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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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
Persona The Personalized Knee System - Product Code JWH
Causa
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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
Regulator, pressure, gas cylinder - Product Code CAN
Causa
Isolated incidents of ignition inside grab n' go cylinders that had been knocked over or otherwise subject to significant physical impact.
Acción
The firm, PRAXAIR, sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated November 26, 2012 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the Grab'n Go operating instructions provided in the letter which include: storing the Grab'n Go systems indoors in a safe area; never store a system in an elevated location; handle systems safely and avoid jarring or dropping the system and locate at the following web link: www.praxair.com/GNGinstructions. The customers were also instructed to ensure that all of the Grab'n Go units that were sent by Praxair are sent to Praxair for servicing and refilling after use, in accordance with their normal process.
If you have any questions, contact your sales representative at 630-320-4452 or email: Thelma_Brantley@Praxair.com.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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.
All lots of the persona cemented tibial drill, 5 degree cemented stemmed natural tibia implants, and associated tools including the tibial drill guide, broach, and sizing plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening.
Acción
Zimmer sent distributors beginning the week of November 14, 2012, E-mail information requesting all equipment be collected in distributors office before shipment back to Zimmer and replacement. A telephone conference discussing the recall and amended surgical technique was held the week of November 14, 2012, and Urgent Recall notices were sent to Distributors describing the devices; risks; updated surgical technique with directions to hand deliver surgeon/risk manager letters to all affected surgeons and risk managers in hospitals receiving the product. The notices included directions to remove all affected product and ensure risk manager letter is provided. The letter stated a Zimmer Inc. employee will conduct onsite reconciliation and asked return of distribution Spreadsheet to CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com within 24 hours of receiving notification. Product is to be returned with certificate of sterilization to Zimmer Product Service Department 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Zimmer International Logistics, Eschbach Germany for International Accounts.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
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
Reamer - Product Code HTO
Causa
Specific units of the depuy mitek sterile reamers are not labeled correctly, 7 units were labeled as 11mm while the box actually contained a 10 mm reamer.
Acción
DePuy Mitek sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated November 16, 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 refer to the attached instructions to report their inventory status and for returning the affected product. Customers with questions should call 1-508-880-8477. For questions regarding this recall call 508-880-8100.
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
Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) - Product Code EOQ
Causa
Conmed received complaints from a user facility reporting that the wang transbronchial aspiration needles would not insert properly through the instrument channel of a 2.0 mm bronchoscope. if the device will not fit through the instrument channel of a 2.0 mm bronchoscope, it must be replaced with an alternate device and could result in minor inconvenience to the user.
Acción
ConMed Corporation sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated November 30, 2012 with Response Form , to all affected customers via USPS Priority Mail. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to complete Attachment II and return it with any unused affected product to:
ConMed Corporation
525 French Road, Utica, NY 13502
United Sates of America
For information regarding this recall call 315-624-3225.
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
Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) - Product Code EOQ
Causa
Conmed received complaints from a user facility reporting that the wang transbronchial aspiration needles would not insert properly through the instrument channel of a 2.0 mm bronchoscope. if the device will not fit through the instrument channel of a 2.0 mm bronchoscope, it must be replaced with an alternate device and could result in minor inconvenience to the user.
Acción
ConMed Corporation sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated November 30, 2012 with Response Form , to all affected customers via USPS Priority Mail. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to complete Attachment II and return it with any unused affected product to:
ConMed Corporation
525 French Road, Utica, NY 13502
United Sates of America
For information regarding this recall call 315-624-3225.
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
Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) - Product Code EOQ
Causa
Conmed received complaints from a user facility reporting that the wang transbronchial aspiration needles would not insert properly through the instrument channel of a 2.0 mm bronchoscope. if the device will not fit through the instrument channel of a 2.0 mm bronchoscope, it must be replaced with an alternate device and could result in minor inconvenience to the user.
Acción
ConMed Corporation sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated November 30, 2012 with Response Form , to all affected customers via USPS Priority Mail. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to complete Attachment II and return it with any unused affected product to:
ConMed Corporation
525 French Road, Utica, NY 13502
United Sates of America
For information regarding this recall call 315-624-3225.
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.
An antibiotic susceptibility test kit may produce false intermediate or false resistant results with clinically significant bacteria.
Acción
The firm, BD, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated November 2012 via the telephone and fax to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and discard any remaining packages for replacement and to complete and return the Acknowledgement Receipt Form, whether or not you have any inventory remaining, via fax to: BD Regulatory Compliance at 410-316-4258. BD will issue replacements for the discarded materials.
If further assistance is needed regarding replacements please contact BD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908. For all other inquiries, please contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663.
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
General surgery tray (kit) - Product Code LRO
Causa
The non-sterile waste bag component in the custom pack was attached to the outside of the pack in its own packaging. the product was not labeled or identified as sterile, but was assumed to be sterile by the customer.
Acción
The firm, Medline Industries, Inc., telephoned the consignee/customer on November 8, 2012. The phone call informed the customer of the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customer was instructed to inform the staff at the facility not to use the pack until it had been reworked to replace the non-sterile waste bag with the sterile equivalent. It was also noted that the product does not need to be returned as it is being replaced directly at the facility.
If you have any question call 847-837-2759 or email lsimmons@medline.com.
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
Implant, endosseous, root-form - Product Code DZE
Causa
The cleaning instructions provided may not be sufficient to remove residual contaminants after surgical use.
Acción
BioHorizons sent an "URGENT DEVICE CORRECTION" letter on November 19, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers should contact the Customer Care Department at (888) 246-8338 for questions regarding this recall.
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
Implant, endosseous, root-form - Product Code DZE
Causa
The cleaning instructions provided may not be sufficient to remove residual contaminants after surgical use.
Acción
BioHorizons sent an "URGENT DEVICE CORRECTION" letter on November 19, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers should contact the Customer Care Department at (888) 246-8338 for questions regarding this recall.
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
Clinical sample concentrator - Product Code JJH
Causa
An issue with the m2000sp instrument software has been identified whereby, after a series of steps, if changes are made to the control or calibrator information on the sample extraction assay details screen, the changes are not saved.
Acción
Abbott Molecular Inc. sent a Field Correction Recall/Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated December 4, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customer was instructed to follow the instructions identified until an upgrade to their m2000sp software can be installed. Abbott Molecular estimates that this software version will be available the first quarter of 2013. They were requested to complete the enclosed reply sheet and fax it to (847) 775-6728 at prior to December 18, 2012 to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the letter.
For questions customers were instructed to contact their local Abbott Molecular representative.
For questions regarding this recall call 224-361-7274.
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
Test, time, partial thromboplastin - Product Code GGW
Causa
Siemens has observed that the listed lot numbers show an increase in heparin sensitivity over the shelf life which is demonstrated by testing with dade(r) citrol(r) heparin control, low and high.
Acción
Siemens sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated February 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The safety notice instructed consignees to discontinue use of the affected lots and discard any remaining inventory. Contact the firm at 1-800-242-3233, option 1 for questions about this notice.