product Code DAP
Causa
Stratus cs cartridge barcode labels may not scan on the stratus cs systems.
Acción
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice by e-mail to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Regional offices on November 11, 2015 both in the United States and internationally for communication with affected customers. This notice informs customers of the issue and provides mitigation instructions. Customers with questions were advised to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding call 781-269-3000.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Myoglobin, antigen, antiserum, control - Product Code DDR
Causa
Stratus cs cartridge barcode labels may not scan on the stratus cs systems.
Acción
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice by e-mail to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Regional offices on November 11, 2015 both in the United States and internationally for communication with affected customers. This notice informs customers of the issue and provides mitigation instructions. Customers with questions were advised to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding call 781-269-3000.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Fluorometric method, cpk or isoenzymes - Product Code JHX
Causa
Stratus cs cartridge barcode labels may not scan on the stratus cs systems.
Acción
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice by e-mail to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Regional offices on November 11, 2015 both in the United States and internationally for communication with affected customers. This notice informs customers of the issue and provides mitigation instructions. Customers with questions were advised to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding call 781-269-3000.
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.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Cardiac c-reactive protein, antigen, antiserum, and control - Product Code NQD
Causa
Stratus cs cartridge barcode labels may not scan on the stratus cs systems.
Acción
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice by e-mail to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Regional offices on November 11, 2015 both in the United States and internationally for communication with affected customers. This notice informs customers of the issue and provides mitigation instructions. Customers with questions were advised to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding call 781-269-3000.
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.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
System, test, human chorionic gonadotropin - Product Code DHA
Causa
Stratus cs cartridge barcode labels may not scan on the stratus cs systems.
Acción
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice by e-mail to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Regional offices on November 11, 2015 both in the United States and internationally for communication with affected customers. This notice informs customers of the issue and provides mitigation instructions. Customers with questions were advised to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding call 781-269-3000.
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.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Cardiac c-reactive protein, antigen, antiserum, and control - Product Code NQD
Causa
Stratus cs cartridge barcode labels may not scan on the stratus cs systems.
Acción
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice by e-mail to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Regional offices on November 11, 2015 both in the United States and internationally for communication with affected customers. This notice informs customers of the issue and provides mitigation instructions. Customers with questions were advised to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding call 781-269-3000.
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.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
System, test, human chorionic gonadotropin - Product Code DHA
Causa
Stratus cs cartridge barcode labels may not scan on the stratus cs systems.
Acción
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice by e-mail to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Regional offices on November 11, 2015 both in the United States and internationally for communication with affected customers. This notice informs customers of the issue and provides mitigation instructions. Customers with questions were advised to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding call 781-269-3000.
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.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Myoglobin, antigen, antiserum, control - Product Code DDR
Causa
Stratus cs cartridge barcode labels may not scan on the stratus cs systems.
Acción
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice by e-mail to all affected Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Regional offices on November 11, 2015 both in the United States and internationally for communication with affected customers. This notice informs customers of the issue and provides mitigation instructions. Customers with questions were advised to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center or their local Siemens technical support representative. For questions regarding call 781-269-3000.