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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Hip joint - Product Code MEH
Causa
Australian data indicates the product is associated with a higher than average rate of hip replacement revision surgery.
Acción
Stocks were pulled from U.S. consignees on or before 1/11/08. Consignee and implanting surgeon letters dated 6/20/08 were sent advising of the issue and recommending patient monitoring. For assistance, contact Portland Orthopaedics at 1-810-329-3348.
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
Chemistry analyzer - Product Code JJE
Causa
Possible mismatch between patient and result.
Acción
Consignees were notified via Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 3/21/08, which instructed them to not manually order QC test selections while the system is in operation mode and that they can only manually order QC when the system is in Stand-by mode. Consignees are instructed to consult with their physicians or pathologist to determine specific clinical implications for their patients. The firm states that this issue will be resolved in the next version of software.
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
PICC insertion tray - Product Code FMF
Causa
Hep-lock flush vials included in integra's picc insertion trays contain a heparin component that has been recalled by baxter for contaminated heparin.
Acción
Integra notified the consignee by letter on 03/18/2008. Instructions were to cease distribution/use of the affected kits and arrange for return to Integra. Also, consignee was instructed to notify all customers who received the kits to cease use and return any affected product for further disposition.
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
Template for Clinical Use - Product Code HWT
Causa
The instrument's sizing line is in the wrong place.
Acción
Distributors were notified via Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice letter dated 2/12/08 to locate the instruments in their possession and at hospital sites and to return them to Biomet. Hospitals with the instruments on hand will be provided with a recall letter dated 2/12/08 which describes the nature of the problem and the removal of these instruments. The Puerto Rico consignee was notified by Biomet UK, Ltd. via letter on 2/26/08.
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.
Device corrosion: forceps are prone to corrosion and possibly premature fracture and/or malfunction.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Medical Device Recall that was sent via fax on 03/07/08. Users were instructed to cease using the affected products and to return a Recall Acknowledgement Form to the recalling firm. The sales representative will pick up the affected product and discuss replacement alternatives. For additional information, contact 1-800-757-9780.