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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Knee Prosthesis - Product Code JWH
Causa
Mislabeled: the packaging of the two products was mixed up, resulting in the products being labeled with an incorrect size. if implanted, the product may not fit properly, which could require repeat surgery. the problem could also result in a delay in the procedure.
Acción
Distributors were notified via recall letter (Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice) dated 2/12/08 to locate the devices in their possession and at hospital sites, discontinue use, and return them to Biomet. Hospitals having received the devices will be provided with a recall letter dated 2/12/08 which describes the nature of the problem and the removal of these instruments. A third letter dated 2/12/08 was provided for implanting physicians.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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.
A loose strand of stainless steel left on the device during manufacturing may result in an unretrieved metal fragment remaining in the patient.
Acción
Consignees were notified via Urgent - Medical Device Removal letters dated 2/5/08 to cease use of the product. Terumo CVS will contact customers to arrange replacement for the affected product upon receipt of the attached response form. Questions are to be directed to Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Cement Mixer - Product Code JDZ
Causa
Mis-labeling; the instructions for use include a use for which the device is not intended. (device not approved to capture a bone biopsy).
Acción
Consignees were notified via Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated 2/13/08 to read the enclosed instructions for use, remove all old instructions for use at the consignee location and replace them with the new instructions for use, and to discard the old instructions for use.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Causa
Incorrect result: elevated reactivity with a kit lot 232bgg. patient samples that are negative for antibodies to anti-hbc could be assigned a positive result.
Acción
Bio-Rad called each customer and alerted them to the issue on 1/7-8/2008. A letter was faxed and sent via overnight carrier (DHL) to each customer site on 1/8/2008. Customers were told not to use the affected lot of the product and to discard it. The firm will provide another lot of the product to customers.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Patient Position Support - Product Code CCX
Causa
Handle jamming in the open position, preventing the device from adequately supporting the head during spinal surgery. possible delay in surgery, or injury.
Acción
Allen Medical notified accounts by telephone on 11/08/07 and the Sales Representative. The Hospitals confirmed that the device would be sent back for evaluation and upgraded.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
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
Biliary catheter and accessories - Product Code FGE
Causa
Incorrect expiration date: products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.