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Multiple software and hardware issues with device that can affect its function.
Acción
On June 29, 2015, Philips sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction notification/Field Safety Notice (FSN) to inform customers of the issue. The FSN identifies details of the units affected, gives instructions on actions to be taken by the customer, and identifies what action Philips plans to take to remedy the issue. An upgrade consisting of both software and hardware will be provided free of charge for all units affected by these issues. A Philips Healthcare representative will contact customers with affected devices to arrange for installation of the upgrades. Philips is asking customers to follow the "Action to be Taken by Customer/User" section of the Urgent Medical Device Correction notification/Field Safety Notice.
For questions contact your local Philips representative.
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Tourniquet, pneumatic - Product Code KCY
Causa
The inside of the folded instructions for use (ifu) pamphlet was missing the usage instructions and warnings.
Acción
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated June 30, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification, identify the affected product and replace the IFU with the enclosed corrected IFU.
Customers were also instructed to complete the attached Response Form and return it via email to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmer.com. Customers with questions were instructed to call 330-364-0989.
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Risk of false negative results due to microbial growth in the sample receiver of one lot of the alere i influenza a & b kit.
Acción
Alere sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 26, 2015, to all affected consignees. Customers were instructed to cease use and discard any unused pouched Sample Receivers and Transfer Cartridges contained in Alere" i Influenza A & B PN 425-024, Lot 0073853. Pouched Sample Receivers and Transfer Cartridges are identified in the kit as part number 425-431 lot number 074005 or 074108. Replacement Sample Receivers and Transfer Cartridges will be provided to the customer. Customers with questions were instructed to call Alere Technical Services at 855-731-2288 or email ts.scr@alere.com.
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Gas-machine, anesthesia - Product Code BSZ
Causa
The fabius mri or parts of the system were attracted by the magnetic field of the mri. if the fabius mri is positioned too close to the mri, its parts can be loosened as a result of the magnetic force of the mri.
Acción
Draeger Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter, dated June 2015, and Instructions for Use Supplement (one supplement for each Fabius MRI Anesthesia Machine at the facility) to end users. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions regarding the recall letter contact Michael Kelhart at 1-800-543-5047 (press 1 at the prompt, then 2, then 32349). For questions regarding the operation and/or servicing of the Dr¿ger Fabius MRI anesthesia machine contact Dr¿gerService Technical Support at 1-800-543-5047 (press 4 at the prompt).
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Plate, bone - Product Code JEY
Causa
The affected part and lot numbers of the ti matrix pre-bent maxillary plates may potentially have the incorrect laser etch denoting the orientation.
Acción
DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Notice Medical Device Recall letter dated June 24, 2015, to all affected customers. Customers were asked to check their inventory and return affected devices with the completed response form. Customers with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450 or contact their DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant.
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Some of the tubes were manufactured with stoppers that did not meet current manufacturing specifications. stoppers were manufactured with a reduced cycle cure time.
Acción
Becton Dickinson notified their affected customers of this recall by sending them an Urgent Product Recall Letter dated June 23, 2015 via UPS 2nd Day.
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Potential colonization of organisms, including mycobacteria, in sorin heater cooler devices, if proper disinfection and maintenance is not performed per instructions for use.
Acción
Sorin Group issued a Field Safety Notice dated June 15, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review their inventory and identify any affected devices. For each unit customers were instructed to determine if the device has been maintained according to the Instructions for Use. If yes, customers should strictly adhere to the new Instructions for Use. Customers were also provide with a Response form to confirm they received, read and understood the Field Notice. Customers were instructed to return the completed form to assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the communication. For technical support customers should call 1-800-221-7943, ext 6355. For questions regarding this recall call 303-467-6306.
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Potential colonization of organisms, including mycobacteria, in sorin heater cooler devices, if proper disinfection and maintenance is not performed per instructions for use.
Acción
Sorin Group issued a Field Safety Notice dated June 15, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review their inventory and identify any affected devices. For each unit customers were instructed to determine if the device has been maintained according to the Instructions for Use. If yes, customers should strictly adhere to the new Instructions for Use. Customers were also provide with a Response form to confirm they received, read and understood the Field Notice. Customers were instructed to return the completed form to assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the communication. For technical support customers should call 1-800-221-7943, ext 6355. For questions regarding this recall call 303-467-6306.
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Potential colonization of organisms, including mycobacteria, in sorin heater cooler devices, if proper disinfection and maintenance is not performed per instructions for use.
Acción
Sorin Group issued a Field Safety Notice dated June 15, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review their inventory and identify any affected devices. For each unit customers were instructed to determine if the device has been maintained according to the Instructions for Use. If yes, customers should strictly adhere to the new Instructions for Use. Customers were also provide with a Response form to confirm they received, read and understood the Field Notice. Customers were instructed to return the completed form to assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the communication. For technical support customers should call 1-800-221-7943, ext 6355. For questions regarding this recall call 303-467-6306.
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Potential colonization of organisms, including mycobacteria, in sorin heater cooler devices, if proper disinfection and maintenance is not performed per instructions for use.
Acción
Sorin Group issued a Field Safety Notice dated June 15, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review their inventory and identify any affected devices. For each unit customers were instructed to determine if the device has been maintained according to the Instructions for Use. If yes, customers should strictly adhere to the new Instructions for Use. Customers were also provide with a Response form to confirm they received, read and understood the Field Notice. Customers were instructed to return the completed form to assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the communication. For technical support customers should call 1-800-221-7943, ext 6355. For questions regarding this recall call 303-467-6306.
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Endoscopic video imaging system/component, gastroenterology-urology - Product Code FET
Causa
The epx-2500 operation manual and sales brochure incorrectly identify that the ed-530xt endoscope is meant to be used with the epx-2500 processor. the operation manual and sales brochure state that when the ed-530xt endoscope is used with the 2500 processor, a "super image" is displayed when it is actually a "standard image" that is displayed.
Acción
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA, Inc. initiated this recall by sending a Voluntary Field Correction Letter and Tracking/Verification Form dated June 30, 2013 to their affected customers.
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Potential colonization of organisms, including mycobacteria, in sorin heater cooler devices, if proper disinfection and maintenance is not performed per instructions for use.
Acción
Sorin Group issued a Field Safety Notice dated June 15, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review their inventory and identify any affected devices. For each unit customers were instructed to determine if the device has been maintained according to the Instructions for Use. If yes, customers should strictly adhere to the new Instructions for Use. Customers were also provide with a Response form to confirm they received, read and understood the Field Notice. Customers were instructed to return the completed form to assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the communication. For technical support customers should call 1-800-221-7943, ext 6355. For questions regarding this recall call 303-467-6306.
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Potential colonization of organisms, including mycobacteria, in sorin heater cooler devices, if proper disinfection and maintenance is not performed per instructions for use.
Acción
Sorin Group issued a Field Safety Notice dated June 15, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review their inventory and identify any affected devices. For each unit customers were instructed to determine if the device has been maintained according to the Instructions for Use. If yes, customers should strictly adhere to the new Instructions for Use. Customers were also provide with a Response form to confirm they received, read and understood the Field Notice. Customers were instructed to return the completed form to assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the communication. For technical support customers should call 1-800-221-7943, ext 6355. For questions regarding this recall call 303-467-6306.
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CooperSurgical sent an " Urgent WarmGel Infant Heel Warmer" letter dated June 30, 2015, FEDEx, confirmed delivery receipt on July 6, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
CooperSurgical is advising all WarmGel users to review your inventory of this product, remove it from your inventory and discontinue its use. informing them of the reason to cease using the product and either discard or return product to CooperSurgical. Accounts are provided with a response form to complete. Any questions contact CooperSurgical at 203 601 5200 Ext. 310
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Chisel, surgical, manual - Product Code FZO
Causa
It was discovered that a 10mm chisel blade was etched as a 16mm chisel blade.
Acción
DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Notice Medical Device Recall letter dated June 24, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Recipients were asked to check inventory and return affected devices along with the completed response form.
If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant.
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Hardy diagnostics is recalling macconkey agar with ciprofloxacin, brain heart infusion broth with ciprofloxacin 1 ug, mdr acinetobacter, bea with azide and vancomycin, bea agar with vancomycin, gentamicin, and amphotericin b, bea broth with vancomycin, and vre broth due to lack of 510(k) clearance.
Acción
The firm initially called customers to inform them of the recall. The firm's phone script stated that they were discontinung the product and as part of the process were recalling anything that still might be within expiration date. The instructions provided via phone were to discard any remaining plates that are in stock in order for credit. The phone script stated that the firm was going to be sending something in writing. On 06/25-29/15 the firm sent out notification letters to customers to inform them that they were discontuing the product, and were requested anything remaining within expiration to be discarded. The firm requests that customers complete, sign, and fax back the endlosed form stating their compliance with the above action. The notification states if the laboratory was unable to be reached via telephone and would like a credit to contact the Customer Service Department at 800-266-2222, option 1. For any questions the firm states to contact Technical Services Department at 800-266-222, option 2 or via email at TechService@HardyDiagnostics.com.
Follow-up calls will be made to customers who do not respond.
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Hardy diagnostics is recalling macconkey agar with ciprofloxacin, brain heart infusion broth with ciprofloxacin 1 ug, mdr acinetobacter, bea with azide and vancomycin, bea agar with vancomycin, gentamicin, and amphotericin b, bea broth with vancomycin, and vre broth due to lack of 510(k) clearance.
Acción
The firm initially called customers to inform them of the recall. The firm's phone script stated that they were discontinung the product and as part of the process were recalling anything that still might be within expiration date. The instructions provided via phone were to discard any remaining plates that are in stock in order for credit. The phone script stated that the firm was going to be sending something in writing. On 06/25-29/15 the firm sent out notification letters to customers to inform them that they were discontuing the product, and were requested anything remaining within expiration to be discarded. The firm requests that customers complete, sign, and fax back the endlosed form stating their compliance with the above action. The notification states if the laboratory was unable to be reached via telephone and would like a credit to contact the Customer Service Department at 800-266-2222, option 1. For any questions the firm states to contact Technical Services Department at 800-266-222, option 2 or via email at TechService@HardyDiagnostics.com.
Follow-up calls will be made to customers who do not respond.
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Pump, infusion - Product Code FRN
Causa
Administration of inappropriate quantities of fluid can result, with the potential to cause injury or death.
Acción
Elite Biomedical Solutions, sent a "Product Advisory Notices" letter dated May 21, 2015 to their customers. On June 3, 2015 the firm sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter to their customers. The letter identified the affected product , problem and actions to be taken. And on June 12, 2015 a press release was issued via ECRI (Emergency Care Research Institute) to all hospitals in the US. The notification letter requested customers to: 1) inspect and quarantine affected products, 2) identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall, and 3) complete and return the enclosed response forms. For any questions, call Elite Biomedical Solutions, LLC, Quality Manager, at 1-855-291-6701.
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Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
Causa
Recall for the aequalis im nail instrumentation set (tray number 9020000) due to several reports that the mast of the targeting jig (part number 9020060) is separating from the jig boom. separation will impact alignment and can affect the ability to fixate aequalis im nail screws.
Acción
Consignees were sent on 6/25/2015 a Tornier "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated June 24, 2015. The letter described the problem and the product affected by the recall. The letter provided information on jig inspection and referred consignee to the attached "Perfect Circles' surgical technique that should be used when separation is observed. Requested consignees to complete and return the questionnaire to FieldAction@tornier.com. For questions they can contact Customer Service Department at 1(888)494-7950.
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Firm received a complaint that the hospital had sent two accession numbers over the same morning and on the agility side the patient name was incorrect.
Acción
PRB0046372 was created to address the corrective actions related to this issue. On 6/26/2015, an email communication, as an effectiveness check was sent to the two customers. Acknowledgment, via email, that the communication was received was requested from the consignees.
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Gown, surgical - Product Code FYA
Causa
Exp did not register as a medical device establishment, list the devices being recalled, or
establish its own quality system and instead relied on the fact that its vendors were registered and had their own quality systems.
Acción
EXP first notified their customers to quarantine EXP devices February 11-17, 2015. Customers were contacted through telephone, e-mail, and written communications. Customers were instructed to recover and quarantine all EXP products from their inventories. EXP believes that they have contacted all customers to whom products were shipped between April 26, 2014, and December 9, 2014.
A second letter is scheduled to be sent in July 2015 (date unknown at this time). This letter will advise users of the recall of due to lack of registration with the FDA.
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Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery - Product Code GCJ
Causa
Exp did not register as a medical device establishment, list the devices being recalled, or
establish its own quality system and instead relied on the fact that its vendors were registered and had their own quality systems.
Acción
EXP first notified their customers to quarantine EXP devices February 11-17, 2015. Customers were contacted through telephone, e-mail, and written communications. Customers were instructed to recover and quarantine all EXP products from their inventories. EXP believes that they have contacted all customers to whom products were shipped between April 26, 2014, and December 9, 2014.
A second letter is scheduled to be sent in July 2015 (date unknown at this time). This letter will advise users of the recall of due to lack of registration with the FDA.
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Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery - Product Code GCJ
Causa
Exp did not register as a medical device establishment, list the devices being recalled, or
establish its own quality system and instead relied on the fact that its vendors were registered and had their own quality systems.
Acción
EXP first notified their customers to quarantine EXP devices February 11-17, 2015. Customers were contacted through telephone, e-mail, and written communications. Customers were instructed to recover and quarantine all EXP products from their inventories. EXP believes that they have contacted all customers to whom products were shipped between April 26, 2014, and December 9, 2014.
A second letter is scheduled to be sent in July 2015 (date unknown at this time). This letter will advise users of the recall of due to lack of registration with the FDA.
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Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MBI
Causa
Exp did not register as a medical device establishment, list the devices being recalled, or establish its own quality system and instead relied on the fact that its vendors were registered and had their own quality systems.
Acción
EXP first notified their customers to quarantine EXP devices February 11-17, 2015. Customers were contacted through telephone, e-mail, and written communications. Customers were instructed to recover and quarantine all EXP products from their inventories. EXP believes that they have contacted all customers to whom products were shipped between April 26, 2014, and December 9, 2014.
A second letter is scheduled to be sent in July 2015 (date unknown at this time). This letter will advise users of the recall of due to lack of registration with the FDA.