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System, test, blood glucose, over the counter - Product Code NBW
Causa
Product gives incorrect low blood glucose levels.
Acción
The firm, Trividia, issued a press release on 06/28/2016 that instructed users to locate the test strip lot number on product on hand in order to determine if they possess affected product. Customers were instructed to contact Stericycle at 1-888-835-2723 or check online at www.trividiahealth.com/product-notice to see if their inventory was affected by the recall. Any strips under recall will be returned for disposal and replaced with no charge. In addition, the firm sent an "Urgent Medical Device Voluntary Recall" notice to customers addressing the recall and steps to follow. The customers were instructed to identify affected product using the same method: contacting Stericycle at 1-888-835-2723 or checking www.trividiahealth.com/product-notice to see if the product in possession was from affected lots; to notify patients that they may continue use of TRUEread, TRUEtrack, TRUEbalance, and TRUEtest strips not under recall, and to use them with the appropriate meter. Pharmacists/DME providers were instructed to call Stericycle if health care professionals contacted them regarding the recall. Distributors were requested to check their meter and strip inventories to see if they had any affected lots. Distributors were instructed to notify their own customers of the recall and collect product that is affected by the recall. Once all affected product is received by customers, distributors need to call Stericycle to obtain prepaid return labels. All returned product will be replaced at no charge.
If you have any questions, contact Vice President of Marketing, at (800) 342-7226 ext. 2183 or email: LNardi@trividiahealth.com.
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intraocular lens - Product Code HQL
Causa
The ultrasert delivery system from certain lots have an inferior surface characteristic that could result in the iol becoming lodged in the delivery system.
Acción
Alcon Research sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated July 2016 to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to check their inventory and segregate any product being recalled. Customers were asked to complete and return the Field Safety Notice Response Form. For questions or concerns contact Alcon.
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Unit, phacofragmentation - Product Code HQC
Causa
Steps 16-25 are missing from the laureate multipak fms directions for use (dfu).
Acción
All remaining inventory of the identified affected products within Alcon DCs will be supplied corrected directions for use material prior to any further shipments.
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Product found to be dimensionally non-conforming (slightly over dimensioned on the diameter of the zimmer connection) and non-functional for connecting with some t-handles.
Acción
The firm received two complaints from the US field about the inta-operative malfunction with the SMR allen wrench 5mm (product code 9013.50.210) with the T-handle. Both parts involved were manufactured with the same lot #14AA311. No adverse effects for patients reported.
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A field correction was issued by the firm for vitros tsh reagent lot 5040 due to a higher than expected frequency of customer calibration curves falling outside of the calibration quality parameters and therefore unusable to process samples. customers using vitros tsh lot 5040 will potentially experience an unexpected increase in the unsuccessful calibrations potentially causing a delay in testing and reporting results for vitros tsh.
Acción
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics sent an Important Product Correction Notification letter on July 28, 2016, via FedEx overnight courier and/ or ORTHO PLUS e-Communications and/ or US Postal Service Priority Mail (for PO Boxes only) to all customers who received VITROS Immunodiagnostic Product TSH, Lot 5040 to inform them of the issue and the required actions. Instructions were provided to customers. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Ortho Care" Technical Solutions Center at 1-800-421-3311. Foreign affiliates were informed by e-mail on July 28, 2016, of the issue and instructed to notify their consignees of the issue and the required actions.
For questions regarding this recall call 908-218-8776.
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Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
Causa
Due to a production error, screws were not tightened to specified torque. these screws may come loose from the c-arm shaft causing the c-arm to rotate uncontrolled.
Acción
Customers were notified of the recall via letter sent on 12/1/16. The letter explains the issue and the action that Philips plans to take.
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Stimulator, nerve - Product Code ETN
Causa
Wire in tubing can become exposed, posing potential harm to the intubated patient.
Acción
Medtronic sent an Urgent Product Safety Advisory letter dated June 28, 2016, to all affected customers informing them of the correction and providing instruction to avoid causing injury when using the EMG Endotracheal Tube. Recommended Actions included: inspecting the product thoroughly before use, testing the cuff by inflating it then deflating it before intubation, using a non-malleable stylet that closely matches the natural curve of the tube, not bending and flexing the tube excessively before use, and lubricating the cuff with a non-paralyzing, aqueous lubricant and a lubricated stylet.
If customers found an EMG tube that appeared to have an electrode wire protruding from the distal end, the tube is not to be used and practitioners are urged to call Medtronic Product Quality Experience Department at 1-866-849-4003. For further questions , please call (904) 296-9600.
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Instrument, surgical, orthopedic, ac-powered motor and accessory/attachment - Product Code HWE
Causa
There was a potential for the adaptor and light adaptor for small battery drive and small battery drive ii to generate excessive internal pressure that may cause the products to burst.
Acción
An Urgent Notice for this Recall was provided to the consignees on 6/24/2016. They were to review their inventory and return the products with instructions. IF YOU HAVE ANY PRODUCT: To immediately quarantine product so it's not used; ensure all in their facility read the Urgent Notice for the Recall; Call the DePuy Synthes Customer Support to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number; to complete the Verification Section indicating the product subject to recall was located; to return the Verification Section with the product to Product Returns, The Anspach Effort Inc., 4500 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410; Send a copy of the completed Verification Section to DePuy Synthes, Customer Quality Dept by: FAX (561) 627-2682 or Scan/email: DPYUS-PowerToolsFieldActions@its.jnj.com;
Keep the notice visibly posted for awareness until all products have been returned; maintain a copy of the notice subject to this action and keep a copy for your records. The return documentation acknowledges your receipt of the medical device removal information.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE the identified product: complete the Verification Section of the recall, by checking the box indicating no affected product located; Include your name title, address, telephone #, signature and date; Send a copy of the completed Verification Section to DePuy Synthes Customer Quality Dept by: Fax: (561) 627-2682, or Scan/e-mail: DPYUS-PowerToolsFieldActions@its.jnj.com; This return document acknowledges your receipt of medical device removal information;
ADVISORY: For Alternative products: This product does not have any inventory for replacement. Since the recall of this device may have an impact on your surgical schedule, DePuy Synthes Power Tools would like to propose alternative products to assist you with a replacement for the Recalled Adaptor (05.100.024) or Light Adaptor (05.001.108) .
The products are the Small Battery Drive II Hand-piece (532.110) can also be operated
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Mass spectrometer, clinical use - Product Code DOP
Causa
Thermo fisher has determined that the endura md mass spectrometer instrument control software versions 1.0 and 1.0 sp! have a software defect which affect data accuracy.
Acción
ThermoFisher Scientific sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Correction letter dated July 19, 2016, to all affected customers via FedEx. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised to discontinue use of the affected product until a company authorized Field Service Engineer installs corrected software to the instrument system. Customers were also instructed to communicate to all who operate the instrument and to complete the provided Acknowledgment Form, sign, and return it via email FieldActionTeam@thermofisher.com. Customers with questions should contact the Field Action Team at FieldAction@thermofisher.com.
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System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
Causa
The firm has determined that several triumph/triumph ii research ct scanners produced by northridge trimodality imaging, inc dba trifoillmaging (or by gamma medica-ideas, inc and field upgraded with a replacement x-ray tube) may be out of compliance with 21 cfr 1020.40 (cabinet x-ray standards).
Acción
TriFoil lmaging planned action to bring defect into Compliance:
1. All repairs were performed at customer facilities. Customers were contacted by phone to arrange a convenient repair time.
2. TriFoil service engineers installed a collimator on each of the affected cabinet x-ray systems to bring their emission rates into compliance with the emission limit in the performance standard.
3. Full radiation surveys were performed, at maximum exposure settings, to verify each repair was effective.
4. All costs associated with the repair and follow-up testing were paid directly by TriFoil Imaging.
CDRH approves the CAP and understands that the CAP was completed on
August 29, 2016.
For further questions please call (818) 709-2468.
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System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
Causa
Due to an internal communication error between the firmware and the software of the components, the planned ct scan executes properly, but the injector is not started. therefore, the contrast agent is not injected and the desired examination result is not achieved. this error only affects the automatic mode or coupled mode and does not affect the manual control of the injector.
Acción
Siemens mailed to customers an Important Customer Safety Notice to inform about a possible malfunction when using the affected systems and what actions to take to eliminate the problem. Also, Siemens informed their customers that they were currently developing a new firmware to eliminate the internal communication error, which should be released in August 2016. Customers were asked to contact their service organization at 800-888-7436, if they had any questions.
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System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
Causa
Due to an internal communication error between the firmware and the software of the components, the planned ct scan executes properly, but the injector is not started. therefore, the contrast agent is not injected and the desired examination result is not achieved. this error only affects the automatic mode or coupled mode and does not affect the manual control of the injector.
Acción
Siemens mailed to customers an Important Customer Safety Notice to inform about a possible malfunction when using the affected systems and what actions to take to eliminate the problem. Also, Siemens informed their customers that they were currently developing a new firmware to eliminate the internal communication error, which should be released in August 2016. Customers were asked to contact their service organization at 800-888-7436, if they had any questions.
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System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
Causa
Due to an internal communication error between the firmware and the software of the components, the planned ct scan executes properly, but the injector is not started. therefore, the contrast agent is not injected and the desired examination result is not achieved. this error only affects the automatic mode or coupled mode and does not affect the manual control of the injector.
Acción
Siemens mailed to customers an Important Customer Safety Notice to inform about a possible malfunction when using the affected systems and what actions to take to eliminate the problem. Also, Siemens informed their customers that they were currently developing a new firmware to eliminate the internal communication error, which should be released in August 2016. Customers were asked to contact their service organization at 800-888-7436, if they had any questions.
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Causa
Failed stability testing at 8 months. this lot produced intermittent false negative results for the positive kit control with devices stored at 30c conditions.
Acción
OraSure contacted the sole customer via email and mail (letter dated July 21, 2016) to request return of all the product from the affected lot.
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The software is unable to accurately determine the calcium score of scans with a slice thickness not equal to 3 mm.
Acción
The firm, Merge, sent a "canned" email on 7/23/2015 to its customers which also contained a personal message. The recalling firm issued a second letter entitled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" dated 1/27/2016 via e-mail on 1/30/2016. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter informed customers that an upgrade is available. The customers were instructed to call Merge Customer Service at (877) 741-5369 or send an email to support@merge.com to schedule the upgrade-Reference this recall #2016-14. If you decide to decline this maintenance release, complete the attached form and return to Merge Healthcare via recall@merge.com. Alternatively, complete the online form: http://www.merge.com/Landing-Pages/Customer-Upgrade-Decline-Form.aspx no later than February 22, 2016. Ensure that all users of the product are provided with this notification. If you have further distributed this, identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall and provide a copy of the recall notification letter.
If you have any additional questions, call Merge Customer Service at (877) 741-5369 or support@merge.com.
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Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
Mislabeling of a single batch of fps 3.5 x 35 mm locking screw as being non-locking screws.
Acción
Ortho Solutions sent a "Field Safety Notice" letter dated July 21, 2016 to their affected customers.
The letter identify the Solutions Business Development Manager will contact the customer to arrange for the isolation and removal of the unused product from their inventory. Replacement product will be provided. The customer was advised to passed on the "Field Safety Notice" to all who need to be aware within their organization and to any organization to which their have further distributed or transferred the affected screw. Upon removal of the affected device, customers are asked to please sign and return the "Field Safety Corrective Action Declaration Form", by which to confirm they have received the "Field Safety Notice" and that they declare that the required recall has been completed at their hospital. For further questions, call (201) 258-7305.
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The alpha total knee replacement components that may have not been passivated in accordance with the requirements of the job traveler.
Acción
On 07/18/2016, the firm initiated the correction by verbally notifying (by visit and telephone) three of four (3 of 4) implanting surgeons; the fourth implanting surgeon was verbally notified on 07/25/2016. The firm followed with a letter to all four (4) surgeons on 07/28/2016. Medtronic recommended that the condition of the patients receiving the subject part be assessed for any indications of premature failure during normal post-operative follow-up visits.
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The alpha total knee replacement components that may have not been passivated in accordance with the requirements of the job traveler.
Acción
On 07/18/2016, the firm initiated the correction by verbally notifying (by visit and telephone) three of four (3 of 4) implanting surgeons; the fourth implanting surgeon was verbally notified on 07/25/2016. The firm followed with a letter to all four (4) surgeons on 07/28/2016. Medtronic recommended that the condition of the patients receiving the subject part be assessed for any indications of premature failure during normal post-operative follow-up visits.
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System, delivery, allergen and vaccine - Product Code LDH
Causa
Potential for glass particles within the vials.
Acción
Allergy Laboratories notified the sole consignee via phone call on February 3, 2015. For further information, please call (405) 235-1451.
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The alpha total knee replacement components that may have not been passivated in accordance with the requirements of the job traveler.
Acción
On 07/18/2016, the firm initiated the correction by verbally notifying (by visit and telephone) three of four (3 of 4) implanting surgeons; the fourth implanting surgeon was verbally notified on 07/25/2016. The firm followed with a letter to all four (4) surgeons on 07/28/2016. Medtronic recommended that the condition of the patients receiving the subject part be assessed for any indications of premature failure during normal post-operative follow-up visits.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The alpha total knee replacement components that may have not been passivated in accordance with the requirements of the job traveler.
Acción
On 07/18/2016, the firm initiated the correction by verbally notifying (by visit and telephone) three of four (3 of 4) implanting surgeons; the fourth implanting surgeon was verbally notified on 07/25/2016. The firm followed with a letter to all four (4) surgeons on 07/28/2016. Medtronic recommended that the condition of the patients receiving the subject part be assessed for any indications of premature failure during normal post-operative follow-up visits.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The alpha total knee replacement components that may have not been passivated in accordance with the requirements of the job traveler.
Acción
On 07/18/2016, the firm initiated the correction by verbally notifying (by visit and telephone) three of four (3 of 4) implanting surgeons; the fourth implanting surgeon was verbally notified on 07/25/2016. The firm followed with a letter to all four (4) surgeons on 07/28/2016. Medtronic recommended that the condition of the patients receiving the subject part be assessed for any indications of premature failure during normal post-operative follow-up visits.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
The alpha total knee replacement components that may have not been passivated in accordance with the requirements of the job traveler.
Acción
On 07/18/2016, the firm initiated the correction by verbally notifying (by visit and telephone) three of four (3 of 4) implanting surgeons; the fourth implanting surgeon was verbally notified on 07/25/2016. The firm followed with a letter to all four (4) surgeons on 07/28/2016. Medtronic recommended that the condition of the patients receiving the subject part be assessed for any indications of premature failure during normal post-operative follow-up visits.
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 alpha total knee replacement components that may have not been passivated in accordance with the requirements of the job traveler.
Acción
On 07/18/2016, the firm initiated the correction by verbally notifying (by visit and telephone) three of four (3 of 4) implanting surgeons; the fourth implanting surgeon was verbally notified on 07/25/2016. The firm followed with a letter to all four (4) surgeons on 07/28/2016. Medtronic recommended that the condition of the patients receiving the subject part be assessed for any indications of premature failure during normal post-operative follow-up visits.
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Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
Labeling on the qwix screw product states that it is a "compression screw" instead of a "positioning screw".
Acción
Integra sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter and acknowledgement return response form dated July 21, 2016 to their affected customers. The recall letter identifies the product and lots involved, problem and actions to be taken. All customers are asked to return the completed acknowledgement and return response form by email to FCA1@integralife.com or fax to 1-609-275-9445. Should any customer has any questions regarding the instructions, they can contact Customer Service at 1-800-654-2873.