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
Bone Fixation - Product Code HWC
Causa
Product sterility may be compromised.
Acción
The firm issued four separate Urgent Notification: Product Removal were issued by the firm on 2-14-2008, 2-20-2008, 2-26-2008, and 3-25-2008 for the issue of poorly sealed sterile pouches. The notifications were reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm explained the issue and requested customers to return the specified products. On 7/16/08, the firm issued a second recall notification to their customers. This letter informed the customer of the recall, listed the products affected, stated the reason for the recall, tells customers, "return existing inventories of the recalled products to Acumed... If you further distributed this product, please notify those customers/consignees of this recall. This recall is to be extended to the user level." The letter includes an effectiveness form to be filled out by the customer and returned to Acumed.
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
Bone Fixation - Product Code HWC
Causa
Product sterility may be compromised.
Acción
The firm issued four separate Urgent Notification: Product Removal were issued by the firm on 2-14-2008, 2-20-2008, 2-26-2008, and 3-25-2008 for the issue of poorly sealed sterile pouches. The notifications were reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm explained the issue and requested customers to return the specified products. On 7/16/08, the firm issued a second recall notification to their customers. This letter informed the customer of the recall, listed the products affected, stated the reason for the recall, tells customers, "return existing inventories of the recalled products to Acumed... If you further distributed this product, please notify those customers/consignees of this recall. This recall is to be extended to the user level." The letter includes an effectiveness form to be filled out by the customer and returned to Acumed.
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
Bone Fixation - Product Code HWC
Causa
Product sterility may be compromised.
Acción
The firm issued four separate Urgent Notification: Product Removal were issued by the firm on 2-14-2008, 2-20-2008, 2-26-2008, and 3-25-2008 for the issue of poorly sealed sterile pouches. The notifications were reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm explained the issue and requested customers to return the specified products. On 7/16/08, the firm issued a second recall notification to their customers. This letter informed the customer of the recall, listed the products affected, stated the reason for the recall, tells customers, "return existing inventories of the recalled products to Acumed... If you further distributed this product, please notify those customers/consignees of this recall. This recall is to be extended to the user level." The letter includes an effectiveness form to be filled out by the customer and returned to Acumed.
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
Bone Fixation - Product Code HWC
Causa
Product sterility may be compromised.
Acción
The firm issued four separate Urgent Notification: Product Removal were issued by the firm on 2-14-2008, 2-20-2008, 2-26-2008, and 3-25-2008 for the issue of poorly sealed sterile pouches. The notifications were reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm explained the issue and requested customers to return the specified products. On 7/16/08, the firm issued a second recall notification to their customers. This letter informed the customer of the recall, listed the products affected, stated the reason for the recall, tells customers, "return existing inventories of the recalled products to Acumed... If you further distributed this product, please notify those customers/consignees of this recall. This recall is to be extended to the user level." The letter includes an effectiveness form to be filled out by the customer and returned to Acumed.
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
Bone Fixation - Product Code HWC
Causa
Product sterility may be compromised.
Acción
The firm issued four separate Urgent Notification: Product Removal were issued by the firm on 2-14-2008, 2-20-2008, 2-26-2008, and 3-25-2008 for the issue of poorly sealed sterile pouches. The notifications were reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm explained the issue and requested customers to return the specified products. On 7/16/08, the firm issued a second recall notification to their customers. This letter informed the customer of the recall, listed the products affected, stated the reason for the recall, tells customers, "return existing inventories of the recalled products to Acumed... If you further distributed this product, please notify those customers/consignees of this recall. This recall is to be extended to the user level." The letter includes an effectiveness form to be filled out by the customer and returned to Acumed.
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
Bone Fixation - Product Code HWC
Causa
Product sterility may be compromised.
Acción
The firm issued four separate Urgent Notification: Product Removal were issued by the firm on 2-14-2008, 2-20-2008, 2-26-2008, and 3-25-2008 for the issue of poorly sealed sterile pouches. The notifications were reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm explained the issue and requested customers to return the specified products. On 7/16/08, the firm issued a second recall notification to their customers. This letter informed the customer of the recall, listed the products affected, stated the reason for the recall, tells customers, "return existing inventories of the recalled products to Acumed... If you further distributed this product, please notify those customers/consignees of this recall. This recall is to be extended to the user level." The letter includes an effectiveness form to be filled out by the customer and returned to Acumed.
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
Bone Fixation - Product Code HWC
Causa
Product sterility may be compromised.
Acción
The firm issued four separate Urgent Notification: Product Removal were issued by the firm on 2-14-2008, 2-20-2008, 2-26-2008, and 3-25-2008 for the issue of poorly sealed sterile pouches. The notifications were reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm explained the issue and requested customers to return the specified products. On 7/16/08, the firm issued a second recall notification to their customers. This letter informed the customer of the recall, listed the products affected, stated the reason for the recall, tells customers, "return existing inventories of the recalled products to Acumed... If you further distributed this product, please notify those customers/consignees of this recall. This recall is to be extended to the user level." The letter includes an effectiveness form to be filled out by the customer and returned to Acumed.
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
Bone Fixation - Product Code HWC
Causa
Product sterility may be compromised.
Acción
The firm issued four separate Urgent Notification: Product Removal were issued by the firm on 2-14-2008, 2-20-2008, 2-26-2008, and 3-25-2008 for the issue of poorly sealed sterile pouches. The notifications were reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm explained the issue and requested customers to return the specified products. On 7/16/08, the firm issued a second recall notification to their customers. This letter informed the customer of the recall, listed the products affected, stated the reason for the recall, tells customers, "return existing inventories of the recalled products to Acumed... If you further distributed this product, please notify those customers/consignees of this recall. This recall is to be extended to the user level." The letter includes an effectiveness form to be filled out by the customer and returned to Acumed.
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
Bone Fixation - Product Code HWC
Causa
Product sterility may be compromised.
Acción
The firm issued four separate Urgent Notification: Product Removal were issued by the firm on 2-14-2008, 2-20-2008, 2-26-2008, and 3-25-2008 for the issue of poorly sealed sterile pouches. The notifications were reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The firm explained the issue and requested customers to return the specified products. On 7/16/08, the firm issued a second recall notification to their customers. This letter informed the customer of the recall, listed the products affected, stated the reason for the recall, tells customers, "return existing inventories of the recalled products to Acumed... If you further distributed this product, please notify those customers/consignees of this recall. This recall is to be extended to the user level." The letter includes an effectiveness form to be filled out by the customer and returned to Acumed.
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
Multi Format Radiological Camera - Product Code LMC
Causa
The "film calibration" setting on the printers was set to the default "off" position instead of "on".
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Safety Notice letter on/about 05/16/2008. The letter provides the procedure the customer can follow to change the film calibration setting from "OFF" to "ON". The letter also provides information on how to get assistance from Agfa, if the customers prefer a service engineer perform the change. Consignees were instructed to send a copy of the letter or similar letter to their affected accounts. Agfa also offers to dispatch a service engineer to perform the parameter change.
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
Linear Medical Accelerator - Product Code IYE
Causa
A localization may be produced which has the incorrect moves, and therefore, could place the patient in the incorrect location.
Acción
On 06/16/08 Civco Medical Solutions issued an Urgent-Medical Device Correction letter to all its customers by certified mail. This letter states the circumstances in which the device works incorrectly, a temporary work around and the information that the new software version 6.7 will address the issue. The software will be released in August of 2008. Attached to the letter is an ISOLOC Device Correction Notification Customer Feedback form which is to be completed and returned acknowledging the receipt of the Device Correction Notification.
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
Methadone enzyme immunoassay - Product Code DJR
Causa
Product was sold while the devices were under fda 510 (k) review, which was subsequently denied.
Acción
On May 29, 2008, Recall Notification Letters were sent via UPS Ground. Each letter had a red label reading "Market Withdrawal Notification on the envelope. Use of the product and distribution was to stop immediately. Returns to be made by UPS and replacement or refund to be issues. If you have any questions contact Jenny Shelton, Sun Biomedical, at 1-888-440-8388.
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
Fixation Cerclage - Product Code JDQ
Causa
Cables of incorrect diameter were used in product assembly, resulting in the sleeve not being able to bind to the cable after crimping.
Acción
On 3/28/08, the firm sent an Urgent Notification letter to their consignees. The letter explained the issue and requested the customers return the product to Acumend. On 7/16/08, the firm sent a 2nd notification, via mail, to thier customers. The Urgent Notice: Device Recall 2nd Notification, advised customers of the recall, the hazard and requested customers to return existing product to Acumed.
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.
Product was sold while the devices were under fda 510 (k) review, which was subsequently denied.
Acción
On May 29, 2008, Recall Notification Letters were sent via UPS Ground. Each letter had a red label reading "Market Withdrawal Notification on the envelope. Use of the product and distribution was to stop immediately. Returns to be made by UPS and replacement or refund to be issues. If you have any questions contact Jenny Shelton, Sun Biomedical, at 1-888-440-8388.
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
Methadone enzyme immunoassay - Product Code DJR
Causa
Product was sold while the devices were under fda 510 (k) review, which was subsequently denied.
Acción
On May 29, 2008, Recall Notification Letters were sent via UPS Ground. Each letter had a red label reading "Market Withdrawal Notification on the envelope. Use of the product and distribution was to stop immediately. Returns to be made by UPS and replacement or refund to be issues. If you have any questions contact Jenny Shelton, Sun Biomedical, at 1-888-440-8388.
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
Bone Fixation Plate - Product Code HRS
Causa
Plates are incorrectly laser marked. the pl-dr50l plates are incorrectly laser marked with pl-dr70l.
Acción
The firm issued an Urgent Notification: Product Removal letter on 6-29-2007. The notification was reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The notification informed consignees to remove the plates from their inventory and return them to Acumed. The notification did not include any instructions for a sub-recall. On 6/13/08, the firm sent a second Urgent Notification: Product Removal letter. This letter describes the product as PL-DR50L - Lot Code - W48003, explains the problem and asks customers to return product to Acumed.
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
Bone fixation screw - Product Code HWC
Causa
Package of 3.5mm x 32.5mm cortical screw may contain 3.5mm x 22.5mm cortical screw.
Acción
The firm issued a Product Removal notification on 12-27-2005 to their customers. The notification was sent by either FAX or by e-mail. The Product Removal Notification informed their customers of the issue, asked them to remove the screws from inventory and return the screws to Acumed. A reminder notification, dated 1/20/08 was issued to customers identifying the product and the problem and requesting the product be returned.
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
Perinatal Monitoring System - Product Code HGM
Causa
Communication connector within monitor is defective and may cause potential loss of telemetry.
Acción
The recalling firm notified healthcare professionals by an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated 07/01/2008 to Healthcare Administrators, Risk Managers, Nurse Managers and Directors of Clinical Engineering. The letter advised of a defect in a communication board that may cause a potential loss of telemetry monitoring. The firm recommended that the device should not be used with the firm's 340 Series telemetry system pending replacement of the defective board by service engineers. The Healthcare Professionals are asked to contact the GE Healthcare Technical Support center at 1-800-558-7044.
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 packages for modular shoulder body assembly left (sh-1540l-s) and modular shoulder body assembly right (sh-1540r-s) may contain assemblies for the opposite side as indicated.
Acción
The firm issued a Urgent Notice: Device Recall on 5/13/08. The firm notified consignees of the issue and asked them to return the product to Acumed with the enclosed product recall effectiveness form for customers. For further information contact Acumed customer service at 1-888-627-9957
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
Applier, Hemostatic Clip - Product Code HBT
Causa
Hole in the sterile unit blister pack that could compromise sterility.
Acción
The consignees were notified of the recall via letter beginning October 24, 2003 asking for return of the product.
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
Pneumatic drill motor - Product Code HBB
Causa
Cutting flute geometry of surgical dissecting tools may be outside of established tolerance. this may lead to reduced cutting performance, inability to perform desired dissection, increased risk of overheating, and potential need for revision surgery.
Acción
Firm notified consignees by Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter sent May 30, 2008. The letter requires consignees to immediately compare their inventory of products against the list provided and quarantine any unused dissecting tools. The letter also states that Medtronic would provide replacement product to match the quantity and type returned by the consignees' institution.
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 - Product Code HWT
Causa
Triathlon ts stems trails may crack, potentially causing fragments of the plastic handle to fragment and break off completely.
Acción
Urgent Product Recall notification letters were sent to all Stryker Branch/Agency Manager/Quality contacts on May 14, 2008 via Federal Express. The letter requests that consignees examine their inventory and hospital consignment locations to identify the product; and retrieve all affected product lots and return it to their branch or agency warehouse for reconciliation. The letter also states that a Stryker Orthopaedics Customer Service rep should be contacted for alternative products available.
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
TACTILE GUIDANCE SYSTEM (TGS) - Product Code HAW
Causa
The product in its current state may fail during use, which would cause the instrument to be in-accurate.
Acción
A MAKO employee will visually verify product at each account for any product affected by this recall. In addition, a recall letter dated July 1, 2008 was mailed to users (surgeon and owner of system, e.g. hospital). Customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Acknowledgement form and return it to your Clinical Technical Specialist (CTS) or in the enclosed pre-paid addressed envelope to the Mako Surgical Corporation. Please direct questions to your CTS or call 954-927-2044, extension 604.
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
Neutral Buffered Formalin - Product Code IFP
Causa
Assay tests on retention sample of 10% buffered formalin phosphate showed it to be 3.417%, which is below the specification of 4-5%.
Acción
Urgent: Product Recall notification letters were sent by US mail on May 1, 2008. The letters asked that those in receipt of the product check their stock for this product, destroy any of the material that remains from the referenced lot, and then contact their local customer service center for a replacement. The letter also states that the appropriate corrective measures have already been instituted to prevent a recurrence.
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
X-Ray - Product Code IZJ
Causa
X-ray images may be stored in the wrong patient file or corrupted, images from two different patients may be combined in one patient's folder or may be combined on one image (corrupted).
Acción
On 5/20/08 the firm issued an URGENT - DEVICE CORRECTION letter to the consignees advising of the problem, requesting consignees to check the stored or printed images to ensure that it represents the data and images captured from the examination. The firm will issue a Field Change Order to their service representatives providing new software, when software is available. This should be issued by the end of June.