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Product is being removed from the field due to an over-label issue.
Acción
Innovatech Medical Resources L.P. decided to recall all products resterilized and overlabeled at their facility. A firm representative would visit each customer and request that they remove the overlabeled product from their shelves and secure it. Customers could call the MSI office to get a RMA (Return Materials Authorization) for a refund on this product.
For questions regarding this recall call 817-714-9066.
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Product is being removed from the field due to an over-label issue.
Acción
Innovatech Medical Resources L.P. decided to recall all products resterilized and overlabeled at their facility. A firm representative would visit each customer and request that they remove the overlabeled product from their shelves and secure it. Customers could call the MSI office to get a RMA (Return Materials Authorization) for a refund on this product.
For questions regarding this recall call 817-714-9066.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Product is being removed from the field due to an over-label issue.
Acción
Innovatech Medical Resources L.P. decided to recall all products resterilized and overlabeled at their facility. A firm representative would visit each customer and request that they remove the overlabeled product from their shelves and secure it. Customers could call the MSI office to get a RMA (Return Materials Authorization) for a refund on this product.
For questions regarding this recall call 817-714-9066.
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Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
Causa
Product is being removed from the field due to an over-label issue.
Acción
Innovatech Medical Resources L.P. decided to recall all products resterilized and overlabeled at their facility. A firm representative would visit each customer and request that they remove the overlabeled product from their shelves and secure it. Customers could call the MSI office to get a RMA (Return Materials Authorization) for a refund on this product.
For questions regarding this recall call 817-714-9066.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
Product is being removed from the field due to an over-label issue.
Acción
Innovatech Medical Resources L.P. decided to recall all products resterilized and overlabeled at their facility. A firm representative would visit each customer and request that they remove the overlabeled product from their shelves and secure it. Customers could call the MSI office to get a RMA (Return Materials Authorization) for a refund on this product.
For questions regarding this recall call 817-714-9066.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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General surgery tray (kit) - Product Code LRO
Causa
Some of the components contained in the presource kits are being recalled because cardinal health has determined that the component manufacturers do not have all necessary fda registrations or filings needed for these components.
Acción
Cardinal Health issued an URGENT: PRODUCT RECALL letter dated September 30, 2011 to the affected wholesale consignees via UPS next day air, informing them that their Presource kits listed in the attached spreadsheet contain various components listed on the attachment, which are being recalled because the component manufacturer(s) do not have all the necessary FDA registrations or filings needed for these components. Enclosed with the letter were recall labels to affix to the front side of each affected Presource kit and shipping carton in their inventory. The labels have an ID code which coincides with the code on the component attachment to the letter. The accounts were also requested to complete and fax back to Cardinal the enclosed reply sheet acknowledging receipt of the letter and the number of pack/modules labeled. For component credit, the consignees were instructed to contact Distributor Management Group at 800-635-6021. This wholesale recall was expanded to include additional kits via letter dated October 5, 2011, with the same instructions as listed above.
For questions regarding this recall call 800-292-9332.
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Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Some of the components contained in the presource kits are being recalled because cardinal health has determined that the component manufacturers do not have all necessary fda registrations or filings needed for these components.
Acción
Cardinal Health issued an URGENT: PRODUCT RECALL letter dated September 30, 2011 to the affected wholesale consignees via UPS next day air, informing them that their Presource kits listed in the attached spreadsheet contain various components listed on the attachment, which are being recalled because the component manufacturer(s) do not have all the necessary FDA registrations or filings needed for these components. Enclosed with the letter were recall labels to affix to the front side of each affected Presource kit and shipping carton in their inventory. The labels have an ID code which coincides with the code on the component attachment to the letter. The accounts were also requested to complete and fax back to Cardinal the enclosed reply sheet acknowledging receipt of the letter and the number of pack/modules labeled. For component credit, the consignees were instructed to contact Distributor Management Group at 800-635-6021. This wholesale recall was expanded to include additional kits via letter dated October 5, 2011, with the same instructions as listed above.
For questions regarding this recall call 800-292-9332.
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Transcutaneous pco2-electrodes were wrongly coded as: po2 electrode on the hardware plug for the firm's tcm series monitors. this causes the monitor to interpret the electrode wrongly, causing it to fail all calibrations and never get ready for use.
Acción
Radiometer contacted the affected U.S. customer and informed them of the recall via telephone on September 27, 2011. Radiometer requested the return of the affected product received from the firm. For questions call (440) 871-0463.
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in vitro diagnostic - Product Code DHN
Causa
The nova lite ana ksl kit label has the wrong fill volume for the ifa system negative control (p/n 508186) with 1ml. the component in the kit is correctly labeled and filled with the 0.5ml fill volume.
Acción
On 9/26/11, Inova Diagnostics forwarded an Urgent Advisory Notice and Product Advisory Notice Fax Back Form to all their customers who purchased the Nova Lite Ana KSL, Product Code: 708390. The letter provides the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and an action to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete the attached fax back form indicating how many of these kits they have in their inventory, quantity destroyed, method of destruction and the quantity of kits that need to be replaced. Customers were also instructed to notify their customers of the advisory notice. Customers were instructed to contact Tana Keivens with any questions or comments at (858) 586-9900 ext 351.
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On 09/28/2011 biomet 3i, palm beach gardens, fl initiated a recall of their conical angled abutment, model # ac4425 lot 887628-5 and their standard conical abutment cylinder model # swca62 lot 848478. the packaging for the referenced products may not have been completely sealed prior to shipment.
Acción
Biomet 3i, LLC sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 28, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were asked to inspect their inventory and return any affected product for replacement.
A Product Recall Response Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 561-514-6316. Customers are directed to call 1-800-342-5454 for questions regarding this recall.
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On 09/28/2011 biomet 3i, palm beach gardens, fl initiated a recall of their conical angled abutment, model # ac4425 lot 887628-5 and their standard conical abutment cylinder model # swca62 lot 848478. the packaging for the referenced products may not have been completely sealed prior to shipment.
Acción
Biomet 3i, LLC sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 28, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were asked to inspect their inventory and return any affected product for replacement.
A Product Recall Response Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 561-514-6316. Customers are directed to call 1-800-342-5454 for questions regarding this recall.
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Filler, bone void, osteoinduction (w/o human growth factor) - Product Code MBP
Causa
Aseptic conditions during the production of these products may have been compromised.
Acción
Osteotech sent a recall letter dated August 8, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return all units of the affected product. Customers were asked to contact Osteotech Customer Service at 732-578-6699 within two business days of receiving the letter to acknowledge receipt of the letter and to arrange for a return and exchange or credit for the product.
For questions regarding this recall call 732-542-2800.
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Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
Causa
Ortho clinical diagnostics received complaints of centrifuge buckets disconnecting from their supports during centrifugation when using the hettich rotanta 46 rsc robotic centrifuges, models 4815, 4816 and 4817, that may be configured with engen(tm) laboratory automation systems.
Acción
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics sent an Urgent Product Correction Notification letter dated April 28, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to post the enclosed attachment near their centrifuge as a reference. Clean and carefully inspect the suspension groove area of the centrifuge buckets for cracks as part of their weekly maintenance procedure. Careful to check for micro-cracks that may not be easily detectable.
If any cracks/micro-cracks, corrosion or damage are present, they must immediately discontinue using the centrifuge and contact OCD Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311 to obtain replacements.
OCD recommends that they do not exceed the manufacturer's relative centrifuge force (RCF) and run time limits for the blood collection devices used by their laboratory.
Complete and return the attached Confirmation of Receipt Form.
For questions regarding this recall call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-421-3311.
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Filler, bone void, osteoinduction (w/o human growth factor) - Product Code MBP
Causa
Aseptic conditions during the production of these products may have been compromised.
Acción
Osteotech sent a recall letter dated August 8, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return all units of the affected product. Customers were asked to contact Osteotech Customer Service at 732-578-6699 within two business days of receiving the letter to acknowledge receipt of the letter and to arrange for a return and exchange or credit for the product.
For questions regarding this recall call 732-542-2800.
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In response to complaints received by philips medical concerning certain identified software errors reported by their customers, the firm is conducting a recall/software correction to several of their gemini pet/ct x-ray system units in the field. the firm believes that if these software defects were to recur, it could impact the performance of reliability of the these pet/ct system units.
Acción
Philips Healthcare sent a "CPE CUSTOMER LETTER" dated October 28, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Additionally, device operation information is provided to customers. A Philips Field Service Engineer will be visiting each customer site to install the necessary software upgrades. Contact the Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377 for questions concerning this notice.
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In response to complaints received by philips medical concerning certain identified software errors reported by their customers, the firm is conducting a recall/software correction to several of their gemini pet/ct x-ray system units in the field. the firm believes that if these software defects were to recur, it could impact the performance of reliability of the these pet/ct system units.
Acción
Philips Healthcare sent a "CPE CUSTOMER LETTER" dated October 28, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Additionally, device operation information is provided to customers. A Philips Field Service Engineer will be visiting each customer site to install the necessary software upgrades. Contact the Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377 for questions concerning this notice.
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System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging - Product Code LNH
Causa
The firm determined that during scanning procedures, for some larger patients, some reddening of the skin of can occur in certain instances due to rf heating when the torso of the patient is positioned within the body coil.
Acción
Philips Medical Systems ( Cleveland) Inc. sent a Urgent Field Safety Notice dated August 3, 2011, to all affected customers. Philips Field Service Engineers were dispatched to the affected customer sites to deliver the recall notification and to perform the necessary software corrections. The letter lists the affected MRI systems; describes the problem; the actions to be taken by the customer/user; it also informs the customer of the upcoming software correction which will be applied to each unit by the Philips Field Service Engineers in order to address this issue.
If any additional information is required, the customer is instructed to contact their local Philips Field Service Engineer. For further questions please call Customer Care Solutions Center (CCSC) at 800-722-9377.
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temperature probe - Product Code BZT
Causa
Reports that the rectal/ esophageal temperature probes are not reading correctly. this situation causes the blanketrol device, which the probes connect to, to shut down operation and display a 'check probe' error.
Acción
Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc., issued an "Urgent Medical Device Field Action" letter on November 1, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter includes; description of product and problem, and a list of the affected lot numbers. The letter instructs the customers to discontinue use of the device. All unused product is to be returned to the Biomedical/Clinical Engineering and/or Service Department for an replacement and all used probes are to be disposed of in accordance with hospital policy. The customers are also instructed to complete and return an attached Recall Response Form ASAP. For additional information, customers may contact the Beatrice Washington at 1-800-989-7373 or (513) 772-8810.
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Calculator/data processing module, for clinical use - Product Code JQP
Causa
On 08/08/2011 scc soft computer, clearwater, fl initiated a correction on following softlab used with: sa base 3.1.4.X, 3.1.6.X and sa labmic 4.0.0.X, 4.0.1.X, 4.0.2.X, 4.0.3.X, 4.0.4.X. a client reported a flagging error where the result was flagged as critical in the instrument menu but the printed report did not show the corresponding flag. all affected clients were notified of the issue on 0.
Acción
SCC Soft Computer notified all affected customers on August 8, 2011, of the recall via the SCC Soft Computer proprietary Task management system to manage client communication. Clients use this tool to log in requests for services and receive and provide updates to any issue.
Each client user has a unique password and every action is date and time-stamped. Each Task has a unique identifier and a full audit trail.
SCC recommended to the customer until Live on the correction avoid making edits in the instrument menu.
For further questions please call (727) 789-0100.
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Two national joint registries suggest that the eius unicompartmental system is associated with a higher revision rate then the unicompartmental devices.
Acción
Stryker Orthopaedics sent "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letters dated August 17, 18 and 25, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to complete and return an attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form via fax to 201-831-6069. Contact the firm at 201-972-2100 for questions concerning this recall.
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On 04/29/2011, ziehm imaging, inc., orlando, fl recalled the double foot switch, type kf 2 1s/1s-med-ap, a component used with ziehm imaging gmbh mobile c-arm due to the potential of unintentional continued activation of fluoroscopic x-ray as the foot switch may not become inactive when the pedal is released.
Acción
Ziehm Imaging, Inc., Orlando, FL sent an Urgent Recall Notice letter dated April 11, 2011, that included a return receipt request, envelope, and a reply questionnaire. to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. They also called consignees. After contact, Ziehm Imaging, Inc. shipped a replacement foot switch with instructions for the customer/end user on how to install the replacement foot switch. If no signed confirmation was received, Ziehm Imaging, Inc. visited the consignee and replaced the foot switch. Customers were asked to fax the completed response form to 866-839-7893.
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Drug mixture control materials - Product Code DIF
Causa
Customer complaint investigation found that the multi-analyte urine dau level 2 control was incorrectly labeled and actually contained multi-analyte dau low level calibrators.
Acción
Lin Zhi International, Inc. sent a Recall notification letter dated August 5, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to determine whether they wanted credit or a replacement product. The incorrectly labeled product should be disposed of properly.
For questions regarding this recall call 408-732-3856.
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Conmed received complaints of some units exhibiting inaccurate or inconsistent flow rates. it was determined that certain units were assembled with an incorrect component which could result in the devices exhibiting a different flow rate and might reduce the ability of the user to regulate the device at low flow rates.
Acción
ConMed Corporation sent Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters and Response Forms dated April 14, 2011, via UPS Priority Mail pouches to all domestic consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. The international consignees were sent Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters and Response Forms dated April 22, 2011, via FedEx International Priority. Users were instructed to immediately stop use of the device and return it to ConMed Corporation. --- RECALL EXPANSION: Consignees were also instructed to contact all of those organization within their facility and any other facilities that they may have supplied or given these affected products to. ConMed Corp. sent out Amended Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters and Response Forms dated May 10, 2011, to the 4 consignees via UPS PriorIty Mail for the expansion of the recall for Catalog No. S2-12N, Lot 1006234.
For any questions call 315-624-3237 or email ivcontroller@conmed.com.
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Conmed received 16 complaints for stat 2 pumpette¿ devices for inaccurate flow rates and for leakage from the body of the compensating controller. the investigation of the complaints determined that the stat 2 pumpette¿ compensating controller on several complaint samples had been assembled incorrectly.
Acción
ConMed sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letters and Reply Forms dated April 15, 2011 to the domestic consignees via UPS Priority Mail pouches and to the foreign consignees via FedEx International Priority. The letter identified the product, description of problem, and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to review their inventory and immediately stop use of the affected devices and return them to ConMed Corporation. Consignees who had distributed the affected products outside of their facility were instructed to immediately notify their customers of the recall and provide them with a copy of this notice. Consignees were asked to complete and return the enclosed Reply Form.
For questions call 315-624-3237 or email ivcontroller@conmed.com
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Conmed received complaints of some units exhibiting inaccurate or inconsistent flow rates. it was determined that certain units were assembled with an incorrect component which could result in the devices exhibiting a different flow rate and might reduce the ability of the user to regulate the device at low flow rates.
Acción
ConMed Corporation sent Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters and Response Forms dated April 14, 2011, via UPS Priority Mail pouches to all domestic consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. The international consignees were sent Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters and Response Forms dated April 22, 2011, via FedEx International Priority. Users were instructed to immediately stop use of the device and return it to ConMed Corporation. --- RECALL EXPANSION: Consignees were also instructed to contact all of those organization within their facility and any other facilities that they may have supplied or given these affected products to. ConMed Corp. sent out Amended Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters and Response Forms dated May 10, 2011, to the 4 consignees via UPS PriorIty Mail for the expansion of the recall for Catalog No. S2-12N, Lot 1006234.
For any questions call 315-624-3237 or email ivcontroller@conmed.com.