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Angiographic Injector and Syringe - Product Code DXT
Causa
The product may be defective resulting in a reduction of the saline delivery rate and inadequate air purging.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 1/6/10 to all customers that received the affected lots. The customers were instructed to determine whether or not they had the affected product lots. Customers are to discontinue use and contact MEDRAD Customer Support or their MIP Rep to make arrangements for return of the recalled product. Any affected product returned will be replaced at no charge to the customer. Customers are also to complete and sign the attached form and fax it back to the firm. Questions concerning this recall are to be directed to Deb Easler, Product Manager, at 412-767-2400.
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Ferrozine (colorimetric) iron binding capacity - Product Code JMO
Causa
Test produces falsely elevated ibct results and abnormal reaction test report messages on heparinized plasma samples.
Acción
Siemens issued an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" letter dated December 2009 to users identifying the issue and affected product. Customers were instructed not to use heparinized plasma samples for IBCT testing. IBCT Instructions for Use (IFU) has been updated to reflect that heparinized plasma is no longer an acceptable sample type. Beginning with lot ED0341, the new IFU will be packaged in the carton with the IBCT Flex¿ reagent cartridges. Consignees were requested to forward the notification letter to anyone to whom the product was distributed. The Siemens Technical Solutions Center can be contacted at 800-441-9250.
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Counter, differential cell - Product Code GKZ
Causa
A component used in assembly is out of specification, resulting in failure to retract, eject specimens, exposure below the safety zone, piercing of specimen tubes, or error message to display.
Acción
The firm, Abbott Laboratories, sent an "Urgent Field Safety Notice Product Recall" letter dated December 28, 2009 to the Customers via Federal Express. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken. The customers were instructed to destroy any CELL-DYN 4000 Vent Head Spring Assemblies that they have on hand and have not installed; (No action is necessary for assemblies that are currently installed on the CELL-DYN 4000 Analyzer); complete and return the Customer Reply form (even if they do not have the product) via fax to 1-800-777-0051 or email: QAGCO@abbott.comProduce Recall; indicate the number of Vent Head Spring Assemblies destroyed. the number identified will be replaced with Vent Head Spring Assemblies that meet specifications, and to please keep this communication with their CELL-DYN 4000 System Operator's Manual.
If you have any questions regarding this communication, U.S. customers should call Customer Support at 1-877-4ABBOTT (1-877-422-2688). Customers outside the U.S., please contact your local hematology customer support representative.
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hearing aid - Product Code ESD
Causa
Manufacturing error could result in electrolyte leakage from the product's battery.
Acción
InSound sent to its consignees a "Dear Lyric Provider" letter of explanation on 2/1/2010.
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Labeling error; the bondek suture product inside the box are of a different catalog number than labeled on the outer box.
Acción
Teleflex Medical issued consignees a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated February 1, 2010. Distributors were instructed to forward the letter to their consignees to retrieve relevant product from those locations. The letter described the packaging issue and potential impact. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any identified products, complete and fax the Recall Acknowledgement Form to 866-804-9881, in order to receive a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number, and then return the product to Teleflex Medical for replacement. Affected products received by Teleflex Medical will be destroyed upon receipt.
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Radiation unit doors could close too fast on emergency exit.
Acción
Field Change Order 200 070 "MCU CS SW 8.3" dated September 11, 2008 was released. Consignees were informed of the necessary steps to avoid further issues relating to the affected product.
For further information, contact Elekta, Inc. at 1-770-300-9725.
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Labeling error; the bondek suture product inside the box are of a different catalog number than labeled on the outer box.
Acción
Teleflex Medical issued consignees a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated February 1, 2010. Distributors were instructed to forward the letter to their consignees to retrieve relevant product from those locations. The letter described the packaging issue and potential impact. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any identified products, complete and fax the Recall Acknowledgement Form to 866-804-9881, in order to receive a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number, and then return the product to Teleflex Medical for replacement. Affected products received by Teleflex Medical will be destroyed upon receipt.
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Routine monitoring of medtronic's vigilance program identified user related programming errors. medtronic has received reports of both overdose and underdose that were the result of programming use of synchromed implantable infusion pumps. these errors were most commonly associated with: --priming bolus programming; and --bridge bolus programming. pump programming errors that result in overdos.
Acción
Medtronic is exchanging 8870 versions AAG, AAJ and BBG and replacing it with the updated versions AAH01 and BBH01. The updated versions contain user interface improvements to reduce the chance of user related programming errors when programming SynchroMed II and SynchroMed EL Infusion Pump system.
A Medtronic "Medical Device Correction" letter was left behind for consignees. The letter was addressed to "Healthcare Provider" and was dated February 2009. The letter provided information regarding changes to the programming software used in SynchorMed Infusion System.
For additional information, please contact your Medtronic Representative or Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933.
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Trial Cup Holder - Product Code MEH
Causa
The restoration adm trial cup holder may not have been assembled correctly.
Acción
An "URGENT PRODUCTION OPERATION" letter dated January 21, 2010, was sent to customers via FedEx. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by customer. The customers should follow the instructions on the enclosed PRODUCT BULLETIN. The customer should check their internal inventory immediately and quarantine all affected devices, identify if the device is correctly assembled and complete the Product Correction Acknowledgement Form and fax it to (201) 831-6069.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rich Wolyn, Manager, Divisional Regulatory Reporting at (201) 831-5158.
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Mislabeled feeding syringes : 6 ml syringe mislabeled as 5 ml.
Acción
Churchill Medical issued an Urgent: Product Advisory Customer Notification on January 29, 2010 to customers and distributors via overnight delivery. The letter identified the affected product along with the corresponding lot numbers and explained the problem. Accounts are requested to complete the enclosed form and fax it to 215-672-6740, attention Marie Benson. The affected products should be quarantined and customer service should be contacted to arrange return of product. Questions should be directed to Marie Benson at 800-473-5414.
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Gastrointestinal Tubes and Accessories - Product Code KNT
Causa
Mislabeled feeding syringes : 12 ml syringe mislabeled as 10 ml.
Acción
Churchill Medical issued an Urgent: Product Advisory Customer Notification on January 29, 2010 to customers and distributors via overnight delivery. The letter identified the affected product along with the corresponding lot numbers and explained the problem. Accounts are requested to complete the enclosed form and fax it to 215-672-6740, attention Marie Benson. The affected products should be quarantined and customer service should be contacted to arrange return of product. Questions should be directed to Marie Benson at 800-473-5414.
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Screw, Fixation, Bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
The screws were etched incorrectly as 34mm instead of the correct 32mm.
Acción
Consignees were notified via conference calls and/or FedEx mailing. Recall aknowledgement forms were provided with written notification. This requires consignees to review their inventory and to indicate any affected lots . This form requires a signature and must be returned.
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Pump, infusion, pca - Product Code MEA
Causa
Potential for the power cord's prongs to crack and fail at/or inside the plug. other medical device manufacturers have reported incidents of sparking, charring, and fires from the affected power cords used with their devices.
smiths medical has received no reports of incidents regarding the use of the affected electri-cord power
cords with their devices.
Acción
Consignees were sent a Smiths Medical, Inc. "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated January 27, 2010. The letter was addressed to Risk/Safety Managers, Clinicians, Critical Care Physicians, Pediatricians, Pediatric Intensivists, Nenatologists, and Nursing, Pharmacy, Clinical/Biomedical Engineering, and Anesthesia Professionals. The letter described the problem, products involved and provided "Advice on Action to be Taken by the User". Consignees were requested to complete and return the "Urgent Recall Notice Confirmation Form". To return Power Cords, for questions regarding the recall notice or to report any issues with the affected product, please contact the Smiths Medical Technical Service Department at 1-800-558-2345.
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Some customers have reported the occurrence of some ramping baselines on the chromatograms. the ramping baseline can affect hemoglobin test results.
Acción
Bio Rad Laboratories, Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated December 1, 2009, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediatey examine their records to identify all customers who received one of the affected lots.
Collect a Customer Medical Device Correction Response Form from every customer.
Once forms were received from all applicable customers, complete the following Medical Device Correction Response Form and fax it to Bio-Rad CSD Regulatory Affairs at 510-741-3954 or pdf to CSD Recall Coordinator (excluding USSD).
For questions regarding this recall call 510-724-7000.
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Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
Causa
Degradation of the outer portion of the delivery catheter may prevent proper deployment of the biliary stent.
Acción
Merit Medical Systems, Inc initiated customer notification by phone and letter beginning January 28, 2010. Consignees were instructed to immediately contact their affected customers, advise them of the recall activity and to identify and quarantine any unused inventory. A Recall Notification Form is to be completed and signed by the sales rep and by the site representative. Affected product is to returned to the firm.
For further information, contact Merit Medical Systems, Inc. at 1-801-208-4228.
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Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
Causa
Degradation of the outer portion of the delivery catheter may prevent proper deployment of the biliary stent.
Acción
Merit Medical Systems, Inc initiated customer notification by phone and letter beginning January 28, 2010. Consignees were instructed to immediately contact their affected customers, advise them of the recall activity and to identify and quarantine any unused inventory. A Recall Notification Form is to be completed and signed by the sales rep and by the site representative. Affected product is to returned to the firm.
For further information, contact Merit Medical Systems, Inc. at 1-801-208-4228.
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Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
Causa
Degradation of the outer portion of the delivery catheter may prevent proper deployment of the biliary stent.
Acción
Merit Medical Systems, Inc initiated customer notification by phone and letter beginning January 28, 2010. Consignees were instructed to immediately contact their affected customers, advise them of the recall activity and to identify and quarantine any unused inventory. A Recall Notification Form is to be completed and signed by the sales rep and by the site representative. Affected product is to returned to the firm.
For further information, contact Merit Medical Systems, Inc. at 1-801-208-4228.
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Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
Causa
Degradation of the outer portion of the delivery catheter may prevent proper deployment of the biliary stent.
Acción
Merit Medical Systems, Inc initiated customer notification by phone and letter beginning January 28, 2010. Consignees were instructed to immediately contact their affected customers, advise them of the recall activity and to identify and quarantine any unused inventory. A Recall Notification Form is to be completed and signed by the sales rep and by the site representative. Affected product is to returned to the firm.
For further information, contact Merit Medical Systems, Inc. at 1-801-208-4228.
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Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
Causa
Degradation of the outer portion of the delivery catheter may prevent proper deployment of the biliary stent.
Acción
Merit Medical Systems, Inc initiated customer notification by phone and letter beginning January 28, 2010. Consignees were instructed to immediately contact their affected customers, advise them of the recall activity and to identify and quarantine any unused inventory. A Recall Notification Form is to be completed and signed by the sales rep and by the site representative. Affected product is to returned to the firm.
For further information, contact Merit Medical Systems, Inc. at 1-801-208-4228.
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Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
Causa
Degradation of the outer portion of the delivery catheter may prevent proper deployment of the biliary stent.
Acción
Merit Medical Systems, Inc initiated customer notification by phone and letter beginning January 28, 2010. Consignees were instructed to immediately contact their affected customers, advise them of the recall activity and to identify and quarantine any unused inventory. A Recall Notification Form is to be completed and signed by the sales rep and by the site representative. Affected product is to returned to the firm.
For further information, contact Merit Medical Systems, Inc. at 1-801-208-4228.
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system, thermal regulating - Product Code DWJ
Causa
Arizant healthcare inc. is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of 100/110-volt power cords (arizant part number 502221 model 90024) attached to its temperature management units and pressure infusion power pack (bair paws¿ temperature management units: models 850 and 875
bair hugger¿ temperature management units: models 500/or, 505 (human & vet.), 750 (human & vet) and 775
ranger¿ blood/flui.
Acción
An "Urgent Medical Device Power Cord Recall" letter dated December 17, 2009 was sent to customers. The letter was addressed to Recall Coordinator/Biomed Dept. The letter described the affected product, problem, hazard involved, and action to be taken by customer.
The customers are being ask to inspect their temperature management units (as described in FDA's recommendation dated October 19, 2009) and contact the firm with the results of their inspection and provide a contact name via website www.arizant.com/powercords or phone (877) 947-1487. Replacement cords and instructions will be provided to customers based on priority listed in the letter and availability of replacement cords. If the customer does not have the means to make the changes, alternate means will be taken (i.e., an Arizant employee or outside service organizations may be brought in to do the replacements).
If you have any questions, please contact the Aziant at (877) 47-1487.
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system, thermal regulating - Product Code DWJ
Causa
Arizant healthcare inc. is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of 100/110-volt power cords (arizant part number 502221 model 90024) attached to its temperature management units and pressure infusion power pack (bair paws¿ temperature management units: models 850 and 875
bair hugger¿ temperature management units: models 500/or, 505 (human & vet.), 750 (human & vet) and 775
ranger¿ blood/flui.
Acción
An "Urgent Medical Device Power Cord Recall" letter dated December 17, 2009 was sent to customers. The letter was addressed to Recall Coordinator/Biomed Dept. The letter described the affected product, problem, hazard involved, and action to be taken by customer.
The customers are being ask to inspect their temperature management units (as described in FDA's recommendation dated October 19, 2009) and contact the firm with the results of their inspection and provide a contact name via website www.arizant.com/powercords or phone (877) 947-1487. Replacement cords and instructions will be provided to customers based on priority listed in the letter and availability of replacement cords. If the customer does not have the means to make the changes, alternate means will be taken (i.e., an Arizant employee or outside service organizations may be brought in to do the replacements).
If you have any questions, please contact the Aziant at (877) 47-1487.
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system, thermal regulating - Product Code DWJ
Causa
Arizant healthcare inc. is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of 100/110-volt power cords (arizant part number 502221 model 90024) attached to its temperature management units and pressure infusion power pack (bair paws¿ temperature management units: models 850 and 875
bair hugger¿ temperature management units: models 500/or, 505 (human & vet.), 750 (human & vet) and 775
ranger¿ blood/flui.
Acción
An "Urgent Medical Device Power Cord Recall" letter dated December 17, 2009 was sent to customers. The letter was addressed to Recall Coordinator/Biomed Dept. The letter described the affected product, problem, hazard involved, and action to be taken by customer.
The customers are being ask to inspect their temperature management units (as described in FDA's recommendation dated October 19, 2009) and contact the firm with the results of their inspection and provide a contact name via website www.arizant.com/powercords or phone (877) 947-1487. Replacement cords and instructions will be provided to customers based on priority listed in the letter and availability of replacement cords. If the customer does not have the means to make the changes, alternate means will be taken (i.e., an Arizant employee or outside service organizations may be brought in to do the replacements).
If you have any questions, please contact the Aziant at (877) 47-1487.
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Notas adicionales en la data
system, thermal regulating - Product Code DWJ
Causa
Arizant healthcare inc. is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of 100/110-volt power cords (arizant part number 502221 model 90024) attached to its temperature management units and pressure infusion power pack (bair paws¿ temperature management units: models 850 and 875
bair hugger¿ temperature management units: models 500/or, 505 (human & vet.), 750 (human & vet) and 775
ranger¿ blood/flui.
Acción
An "Urgent Medical Device Power Cord Recall" letter dated December 17, 2009 was sent to customers. The letter was addressed to Recall Coordinator/Biomed Dept. The letter described the affected product, problem, hazard involved, and action to be taken by customer.
The customers are being ask to inspect their temperature management units (as described in FDA's recommendation dated October 19, 2009) and contact the firm with the results of their inspection and provide a contact name via website www.arizant.com/powercords or phone (877) 947-1487. Replacement cords and instructions will be provided to customers based on priority listed in the letter and availability of replacement cords. If the customer does not have the means to make the changes, alternate means will be taken (i.e., an Arizant employee or outside service organizations may be brought in to do the replacements).
If you have any questions, please contact the Aziant at (877) 47-1487.
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Resin Tooth Bonding Agent - Product Code KLE
Causa
Some of the material has been found to be gelled and therefore becomes unusable.
Acción
An "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter and "Recall Return Form" were sent by first class mail on August 24, 2009 to consignees. The letter acknowledged the "gelling" issue of identified lots shipped between July 2009 & August 2009. Customers were requested to return any of the remaining affected lots in their inventory. Contact Customer Service by calling 1-800-551-0283, (option 1) directly to handle the arrangements of a quick return and replacement.