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.
Potential for compromise of the package resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier.
Acción
Medtronic/Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 8, 2016, to all affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-882-5878.
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.
Potential for compromise of the package resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier.
Acción
Medtronic/Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 8, 2016, to all affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-882-5878.
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.
Potential for compromise of the package resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier.
Acción
Medtronic/Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 8, 2016, to all affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-882-5878.
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.
Potential for compromise of the package resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier.
Acción
Medtronic/Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 8, 2016, to all affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-882-5878.
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.
Potential for compromise of the package resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier.
Acción
Medtronic/Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 8, 2016, to all affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-882-5878.
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.
Potential for compromise of the package resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier.
Acción
Medtronic/Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 8, 2016, to all affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-882-5878.
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.
Potential for compromise of the package resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier.
Acción
Medtronic/Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 8, 2016, to all affected customers via Federal Express. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Medtronic representative or Customer Service at 800-882-5878.
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.
Studies that are viewed in iconnect access that originate on merge pacs / ortho pacs may not display the correct current patient demographics if there has been a pde (patient / study demographic edit) performed after the images were ingested in pacs.
Acción
The recalling firm issued a letter dated 1/28/2016 via e-mail on 1/31/2016 or via certified mail if they did not have an e-mail address for the customer.
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.
Studies that are viewed in iconnect access that originate on merge pacs / ortho pacs may not display the correct current patient demographics if there has been a pde (patient / study demographic edit) performed after the images were ingested in pacs.
Acción
The recalling firm issued a letter dated 1/28/2016 via e-mail on 1/31/2016 or via certified mail if they did not have an e-mail address for the customer.
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.
Masks in this lot, labelled and sold as 62702 vented quattro air ffm size medium actually contain a non-vented (nv) quattro air ffm large mask.
Acción
An urgent product recall notification letter was sent to all customers on 7/12/16 to inform them that ResMed is recalling NV Quattro Air & Quattro Air Mask due to a mislabeling Issue. The letter informs the customers that during the investigation of a product complaint, ResMed identified that a small number of masks labelled and sold as 62702 Quattro Air FFM MED AMER, Lot 1142623 actually contain an NV Quattro Air FFM Large mask. The letter informs the customers to notify anyone they may have sold the products to. Customers with any questions are instructed to call the ResMed Customer Service team: 858-836-5968.
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
Mattress, air flotation, alternating pressure - Product Code FNM
Causa
The panacea air pro mattress control unit is being recalled due to a firmware problem, which may result in the device not having the firmness range required.
Acción
An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated 7/11/16, was sent to customers to inform them of a recall involving the Panacea Air Pro Mattress Control Unit also labeled as Platinum 5000, US Model Number 5000, Serial numbers 9500051 through 9500300. The letter informs the customers that the recall has been identified due to firmware problem. The letter informs the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were asked to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine the affected device. A shipping label would be provided for return and update of the affected devices. All customers that the device was further distributed to would need to be notified of the recall.
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
System, x-ray, angiographic - Product Code IZI
Causa
The two bolts that attach the clamping plate to the lateral shaft may break, which could cause the c-arm to move laterally forward, slide out of its bearings, and sag.
Acción
On July 19, 2016, Philips sent a Field Safety Notice to all affected customers. Philips Field Service Engineers will add an independent safety catch free of charge.
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.
Malfunctioning of the exeter rasp/trial introducer/extractor handle.
Acción
Stryker notified Branches/Agencies of the Urgent Medical Device Recall by e-mail on July 1, 2016 and an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter and Business Reply Form" was sent to branches, agents and hospital risk management via UPS (with return receipt) on July 5, 2016. The letter identified then affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call (201) 831-6693.
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.
For a treatment plan consisting of multiple beam sets, the table for roi plan dose statistics in the report may show the statistics for a beam set dose. the error can only be triggered when using a report template where statistics for a beam set dose is included as the last dose statistics prior to the plan dose statistics.
Acción
On May 19th, 2016, RaySearch Laboratories distributed Field Safety Notice, Medical Device Correction notices and reply forms to their customers via email. Actions to be taken by the customer include: 1) Inspect all report templates that are intended to be used for plans with multiple beam sets. 2) Make sure that POI Dose statistics (Plan) is included immediately before ROI Dose statistics [Plan dose] in the Report content area. 3) Please educate planning staff and all users about this workaround. 4) Inspect your product and identify all installed units with the above software version number. Finally, complete and return the reply form via email to: freddie.cardel@raysearchlabs.com or by fax to: 888-501-7195 to confirm that you have read and understand the information. Customers with questions can contact David Hedfors via email: david.hedfors@raysearchlabs.com
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.
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.
If an affected patient monitor has been powered on continuously for several months, any displayed waveforms will contain outdated data and therefore fail to reflect the patients current condition.
Acción
Philips sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated July 20, 2016 to all affected customers. The Field Safety Notice informs customers of the issue, identifies details of the units affected, gives instructions on actions to be taken by the customer and identifies what action Philips plans to take to remedy the issue. Customers were informed that Philips will provide a software correction free of charge. For any further information or support concerning this issue, contact your local Philips representative at 1-800-722-9377.
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.
Through the investigation of reported complaints integra verified that there have been instances where the universal wire fixation bolts the slotted post broke during use at the surgical site.
Acción
Integra sent an Urgent - Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated July 20, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Integra is asking you to take the following actions:
1. Please check your Integra¿ External Fixation System inventory to determine if you have the 17.5mm or 23mm Universal
Wire Fixation Bolts and/or the large or small Slotted Posts.
2. If you do have 17.5mm or 23mm Universal Wire Fixation Bolts and/or large or small Slotted Posts, stop using them immediately.
3. Complete the attached "Acknowledgement and Return Form" and check the box: I do have affected products on the list and record the lot number.
4. Or, complete the attached "Acknowledgement and Return Form" and check the box: I do not have affected products.
5. Complete the other information as indicated on this form. Keep a copy of the form for your records.
Return the completed "Acknowledgement and Return Form" by email or fax indicating your receipt and review of this notification.
When your form is received, if you have noted you have affected products, an Integra Representative will contact you and provide you with directions to return the product, as well as input an order to replace the quantity you indicated on the form.
Receipt of this form ensures that Integra has achieved a level of effectiveness in communicating this information. We recommend you also maintain a copy of this notification and signed copy of the acknowledgement form for your records. Regulatory agencies such as the FDA perform audits of field actions of this nature to verify that our customers have been notified and understand the nature of the field action.
Should you have any questions regarding these instructions, please contact Sales Operations at 888-601-0203, option 2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation in this effort.
Fo
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
Gas-machine, anesthesia - Product Code BSZ
Causa
Potential for a leak to occur on the back-up o2 and air e-size cylinder yokes on the a7 anesthesia delivery system.
Acción
Mindray sent via certified mail with return receipt a recall letter dated June 15, 2016 to their affected customers. Mindray will replace the gasket on all e-size cylinder yokes on the affected A7 systems. Customer was instructed to contact their local Mindray Service Representative to arrange for this replacement. Customers can continue to use their A7 system while awaiting the replacement of the gasket(s). Customers can contact Ms. Diane Arpino, Director, Quality Operations and Regulatory Affairs via email to: d.arpino@mindray.com or via telephone to: (201)995-8407
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.
Stryker initiated a voluntary recall of the 120 v neptune 3 rover on 07/01/2016, due to a potential for the device to experience system errors causing the device to shutdown if high levels of electromagnetic interference are present in the operating room.
Acción
Stryker Instruments initiated a voluntary recall of the Stryker Neptune 3 Rover via certified mail on 07/01/2016, due to the potential for the Neptune 3 Rover to experience system errors if there are high levels of electromagnetic interference in the operating room.
1. Immediately review the Recall Notification.
2. Confirm that the Rover serial numbers identified on the Business Reply Form (BRF) are at your facility.
3. A Stryker representative will facilitate the repair of your affected Neptune 3 Rover(s). Please coordinate the availability of the product to assure the repair can be implemented.
4. Please complete and return the Business Reply Form (BRF).
Note: Your signature on the BRF indicates that you received and understand this Notification and have followed the instructions in the Notification.
5. Fax the completed, signed Business Reply Form to Stryker Instruments Regulatory Department, 866-521-2762, or scan and email a copy to kellyjo.davis@stryker.com.
6. Stryker will document the repair of each unit by serial number.
For questions regarding this recall, please contact Stryker Instruments:
Kelly Jo Davis
269-389-2921
kellyjo.davis@stryker.com
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.
Hill-Rom Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of the Affinity Four Birthing Beds on July 15, 2016, with letters to customers mailed certified via FedEx. Customers were asked to do the following: During use, if you encounter a situation where the CPR mechanism fails to activate, the head of the bed can still be lowered, electrically, using the siderail articulation controls. A Hill-Rom representative will be contacting each facility to make arrangements for replacing the affected head drive.
Please pass this notice on to all those who need to be aware within your organization and/or to any organization where the affected devices have been transferred.
If you have any questions concerning this correction, please contact Hill-Rom Technical Support at 800-445-3720.
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
Reagent, general purpose - Product Code LDT
Causa
Several customer complaints about amplification performance issues when using different batches of magsil with the nuclisens easymag extraction platform.
Acción
Consignees were notified of the recall by letter on July 18, 2016. The letter informed them of what actions need to be taken if they experience problems. The letter included a reply form to be returned. Subsidiaries and distributors were notified electronically on 7/8/2016.
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
Radioimmunoassay, estradiol - Product Code CHP
Causa
Ortho clinical diagnostics has issued a recall of their vitros immunodiagnostics estradiol reagent assay. the firm was made aware of a potential cross-reactivity between the drug fulvestrant and thevitros immunodiagnostic estradiol reagent assay. the firm conducted an internal investigation and was able to confirm biased positive (ranging from 1303-4046%) on estradiol results, obtained from postmenopausal females taking fulvestrant.
Acción
On 7/14/2016, URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION Customer Letter (Ref. CL2016-141, dated 7/14/2016) was sent 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 product since 6/1/2015 to inform them that Fulvestrant is an interferent of the Estradiol Reagent Pack and causes positively biased results. Discuss any concerns you may have regarding previously reported estradiol results with your Laboratory Medical Director to determine the appropriate course of action. The results from this or any other diagnostic test should be used and interpreted only within the context of the overall clinical picture. For questions, contact Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311. Foreign affiliates were informed of the issue via e-mail on 7/14/2016 and instructed to notify their consignees of the issue.
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
Fastener, fixation, biodegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MAI
Causa
Sterility compromised due to breach in sterile packaging.
Acción
Smith & Nephew issued recall letters via Federal Express on July 19, 2016 to the customers. Customers asked to inspect inventory and locate any unused devices, and quarantine immediately. Contact Smith & Nephews Field Actions Department via email at FieldActions@smith-nephew.com or fax +1-901-566-7975 to return the completed Inventory Return Certification Form and obtain a return authorization (RA) number if you have product to return.
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
Kit, serological, positive control - Product Code MJX
Causa
The signal/cutoff (s/c) results may increase throughout the open-reconstituted timeframe of the allowed 5 days. increased results may occur on both the negative and positive controls. the positive control, although showing elevated results, was still within acceptable performance.
Acción
The firm, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, distributed "Important Product Correction Notification" letters (Ref. CL2016-129) dated 6/22/2016 and Confirmation of Receipts to their customers via FedEx overnight courier and/ or ORTHO PLUS e-Communications and/ or US Postal Service Priority Mail (for PO Boxes only). Foreign affiliates were informed by email (on 22 June 2016) of the issue and instructed to notify their consignees of the issue and required actions. All customers who received the affected product were instructed to immediately discontinue using and discard the affected lots. Forward a copy of the notification if you have provided the affected lot(s) outside of your facility. Post a copy of the notification by each VITROS System that processes VITROS HBsAg Controls and Complete and return the Confirmation of Receipt-Response Required form via fax to: 1.888.557.3759 or 1.585.453.4110 or scan to PDF and email to: RA-OCDUS-CONFIRMAD@ORTHOCLINICALDIAGNOSTICS.COM no later 7/1/2016. (Note: If you DO NOT have an alternate lot, it is acceptable to continue using the affected lot(s) following these instructions: 1) Control results must be within acceptable limits on the day of reconstitution (Day 1). 2) Store open-reconstituted vials frozen for up to 4 weeks. The firm recommends that customers aliquot the open-reconstituted material prior to freezing so that multiple aliquots of the same vial can be used. 3) Upon receipt of your replacement order, discard all remaining inventory.
Customers with questions please call the Ortho Technical Solutions Center 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
Catheter, peritoneal - Product Code GBW
Causa
The packaging seal may contain a crease. the crease may result in an open channel. these channels may compromise sterility of the product.
Acción
ConMed sent an Urgent Device Recall letter dated June 27, 2016, to all affected customers with reply forms via USP First Class Mail. International customers received a notice dated July 11, 2016 by courier service. Customers were advised to inspect their inventory for any of the devices subject to recall. Customers were urged to contact all departments within their facility and any other facilities within their organization that may have received affected products. It is imperative that all end users of these devices receive the notification. Customers who have received any of the affected product are asked to complete and return the reply form along with the device to: CONMED Corporation 525 French Road Utica, NY 13502 USA Attn: Ed Kovac. Please do not return used devices. Replacement product will be issued unless otherwise requested. If customers do not have any affected devices to return, complete and return the business reply form indicating they have no devices and return by one of the means listed:1. Email to: coresihp@conmed.com
2. Fax to: Field Action Support Team at 315-624-3225. 3. US mail, using enclosed postage-paid envelope, to: CONMED, 525 French Road, Utica, NY 13502; Attn: Field Action Support Team. Customers with questions or requests, should contact the Field Action Support Team at 315-624-3237, fax to 315-624-3225, or email coresihp@conmed.com.