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InPen App, Model/CFN Number: MMT-8061 (Android Users) — Reason: When app is uninstalled and reinstalled, insulin pen software issue causes Choose Notification Style Screen to not show during setup so users can't choose to allow notifications to override phone settings when on mute/Do Not Disturb, and previously set up override permission is deleted, so audible and vibratory notifications not received, which may lead to delayed insulin therapy, hyperglycemia. — Status: Ongoing
SCISSORS, OR, SHARP/BLUNT, 5.5", STERILE, Item Number DYND04000 — Reason: The items may have weak packaging seals that may result in a breach of sterility if the seal fails and may lead to an increased risk of infection if product is utilized. — Status: Ongoing
FORCEP, STD STR, STERILE KELLY, 5.5 IN, Item Number DYNJ04048 — Reason: The items may have weak packaging seals that may result in a breach of sterility if the seal fails and may lead to an increased risk of infection if product is utilized. — Status: Ongoing
Brand Name: ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System Product Name: ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System - Generator Model/Catalog Number: SPL-G Product Description: The ShockPulse Lithotripsy System is an electromechanical device capable of fragmenting calculi and aspirating stone debris. The ShockPulse transducer is a reusable device that requires cleaning and steam sterilization prior to use in order to generate both low-frequency mechanical impacts and high-frequency ultrasonic energy that quickly disintegrates stones. — Reason: Ongoing investigations identified additional instances of the device Generator remaining in a blinking phase waiting to recognize the transducer. Damage to the transducer plug and/or generator receptacle may cause these issues. — Status: Ongoing
Halyard, MIDTOWN GENERAL ARTERIOGRAM. Catalog Number: EUHM009-01. — Reason: Potential for incomplete seal on header bag. — Status: Ongoing
Halyard, EP LAB PK. Catalog Number: ESJH009-03. — Reason: Potential for incomplete seal on header bag. — Status: Ongoing
GE Healthcare Carestation anesthesia system, product number and REF numbers: Carestation 610 A1, REF 1012-9620-222; Carestation 620 A1 REF 1012-9620-000; Carestation 620 A1, REF 1012-9620-200; Carestation 620 A1, REF 1012-9620-202; Carestation 620 SE A1, REF 1012-9620-212; Carestation 630 A1, REF 1012-9650-222; Carestation 650 A1, REF 1012-9650-000; Carestation 650 A1, REF 1012-9650-200; Carestation 650 A1, REF 1012-9650-202; Carestation 650 SE A1, REF 1012-9650-212; Carestation 650c A1, REF 1012-9655-202; Anesthesia Gas Machine Products for which affected PMB can be used as a spare part: Carestation 620 A2, REF 1012-9620-002 00840682124546 Carestation 620 SE A2, REF 1012-9620-012 00195278569677 Carestation 650 A2, REF 1012-9650-002 00840682124560 Carestation 650 SE A2, REF 1012-9650-012 00195278569684 Carestation 650c A1, REF 1012-9655-000 00840682103954 Carestation 650c A2, REF 1012-9655-002 00840682124539 Carestation 650c A1, REF 1012-9655-200 00195278439543 — Reason: Potential unexpected shutdown of Carestation 600 and 700 Series Anesthesia Systems containing certain power management boards, if the AC mains power is unplugged or in the event of an AC mains power failure. Anesthesia systems only operate on battery power in a rare event that AC mains power is lost and there is no continuous backup emergency power. If AC power is interrupted, the system will not automatically switch over to the battery supply mode and will reboot. If this issue occurs, a temporary disruption of mechanical ventilation, manual ventilation, and volatile agent delivery may occur. Following the reboot, the system will not return to the previous ventilation settings. — Status: Ongoing
Halyard, MAJOR PACK. Catalog Number: JEMJ10-01. — Reason: Potential for incomplete seal on header bag. — Status: Ongoing
Halyard, HEAD AND NECK TRAY. Catalog Number: EURO016-09. — Reason: Potential for incomplete seal on header bag. — Status: Ongoing
Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP Software LVP-SW-0005. Software for the controlled administration of fluids to patients. — Reason: Software version 5.10.1 and earlier contain anomalies that have the potential to cause serious patient harm or death. — Status: Ongoing
GE Healthcare Carestation anesthesia system, product number and REF numbers: Carestation 750 A1, REF 1012-9750-000; Carestation 750 A2, REF 1012-9750-002; Carestation 750c A1, REF 1012-9755-000; Products for which affected PMB can be used as a spare part: Carestation 750c A2, REF 1012-9755-002 — Reason: Potential unexpected shutdown of Carestation 600 and 700 Series Anesthesia Systems containing certain power management boards, if the AC mains power is unplugged or in the event of an AC mains power failure. Anesthesia systems only operate on battery power in a rare event that AC mains power is lost and there is no continuous backup emergency power. If AC power is interrupted, the system will not automatically switch over to the battery supply mode and will reboot. If this issue occurs, a temporary disruption of mechanical ventilation, manual ventilation, and volatile agent delivery may occur. Following the reboot, the system will not return to the previous ventilation settings. — Status: Ongoing
Brand Name: ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System SPL-SR Product Name: ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System - Reusable Probes Model/Catalog Number: SPL-SR Product Description: The ShockPulse Lithotripsy System is an electromechanical device capable of fragmenting calculi and aspirating stone debris. The ShockPulse transducer is a reusable device that requires cleaning and steam sterilization prior to use in order to generate both low-frequency mechanical impacts and high-frequency ultrasonic energy that quickly disintegrates stones. — Reason: Ongoing investigations identified additional instances of the device Generator remaining in a blinking phase waiting to recognize the transducer. Damage to the transducer plug and/or generator receptacle may cause these issues. — Status: Ongoing
Halyard, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK. Catalog Number: VAST018-10. — Reason: Potential for incomplete seal on header bag. — Status: Ongoing
GE Healthcare Carestation anesthesia system Power Management Board (PMB) Field Replaceable Unit (FRU), 2076139-001-S — Reason: Potential unexpected shutdown of Carestation 600 and 700 Series Anesthesia Systems containing certain power management boards, if the AC mains power is unplugged or in the event of an AC mains power failure. Anesthesia systems only operate on battery power in a rare event that AC mains power is lost and there is no continuous backup emergency power. If AC power is interrupted, the system will not automatically switch over to the battery supply mode and will reboot. If this issue occurs, a temporary disruption of mechanical ventilation, manual ventilation, and volatile agent delivery may occur. Following the reboot, the system will not return to the previous ventilation settings. — Status: Ongoing
Brand Name: ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System SPL-S Product Name: ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System - Single Use Probes Model/Catalog Number: SPL-S Product Description: The ShockPulse Lithotripsy System is an electromechanical device capable of fragmenting calculi and aspirating stone debris. The ShockPulse transducer is a reusable device that requires cleaning and steam sterilization prior to use in order to generate both low-frequency mechanical impacts and high-frequency ultrasonic energy that quickly disintegrates stones. — Reason: Ongoing investigations identified additional instances of the device Generator remaining in a blinking phase waiting to recognize the transducer. Damage to the transducer plug and/or generator receptacle may cause these issues. — Status: Ongoing
Brand Name: Molift Product Name: Molift 4-point sling bars (Accessory to mobile hoists) Model/Catalog Number: 1430116,1430117,1430115 Product Description: The mobile hoist is an assistive device intended for alleviation of, or compensation for, a functional, impairment due to an injury or disability. The device is designed for an individual lacking the ability to stand up and transfer themselves to / from a bed, the floor, a wheelchair, a chair, a toilet or similar due to reduced mobility or physical strength. — Reason: A customer experienced that during assembly and load testing of the device, the bolt for mounting the lifting bar broke. Upon further investigation of this customer complaint, it became clear that the defect occurs as a result of deformation of the materials involved between the lifting bar and the arm of the device. Such deformation can lead to limited mobility in the joint, which prevents proper functionality of the equipment. — Status: Ongoing
BIOSURE HA SCREW, 6MM x 20 MM. Threaded metallic bone fixation fastener. — Reason: Removal of affected lot of screws due to labeling error. — Status: Ongoing
The Pressio 2 ICP Monitoring System, Model Number PSO-4000; Intracranial Pressure Monitor — Reason: Customer complaints of Pressio monitor rebooting. — Status: Ongoing
Brand Name: Molift Product Name: Molift Mover 205 Model/Catalog Number: (1) M14000, (2) M1401, (3) M1402, (4) M14050, (5) M14150, (6) M1402-01, (7) M14050-00 (8) M14001; — Reason: A customer experienced that during assembly and load testing of the device, the bolt for mounting the lifting bar broke. Upon further investigation of this customer complaint, it became clear that the defect occurs as a result of deformation of the materials involved between the lifting bar and the arm of the device. Such deformation can lead to limited mobility in the joint, which prevents proper functionality of the equipment. — Status: Ongoing
Sheathes3D Seamless Viral Barrier, Latex-Free, 7/8"D Tapered to 2.9"W x 11.8"L (2.2cm Tapered to 7.4cm x 30cm), Non-Sterile, Ultrasound Probe Cover, Vaginal/Rectal, Tapered, Rolled, Extra-Long, Individually Wrapped, Box of 50 Item Number 76339, — Reason: Vaginal/rectal ultrasound probe covers with a viral barrier may have product defects, which may result in contamination during use, posing an infection risk. — Status: Ongoing
Orthofix NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide, and instruments: Navigation Driver, REF: PC2-400012; Navigation Straight Bone Probe, REF: PC2-400013; Navigation, 3.5mm Drill, REF: PC2-400135; Navigation, 4.0mm Drill, REF: PC2-400140; Navigation, 4.5mm Drill, PC2-400145; Navigation, 5.5mm Drill, REF: PC2-400155; Navigation, 3.5mm Tap, REF: PC2-400235; Navigation, 4.0mm Tap, REF: PC2-400240; Navigation, 4.5mm Tap, REF: PC2-400245; Navigation, 4.5mm Dual Lead Tap, REF: PC2-400345; Navigation, 5.5mm Dual Lead Tap, REF: PC2-400355 — Reason: The NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide (STG) incorrectly identified both Medtronic s Solera and Medtronic s Infinity system toolcards as compatible with the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments. However, the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments are compatible for use with Medtronic s Solera toolcards only. — Status: Ongoing
Da Vinci 5 ASSY, DV5 CONSOLE, IS5000 Model/Catalog Number: 380730 Used for minimally invasive surgery. — Reason: An error event following the release of a software version for the surgical system that can result in loss of user interface content on an external monitor or tower monitor. — Status: Ongoing
Brand Name: Molift Product Name: Molift 2-point sling bars (Accessory to mobile hoists) Model/Catalog Numbers: (1) 1530101, (2) 1530102 Product Description: The mobile hoist is an assistive device intended for alleviation of, or compensation for, a functional, impairment due to an injury or disability. The device is designed for an individual lacking the ability to stand up and transfer themselves to / from a bed, the floor, a wheelchair, a chair, a toilet or similar due to reduced mobility or physical strength. — Reason: A customer experienced that during assembly and load testing of the device, the bolt for mounting the lifting bar broke. Upon further investigation of this customer complaint, it became clear that the defect occurs as a result of deformation of the materials involved between the lifting bar and the arm of the device. Such deformation can lead to limited mobility in the joint, which prevents proper functionality of the equipment. — Status: Ongoing
Brand Name: Molift Product Name: Molift Mover 300 Model/Catalog Numbers: (1) M1501, (2) M1502, (3) M1504, (4) M15050, (5) M15151, (6) M15001, (7) M15002; Product Description: The mobile hoist is an assistive device intended for alleviation of, or compensation for, a functional, impairment due to an injury or disability. The device is designed for an individual lacking the ability to stand up and transfer themselves to / from a bed, the floor, a wheelchair, a chair, a toilet or similar due to reduced mobility or physical strength. Component: The deformation occurs between the bolt and the fork in the joint connecting the lifting bar and the arm on the Molift Mover. — Reason: A customer experienced that during assembly and load testing of the device, the bolt for mounting the lifting bar broke. Upon further investigation of this customer complaint, it became clear that the defect occurs as a result of deformation of the materials involved between the lifting bar and the arm of the device. Such deformation can lead to limited mobility in the joint, which prevents proper functionality of the equipment. — Status: Ongoing
HemosIL SynthAFax. Partial Thromboplastin Time Tests. — Reason: Recalled lots were manufactured with double the amount of preservative concentration. — Status: Ongoing
Hardware configuration of the BeneVision Central Monitoring System (CMS), marketed as BeneVision Distributed Monitoring System (DMS). Model Number: 115-050935-00 and E115-050935-00. Software Version: Audio Driver version 6.0.9484.1 HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Desktop PC with Realtek HD Audio Driver Officially Released by HP (audio driver version 6.0.9484.1) — Reason: When the Worstation of the BeneVision DMS has a specific hardware configuration, the computer may experience audio playback failure or screen freezing. — Status: Ongoing
Brand name: AGFA Digital Radiography X- Ray system DR 800 with MUSICA Dynamic Common Name: DR 800 — Reason: It is possible to exceed the maximum allowed Air Kerma rate (AKR) of 88mGy/min for pulsed fluoro exams. This can happen in case the framerate is increased on the NX workstation when ABS is not enabled. — Status: Ongoing
Intelerad InteleShare software, with ProViewer component — Reason: Software intended to aid in diagnosing conditions, planning treatments, visualizing anatomical structures has a bug that, if all of following are met: Viewing images in InteleShare viewer; Multiplanar reconstruction applied; Manual rotation applied, could result in inaccurate length measurement tool values that could compromise diagnostic accuracy, lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate follow-up. — Status: Ongoing
AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7052HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate-level disinfection of soiled reusable simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments (such as forceps and clamps), utensils (such as bedpans, urinals, trays, bowl, basin and kidney dishes), rubber and plastic goods, theatre shoes and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities. — Reason: Wire connected to the electrical box may shift out of its intended position, which may result in electrical arcing. Electrical arcing remains internal within the unit (no risk of shock to users). — Status: Ongoing
AMSCO 7053HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7053HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7053HP Washer/Disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate-level disinfection of soiled reusable simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments (such as forceps and clamps), utensils (such as bedpans, urinals, trays, bowl, basin and kidney dishes), rubber and plastic goods, theatre shoes and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities. — Reason: Wire connected to the electrical box may shift out of its intended position, which may result in electrical arcing. Electrical arcing remains internal within the unit (no risk of shock to users). — Status: Ongoing
Vortex Surgical 25ga Illuminated Flex-Tip Laser Probe, Catalog Number VS0135.25; — Reason: Reason for the voluntary recall is some products in this lot are not passing through a 25ga cannula smoothly. — Status: Ongoing
BD Pyxis MedStation ES, REF: 323, BD Pyxis MedStation ES 7 Drawer Auxiliary, REF: 324, BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower, REF: 352, BD Pyxis Pro 7-Drawer Auxiliary, REF: 1149-00, BD Pyxis Pro 7- Drawer Auxiliary with Secure Tower, REF: 1152-00, BD Pyxis Pro MedStation Main, REF: 1155-00, BD Pyxis CII Safe ES, REF: 1116-00 — Reason: Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) received a Half Height CUBIE drawer firmware update, which caused a Cubie Insert event which prompts software to generate a duplicate address, which causes an error and the drawer to fail, which may lead to inability or delay in accessing stored items, delay in the replenishment of ADCs or patient specific medications stored outside of ADCs. — Status: Ongoing
Restore Clinician Programmer Application (CP App), Model A71100 used with the following programmers: CT900A PROG CT900A CLINICIAN TABLET US CT900B PROG CT900B CLINICIAN TABLET EU -UK CT900C PROG CT900C CLINICIAN TABLET UK CT900D PROG CT900D CLINICIAN TABLET GLOBAL CT900E PROG CT900E CLINICIAN TABLET GLBL SMSNG CT900F PROG CT900F CLINICIAN TABLET GLBL SMSNG — Reason: Software issue where a Device Reset message displayed on the app was unable to be cleared. In rare cases, this resulted in an inability to resume therapy, and the patient experienced a recurrence of underlying pain symptoms. Resolution would require surgical replacement of the INS. — Status: Ongoing
Medline Hudson RCI Medium Concentration Oxygen Masks: 1041CE MASK,OXYGEN,UND CHIN,MED CO OUS ONLY; HUD1035 O2 MASK,MED CONC,SHORT,PEDI,7' TUB SC; HUD1042 O2 MASK,MED CONC,PEDI,7' TUB SC; HUD1930 O2 MASK,MED CONC,ADULT,7' TUB UC; HUDRHO41U MASK,OXYGEN,MEDIUM-CONCENTRATION,7,SC — Reason: Firm received multiple complaints regarding tubing disconnecting from oxygen mask. If issue occurs during use, may lead to delay in patient care and patient may experience shortness of breath leading to hypoxia, which may require medical intervention to prevent further respiratory deterioration. — Status: Ongoing
Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP Software: LVP-SW-0005. — Reason: Emphasizing instructions for LVP duration programming located in the IFU. — Status: Ongoing
The Elecsys Anti-TSHR immunoassay is a three-step competitive immunoassay with streptavidin-coated microparticles and electrochemiluminescence detection. Patient serum sample is incubated with pretreatment reagent PT1 and the reconstituted PT2 containing a pre-formed immunocomplex of solubilized porcine TSH receptor (pTSHR) and biotinylated anti-pTSHR mouse monoclonal antibody. — Reason: Issues identified: 1) Results vary by Instrument Platform; 2) Calibrator Lot-to-Lot Variability. Issues may lead to delayed or incorrect diagnosis, as well as delay of treatment or incorrect treatment. — Status: Ongoing
Male Fertility Sperm Test for Home Use (Cassette) — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
Exploro Highly Sensitive Male Fertility / Sperm Concentration Test — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
Vivoo Protein Test — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
LotFancy Urinary Tract Infection Urine (UTI) Test Strips; PALINOIA UTI-10 PARAMETER REAGENT STRIPS; Vaunn Medical 8-in-1 Urinalysis Reagent Strip; JNW Direct 4-in-1 UTl Urinalysis Test Strips; Urinify STRENGTH; Urinify ESSENTIAL, Urinify Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
S. Typhi/Para Typhi A Antigen — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
The Girlfriend Doctor Dr. Anna Cabeca Keto-pH-Uric Acid Test Strips; URIMED Urinalysis Reagent Strips URS-5, Rapid UTI Test Includes Ketones: Leukocytes, Nitrite, pH, Ketone, Protein; Vivoo Ketone Test — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
Vivoo pH Test — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
Vivoo Sodium Test; Vivoo Vitamin C Test; Vivoo Hydration Test — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
LH One Step Ovulation Test Device (Urine) — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
Menopause Test Cassette (Urine) — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
Vivoo Vaginal pH Test — Reason: Test strips and other tests including for near-patient testing, that require a 510(k) were distributed before they could be legally marketed to U.S. customers; devices may cause false or inaccurate diagnostic result by lay person and lead to inappropriate medical intervention. — Status: Ongoing
LifeShield Drug Library Management (DLM); LifeShield Infusion Safety Software Suite v2.2 List Number 17003-02 — Reason: For certain customers, the Change Summary review option ceases to operate as expected for any migrated library after the migration has been completed. Users must use alternate methods to review changes. Failure to do so may lead in over delivery, under delivery, or delay in setup on the infusion pump. — Status: Ongoing
Zimmer Air Dermatome, Model/Catalog Number: 00880100100 — Reason: The devices may have a misaligned thickness control bar. — Status: Ongoing
Draeger Vapor 2000. Unheated, calibrated anesthetic vaporizer. — Reason: A certain component of affected devices was not delivered within specification and contained impurities. — Status: Ongoing