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Barrier, absorable, adhesion - Product Code MCN
Causa
Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging defect.
Acción
Genzyme issued an Urgent: Medicatical Device Product Recall Notification Letter dated June 13, 2012 to all affected customers. Stericycle Expert Solutions, will be acting on behalf of Genzyme to coordinate notifications, communications, and logistics for returns of all product subject to this recall. The letter identified the affected products, problen and actions to be taken. Customers are requested to check their inventory and return all affected products per the instructions provided. Customers are instructed to complete the enclosed Business Reply Form and return via fax transmission to 866-912-2519. For questions call Stericycle at: 877- 473-7069.
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.
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Catheter, flow directed - Product Code DYG
Causa
The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a j-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.
Acción
Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.
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.
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System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
Causa
In the multi-modality tumor tracking application, when changing the contours of the lesion using the editing mode "edit contour" tool, the measurements are not recalculated causing discrepancies with the lesion measurements.
Acción
Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent-Medical Device Correction letter dated May 23, 2012, via certified mail to each consignee. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the information contained in the letter with all members of their staff who need to be aware of the contents of the communication. The letter informed affected customers that a Philips Service Engineer will contact them for implementation of the software update on the affected systems free of charge. For any further information or support, customers can contact their local Philips representative or local Philips Healthcare office. For North America and Canada contact the Customer Care Solutions Center (1-800-722-9377, option 5: Enter Site ID or follow the prompts).
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.
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Rasp, surgical, general & plastic surgery - Product Code GAC
Causa
Stryker orthopaedics has become aware of the potential for the above noted accolade rasp handle assembly to fracture upon use.
Acción
Stryker Orthopaedics sent an email notification to all consignees on December 29, 2011, which was followed by an Urgent Product Recall letter dated January 4, 2012. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to complete the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax back to 201-831-8089 within 5 days. Customers were also asked to contact the hospitals in their territory that have the affected product to arrange return of the product. Customers were instructed to return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 with the fluorescent orange PRODUCT REMEDIATION sticker attached indicating the Product Remediation # RA 2011-161. Mark the outer box with the words "Product Recall."
For questions customers were instructed to call 201-972-2100.
For questions regarding this recall call 201-831-5970.
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Some prep stain kit, 1.2 diti cones have been found to be leaking and the prepstain preparation kits contain incorrect preventive maintenance (pm) instructions.
Acción
BD Diagnostics sent a letter dated March 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem and actions that will be taken by the firm. Contact BD Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-877-822-7771, option 2 for questions regarding this letter.
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Some prep stain kit, 1.2 diti cones have been found to be leaking and the prepstain preparation kits contain incorrect preventive maintenance (pm) instructions.
Acción
BD Diagnostics sent a letter dated March 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem and actions that will be taken by the firm. Contact BD Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-877-822-7771, option 2 for questions regarding this letter.
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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Some prep stain kit, 1.2 diti cones have been found to be leaking and the prepstain preparation kits contain incorrect preventive maintenance (pm) instructions.
Acción
BD Diagnostics sent a letter dated March 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem and actions that will be taken by the firm. Contact BD Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-877-822-7771, option 2 for questions regarding this letter.
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Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
Causa
Two lots of 4.5mm multi-loc screws were recalled due to incorrect labeling of screw size.
Acción
Synthes sent a "NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated May 22, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Verification Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return via fax to 610-251-9005. Contact the firm at 610-719-5450 for questions regarding this recall.
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Complaints have been reported where, during surgery, the surgeon was unable to loosen or
remove the inserted rod from the rod holder instrument. the complaint investigation showed
the hex mating feature of the set screw was broken and material missing. there were no
reports of fragments of the set screw being left in the patient or that there was any patient or
user injury, but these events we.
Acción
The firm, Zimmer Spine, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 5, 2012 to all consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure they are aware of the content; to immediately remove and discontinue use of Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder (part number 3564-1) from Pathfinder NXT instrument sets in their possession and follow the PathFinder NXT Surgical Technique; to notify their Zimmer Spine customer service representative to obtain return authorization; and return the complete Surgeon Contact Certification Form within 10 working days from receipt of notification to ronald.musselman@zimmer.com or Fax to 1-512-258-0995.
If you have any questions, call Zimmer Spine Customer Service at 866-774-6368.
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Countersink - Product Code HWW
Causa
Aesculap implant systems, llc has initiated a voluntary removal of the s4 cervical (s4c) occiput revision instrument that is part of the s4c occipital instrument set. the instruments may not thread into the screw properly during a revision surgery due to tolerance issues between the two instruments.
Acción
The firm initiated their recall of this product by issuing an "Important Product Removal Notification" letter to all consignees dated March 7, 2012. The letter described the problem, advised them not to use the product, and instructed consignees to return the instruments to the recalling firm with the attached Distribution Inventory Sheet. Customer Service may be contacted if questions at 1-866-229-3002.
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Medical device data system - Product Code OUG
Causa
Xcelera connect r2.1 l 1 sp2 , incomplete information arriving from unformatted reports interface.
Acción
Philips Healthcare sent an "URGENT-FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated June 1, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Philips representative will contact customers when the upgrade becomes available. Contact your local Philips Representative for questions concerning this issue.
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A complaint was received, and later verified, that product labeled as so-1296 with male luer lock connector actually contained product with a female luer lock connector.
Acción
The firm, Salter Labs, called their customers to discuss the recall and followed up with a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 29, 2012. The letter was distributed to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory and return any of the lots in their possession to Salter Labs; contact Salter Labs Customer Service at 1-800-235-4203 to arrange for return of the product, and complete and return the attached form/record via fax to: 661-854-6816 or Toll Free 1-800-628-4690.
Should you have any questions, please contact Salter Labs at 1-800-235-4203.
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Catheter, flow directed - Product Code DYG
Causa
The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a j-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.
Acción
Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.
Cuban data is current through 2018. All of the data comes from the Health Ministry of Cuba, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
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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 Cuba.
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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Notas adicionales en la data
Catheter, flow directed - Product Code DYG
Causa
The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a j-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.
Acción
Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a j-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.
Acción
Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a j-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.
Acción
Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.
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
Catheter, flow directed - Product Code DYG
Causa
The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a j-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.
Acción
Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.
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
Catheter, flow directed - Product Code DYG
Causa
The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a j-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.
Acción
Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.
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
Catheter, flow directed - Product Code DYG
Causa
The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a j-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.
Acción
Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.
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
Catheter, flow directed - Product Code DYG
Causa
The device is being recalled because the firm received multiple complaints related to passage of a j-tip guidewire when inserted through the distal lumen hub of the catheter.
Acción
Edwards Lifesciences sent a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Confirmation Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-800-422-9329. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278 for questions regarding this notice.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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ST2 assay - Product Code OYG
Causa
The recall was initiated because critical diagnostics has confirmed that it is possible to obtain inaccurate test results for specimens when using the presage st2 assay kits.
Acción
Critical Diagnostics sent a Medical Device Recall letter dated March 5, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the problem the product and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Customers were instructed to please use Federal Express (FedEx) to return the kits, and charge to account: 305599069 Replacement kits will be sent to you.
Customers with questions about this notice were instructed to contact Critical Diagnostics' customer support at (877) 700-1250 ext 3.
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Internal data identified a molding defect in the 15 mm o.D. / i.D. minispacer meter dose inhaler (mdi) adapter that results in an incomplete fill of the aerosol dispensing pathway.
Acción
Thayer Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 7, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine any affected product. Customers were also instructed to destroy and/or dispose of the product in a proper manner and certify to Thayer Medical that they have done so by complelting the attached Certificate of Destruction. The Certificate of Destruction should be sent to Thayer Medical via fax or email. If customers prefer to return the product to Thayer Medical they should contact Customer Service at info@thayermedical.com or fax 1-520-790-5854 for instructions.
For questions regarding this recall call 520-790-5393, ext 2210.
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Speaker failure. if the speaker fails and an event occurs which would generate an audio alarm, the alarm will not sound and could cause a potential delay in patient treatment.
Acción
Teleflex sent Urgent Medical Device Notification letters dated June 12, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and return per the instructions provided. Once the form is received, Teleflex Medial will schedule for a technician to come to their facility and exchange the affected product. For questions call your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
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.
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Enzyme immunoassay, methadone - Product Code DJR
Causa
A recall was initiated because alere san diego has confirmed that the triage tox drug screen may have significantly decreased precision and accuracy than claimed. an increased frequency of false positive and/or false negative results has been observed for triage tox drug screen.
Acción
Alere sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 11, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter informed the customers of the affected product, problem identified and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to discontinue all use of the recalled lots, immediately inform clinicians of this recall at the testing site(s) and complete and fax the enclosed customer verification form and list of affected lots within 10 days to confirm receipt of the letter. Customers with questions about the information contained in the recall letter, can contact Alere San Diego at 9975 Summers Ridge Road, San Diego, CA 92121 or call (877) 308-8287.