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The strike plate may dislodge from the broach stem handle during impaction of the device.
Action
DJO Global sent an URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE letter dated October 26, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to pass the information to all those who need to be aware within their organization or to any organization where the affected devices have been transferred. Customers should contact Customer Service to place a replacement order and receive an RMA number and return all affected devices using the RMA number.
For any questions call (512) 834-6255.
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Firm received 2 complaints reporting ventricular fibrillation (vfib) arrhythmias were not recognized by the monitor and did not alarm when the masimo set pod is used for spo2 measurements.
Action
Firm initiated their recall of this device on October 25, 2011 by sending an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter to consignees. A Technical Service Bulletin will be generated and distributed globally that instructs the affected International Draeger subsidiaries to inform customers in their countries. The software anomaly has been corrected in software version 7.3. Draeger Service Representatives will schedule time with customers to upgrade the software in affected monitors. The software upgrade will be provided free of charge.
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A manufacturing defect was discovered internally which indicates that in a small number of humidifier lids, the pop-off may not occur at the appropriate pressure and can result in a leak.
Action
Salter Labs contacted each customer directly on October 21, 2011 to inform them of the recall. Upon speaking to the direct customers, Salter Labs also provided a Recall Customer Reply Form for each direct customer to complete and return by fax to 661-854-6816 or 1-800-628-4690. Customers were instructed to immediately examine their inventory of the recalled product, remove and quarantine all affected products, indicate if product would be returned and asked if product was further distributed. If so, the second page of the response form was to be completed and returned. Customers were informed that a representatives from Salter Labs can assist, if needed, in returning all affected products to Salter and completing the attached forms. Salter's direct customers are instructed to contact their customers, should the product have undergone further distribution.
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Analyzer, chemistry (photometric, discrete), for clinical use - Product Code JJE
Cause
The cobas c 311 analyzer software may incorrectly calculate the volume of the ise reference electrolyte solution remaining on the analyzer. in some cases the incorrect results obtained will not be flagged with any data alarms.
Action
October 26, 2011 Urgent Medical Device Corrections were sent to all direct accounts in the USA that have installed the cobas c 311 analyzer and included a faxback form to be completed and faxed to 1-877-766-7452. Consignees were instructed to temporarily replace the ISE Reference Electrolyte bottle based upon the frequency calculated from the maximum number of ISE samples run per day and activate the yellow threshold alarm on the system. Customers with question and concerns are directed to call Roche Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-800-428-2366, available 24-hours, 7 days a week.
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Accessories, photographic, for endoscope (exclude light sources) - Product Code FEM
Cause
Replacement wheels may break off from the base of the cart.
Action
OLYMPUS sent an Urgent - Device Correction letter dated October 28, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. OLYMPUS required customers indicate on the attached questionnaire the contact information for their facility so that they can schedule a convenient time for an Olympus Field Service Representative to visit. Service personnel would inspect, and replace, as necessary any user installed casters on the WM-P1 cart.
For questions regarding this recall call (483) 896-5688.
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Fastener, fixation, biodegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MAI
Cause
Incorrect suture configuration.
Action
The firm, DePuy Mitek Inc., sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL"letter dated October 31, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to not use or sell any of the identified problem products included in this recall; complete the enclosed business reply form and fax to: 1-508-828-3750 or email to: mitekcomplaints@its.jnj.com (note: It is important that we receive this business reply form, even if you have no product remaining in your inventory from the affected lots); isolate all inventory and call 1-877-379-4871 for return goods authorization and replacement product; and return all identified affected product to: (USA)- DePuy Mitek, ATTN: Recall Coordinator, 50 Scotland Boulevard, Bridgewater, MA 02324 or (foreign)-GMED Healthcare EDC Quality Dept Rue de Luxembourg 5, ZI Trazegnies, BE-6180 Courcelles, Belgium.
If you have any questions or concerns with regard to this program, please contact your local DePuy Mitek Representative or DePuy Mitek Customer Service directly at 1-877-379-4871.
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Fastener, fixation, biodegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MAI
Cause
Incorrect suture configuration.
Action
The firm, DePuy Mitek Inc., sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL"letter dated October 31, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to not use or sell any of the identified problem products included in this recall; complete the enclosed business reply form and fax to: 1-508-828-3750 or email to: mitekcomplaints@its.jnj.com (note: It is important that we receive this business reply form, even if you have no product remaining in your inventory from the affected lots); isolate all inventory and call 1-877-379-4871 for return goods authorization and replacement product; and return all identified affected product to: (USA)- DePuy Mitek, ATTN: Recall Coordinator, 50 Scotland Boulevard, Bridgewater, MA 02324 or (foreign)-GMED Healthcare EDC Quality Dept Rue de Luxembourg 5, ZI Trazegnies, BE-6180 Courcelles, Belgium.
If you have any questions or concerns with regard to this program, please contact your local DePuy Mitek Representative or DePuy Mitek Customer Service directly at 1-877-379-4871.
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Fastener, fixation, biodegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MAI
Cause
Incorrect suture configuration.
Action
The firm, DePuy Mitek Inc., sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL"letter dated October 31, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to not use or sell any of the identified problem products included in this recall; complete the enclosed business reply form and fax to: 1-508-828-3750 or email to: mitekcomplaints@its.jnj.com (note: It is important that we receive this business reply form, even if you have no product remaining in your inventory from the affected lots); isolate all inventory and call 1-877-379-4871 for return goods authorization and replacement product; and return all identified affected product to: (USA)- DePuy Mitek, ATTN: Recall Coordinator, 50 Scotland Boulevard, Bridgewater, MA 02324 or (foreign)-GMED Healthcare EDC Quality Dept Rue de Luxembourg 5, ZI Trazegnies, BE-6180 Courcelles, Belgium.
If you have any questions or concerns with regard to this program, please contact your local DePuy Mitek Representative or DePuy Mitek Customer Service directly at 1-877-379-4871.
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Fastener, fixation, biodegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MAI
Cause
Incorrect suture configuration.
Action
The firm, DePuy Mitek Inc., sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL"letter dated October 31, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to not use or sell any of the identified problem products included in this recall; complete the enclosed business reply form and fax to: 1-508-828-3750 or email to: mitekcomplaints@its.jnj.com (note: It is important that we receive this business reply form, even if you have no product remaining in your inventory from the affected lots); isolate all inventory and call 1-877-379-4871 for return goods authorization and replacement product; and return all identified affected product to: (USA)- DePuy Mitek, ATTN: Recall Coordinator, 50 Scotland Boulevard, Bridgewater, MA 02324 or (foreign)-GMED Healthcare EDC Quality Dept Rue de Luxembourg 5, ZI Trazegnies, BE-6180 Courcelles, Belgium.
If you have any questions or concerns with regard to this program, please contact your local DePuy Mitek Representative or DePuy Mitek Customer Service directly at 1-877-379-4871.
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There is a design incompatibility between certain sizes of the offset spine stiffener screw and the constrained condylar tibial insert when used in conjunction with an offset tibial tray.
Action
The recalling firm issued a letter dated 9/19/2017 via email to their customers.
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Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Fastener, fixation, biodegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MAI
Cause
Incorrect suture configuration.
Action
The firm, DePuy Mitek Inc., sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL"letter dated October 31, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to not use or sell any of the identified problem products included in this recall; complete the enclosed business reply form and fax to: 1-508-828-3750 or email to: mitekcomplaints@its.jnj.com (note: It is important that we receive this business reply form, even if you have no product remaining in your inventory from the affected lots); isolate all inventory and call 1-877-379-4871 for return goods authorization and replacement product; and return all identified affected product to: (USA)- DePuy Mitek, ATTN: Recall Coordinator, 50 Scotland Boulevard, Bridgewater, MA 02324 or (foreign)-GMED Healthcare EDC Quality Dept Rue de Luxembourg 5, ZI Trazegnies, BE-6180 Courcelles, Belgium.
If you have any questions or concerns with regard to this program, please contact your local DePuy Mitek Representative or DePuy Mitek Customer Service directly at 1-877-379-4871.
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On 09/21/2011 endotec, orlando, fl initiated a recall for the beuchel-pappas mobile bearing knee system (bp knee). the bp mobile bearing knee system consists of unapproved mobile (rotating) bearing tibial and patellar components.
Action
Endotec sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine and quarantine product subject to the recall. Additionally, a Response Form was included with the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm. Call 862-703-6730 for questions regarding this recall.
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On 09/21/2011 endotec, orlando, fl initiated a recall for the beuchel-pappas mobile bearing knee system (bp knee). the bp mobile bearing knee system consists of unapproved mobile (rotating) bearing tibial and patellar components.
Action
Endotec sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine and quarantine product subject to the recall. Additionally, a Response Form was included with the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm. Call 862-703-6730 for questions regarding this recall.
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On 09/21/2011 endotec, orlando, fl initiated a recall for the beuchel-pappas mobile bearing knee system (bp knee). the bp mobile bearing knee system consists of unapproved mobile (rotating) bearing tibial and patellar components.
Action
Endotec sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine and quarantine product subject to the recall. Additionally, a Response Form was included with the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm. Call 862-703-6730 for questions regarding this recall.
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On 09/21/2011 endotec, orlando, fl initiated a recall for the beuchel-pappas mobile bearing knee system (bp knee). the bp mobile bearing knee system consists of unapproved mobile (rotating) bearing tibial and patellar components.
Action
Endotec sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine and quarantine product subject to the recall. Additionally, a Response Form was included with the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm. Call 862-703-6730 for questions regarding this recall.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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On 09/21/2011 endotec, orlando, fl initiated a recall for the beuchel-pappas mobile bearing knee system (bp knee). the bp mobile bearing knee system consists of unapproved mobile (rotating) bearing tibial and patellar components.
Action
Endotec sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine and quarantine product subject to the recall. Additionally, a Response Form was included with the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm. Call 862-703-6730 for questions regarding this recall.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
On 09/21/2011 endotec, orlando, fl initiated a recall for the beuchel-pappas mobile bearing knee system (bp knee). the bp mobile bearing knee system consists of unapproved mobile (rotating) bearing tibial and patellar components.
Action
Endotec sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine and quarantine product subject to the recall. Additionally, a Response Form was included with the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm. Call 862-703-6730 for questions regarding this recall.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
On 09/21/2011 endotec, orlando, fl initiated a recall for the beuchel-pappas mobile bearing knee system (bp knee). the bp mobile bearing knee system consists of unapproved mobile (rotating) bearing tibial and patellar components.
Action
Endotec sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine and quarantine product subject to the recall. Additionally, a Response Form was included with the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm. Call 862-703-6730 for questions regarding this recall.
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.
On 09/21/2011 endotec, orlando, fl initiated a recall for the beuchel-pappas mobile bearing knee system (bp knee). the bp mobile bearing knee system consists of unapproved mobile (rotating) bearing tibial and patellar components.
Action
Endotec sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine and quarantine product subject to the recall. Additionally, a Response Form was included with the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm. Call 862-703-6730 for questions regarding this recall.
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A loose screw may result in shifting of components and improper function of the turret or actuator assembly.
Action
Integra sent an URGENT: Field Corrective Action letter dated October 14, 2011 to all affected customers via FedEx. The letter identified the affected product, the problem, and the actions to be taken with instructions to immediately inspect their inventory for potentially loose screws within the affected unit(s). If the unit(s) were observed with loose screws, the unit(s) were to be returned to Integra Surgical for repair and servicing. Customers were instructed to complete the Acknowledgement and Return Form per the instructions on the form. For questions call Integra Surgical Customer Service at 1-800-431-1123.
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There is a design incompatibility between certain sizes of the offset spine stiffener screw and the constrained condylar tibial insert when used in conjunction with an offset tibial tray.
Action
The recalling firm issued a letter dated 9/19/2017 via email to their customers.
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electrosurgical device - Product Code GEI
Cause
An increased number of complaints for tip breaks were observed for the 3.5mm super 90-s serfas energy suction probes manufactured from june to august 2011.
Action
Stryker Endoscopy Urgent Medical Device Removal notifications datyed October 25, 2011, were sent to all consignees via traceable mail. Sales representatives and regional managers were notified by e-mail.
Product is to be returned to Stryker Endoscopy using the pre-paid shipping label. Replacement product may be obtained by calling Stryker at 1-800-624-4422. The enclosed Acknowledgement receipt form is to be completed and returned. Questions or comments may be directed to Stryker at 1-800-624-4422 or e-mail at 90S@stryker.com.
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surgical tables - Product Code FQO
Cause
Some hydraulic column cylinders installed in certain 5085 and 5085srt surgical tables were assembled by their supplier with incorrect snap rings and an anomaly was present in the tilt cylinder. this error may affect the user's ability to move the table top out of the full right tilt position.
Action
On October 17, 2011, Steris sent 'Urgent Voluntary Field Correction Notices' to their customers via Fedex with tracking numbers for delivery confirmation. The letter identifies the affected product and notifies the user/customers of the problem with the surgical tables. The notification letter goes on to inform the customers that a STERIS Service Representative will be contacting them to arrange for the field correction of the affected unit(s). This involves the replacement of the hydraulic column cylinder of each surgical table(s).
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ELASTOMERIC INFUSION PUMP - Product Code MEB
Cause
Redi-flo elastomeric infusion pumps may have a higher flow rate than specified (more than +15%).
Action
On 10/20/2011 Wolf Medical Supply Inc., customers were notified by telephone and email. Product was distributed to end users.
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Poor sensitivity and imprecision on advia centaur¿ systems; serum samples low bias; edta plasma samples low bias.
Action
Siemens sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated October 2008 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructed customer to immediately discontinue the use of ADVIA Centaur Intact PTH (iPTH) assay kits that contain intact PTH (iPTH) reagent lot 138. It also recommended that for serum samples analyzed on the ADVIA Centaur CP system, the content of the Urgent Field Safety Notice be discussed with their laboratory director to determine the need to review previous test results, conduct patient follow up, and repeat testing for iPTH results that were less than the upper limit of the reference range, and had a companion calcium result that was elevated or at the upper limit of normal. Additionally, a Completion Notification form was attached for customers to complete and return. Customers should contact their local technical support provider for questions regarding this recall.