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Set, i.V. Fluid transfer - Product Code LHI
Causa
Baxter healthcare is recalling certain exactamix automated compounding devices due to the complementary metal oxide semi-conductor battery failure resulting in resetting the internal clock of the device to midnight december 31, 2010.
Acción
On 6/04/13, customers were notified by 1st class mailing with mitigating instructions including reminding customers that the battery failure results in a failure of the ExactaMix system to alert the user to replace the disposable set after 24 hours of use. Users should not rely on the alert to trigger the daily replacement of disposable sets. Users should also confirm the correct time and date at the setup of each use. If the compounder displays an incorrect time and date, customers are to contact Baxter Technical Support.
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Intuitive surgical has identified a potential for some units of the monopolar curved scissors version 09 and 10 instruments to develop very small cracks near the distal end. this may create a pathway for electrosurgical energy to leak to tissue and potentially cause thermal injury.
Acción
Intuitive Surgical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May16, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised that they did not need to quarantine or return the affected device at that time. a Intuitive Surgical representative would contact them to arrange for replacement of the affected product once they became available. In the interim customers were instructed to follow the precautions and warnings outlined in Attachment A in the letter as well as the Instructions for Use. Customers were also asked to ensure all affected personnel were fully informed of the contents of the Recall Notification. The letter should be forwarded to other surgeons and/or managers within their facility. Customers were also asked to complete and return the attached Acknowledgement Form. For further questions customers were instructed to contact Customer Service:
North and South America: 800-876-1310 Option 3
Japan: 0120-56-5635 or 003-5575-1362
Korea: 02-3271-3200
Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa +800 0821 2020 or +41 21 821 2020
For questions regarding this recall call 408-523-2244.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Applied medical is conducting a voluntary recall on specific lot numbers of its epix¿ and direct drive laparoscopic
graspers. when the ratchet trigger is activated, if a great enough force is applied, there is a potential for the trigger
to fracture and the jaws to remain in the closed position. the likelihood of this situation to occur and result in
permanent patient injury is highly unlikely;.
Acción
Applied Medical notified customers of the recall beginning on May 13, 2013. The "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. For questions regarding this notice, contact the firm at (949) 713-8041.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
System, x-ray, mobile - Product Code IZL
Causa
Customers could potentially experience intermittent, unintended and illogical movement when using the product.
Acción
Agfa sent an "URGENT SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated May 15, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers.
Customers were instructed if you experience unintended movement, the unit has to be taken out of operation. Please notify you Agfa service contact at once.
Please distribute this information within your facility to all those who need to be aware of this. Please complete the feedback form as soon as possible and return to us.
For further questions please call 1-877-777-2432.
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Ipth assay- reagent and calibrator lots may have demonstrated higher than anticipated variability.
Acción
Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated May 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. For questions, contact your Siemens Technical Solutions Center or your local Siemens technical support.
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Causa
Products shipped to us locations that do not have approved applications for pma , ide or 510(k) clearance.
Acción
Urgent Device Recall notification letters were sent to all US consignees on March 4, 2014 by e-mail and US mail as well as a phone call. The letter identified the products and actions to be taken by the customers.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Punch, surgical - Product Code LRY
Causa
Due to lack of sterilization.
Acción
On March 19, 2013, HealthLink sent their customers letters instructing them to do the following: 1) Screen their inventory and quarantine the product. 2) Notify all customers that received the affected products and ask them to return the lots to their firm. 3) Complete the attached form and return the lots to HealthLink Distribution center. For further assistance, customers were directed to call customer service at 1-800-638-2625.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Punch, surgical - Product Code LRY
Causa
Due to lack of sterilization.
Acción
On March 19, 2013, HealthLink sent their customers letters instructing them to do the following: 1) Screen their inventory and quarantine the product. 2) Notify all customers that received the affected products and ask them to return the lots to their firm. 3) Complete the attached form and return the lots to HealthLink Distribution center. For further assistance, customers were directed to call customer service at 1-800-638-2625.
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
Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
Causa
There is evidence that an electrical short within the systems connector has caused an accumulation of heat which has radiated back through the wiring harness causing the wires and connectors to melt.
Acción
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) sent an Urgent Product Correction Notification letters dated May 6, 2013 and response forms to all affected customers. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics informed their customers of the issue and advised if they detect the smell of melting plastic or observe smoke originating from your VITROS¿ System, to immediately power down the system and contact OCD for assistance. They were also advised to consider performing the backup procedure more frequently to help prevent the loss of data on their Systems. In the near future, an OCD Field Engineer will contact customers who are affected and perform a Modification (MOD) procedure that will replace their potentially affected Wire Connector(s). Foreign affiliates were informed by email on May 6, 2013 of the issue and instructed to notify their customers of the issue and actions. OCD also found that this wire connector is commonly used in many types of computers (i.e., medical devices, personal computers, etc.). On 29 May 2013, OCD expanded their recall to incllude ORTHO Assay Software (OAS) Servers. As a precaution, OCD sent notifications to encompass all ORTHO¿ Assay Software (OAS) Servers that potentially contain this type of wire connector. The letters (Ref. CL13-154) were sent via US Priority Mail to all customers who were shipped an affected OAS Server. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics has requested that customers with any questions or in need of additional information, please call Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311.
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
Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
Causa
There is evidence that an electrical short within the systems connector has caused an accumulation of heat which has radiated back through the wiring harness causing the wires and connectors to melt.
Acción
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) sent an Urgent Product Correction Notification letters dated May 6, 2013 and response forms to all affected customers. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics informed their customers of the issue and advised if they detect the smell of melting plastic or observe smoke originating from your VITROS¿ System, to immediately power down the system and contact OCD for assistance. They were also advised to consider performing the backup procedure more frequently to help prevent the loss of data on their Systems. In the near future, an OCD Field Engineer will contact customers who are affected and perform a Modification (MOD) procedure that will replace their potentially affected Wire Connector(s). Foreign affiliates were informed by email on May 6, 2013 of the issue and instructed to notify their customers of the issue and actions. OCD also found that this wire connector is commonly used in many types of computers (i.e., medical devices, personal computers, etc.). On 29 May 2013, OCD expanded their recall to incllude ORTHO Assay Software (OAS) Servers. As a precaution, OCD sent notifications to encompass all ORTHO¿ Assay Software (OAS) Servers that potentially contain this type of wire connector. The letters (Ref. CL13-154) were sent via US Priority Mail to all customers who were shipped an affected OAS Server. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics has requested that customers with any questions or in need of additional information, please call Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
C-reactive protein, antigen, antiserum, and control - Product Code DCK
Causa
While performing interval testing ortho clinical diagnostics (ocd) determined that an excess amount of surfactant was unintentionally added to vitros chemistry products crp slides during the manufacturing process.
Acción
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics sent an Important Product Correction Notification letter dated May 9, 2013 via FedEx or US Priority Mail to all US customers. Foreign Affiliates were notified by e-mail on May 9, 2013 informing them of the issue. Distributors were instructed to notify their customers of the recall. Customers were instructed to discontinue use, discard the affected product, comp[lete and return the attached Confirmation of Recipt Form, and post this notification by each VITROS System. For questions call Customer Service Center at 1-800-828-6316.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
Causa
There is evidence that an electrical short within the systems connector has caused an accumulation of heat which has radiated back through the wiring harness causing the wires and connectors to melt.
Acción
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) sent an Urgent Product Correction Notification letters dated May 6, 2013 and response forms to all affected customers. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics informed their customers of the issue and advised if they detect the smell of melting plastic or observe smoke originating from your VITROS¿ System, to immediately power down the system and contact OCD for assistance. They were also advised to consider performing the backup procedure more frequently to help prevent the loss of data on their Systems. In the near future, an OCD Field Engineer will contact customers who are affected and perform a Modification (MOD) procedure that will replace their potentially affected Wire Connector(s). Foreign affiliates were informed by email on May 6, 2013 of the issue and instructed to notify their customers of the issue and actions. OCD also found that this wire connector is commonly used in many types of computers (i.e., medical devices, personal computers, etc.). On 29 May 2013, OCD expanded their recall to incllude ORTHO Assay Software (OAS) Servers. As a precaution, OCD sent notifications to encompass all ORTHO¿ Assay Software (OAS) Servers that potentially contain this type of wire connector. The letters (Ref. CL13-154) were sent via US Priority Mail to all customers who were shipped an affected OAS Server. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics has requested that customers with any questions or in need of additional information, please call Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
System, tomography, computed, emission - Product Code JAK
Causa
Ge healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue with respect to the automated percist response criteria calculation applied in the pet vcar application on advantage workstation or aw server.
Acción
GE Healthcare sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated May 14, 2013, to all affected consignees. The letter described the Safety Issue, Safety Instructions, Affected Product Details, Product Correction and Contact Information. Customers with questions were instructed to call one of the following numbers:
United Sates 800-437-1171
Japan 0120-055-919
For other countries they were instructed to contact their local GE Healthcare Service Representative.
For questions regarding this recall call 407-475-4717.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Syringe, antistick - Product Code MEG
Causa
There has been an increase in complaints regarding the needle/safety mechanism disengaging from the syringe.
Acción
Direct consignees were contacted by phone and email on 05/01/2013 and instructed to return the affected product. End users were mailed "Urgent: Product Recall" letters/Response Forms dated 05/01/2013. The notice advises customers of the product issue, identifies affected product and provides instructions on how to handle affected product.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Catheter, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
Causa
There was an error on the outer labeling of this device. the inner label was correct.
Acción
The firm decided to rework the products that were in their control at the time and the one that was not in their control was corrected by an IDEV employee. That hospital was called and notified of the situation in May 2012.
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Test, time, prothrombin - Product Code GJS
Causa
Roche has confirmed the potential for an undetected elevated inr test result with the coaguchek xs, coaguchek xs plus, and coaguchek xs pro meters. in rare cases, instead of a value, an error 6 message is displayed.
Acción
Rochet sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated May 16, 2013, via UPS Ground to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were issued the following instructions:
If you are using Warfarin therapy in combination with antibiotics and/or chemotherapy drugs, which could potentially lead to an extremely high test result (> 10 INR), you may in rare cases receive repeated ERROR 6 messages instead of a test result. If the ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on your CoaguChek XS meter, immediately contact your treating physician.
The CoaguChek XS PT Test Strip package insert; the online version of the CoaguChek XS PST system users manual; and the CoaguChek XS systems are being updated to provide additional ERROR 6 message information and actions. Updated versions will be available on the www.poc.roche.com website by the end of June 2013.
Health Care Professionals are instructed to use an alternative method to determine INR results if an ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on the CoaguChek XS, CoaguChek XS Plus, or CoaguChek XS Pro meters for the same patient. Self testing patients are instructed to contact their Health Care provider immendiately if the ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on the CoaguChek XS.
Please contact your Roche Account Manager or Roche Diagnostics Point of Care Technical Service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-4674 if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC.
For questions regarding this recall call 317-521-3711.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Test, time, prothrombin - Product Code GJS
Causa
Roche has confirmed the potential for an undetected elevated inr test result with the coaguchek xs, coaguchek xs plus, and coaguchek xs pro meters. in rare cases, instead of a value, an error 6 message is displayed.
Acción
Rochet sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated May 16, 2013, via UPS Ground to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were issued the following instructions:
If you are using Warfarin therapy in combination with antibiotics and/or chemotherapy drugs, which could potentially lead to an extremely high test result (> 10 INR), you may in rare cases receive repeated ERROR 6 messages instead of a test result. If the ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on your CoaguChek XS meter, immediately contact your treating physician.
The CoaguChek XS PT Test Strip package insert; the online version of the CoaguChek XS PST system users manual; and the CoaguChek XS systems are being updated to provide additional ERROR 6 message information and actions. Updated versions will be available on the www.poc.roche.com website by the end of June 2013.
Health Care Professionals are instructed to use an alternative method to determine INR results if an ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on the CoaguChek XS, CoaguChek XS Plus, or CoaguChek XS Pro meters for the same patient. Self testing patients are instructed to contact their Health Care provider immendiately if the ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on the CoaguChek XS.
Please contact your Roche Account Manager or Roche Diagnostics Point of Care Technical Service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-4674 if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC.
For questions regarding this recall call 317-521-3711.
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, prothrombin - Product Code GJS
Causa
Roche has confirmed the potential for an undetected elevated inr test result with the coaguchek xs, coaguchek xs plus, and coaguchek xs pro meters. in rare cases, instead of a value, an error 6 message is displayed.
Acción
Rochet sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated May 16, 2013, via UPS Ground to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were issued the following instructions:
If you are using Warfarin therapy in combination with antibiotics and/or chemotherapy drugs, which could potentially lead to an extremely high test result (> 10 INR), you may in rare cases receive repeated ERROR 6 messages instead of a test result. If the ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on your CoaguChek XS meter, immediately contact your treating physician.
The CoaguChek XS PT Test Strip package insert; the online version of the CoaguChek XS PST system users manual; and the CoaguChek XS systems are being updated to provide additional ERROR 6 message information and actions. Updated versions will be available on the www.poc.roche.com website by the end of June 2013.
Health Care Professionals are instructed to use an alternative method to determine INR results if an ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on the CoaguChek XS, CoaguChek XS Plus, or CoaguChek XS Pro meters for the same patient. Self testing patients are instructed to contact their Health Care provider immendiately if the ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on the CoaguChek XS.
Please contact your Roche Account Manager or Roche Diagnostics Point of Care Technical Service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-4674 if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC.
For questions regarding this recall call 317-521-3711.
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, prothrombin - Product Code GJS
Causa
Roche has confirmed the potential for an undetected elevated inr test result with the coaguchek xs, coaguchek xs plus, and coaguchek xs pro meters. in rare cases, instead of a value, an error 6 message is displayed.
Acción
Rochet sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated May 16, 2013, via UPS Ground to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were issued the following instructions:
If you are using Warfarin therapy in combination with antibiotics and/or chemotherapy drugs, which could potentially lead to an extremely high test result (> 10 INR), you may in rare cases receive repeated ERROR 6 messages instead of a test result. If the ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on your CoaguChek XS meter, immediately contact your treating physician.
The CoaguChek XS PT Test Strip package insert; the online version of the CoaguChek XS PST system users manual; and the CoaguChek XS systems are being updated to provide additional ERROR 6 message information and actions. Updated versions will be available on the www.poc.roche.com website by the end of June 2013.
Health Care Professionals are instructed to use an alternative method to determine INR results if an ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on the CoaguChek XS, CoaguChek XS Plus, or CoaguChek XS Pro meters for the same patient. Self testing patients are instructed to contact their Health Care provider immendiately if the ERROR 6 message is displayed repeatedly on the CoaguChek XS.
Please contact your Roche Account Manager or Roche Diagnostics Point of Care Technical Service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-428-4674 if you have questions about the information contained in this UMDC.
For questions regarding this recall call 317-521-3711.
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
Electrode, ion specific, potassium - Product Code CEM
Causa
While performing interval testing, ortho clinical diagnostics (ocd) determined that a surfactant was unintentionally added to vitros chemistry products k+ slides during the manufacturing process.
Acción
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics sent an Important Product Correction Notification letter dated May 9, 2013 via FedEx or US Priority Mail to all US customers. Foreign Affiliates were notified by e-mail on May 9, 2013 informing them of the issue. Distributors were instructed to notify their customers of the recall. Customers were instructed to discontinue use, discard the affected product, comp[lete and return the attached Confirmation of Recipt Form, and post this notification by each VITROS System. For questions call Customer Service Center at 1-800-828-6316.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
Causa
Endologix, inc. initiated this voluntary recall of certain lots of endologix, inc. due to reports of dilator breakage during clinical procedures.
Acción
Endologix Inc sent an "URGENT-MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" letters dated May 13, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, reason for recall, and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to do not use or further distribute any affected product. The letter instructed customers to share this information with physicians that perform these procedures at the facility. The firm will call to confirm that this device is located at the facility. After confirmation the firm will retrieve the device. For questions call (800) 983-2284.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Dialyzer, high permeability with or without sealed dialysate system - Product Code KDI
Causa
Leaking pouches.
Acción
The firm, Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 21, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. For general questions regarding this communication, contact The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Instrument, ent manual surgical - Product Code LRC
Causa
Lack of sterility assurance.
Acción
Cyrus ACMI notified their direct accounts of the recall by Priority Mail with delivery confirmation on May 24, 2013. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and immediately cease any further use of any affected product they may have, remove it from inventory, and quarantine it until they ship it back to the firm. For questions customers were instructed to contact their Olympus customer service representative at 1-800-848-9024 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization so that they may return the product with no charge to them. Customers were asked to note on the enclosed questionnaire that they have received this information and fax it to 484-896-7128.
For questions regarding this recall call 508-804-2739.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
Causa
Siemens has discovered through product monitoring a potential malfunction when using system operating with software versions vb10d, vb10f, vb10c and vb10. during a rad examination the possibility exists that radiation may continue longer than expected and may result in unnecessary dose applied during an acquisition. additionally, it is not possible for the user to stop the radiation manually; ho.
Acción
Siemens initiated this correction on May 6, 2013 by sending Update InstructionXP005/13/S. Firm subsequently issued a letter on June 3, 2013 to all accounts.
1. Siemens Field Modification of the Luminos dRF, Ysio & Uroskop Omina running software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10E, which improves the signal transmission for the automatic exposure control, is available as of May 2013, and systems will be updated within one year.
2. The revised software fix for models Luminos dRF, Ysio & Uroskop Omina running software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10E, will be provided to all identified customers at no charge.
CDRH approves the CAP subject to the following conditions:
1. Notification of all dealers and purchasers is to be made within 15 working
days of receipt of this letter in the manner specified in 21 CFR 1003.21 and
1003.22. This office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) district
office coordinator noted below are to be included in the notification.
2. Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., will notify the FDA district office in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with reports of progress regarding this field
correction.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Dermatome - Product Code GFD
Causa
This removal is in response to complaints alleging that the zimmer air dermatomes and zimmer air dermatome ii products would either not operate or operate intermittently. zimmer's investigation determined that the planetary gear teeth were broken. this may cause a delay or postponement of the surgery or result in a suboptimal graft retrieval with potential of requiring an additional donor site.
Acción
The firm, Zimmer, sent an "URGENT: DEVICE REMOVAL" notice dated May 7, 2013, to all consignees/customers via FED Ex and Distributors via E-mail. Consignees who had devices repaired received telephone calls as well as the mailed Recall Notice. The Notice identified the devices being recalled; possible adverse events and directions to immediately stop use of and remove affected product, and obtain an RGA (Return Goods Authorization) number by calling (800)348-2759 or email information to dover.repairs@zimmer.com . to return the devices for repair to:Zimmer Surgical, Attn: QA/RA Dept.- Recall, 200 West Ohio Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622 USA; and to complete and return the Response Form-Immediate Response Required via email to CorporateQualitv.PostMarket@zimmer.com. If you have further distributed affected product(s), please provide the customer's information on the Business Response Form to Zimmer.
If you have any questions regarding this action, please email us at CorporateQuality. PostMarket@zimmer.com or call 1-330-364-0989.