Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited, Level 3, 123 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, AUCKLAND 1023
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The thickness and location of the shielding material must be installed according to the shielding requirements provided by the manufacturer. in cases where the requirements are not followed, the distance between the passive shielding rear wall and the magnet could be insufficient. an insufficient distance leads to stronger attraction forces between the magnet and the passive shielding. these stronger forces may lead to shearing of the magnet vibration pads.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
This is a follow up to ensure all corrections have been completed. the manufacturer become aware of a risk that with excessive force, there is potential for a mounted monitor to be lifted out of the yoke of the vision mounting arm during positioning. an installation of a screw and washer to the mounting arm yoke will ensure the monitor is secured to the arm.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Medtronic New Zealand Limited, Unit 16 Mezzanine Level, 5 Gloucester Park Road, Onehunga, AUCKLAND
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The manufacturer has identified an increased number of complaints from customers involving reports of rechargers that are in an unresponsive error state, where the recharger is non-functional with a blank display screen and is beeping every 5 seconds. rechargers manufactured starting in november 2014 are more susceptible to this error state.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
This communication is intended to provide some clarifications about the implant of the perceval sutureless aortic valve and some steps that may influence procedural success and potential complications.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: GE Healthcare Limited, 8 Tangihua Street, Auckland 1010
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The manufacturer has become aware of a potential safety issue where certain avance cs2, avance and amingo anesthesia devices can transition to a system malfunction state if the lower storage drawer containing the optional large tray insert accessory is closed with an abnormally high amount of force.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
The manufacturer initially conducted a recall action in february 2016 because of the potential for some prepmate ™ vial caps to have cracks on the top, which may have resulted in leakage. it has determined that the initial scope of the recall should be extended to include additional lots of this product.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
Rpr products are for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of syphilis antibody in human serum or plasma by macroscopic agglutination on disposable test cards. investigations conducted by the manufacturer have shown that the impacted kits may fail to detect weak positive samples.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Life Technologies, 18-24 Botha Road, Penrose, AUCKLAND
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The enzyme digestion reagent (reagent 2) contains 1.3x the normal amount of enzyme (pepsin) leading to excessive pepsinization of cells. this may cause loss of tumour cell morphology and inadequate hybridization of fish/cish probes.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Siemens Healthcare (NZ) Ltd, Millennium Centre, Part Level 2, Building A, 600 Great South Road, Ellerslie, AUCKLAND 1051
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Manufacture has become aware that in rare cases the small light marker window used for positioning the laser and integrated in the front cover of the ct could loosen and drop out. in this case there is a risk that a person touches rotating or electrical parts of the gantry when reaching through the window opening. there is a risk for serious injury.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
Dose can be incorrectly calculated when using the reset function in monaco®., when creating 3d plans using dose weighting mode, if the user rescales the plan, selects reset, and then changes the wedge angle, the plan dose and monitor units (mu) should be returned to the original values before the rescale.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Maquet Australia Pty Ltd (NZ), 12G Andromeda Cres East Tamaki, Auckland 2013
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Atrium trocar catheters are packaged with a label containing an icon that shows more holes (eyelets) than the product actually contains. this graphical icon shows there are 6 side holes on the trocar catheter; however, the correct number of eyelets on the trocar catheter is 2 side holes.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: REM Systems Limited, 69 Elizabeth Knox Place, Glen Innes, AUCKLAND
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The manufacturer is issuing an instruction of use (ifu) for the frazier suction handle in relation to breaking of the instrument at the junction of the handle and the metal tubing when pressure is applied at the tip.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited, Level 3, 123 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, AUCKLAND 1023
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The product label, which is applied by the supplier to the rear side of the imr (single computer) host cabinet, has an incorrect current rating label applied.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
Investigation confirmed that samples diluted (3x recommended dilution or higher) using vitros chemistry products specialty diluent, vitros chemistry products fs diluent pack 3 or a low crp concentration sample had positively biased results if the endogenous level of crp in the diluent is not subtracted from the final result. the magnitude of bias increases as the dilution factor increases.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
It was found through review of packaging that the seal integrity of the pouch may be compromised. more specifically, there is a potential that the sterile pouch is not sealed at one end due to a manufacturing error.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited, Level 3, 123 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, AUCKLAND 1023
Causa
The patient support table top may fail to move in the horizontal direction when it is commanded to do so during ct scans, due to a potential mechanical linkage failure. the system cannot automatically detect this failure to abort the scan or to alert the user.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Siemens Healthcare (NZ) Ltd, Millennium Centre, Part Level 2, Building A, 600 Great South Road, Ellerslie, AUCKLAND 1051
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The semi-automatic focus switch may in cases of a special type of defect in foci small and micro (if present), does not work as intended when pressing the footswitch multiple times.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Siemens Healthcare (NZ) Ltd, Millennium Centre, Part Level 2, Building A, 600 Great South Road, Ellerslie, AUCKLAND 1051
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The semi-automatic focus switch may in cases of a special type of defect in foci small and micro (if present) not work as intended when pressing the footswitch multiple times. this special type of focus defect, becomes more likely as the service life of the x-ray tube increases.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Teleflex Medical New Zealand, 12 Victoria Street, Private Bag 31346, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5040
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Due to the compromised packaging, the sterility of the inside drape, which is used in preparation for bone marrow aspiration with the oncontrol system, cannot be guaranteed.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
Contours are not handled correctly if the ct dataset contains slices with dicom z coordinates of xx.X50mm. if the ct data contain slices that occur at positions of xx.X50mm, there can be portions of the volume where there is a mismatch between the contour graphics shown on the screen and the contour data used during the optimization and calculation of dose.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Roche Consumer Health, Division of Roche Products (NZ) Limited, 8 Henderson Place, Te Papapa, AUCKLAND
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Following customer complaints, internal investigations have confirmed under recovery of qc and patient samples with homocysteine reagent cat no05385415190 lot no 173114 by approximately 10-15% after 7 days exposure to 25oc. correctly stored reagent may show low recovery after 3-4 months.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Siemens Healthcare (NZ) Ltd, Millennium Centre, Part Level 2, Building A, 600 Great South Road, Ellerslie, AUCKLAND 1051
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For artis systems with software version vc21c, vd11, and megalix cat+ x-ray tubes, the semi-automatic focus switch may in cases of a special type of defect in foci small and micro (if present), not work as intended when pressing the footswitch multiple times. this special type of focus defect, that causes the failure of the semi-automated focus switch, becomes more likely as the service life of the x-ray tube increases.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
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Recalling Organisation: Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited, Level 3, 123 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, AUCKLAND 1023
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A complaint was received indicating that the non-gated bolus tracking clinical scan failed to initialize with the system displaying the error message: a problem has occurred; please retry. if the problem persists contact service.
Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, 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 New Zealand.
During internal investigation, it was identified that biomet orthopaedics cannot guarantee that the sterilization process for the optipac is fully compliant.