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battery - Product Code MVK
Causa
Possible malfunction of the battery pack. a significant electrostatic discharge (esd) can cause the battery pack to malfunction. the malfunction causes the battery pack to discharge more rapidly and prevents the pack from recharging.
Acción
Patients currently using the LifeVest should continue to do so while the product removal is underway. Advisory notices will be sent via first class mail 9/14/2007 to all active patients using the LifeVest device. Product replacements began on 8/31/07 by shipping out revised battery packs for new patient use. Shipments of new battery packs will continue based on production capacity and material availability. Any patients expected to be using the device longer than 5 months will be provided with 2 replacement Battery Packs. They will be instructed to return their existing packs in the same shipping box.
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Cervical Disc System - Product Code MJO
Causa
Implant mis-seating; variance in size between the trial and the implant could cause the implant to be improperly seated.
Acción
The firm notified their consignees of the problem and the recall by Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, telephone calls and electronic mail on 09/04/2007. Instructions include requests to immediately quarantine the product and hold for recalling firm collection.
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Cervical Disc System - Product Code MJO
Causa
Implant mis-seating; variance in size between the trial and the implant could cause the implant to be improperly seated.
Acción
The firm notified their consignees of the problem and the recall by Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, telephone calls and electronic mail on 09/04/2007. Instructions include requests to immediately quarantine the product and hold for recalling firm collection.
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Cervical Disc System - Product Code MJO
Causa
Implant mis-seating; variance in size between the trial and the implant could cause the implant to be improperly seated.
Acción
The firm notified their consignees of the problem and the recall by Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, telephone calls and electronic mail on 09/04/2007. Instructions include requests to immediately quarantine the product and hold for recalling firm collection.
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Cervical Disc System - Product Code MJO
Causa
Implant mis-seating; variance in size between the trial and the implant could cause the implant to be improperly seated.
Acción
The firm notified their consignees of the problem and the recall by Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, telephone calls and electronic mail on 09/04/2007. Instructions include requests to immediately quarantine the product and hold for recalling firm collection.
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Cervical Disc System - Product Code MJO
Causa
Implant mis-seating; variance in size between the trial and the implant could cause the implant to be imporperly seated.
Acción
The firm notified their consignees of the problem and the recall by Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, telephone calls and electronic mail on 09/04/2007. Instructions include requests to immediately quarantine the product and hold for recalling firm collection.
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Cervical Disc System - Product Code MJO
Causa
Implant mis-seating; variance in size between the trial and the implant could cause the implant to be improperly seated.
Acción
The firm notified their consignees of the problem and the recall by Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, telephone calls and electronic mail on 09/04/2007. Instructions include requests to immediately quarantine the product and hold for recalling firm collection.
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Processing Module, for In Vitro Diagnostics; - Product Code JJE
Causa
Incorrect sample/test identification: due to a software timing defect with certain versions of architect csystem software, test results may be incorrectly associated to a sample identification during specific sample-processing conditions of the robotic sample handler.
Acción
Notification letters sent to consignees on 09/17/07. Consignees informed of the software defect and the conditions that would cause the software error to occur. Consignees told they would be contacted by an Abbott Field Service Rep who would install ARCHITECT System Software v3.11 and were asked to respond via fax using Customer Reply form acknowledging receipt and understanding of correction letter. Firm recalling to hospital/user level.
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Processing Module, for In Vitro Diagnostics - Product Code JJE
Causa
Incorrect sample/test identification: due to a software timing defect with certain versions of architect csystem software, test results may be incorrectly associated to a sample identification during specific sample-processing conditions of the robotic sample handler.
Acción
Notification letters sent to consignees on 09/17/07. Consignees informed of the software defect and the conditions that would cause the software error to occur. Consignees told they would be contacted by an Abbott Field Service Rep who would install ARCHITECT System Software v3.11 and were asked to respond via fax using Customer Reply form acknowledging receipt and understanding of correction letter. Firm recalling to hospital/user level.
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Multigas Analyzer - Product Code CBR
Causa
Inaccurate partial pressure readings; readings are not compensated for ambient pressure in mmhg or kpa.
Acción
The firm sent out their Urgent Medical Device correction/recall letters on 10/5/2007, and an updated versions on 11/30/07 and 12/7/2007, forwarding an attached set of work around directions for use and associated tables for calculations. This short term fix will be updated to a permanent fix when a new software revision is released and installed at no cost to each user as noted in the recall notification. Telephone contact was provided at 1-800-522-7025.
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Reference Manual - Product Code NVR
Causa
Surgical manual lacks information required as a condition of the 510(k) approval.
Acción
On September 12, 2007, the recalling firm's representatives were instructed by electronic mail to remove any manuals in the field and contact surgeons who have evaluated, implanted or been trained to implant the Satellite System and to collect any guides they may have on site. The sales representatives that have accounts where the Satellite product was shipped directly were mailed the information and instructed to hand deliver the 9/13/07, Urgent Device Recall notices to each consignees risk management office. The recall was then expanded on 10/31/2007, to include the surgical manual, the implants and associated instruments. The delivery of the second Urgent Device Recall Notices, dated 10/25/07, were handled in three ways: 1) The letter was delivered to all initial consignees that received satellite products along with a questionnaire (response card) to be completed by the Risk Manager or equivalent administrative function., 2) The letter without the questionnaire was sent directly to target surgeons who are known to have implanted or have been trained to implant Satellite Product 3) a field action confirmation form was sent to Sales Representative with surgeon customers that are receiving the recall communication. The form will be completed by the Sales Representative to confirm the surgeons have received the recall communication and have returned any of the surgical techniques and instruments.
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Ion Specific Electrode (Sodium) - Product Code JGS
Causa
Difficult to close -- certian lots of i-stat cartridges are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed.
Acción
Abbott Point of Care sent and Urgent Notice to all i-STAT Customers (US and Canadian consignees) notifying them that certain lots of i-STAT cartridges have snap closures that are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed. The customers were asked to review the lot numbers on the enclosure and, if the facility has any cartridges from the lot numbers listed, they should remove from service immediately.
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Ion Specific Electrode (Sodium) - Product Code JGS
Causa
Difficult to close -- certain lots of i-stat cartridges are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed.
Acción
Abbott Point of Care sent and Urgent Notice to all i-STAT Customers (US and Canadian consignees) notifying them that certain lots of i-STAT cartridges have snap closures that are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed. The customers were asked to review the lot numbers on the enclosure and, if the facility has any cartridges from the lot numbers listed, they should remove from service immediately.
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Ion Specific Electrode (Sodium) - Product Code JGS
Causa
Difficult to close -- certain lots of i-stat cartridges are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed.
Acción
Abbott Point of Care sent and Urgent Notice to all i-STAT Customers (US and Canadian consignees) notifying them that certain lots of i-STAT cartridges have snap closures that are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed. The customers were asked to review the lot numbers on the enclosure and, if the facility has any cartridges from the lot numbers listed, they should remove from service immediately.
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Ion Specific Electrode (Sodium) - Product Code JGS
Causa
Difficult to close -- certain lots of i-stat cartridges are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed.
Acción
Abbott Point of Care sent and Urgent Notice to all i-STAT Customers (US and Canadian consignees) notifying them that certain lots of i-STAT cartridges have snap closures that are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed. The customers were asked to review the lot numbers on the enclosure and, if the facility has any cartridges from the lot numbers listed, they should remove from service immediately.
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Ion Specific Electrode (Sodium) - Product Code JGS
Causa
Difficult to close -- certain lots of i-stat cartridges are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed.
Acción
Abbott Point of Care sent and Urgent Notice to all i-STAT Customers (US and Canadian consignees) notifying them that certain lots of i-STAT cartridges have snap closures that are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed. The customers were asked to review the lot numbers on the enclosure and, if the facility has any cartridges from the lot numbers listed, they should remove from service immediately.
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Ion Specific Electrode (Sodium) - Product Code JGS
Causa
Difficult to close -- certain lots of i-stat cartridges are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed.
Acción
Abbott Point of Care sent and Urgent Notice to all i-STAT Customers (US and Canadian consignees) notifying them that certain lots of i-STAT cartridges have snap closures that are difficult to close, will not close or do not stay closed. The customers were asked to review the lot numbers on the enclosure and, if the facility has any cartridges from the lot numbers listed, they should remove from service immediately.
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Cruciate Tibial Plate - Product Code JWH
Causa
Mislabeled as to size: the package actaully contained a 71 mm tray.
Acción
Consignees were notified via letter dated 9/18/07 to discontinue use of the product and to return it to the firm.
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Electroencephalograph - Product Code GWQ
Causa
Display lock-up: viasys healthcare nicoletone icu monitor freezes up during operation when using the digital video option.
Acción
Certified direct mail delivery of URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION (RECALL) were made to consignees on 9/11/07 by Nicolet Biomedical Div of Viasys Healthcare. The letter describes the product and problem. VIASYS requests that customers cease use of the video option of the device until the monitor can be replaced by VIASYS authorized personnel. Letter also requests consignees to fax or mail back the response form.
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Expiration date for sterility; the 5 year dating could not be validated/supported for sterility assurance.
Acción
All customers were contacted by telephone starting 9/13/2007. They were asked to return all Tucker family of catheters and all Morton IUI catheters that are on the shelves. A UPS call tag was sent to each customer to facilitate the return of the products. A follow up Urgent Device Recall letter was sent to all customers on 10/9/2007 reminding them to return all outstanding inventory when the UPS call tag arrives.
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The lower limit flag for auto-dilution protocol 3 (amniotic fluid) was set too low (15 ng/ml) for the architect afp assay file for the architect afp non-u.S. product. the assay labeling indicates that the limit flag should be set no lower than 20 ng/ml.
Acción
Abbott affiliates were e-mailed copies of the Product Correction (Immediate Action Required) Recall Letter on 9/18/07 for translation where needed and dissemination to their ARCHITECT accounts who have the affected assay CD-ROMs. Each Abbott international organization will be responsible for contacting customers and determining the method of effectiveness checks based on their country requirements. Abbott sent Product Correction, Immediate Action Required letters dated 18 September 2007 to all active non-U.S. ARCHITECT customers who have the affected assay CD-ROMs. The end users were informed that current AFP file has been updated on a new ARCHITECT I Assay CD-ROM (LN 6E59, version 24). The Low-Linearity flag threshold for the Amino 1:50 dilution has changed from 15 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL for consistency with overall assay sensitivity. The accounts were advised to install the updated version of the current ARCHITECT AFP assay when they receive the version 24 ARCHITECT I Assay CD-ROM. The accounts were requested to keep a copy of the letter on file. The accounts were requested to complete the customer reply form, indicating that the letter was received, understood and disseminated to the laboratory manager/supervisor responsible for Architect testing, and fax it to Abbott by 9/28/07 at 1-800-777-0051.
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Hygiene Chair - Product Code FSA
Causa
Male patient genitals may be pinched between the seat and the frame of the patient lift chair when the care raiser seat is returned to its lowest position.
Acción
Arjo sent Customer Field Correction Notification letters dated 10/15/07 to the end user accounts who received the affected chairs, advising them of the potential for the pinching of male patient genitals between moving parts of the care raiser function of the Carendo Hygiene Chair. They were instructed to review the enclosed revised Operating and Product Care Instructions manual, highlighting the warnings on pages 18 and 20; ensure all users receive refresher training in the chair's proper use and have access to the revised manual; and complete and return the enclosed customer response form, acknowledging the receipt and understanding of the letter. Any questions were directed to the Arjo Quality Department at 800-323-1245, ext. 6140 or 6165.
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Vascular System Port Kit - Product Code LJT
Causa
Incorrect size catheter: the product may contain an incorrect size catheter.
Acción
Notification of the AngioDynamics, Inc. sales force and the domestic and international distributors began on 10/3/2007. Starting on 10/09/2007, Urgent Medical Device Recall letters were sent to all customers requesting that device useage cease and immediate return begin as well as the completion of a fax back form (number of devices used, number to be returned).
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implantable defibrillator lead - Product Code LWS
Causa
Medtronic cardiac rhythm disease management has voluntarily suspended worldwide distribution of the sprint fidelis family of defibrillation leads because of the potential for lead fractures. in addition, the company recommends against new implants of the leads (sprint fidelis models: 6930, 6931, 6948, 6949). medtronic, its independent physician quality panel, and bruce lindsay, m.D., professor of.
Acción
A press release was issued by Medtronic on 10/15/2007. An FDA Statement was also issued on 10/15/2007. An Urgent Medical Device Information letter, dated 10/15/2007, was sent to physicians. The letter states that Medtronic has suspended distribution of the leads, the leads should no longer be implanted and unused leads should be returned to Medtronic. This letter describes background information, performance and recommendations. Medtronic believes it is inappropriate to prophylactically remove Sprint Fidelis leads except in unusual individual patient circumstances. An Important Patient Information letter was addressed to Medtronic Heart Device Patients. Both letters can be found on Medtronic's website at www.medtronic.com/fidelis. Return of product will be achieved with the assistance of Medtronic Representatives.
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Autoperfusion Software - Product Code IYN
Causa
Software error: error affects all aspen customer systems using the pal video standard configuration and have a perspective pc installed. this can lead to a measurement error under this specific condition: on secondary capture images/clips stored from within any perspective advanced display option (specifically: 3d surface rendering, 3d multiplanar reconstruction, color doppler 3d multiplanar reco.
Acción
Siemens issued an Urgent Medical Device Notification to consignees 9/18/07, under Siemens update program US014/07/S. (Distribution on this product had ceased on 6/29/2005.) The firm has instructed the user to not take measurements or use measurements on these secondary captures under the conditions described in the notice, to place a copy of the instructions for use in the file, and to notify all users of the issue with the software. The Siemens Service organization has coordinated the implementation of the field correction with the distributors for all countries. Non-responding consignees will be visited or called by telephone for follow up.