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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Blood access device and accessories - Product Code MSD
Causa
There is a possibility that the catheter tubing could separate from the hub/bifurcation of the device. if this occurs, bleeding is the primary clinical complication likely to result from catheter tubing/hub separation. a second potential clinical complication is air embolism, particularly for the segment of the patient population that develops negative central venous pressure during normal respira.
Acción
Spire Medical issued an "Urgent device Recall" letter dated 10/22/09 by FEDEX to end users. Users are requested to return product. For questions, contact Spire Biomedical Customer Service at 1-877-876-8635.
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
Blood access device and accessories - Product Code MSD
Causa
There is a possibility that the catheter tubing could separate from the hub/bifurcation of the device. if this occurs, bleeding is the primary clinical complication likely to result from catheter tubing/hub separation. a second potential clinical complication is air embolism, particularly for the segment of the patient population that develops negative central venous pressure during normal respira.
Acción
Spire Medical issued an "Urgent device Recall" letter dated 10/22/09 by FEDEX to end users. Users are requested to return product. For questions, contact Spire Biomedical Customer Service at 1-877-876-8635.
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
Temporary crown and bridge resin - Product Code EBG
Causa
Pentron clinical technologies llc received two (2) complaints alleging that the tempspan dual-cure temporary crown and bridge material was not setting.
investigation of product in inventory was conducted and it was confirmed that some of the bottles had been mispackaged with an incorrect catalyst.
Acción
The recall customer notification was initiated on October 22, 2009 with the firm forwarding an urgent medical device letter with recall return form via USPS first class mail to the affected consignees. The letter informed the consignees of the reason for recall and instructed them to return any used or unused product of the affected lot. The firm provided an 800 number for the consignees to call to arrange for product return and replacement.
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
Rubella IgG - Product Code LFX
Causa
The recall was initiated because siemens healthcare diagnostics has identified there is the potential for patient results to be biased low (-0.3 sample to cutoff [s/co] ratio units) due to incompatibility of the toxoplasma igm kits with this particular lot of igg/igm sample diluent. all available lots of the immulite 2000/2500 toxoplasma igm kits (l2ktm/l5ktm) are incompatible with diluent lot 150.
Acción
The customer notification was initiated on 10/22/2009 with the firm forwarding an Urgent Field Safety notice with attached Field Correction Effectiveness Check form to the affected consignees informing them of the issue and the products affected. The consignees were informed that Siemens is initiating the Field Correction (FC) to prevent IMMULITE 2000/2500 Toxoplasma IgM from being run with Diluent lot 150.
The consignees were instructed in the interim, until replacement kit lots of RUB IgG and CMV IgG are received, your laboratory can continue using Rubella IgG, CMV IgG, or Toxoplasma IgM as long as Diluent Lot 150 is not loaded on the analyzer when running Toxoplasma IgM. Diluent Lot
150 can be used with RUB IgG and CMV IgG.
Once the replacements lots are received, any unopened kit lots listed in the above table MUST BE RETURNED to Siemens per instructions that will accompany a separate Fed Ex Call Tag that will explain the proper return of the affected product.
The consignees were also instructed to complete the attached Field Correction Effectiveness Check form and fax to the firm's technical solutions center.
Additional questions should be directed to the firm at 973-927-2828.
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
Ventilator, continuous, minimal ventilatory support,facility use - Product Code MNT
Causa
The recall was initiated to correct an issue with a component on the v60 ventilator power management (pm) printed circuit board (pcb). a component on the pcb has the potential to break off or become damaged if the pcb is removed from the ventilator. if this occurs, the ventilator may not properly switch between back up battery power and ac power. this can result in power loss during ventilation fo.
Acción
The recall notification was initiated October 26, 2009 with the firm mailing a Urgent Medical Device Field Correction letter to the affected customers. The letter informed the customers of the reason for the notice and how Respironics Field Service Technicians were going to correct this issue. The letter also gave the customers instructions to follow pending the completion of the field inspection/replacement.
For questions or additional information contact Respironics US Customer Service at 1.800.345.6443, Option #5 then Option #1.
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
Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
Causa
This recall was initiated because of software issue was identified in system software 4.2 and 4.2.1, which may result in the incorrect handling of a wash arm dispense plate motion failure. instead of generating a red warning event and stopping sample processing, the system will post a yellow caution event and continue to operate with the dispense plate in an elevated position until the instrument.
Acción
Beckman Coulter issued an "Urgent: Product Corrective Action" letter dated October 28, 2009. Customers were notified of the affected product and how the issue will be resolved.
For further information, contact Beckman Coulter Inc. Technical Support at 1-800-854-3633.
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
Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
Causa
Results can elevate after sensor replacement. sodium urine
results can be falsely elevated 15 mmol/l within 24 hours after installation of a new sensor.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated October 2009 to all affected customers. Customers were given instruction which minimize urine specimen use and report urine specimen results when QC is acceptable. Sensors are to be replaced when urine QC is out. Replacement sensors are available by contacting the firm at 800-241-0420. Please contact the Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 800-441-9250 for further assistance.
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
Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
Causa
Results can elevate after sensor replacement. sodium urine
results can be falsely elevated 15 mmol/l within 24 hours after installation of a new sensor.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated October 2009 to all affected customers. Customers were given instruction which minimize urine specimen use and report urine specimen results when QC is acceptable. Sensors are to be replaced when urine QC is out. Replacement sensors are available by contacting the firm at 800-241-0420. Please contact the Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 800-441-9250 for further assistance.
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
Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
Causa
Results can elevate after sensor replacement. sodium urine
results can be falsely elevated 15 mmol/l within 24 hours after installation of a new sensor.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated October 2009 to all affected customers. Customers were given instruction which minimize urine specimen use and report urine specimen results when QC is acceptable. Sensors are to be replaced when urine QC is out. Replacement sensors are available by contacting the firm at 800-241-0420. Please contact the Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 800-441-9250 for further assistance.
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
Electrocardiograph - Product Code MHX
Causa
Use of these devices at their maximum volume setting may result in the premature failure of the internal speaker.
Acción
Customer notifications dated October 2009, in the United States will be delivered via UPS. Customer notifications outside the US will be managed by Philips representatives in each affected geography.
Customers will be instructed to lower the volume setting while using existing units during the first notification. As part of the second notification to the customers, the field action correction will be a customer installable software upgrade. Customers may contact Philips Response Center with questions or concerns at 1.800.722.9377.
On December 14, the firm issued the follow-up notification letter implementing the action plan to provide the software upgrade kit for installation and instructions.
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
Electrocardiograph - Product Code MHX
Causa
Use of these devices at their maximum volume setting may result in the premature failure of the internal speaker.
Acción
Customer notifications dated October 2009, in the United States will be delivered via UPS. Customer notifications outside the US will be managed by Philips representatives in each affected geography.
Customers will be instructed to lower the volume setting while using existing units during the first notification. As part of the second notification to the customers, the field action correction will be a customer installable software upgrade. Customers may contact Philips Response Center with questions or concerns at 1.800.722.9377.
On December 14, the firm issued the follow-up notification letter implementing the action plan to provide the software upgrade kit for installation and instructions.
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
Electrocardiograph - Product Code MHX
Causa
Use of these devices at their maximum volume setting may result in the premature failure of the internal speaker.
Acción
Customer notifications dated October 2009, in the United States will be delivered via UPS. Customer notifications outside the US will be managed by Philips representatives in each affected geography.
Customers will be instructed to lower the volume setting while using existing units during the first notification. As part of the second notification to the customers, the field action correction will be a customer installable software upgrade. Customers may contact Philips Response Center with questions or concerns at 1.800.722.9377.
On December 14, the firm issued the follow-up notification letter implementing the action plan to provide the software upgrade kit for installation and instructions.
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.
Medtronic is issuing a medical device correction for the model 3550-39 titan¿ anchor due to the potential for lead migration as a result of insert separation within the anchor. the medtronic model 3550-39 titan¿ anchor accessory kit is designed for use with medtronic percutaneous in-line
connector spinal cord stimulation leads. medtronic has received reports of separation of the titanium
insert.
Acción
Consignees were sent a Medtronic "Urgent: Medical Device Correction" letter on 10/27/09. The letter was addressed to "Dear Healthcare Professional" and was dated October 2009. The letter described the problem and the product as well as the Scope and Potential Severity and gave Recommendations. Enclosures with the letter included: Use By Date (UBD) location on the Titan anchor accessory kit product packaging, Titan anchor patient letter, Reply card and Return envelope. Questions are direct to Medtronic via email at rs.neuroqa1a@medtronic.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.
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ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC - Product Code NBH
Causa
Device may have improper laser marking, 4mm device may be marked as 6mm and 6mm device may be marked as 4mm.
Acción
A notification letter was issued via Fedex on September 3, 2009 to domestic consignees and international consignees were notified via e-mail. The letter described the issue as the affected device may have improper laser marking. The 4mm devices are marked as 6mm and the 6mm devices are marked at 4mm. Customers were instructed to return the completed response form and affected product in inventory to Smith & Nephew. Direct questions about the recall to your local Smith & Nephew Sales Representatives or call 1-508-261-3655.
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
ACCESSORIES, ARTHROSCOPIC - Product Code NBH
Causa
Device may have improper laser marking, 4mm device may be marked as 6mm and 6mm device may be marked as 4mm.
Acción
A notification letter was issued via Fedex on September 3, 2009 to domestic consignees and international consignees were notified via e-mail. The letter described the issue as the affected device may have improper laser marking. The 4mm devices are marked as 6mm and the 6mm devices are marked at 4mm. Customers were instructed to return the completed response form and affected product in inventory to Smith & Nephew. Direct questions about the recall to your local Smith & Nephew Sales Representatives or call 1-508-261-3655.
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
Implantable staple. - Product Code GDW
Causa
Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under gmps. this action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical time for the patient.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763.
Data from Lithuania is current through December 2018. All of the data comes from the Ministry of Health, 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 Lithuania.
Notas adicionales en la data
Causa
The outer packaging does not bear the ce conformity marking. there is no data about the manufacturer and the manufacturer's authorized representative in the european economic area. no batch / serial number.
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
Implantable staple. - Product Code GDW
Causa
Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under gmps. this action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical time for the patient.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763.
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
Implantable staple. - Product Code GDW
Causa
Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under gmps. this action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical time for the patient.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763.
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
Implantable staple. - Product Code GDW
Causa
Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under gmps. this action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical time for the patient.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763.
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
Implantable staple. - Product Code GDW
Causa
Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under gmps. this action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical time for the patient.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763.
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
Implantable staple. - Product Code GDW
Causa
Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under gmps. this action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical time for the patient.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763.
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, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
Causa
Overhead carriage drops quickly.
Acción
Imaging Sciences International issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notification dated October 30, 2009 to all customers informing them of the problem and that a field service representative would schedule a visit to install an upgrade kit.
For further information, contact Imaging Sciences International at 1-800-205-3570, option 5.
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
Implantable staple. - Product Code GDW
Causa
Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under gmps. this action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical time for the patient.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763.
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
Implantable staple. - Product Code GDW
Causa
Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under gmps. this action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical time for the patient.
Acción
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763.