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, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
Causa
Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.
Acción
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent - Product Recall Notification letter dated June 2, 2014 via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and locate all affected product and quarantine them immediately.
Complete the Return Certification Form .
Contact the Smith & Nephew Returns Group at 800-343-5717 (option 3) or send an email to ProductRecoverv@smith-nephew.com. They will provide customers with instructions for returning their product and receiving a replacement.
For questions regardin g this recall call 978-749-1073.
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, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
Causa
Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.
Acción
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent - Product Recall Notification letter dated June 2, 2014 via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and locate all affected product and quarantine them immediately.
Complete the Return Certification Form .
Contact the Smith & Nephew Returns Group at 800-343-5717 (option 3) or send an email to ProductRecoverv@smith-nephew.com. They will provide customers with instructions for returning their product and receiving a replacement.
For questions regardin g this recall call 978-749-1073.
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, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
Causa
Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.
Acción
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent - Product Recall Notification letter dated June 2, 2014 via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and locate all affected product and quarantine them immediately.
Complete the Return Certification Form .
Contact the Smith & Nephew Returns Group at 800-343-5717 (option 3) or send an email to ProductRecoverv@smith-nephew.com. They will provide customers with instructions for returning their product and receiving a replacement.
For questions regardin g this recall call 978-749-1073.
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, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
Causa
Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.
Acción
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent - Product Recall Notification letter dated June 2, 2014 via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and locate all affected product and quarantine them immediately.
Complete the Return Certification Form .
Contact the Smith & Nephew Returns Group at 800-343-5717 (option 3) or send an email to ProductRecoverv@smith-nephew.com. They will provide customers with instructions for returning their product and receiving a replacement.
For questions regardin g this recall call 978-749-1073.
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, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
Causa
Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.
Acción
Smith & Nephew issued an Urgent - Product Recall Notification letter dated June 2, 2014 via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and locate all affected product and quarantine them immediately.
Complete the Return Certification Form .
Contact the Smith & Nephew Returns Group at 800-343-5717 (option 3) or send an email to ProductRecoverv@smith-nephew.com. They will provide customers with instructions for returning their product and receiving a replacement.
For questions regardin g this recall call 978-749-1073.
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, mobile - Product Code IZL
Causa
When liquid comes in contact with the dx-d 100 touch screen, the device may incorrectly recognize this as user input altering device settings.
Acción
Agfa Healthcare sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated June 6, 2014, to the US and Canadian customers. The letter described the safety alert and mitigation. Acknowledgment, via FAX-Back or email, that the information was received and understood was requested from the customers.
Although medical staff are required to disinfect hands on a frequent basis, users must ensure that their hands are dry before using the touch screen of the DX-0100 because liquid residue may activate the action buttons on the touch screen.
Customers were instructed:
"Do not operate touch screen monitor with wet hands!
"Do not let liquids come in contact with the touch screen while the DXD 100 is powered on!
"Always double check your parameter settings prior to exposing the patient. We would like to remind you of this specific warning statement in the DX-0100 User Manual.
Please complete the feedback form as soon as possible and return it to us by June 16, 2014.
Should the above information not apply to your facility or should the device have been transferred to another organization, please be so kind as to indicate this on the attached feedback form and pass this Urgent Field Safety Notice to the organization where the device has been transferred.
We thank you for your careful attention to this issue and your continued support.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact your local Agfa Healthcare organization: 1-877-777-2432, prompt 1 and reference PR1406020002
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.
Partial loss of monitoring with the carescape monitor b850, b650 or b450. when connecting the pdm (patient data module) to the carescape b850, b650 or b450 monitor with software version 2 the pdm may not start communicating to the monitor and loss of the pdm parameters could occur.
Acción
Consignees were sent on 6/13/2014 a GE Healthcare "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter #36103, 36104 and 36105 dated June 6, 2014. The letter was addressed to Healthcare Administrator / Risk Manger, Chief of Nursing and Director of Biomedical Engineering. The letter described the Safety Issue, Safety Instructions, Affected Products Details, Product Correction and Contact Information. Consignees were advised to contact Technical Support at 800-558-7044 in regard to questions on this 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
Handpiece, air-powered, dental - Product Code EFB
Causa
Sharp edge on the body/housing of the lynx tm20 torquemaster low speed handpiece.
Acción
MTI notified their customers via e-mail on 5/712 and 5/8/12. MTI sent end-users recall letters on or about 5/9/12.
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, stationary - Product Code KPR
Causa
Ge healthcare has become aware of a potential safety issue due to a collimator installation error during a service maintenance activity involving the proteus xr/a and revolution xr/d x-ray imaging systems. .
there was a reported incident of a collimator fall which caused a serious patient injury.
Acción
GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated June 4, 2014, to all affected consignees. The letter described the Safety Issue, Safety Instructions, Affected Product Details, Product Correction and Contact Information. For questions in regard to this recall the consignees in the United States were advised to call 800-437-1171. For other countries contact your local GE Healthcare Service Representative.
For questions regarding this recall call 800-437-1171.
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
medical equipment support boom - Product Code BRY
Causa
During the use of the shape arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the shape arm if the lock washer and screw are not present.
Acción
Direct accounts in the US were notified by letter dated March 21, 2014, and asked to report any malfunctions to Stryker Communications immediately. In addition, Stryker Representatives will visit all US accounts to inspect all the product units on hand. If needed, Representatives will check that black, screw/lock washers supplied by Stryker are secured in place and will replace any that are not the typed furnished by Stryker. All units will be updated with a yellow, warning sticker on the monitor bracket which reads: "Failure to properly install the screw and lock washer below can result in the attached component/equipment falling." Stryker Communications' foreign distributors will oversee notification, inspection, and corrections of their accounts and report corrections and other findings to Stryker Communications.
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
medical equipment support boom - Product Code BRY
Causa
During the use of the shape arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the shape arm if the lock washer and screw are not present.
Acción
Direct accounts in the US were notified by letter dated March 21, 2014, and asked to report any malfunctions to Stryker Communications immediately. In addition, Stryker Representatives will visit all US accounts to inspect all the product units on hand. If needed, Representatives will check that black, screw/lock washers supplied by Stryker are secured in place and will replace any that are not the typed furnished by Stryker. All units will be updated with a yellow, warning sticker on the monitor bracket which reads: "Failure to properly install the screw and lock washer below can result in the attached component/equipment falling." Stryker Communications' foreign distributors will oversee notification, inspection, and corrections of their accounts and report corrections and other findings to Stryker Communications.
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.
Gambro initiated a field action on the prisma and prismaflex sets due to breakages of connectors resulting in leakage of liquid or blood.
Acción
Gambro sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated July 18, 2014 to all end-users. A Customer Reply Form was attached to the notice for customers to complete and 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
medical equipment support boom - Product Code BRY
Causa
During the use of the shape arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the shape arm if the lock washer and screw are not present.
Acción
Direct accounts in the US were notified by letter dated March 21, 2014, and asked to report any malfunctions to Stryker Communications immediately. In addition, Stryker Representatives will visit all US accounts to inspect all the product units on hand. If needed, Representatives will check that black, screw/lock washers supplied by Stryker are secured in place and will replace any that are not the typed furnished by Stryker. All units will be updated with a yellow, warning sticker on the monitor bracket which reads: "Failure to properly install the screw and lock washer below can result in the attached component/equipment falling." Stryker Communications' foreign distributors will oversee notification, inspection, and corrections of their accounts and report corrections and other findings to Stryker Communications.
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
medical equipment support boom - Product Code BRY
Causa
During the use of the shape arm there is the potential for the monitor mount to come off of the shape arm if the lock washer and screw are not present.
Acción
Direct accounts in the US were notified by letter dated March 21, 2014, and asked to report any malfunctions to Stryker Communications immediately. In addition, Stryker Representatives will visit all US accounts to inspect all the product units on hand. If needed, Representatives will check that black, screw/lock washers supplied by Stryker are secured in place and will replace any that are not the typed furnished by Stryker. All units will be updated with a yellow, warning sticker on the monitor bracket which reads: "Failure to properly install the screw and lock washer below can result in the attached component/equipment falling." Stryker Communications' foreign distributors will oversee notification, inspection, and corrections of their accounts and report corrections and other findings to Stryker Communications.
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
Set, i.V. Fluid transfer - Product Code LHI
Causa
There is a potential for a leak. a molding defect in the connector that joins the three leads to the main flow line may allow fluid to escape or air to enter the fluid path during transfer of fluids from one container to another.
Acción
Excelsior Medical issued "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notifications/"Customer Reply Forms" dated June 5, 2014 to affected customers via certified mail (return receipt request). The notice informed customers of the issue with the affected product; how to identify affected product; instructed the customers to discontinue use of tubing sets from the affected lots and return the attached form (Customer Reply Form) via fax to Excelsior to make arrangements for return of product. If product was further distributed by the customer the notification instructs them to identify the customer(s) that it was supplied to and notify them at once of the product recall. A phone number was provided in case customers had questions regarding the recall (1.800.487.4276 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST) as well as an email address (recall12@excelsiormedical.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.
Consignees were notified via phone starting on June 3, 2014. On June 4, a USPS mailing was sent to all US/Canadian customers. On June 4, 2014, email notifications were sent to the IL Affiliates and International Distributors/Dealers (through the International Group) requesting them to translate the Field Safety Notice and provide notification to their customer base and secondary distributors.
The Urgent Product Correction letter informs consignees of the issue and provides workaround instructions. Consignees are asked to complete a Mandatory Response Tracking Record and return it via Fax (781)861-4207 or email: ra-usa@ilww.com. For technical questions, consignees should contact the IL Technical Support Center at 1-800-678-0710.
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.
Consignees were notified via phone starting on June 3, 2014. On June 4, a USPS mailing was sent to all US/Canadian customers. On June 4, 2014, email notifications were sent to the IL Affiliates and International Distributors/Dealers (through the International Group) requesting them to translate the Field Safety Notice and provide notification to their customer base and secondary distributors.
The Urgent Product Correction letter informs consignees of the issue and provides workaround instructions. Consignees are asked to complete a Mandatory Response Tracking Record and return it via Fax (781)861-4207 or email: ra-usa@ilww.com. For technical questions, consignees should contact the IL Technical Support Center at 1-800-678-0710.
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.
Consignees were notified via phone starting on June 3, 2014. On June 4, a USPS mailing was sent to all US/Canadian customers. On June 4, 2014, email notifications were sent to the IL Affiliates and International Distributors/Dealers (through the International Group) requesting them to translate the Field Safety Notice and provide notification to their customer base and secondary distributors.
The Urgent Product Correction letter informs consignees of the issue and provides workaround instructions. Consignees are asked to complete a Mandatory Response Tracking Record and return it via Fax (781)861-4207 or email: ra-usa@ilww.com. For technical questions, consignees should contact the IL Technical Support Center at 1-800-678-0710.
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.
Consignees were notified via phone starting on June 3, 2014. On June 4, a USPS mailing was sent to all US/Canadian customers. On June 4, 2014, email notifications were sent to the IL Affiliates and International Distributors/Dealers (through the International Group) requesting them to translate the Field Safety Notice and provide notification to their customer base and secondary distributors.
The Urgent Product Correction letter informs consignees of the issue and provides workaround instructions. Consignees are asked to complete a Mandatory Response Tracking Record and return it via Fax (781)861-4207 or email: ra-usa@ilww.com. For technical questions, consignees should contact the IL Technical Support Center at 1-800-678-0710.
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.
Consignees were notified via phone starting on June 3, 2014. On June 4, a USPS mailing was sent to all US/Canadian customers. On June 4, 2014, email notifications were sent to the IL Affiliates and International Distributors/Dealers (through the International Group) requesting them to translate the Field Safety Notice and provide notification to their customer base and secondary distributors.
The Urgent Product Correction letter informs consignees of the issue and provides workaround instructions. Consignees are asked to complete a Mandatory Response Tracking Record and return it via Fax (781)861-4207 or email: ra-usa@ilww.com. For technical questions, consignees should contact the IL Technical Support Center at 1-800-678-0710.
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.
Consignees were notified via phone starting on June 3, 2014. On June 4, a USPS mailing was sent to all US/Canadian customers. On June 4, 2014, email notifications were sent to the IL Affiliates and International Distributors/Dealers (through the International Group) requesting them to translate the Field Safety Notice and provide notification to their customer base and secondary distributors.
The Urgent Product Correction letter informs consignees of the issue and provides workaround instructions. Consignees are asked to complete a Mandatory Response Tracking Record and return it via Fax (781)861-4207 or email: ra-usa@ilww.com. For technical questions, consignees should contact the IL Technical Support Center at 1-800-678-0710.
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.
Consignees were notified via phone starting on June 3, 2014. On June 4, a USPS mailing was sent to all US/Canadian customers. On June 4, 2014, email notifications were sent to the IL Affiliates and International Distributors/Dealers (through the International Group) requesting them to translate the Field Safety Notice and provide notification to their customer base and secondary distributors.
The Urgent Product Correction letter informs consignees of the issue and provides workaround instructions. Consignees are asked to complete a Mandatory Response Tracking Record and return it via Fax (781)861-4207 or email: ra-usa@ilww.com. For technical questions, consignees should contact the IL Technical Support Center at 1-800-678-0710.
Data from the Philippines is current through 2019. All of the data comes from the Food and Drug Administration Philippines, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Philippines.
Notas adicionales en la data
Causa
Fda advisory no. 2018-159
public health warning against the purchase and use of unregistered medical device “xinyan flashlight earpick”
the food and drug administration (fda) advises the general public and all healthcare professionals against the purchase and use of the unregistered medical device xinyan flashlight earpick:
fda post-marketing surveillance (pms) activities have verified that the abovementioned medical device has not gone through the registration process of the agency and has not been issued with proper authorization in the form of certificate of product registration (cpr). pursuant to republic act 9711, otherwise known as the “food and drug administration act of 2009”, the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution, transfer, non-consumer use, promotion, advertising or sponsorship of health products without the proper authorization from fda is prohibited.
accordingly, since this unregistered medical device has not gone through evaluation and testing process of the fda, the agency cannot guarantee its quality and safety. the consumption of such violative product may pose potential health hazards to the consuming public.
in light of the above, the public is advised not to purchase the aforementioned violative product and to be vigilant against medical device that might not be duly registered with fda. always check if a medical device has been registered with the fda before purchasing it by making use of the embedded search feature of the fda website accessible at www.Fda.Gov.Ph.
all concerned establishments and/or entities are warned not to distribute the above-identified violative medical device until it has already been covered by the appropriate authorization, otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued.
all local government units (lgus) and law enforcement agencies (leas) are requested to ensure that this product is not sold or made available in their localities or areas of jurisdiction.
for more information and inquiries, please e-mail us at this email address is being protected from spambots. you need javascript enabled to view it.
, or call us at the center for device regulation, radiation health and research (cdrrhr) hotline (02) 857-1900 local 8301.
dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.
attachments:
fda advisory no. 2018-159.Pdf.
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.
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Device, pasteurization, hot water - Product Code LDS
Causa
The temperature sensor/control system in the hld systems model 610 may provide a false temperature reading. this caused the water to remain at ambient temperature throughout the pasteurization cycle rather than using hot water.
Acción
Cenorin sent a Notification letter dated December 18, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter stated: Cenorin has developed an upgrade to mitigate this issue as well as provide additional process control and system monitoring benefits. Cenorin included a Return Response form with the recall letter to be completed and return. For questions contact HLD Systems Sales Representative for questions.
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
Calculator, predicted values, pulmonary function - Product Code BTY
Causa
Shape medical has initiated a correction due to a mandatory software upgrade for the shape hf cardiopulmonary testing system prior to use of the impacted dpi lot numbers. use of the incorrect software version with the impacted dpis could result in erroneous testing results potentially leading to incorrect diagnosis and incorrect treatment.
Acción
Shape Medical Systems sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated June 17, 2014, to all affected customers. Customers were informed that new orders of the Disposable Patient interface devices (DPI) will require a software upgrade for the Shape HF Cardiopulmonary Testing System prior to using the new DPIs. Impacted DPIs will be shipped with Instructions to conduct the software upgrade and Technical Service will contact customers shipped the impacted DPIs to confirm receipt and assist with the software upgrade. A Response Form was requested to be returned. Customers with questions were instructed to call Shape Technical Service at 1-888-906-6266 or 651-621-2990.