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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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In specific situation a partially truncated file may be written to the intelepacs server. this partially truncated file still can be viewed by inteleviewer and inteleviewer will report to the user that the file in question is complete. this situation only occurs if a file is partially truncated.
Acción
Intelerad sent an Urgent Recall for Product Correction letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were informed that a new software release will be installed on the system. Afterwards, an audit will be run on the the entire PACS to identify all image data that may have been truncated. Customers were requested to complete and return the attached Client Response Form.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polyethylene - Product Code GAT
Causa
A potential splitting of the surface treatment of the thread ends on certain sutures has recently been identified.
Acción
The sole US distributor (MedAlliance Inc.) was notified of the recall via e-mail on July 16, 2014. IMPORTANT AND URGENT - BATCH RECALL PROCEDURE letters dated June 25, 2014 under the Peters Surgical header were sent to all MedAlliance Inc. consignees. The letters included instructions for consignees to contact MedAlliance Inc. by phone (630-933-8661) or by e-mail (agoos@medalliancesolutions.com) for information on what to do with the recalled products. Consignees were also notified that they can contact Peters Surgical directly at qualite@peters-surgical.com for answers to any additional questions.
MedAlliance Inc. sent VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL/WITHDRAWAL LETTER[s] dated June 25, 2014 to all consignees. The letters included instructions for consignees to: 1) discontinue use of and segregate recalled product in a secure location for return to MedAlliance Inc., and 2) to complete and return the enclosed RETURNED GOOD AUTHORIZATION (RGA) FORM to MedAlliance Inc. to arrange for the return of the recalled products. Consignees with any questions about the recall can contact Ms. Alaina Goos, Senior Product Manager, by phone at 630-933-8661 x 104 or via e-mail at agoos@medalliancesolutions.com.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polyethylene - Product Code GAT
Causa
A potential splitting of the surface treatment of the thread ends on certain sutures has recently been identified.
Acción
The sole US distributor (MedAlliance Inc.) was notified of the recall via e-mail on July 16, 2014. IMPORTANT AND URGENT - BATCH RECALL PROCEDURE letters dated June 25, 2014 under the Peters Surgical header were sent to all MedAlliance Inc. consignees. The letters included instructions for consignees to contact MedAlliance Inc. by phone (630-933-8661) or by e-mail (agoos@medalliancesolutions.com) for information on what to do with the recalled products. Consignees were also notified that they can contact Peters Surgical directly at qualite@peters-surgical.com for answers to any additional questions.
MedAlliance Inc. sent VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL/WITHDRAWAL LETTER[s] dated June 25, 2014 to all consignees. The letters included instructions for consignees to: 1) discontinue use of and segregate recalled product in a secure location for return to MedAlliance Inc., and 2) to complete and return the enclosed RETURNED GOOD AUTHORIZATION (RGA) FORM to MedAlliance Inc. to arrange for the return of the recalled products. Consignees with any questions about the recall can contact Ms. Alaina Goos, Senior Product Manager, by phone at 630-933-8661 x 104 or via e-mail at agoos@medalliancesolutions.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.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
Causa
Faulty automatic motion controller (amc), a problem in the power on self test (post) error handling was detected, can result in a hazardous movement of the c-arc. system.
Acción
Philips Medical Systems issued certified letters on 7/8/14 and receipt returned for tracking purposes. A mandatory Field Change Order with reference FC072200253 is being released that requires Philips field service engineers to install Software release R8.2.0.3. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, contact your local Philips representative: SUPPORT 1-800-722-9377.
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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
Faulty automatic motion controller (amc), a problem in the power on self test (post) error handling was detected, can result in a hazardous movement of the c-arc. system.
Acción
Philips Medical Systems issued certified letters on 7/8/14 and receipt returned for tracking purposes. A mandatory Field Change Order with reference FC072200253 is being released that requires Philips field service engineers to install Software release R8.2.0.3. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, contact your local Philips representative: SUPPORT 1-800-722-9377.
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Additional caution statements have been added to the instructions for use for monopolar electrodes. 1) to avoid tissue carbonation, the operation voltage of the hf generator must not exceed 650 peak voltage (vp) for all monopolar electrodes. and 2) for all monopolar electrodes, the useful life of this product is less than or equal to 50 cycles and less than or equal to 2 years.
Acción
Instrumed sent an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters dated May 30, 2014 to all consignees. The letters advised the consignees of the new warning statements on the product Instructions For Use and an instruction to complete and return the attached Response Request Form to Instrumed International. Consignees were further instructed to extend the recall to the retail level. For questions contact Instrumed Quality Manager at 847-908-6119.
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Notas adicionales en la data
System, x-ray, stationary - Product Code KPR
Causa
An on-site evaluation of the equipment parts that attach the beta assembly (x-ray tube and collimator) to the over head tube crane (otc) telescope was completed by carestream health (csh) service engineering. inspection of these parts revealed that the tab on the lock washer was not bent into the lock nut recess and because the beta assembly detached from the otc telescope, the lock nut was not sufficiently tightened.
Acción
Carestream will notify all DR 7500 customers of the issue and schedule a Field Engineer to inspect and repair the system if required. Specific instructions (Service Modification) for the inspection and repair will followed by the Carestream Field Engineer in order to complete the correction. Documented evidence of the Field Engineer visit will be noted in the Carestream service engineering record for each affected system. Carestream estimates that the plan of correction will be completed within 2-4 weeks
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Lymphocyte Separation Medium - Product Code JCF
Causa
Bd has initiated the recall of its vacutainer cpt cell preparation tube due to poor separation, resulting in a reduced number of recovered mononuclear cells.
Acción
BD issued an "Urgent Voluntary Product Recall" Letter dated July 3, 2014 and a "Notice of Return" Form to all affected customers.
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The temperature probe does not properly connect to the temperature port.
Acción
Teleflex Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated July 9, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Our records indicate that you have received products that are subject to this recall. We are now notifying our customers to take the following actions:
1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product and lot numbers listed above.
2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-866- 804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Teleflex Medical.
3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter.
Teleflex Medical is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Circuit, breathing (w connector, adaptor, y piece) - Product Code CAI
Causa
The temperature probe does not properly connect to the temperature port.
Acción
Teleflex Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated July 9, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Our records indicate that you have received products that are subject to this recall. We are now notifying our customers to take the following actions:
1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product and lot numbers listed above.
2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-866- 804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Teleflex Medical.
3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter.
Teleflex Medical is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The following defects have been identified for data loaded with patient data manager version 2.0 (including subversions 2.0.0, 2.0.1 and 2.0.2):
1) when loading non-square pixel image data with pdm 2.0, the data set is not correctly transferred and displayed in the corresponding brainlab navigation or planning software. when a data set is loaded, the pixels of the data set are sorted in order to.
Acción
FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / PRODUCT NOTIFICATION letters dated June 27, 2014 were sent to all direct accounts. The letters instruct product users to not upload image data sets with non-square pixels and to verify with their radiology department the modalities of the different imaging devices (e.g. CT, MRT, PET, ultrasound) from which data may be loaded onto a Brainlab device. Brain lab will provide a software update with this issue solved to affected customers with a tentative planned time line of availability being July 2014. Customers with questions can contact Brainlab by telephone at 800-597-5911 or via e-mail at us.support@brainlab.com.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
Causa
A screw set was returned from the field for destruction after being exposed to flood water, which was erroneously reprocessed and returned to the field. initial investigative testing indicated the components within the set may be cytotoxic.
Acción
An Urgent Field Safety Notification, dated July 21, 2014, was sent to surgeons explaining the product, problem, and action to be taken with regard to routine post-operative follow-up on patients exposed to the affected product. Questions or concerns should be directed to Leonie Rynn at 610-719-5408 or lrynn1@its.jnj.com.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The tube fastener on the et tube holder may compress the tracheal tube when used which may cause difficulty when locking the et tube holder in place or difficulty when passing a
suction catheter.
Acción
Smiths Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated July 11, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter informed customers of the recall and instructed them to inspect their inventory and segregate any unused affected products and to complete and return the Recall Confirmation Form, by Fax 1-800-621-2590 or email to endotrachealtubeholders@smiths-medical.com.
Customers with questions were instructed to call Smiths Medical's Customer Service Department at 1-800-258-5361.
For questions regarading this recall call 866-216-8806.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Brainlab ExacTrac - Product Code IYE
Causa
When using multiple isocenters (radiation treatment targets) within a single plan, in certain workflow conditions exactrac v.6.0.4 might move the patient to an unintended isocenter position, despite displaying the green "ok" icon. if this anomaly occurs and is not detected by the user, the radiation treatment dose at the linear accelerator may be delivered to the unintended target position.
Acción
Brainlab sent a FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / PRODUCT NOTIFICATION letter dated June 24, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter included instructions for customers to:
1) Avoid using plans with multiple isocenters in ExacTrac 6.0.4 whenever possible, and
2) If plans with multiple isocenters cannot be avoided and such a plan is used in ExacTrac v.6.0.4, then always select "Yes" in the dialog displayed to "keep the previous correction shift" when switching between isocenters and always verify all final treatment positions.
Brainlab will provide a software update with this issue solved to affected customers. Brainlab will actively contact you to schedule the update within the next 6 months.
Customers with questions can contact Brainlab at 800-597-5911 or via e-mail at us.support@brainlab.com.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Nystagmograph - Product Code GWN
Causa
Integra lifesciences is recalling the camino intracranial pressure monitoring kits because of revised labelling to indicate they are unsafe in an mr environment.
Acción
A customer notification letter dated 7/9/14 was sent to customers to inform them that Integra LifeSciences has recently revised the labeling of certain Camino Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Kits to indicate they are UNSAFE in an MR environment. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete the form attached the letter and return it by email or fax. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Customer Service at (855) 532-1723.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
General surgery tray (kit) - Product Code LRO
Causa
The firm distributed surgical kits which contained irrigation sets which were subsequently recalled by hospira.
Acción
The recall was initiated by letter delivered via UPS on 6/4/2014. The firm requested that the consignee contact Stericycle to arrange for return and replacement of the product. A second notice was sent on 7/22/2014 to those accounts who did not respond to the initial notice. Distributors were requested to notify their end-users or provide a list of end-users to DeRoyal for direct notification. Effectiveness checks will be sent via email for those customers who have provided an email contact and via UPS for those customers who have not responded.
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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
General surgery tray (kit) - Product Code LRO
Causa
The firm distributed surgical kits which contained irrigation sets which were subsequently recalled by hospira.
Acción
The recall was initiated by letter delivered via UPS on 6/4/2014. The firm requested that the consignee contact Stericycle to arrange for return and replacement of the product. A second notice was sent on 7/22/2014 to those accounts who did not respond to the initial notice. Distributors were requested to notify their end-users or provide a list of end-users to DeRoyal for direct notification. Effectiveness checks will be sent via email for those customers who have provided an email contact and via UPS for those customers who have not responded.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Laparoscope, gynecologic (and accessories) - Product Code HET
Causa
Some pages of the instructions for use were omitted, including pages regarding the indications for use, warning, and contraindications.
Acción
The recalling firm issued a letter dated 7/16/14 via Federal Express requesting the customer destroy the incorrect IFU and replace it with the corrected version.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Urinary Catheter insertion kit - Product Code FCM
Causa
Labeling error: the manufacturing date is the same as the expiration date. the manufacturing date is correct, however the expiration date incorrectly indicates that the product is expired.
Acción
Consignees were notified via letter on/about 07/10/2014.
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System, x-ray, stationary - Product Code KPR
Causa
Some customers reported that while using the dx-d600 in room or exam preparation, the overhead tube crane (otc) showed increased velocity and uncontrolled longitudinal movement.
Acción
AGFA HealthCare sent an URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE letter dated July 2, 2014 to affected customers. The letter described the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and return the Acknowledgment form, via FAX-Back or email. A Mandatory Service Bulletin DIS012.14E/No. 32, was released June 30, 2014, to implement the mandatory upgrade of full automatic DX-D600 systems to version 3.6 to prevent unexpected system movements. This Mandatory Service Bulletin was issued to Agfa DR Specialists to perform the service. A 2nd release will be implemented to upgrade semi-automatic systems. For questions contact your local AGFA HealthCare organization 1-877-777-2432.
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Notas adicionales en la data
Endoscope and/or accessories - Product Code KOG
Causa
The instructions for use for the pentax of-b130 and of-b194 gas/water valve ifu if not followed carefully may cause a potential risk to health.
Acción
Pentax Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Field Safety Corrective Action letter dated July 16, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
If the Instruction for Use are not followed carefully by the user there is a potential risk to health for the patient, such as a perforation.
Customers are asked to complete the attached response form and fax to (201) 799-4063. Customers should see the attached revised Instructions for Use Z632 R09.
If you have any questions regarding this action, please feel free to contact your Sales Representative at : 800-431-5880 ext 2064
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Customer notification letter was sent on July 1, 2014 via UPS with confirmed delivery receipt. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action needed to be taken by the customer. At CooperSurgical's expense, arrangements were made to replace any of the affected products that customers may have on hand. For questions contact James Keller, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance at 203-601-5200.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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The qlab a2dq and acmq features have a defect that may use incorrect measurement values under specific conditions.
Acción
Philips Medical Systems notified customers of the voluntary recall by sending a certified URGENT-Medical Device Correction letter, dated 2014 JUL 09, to all US and Canadian consignees. Philips representatives will distribute the letter internationally.
Follow-up letters to wholesale customers will be provided and wholesalers are requested to forward copies of recall letters and response forms to their customers. Philips Medical Systems will also have Customer Reply Cards returned for tracking purposes. Customers are directed to call local Philips representative or Philips Customer Service at 1-866-767-7822.
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.
The qlab a2dq and acmq features have a defect that may use incorrect measurement values under specific conditions.
Acción
Philips Medical Systems notified customers of the voluntary recall by sending a certified URGENT-Medical Device Correction letter, dated 2014 JUL 09, to all US and Canadian consignees. Philips representatives will distribute the letter internationally.
Follow-up letters to wholesale customers will be provided and wholesalers are requested to forward copies of recall letters and response forms to their customers. Philips Medical Systems will also have Customer Reply Cards returned for tracking purposes. Customers are directed to call local Philips representative or Philips Customer Service at 1-866-767-7822.
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
Laryngoscope, rigid - Product Code CCW
Causa
Packaging error: customers have reported receiving incorrect product. the box labeling indicates the correct product mac 4 but the contents are incorrect, miller 4 blades.
Acción
Teleflex Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated July 9, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Customers were instructed to:
1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product and lot numbers listed above.
2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-866- 804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Teleflex Medical.
3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter.
Teleflex Medical is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.