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.
The cobas mrsa/sa tests may have decreased performance compared to the analytical sensitivity for msra detection. a screening failure can lead to potential infection in the colonized patient being tested as well as the spread of msra to others. the united states is not impacted, as the cobas mrsa/sa nucleic acid test for use on the cobas liat system is not available in the us.
Acción
The cobas MRSA/SA tests has the potential for decreased performance compared to the analytical sensitivity for MSRA detection. A screening failure can lead to potential infection in the colonized patient being tested as well as the spread of MSRA to others.
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
Suture removal kit - Product Code MCZ
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit containing components to assist practitioner with iv placement and securement.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit contains a pvp prep pad, received by a supplier, that does not meet the iodine assay level required to support the 36 month shelf life.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit containing components to assist practitioner with iv placement and securement.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit containing components to assist practitioner with iv placement and securement.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit containing components to assist practitioner with iv placement and securement.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit containing components to assist practitioner with iv placement and securement.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit containing components to assist practitioner with iv placement and securement.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit containing components to assist practitioner with iv placement and securement.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Tray, surgical - Product Code LRP
Causa
Convenience kit containing components to assist practitioner with iv placement and securement.
Acción
On October 16, 2017 a PRODUCT CORRECTION letter was issued to customers notifying them that if they had any kits in their inventory, Centurion will supply labels to affix to the front of each kit instructing the user to discard the prep pad upon opening the kit. Other components of the kit may continue to be used and are NOT within the scope of 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
Plate, fixation, bone - Product Code HRS
Causa
The drill guides were manufactured with the incorrect color anodization.
Acción
DISTRIBUTORS: Review this notification and ensure that affected team members are aware of the contents. 1. Review this notification and ensure affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. 3. Complete the Certification of Acknowledgement portion of Attachment 1 Inventory Return Certification Form.
a. Return a digital copy to corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com within three (3) days. 4. Immediately return all affected product from your distributorship and affected hospitals within your territory along with a completed Attachment 1 Inventory Return Certification Form to Zimmer Biomet.
a. Request a Return Authorization Number 5. Return the Additional Accounts form to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com RISK MANAGERS: 1. Review this notification and notify affected personnel of the contents. 2. Assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative and quarantine all affected product. 3. Complete Certificate of Acknowledgement and send to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.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.
Zimmer biomet is conducting a medical device recall for the persona partial knee spacer blocks in sizes 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm. complaints received indicated that flexion has the potential to feel tight during range-of-motion trialing and that the final trial has the potential to appear looser in extension.
Acción
The firm, Zimmer Biomet, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 10/31/2017 to customers titled "Affected Product: Persona Partial Knee Spacer Blocks Size 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm". The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to review the notification and ensure that affected personnel are aware of the contents. Review inventory for affected product which would then be quarantined and ultimately removed by a firm sales representative. The customers were also instructed to complete and return the Certificate of Acknowledgement Form (even if you do not have affected products at your facility) via email to: CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com or Fax to: 574-372-4265.
If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.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.
2 cuff catheters were incorrectly configured and labeled as 1 cuff product.
Acción
On 09/20/17, an URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE was sent to all direct consignees via mail, informing them of a voluntary recall of specific lots of peritoneal dialysis catheters and catheter containing kits. Consignees were advised to immediately do the following: identify and quarantine effected devices; inform personnel to whom the devices were distributed of the field action; fill out and email the customer response form to response@merit.com within 5 days, and return effected devices within ten days using Federal Express account 112952756. Consignee questions were directed to phone: 801-208-4381 or fax: 801-316-4880. Sales representatives were sent an email communication informing them of the recall and instructing them to contact effected customers to help them return Customer Response Forms and product.
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
Single use instrument tray - Product Code OJV
Causa
2 cuff catheters were incorrectly configured and labeled as 1 cuff product and placed into these dialysis kits.
Acción
On 09/20/17, an URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE was sent to all direct consignees via mail, informing them of a voluntary recall of specific lots of peritoneal dialysis catheters and catheter containing kits. Consignees were advised to immediately do the following: identify and quarantine effected devices; inform personnel to whom the devices were distributed of the field action; fill out and email the customer response form to response@merit.com within 5 days, and return effected devices within ten days using Federal Express account 112952756. Consignee questions were directed to phone: 801-208-4381 or fax: 801-316-4880. Sales representatives were sent an email communication informing them of the recall and instructing them to contact effected customers to help them return Customer Response Forms and product.
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
Calculator/Data Processing Module, For Clinical Use - Product Code JQP
Causa
Software coding error caused data formatting error.
Acción
The coding error was detected in one of two sister hospitals using like systems. The defect was corrected August 16, 2002.