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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Bandage - Product Code MHW
Cause
The bandages labeled as sterile had not been sterilized prior to distribution.
Action
International Medsurg Connection recalled the Esmark Bandages from Cardinal Health by telephone call on 8/16/06 and follow-up letter dated 8/24/06. The account was informed that some of the product may not have been sterilized even though it was labeled as sterile, and was requested to cease distribution of the affected lots, return the product to IMC and notify their customers to the retail level.
Cardinal Health in turn notified their customers by letter dated 8/24/06, addressed to the Director of Materials Management, informing them of the possible non-sterilization of the product. Hospitals were requested to contact Cardinal Customer Service at 800-964-5227 to arrange for product return and credit or replacement of all product. All other customers were directed to call 1-888-444-5440 for product return and replacement. All questions were directed to Cardinal Quality Systems at 800-292-9332 or Mr. Manny Gupta at International Medsurg Connection at 847-619-9929.
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autotransfusion set - Product Code CAC
Cause
Foreign particles-manufacturing error may lead to abrasion of bowl seal in blood recovery sets, possibly causing particles in the blood.
Action
Consignees were notified by telephone and e-mail on 08/04/2006.
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autotransfusion set - Product Code CAC
Cause
Foreign particles-manufacturing error may lead to abrasion of bowl seal in blood recovery sets, possibly causing particles in the blood.
Action
Consignees were notified by telephone and e-mail on 08/04/2006.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
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Chemical Indicator Strips - Product Code JOJ
Cause
3m comply 1248 gas plasma chemical indicator strips were manufactured with a material that may cause some of the indicators to show an inaccurate result if not read immediately after processing.
Action
The firm initiated a recall of the Comply 1248 product made with the discrepant material. Customer letters were sent on August 14, 2006. Letters notified customers of problem and instructed them to discontinue distribution or use of the product. Then to return all affected product to them.
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The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
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Immunoassay Analyzer - Product Code JJE
Cause
Sample/patient mis-identification (software defect)-the system can associate a test result and sample identification (sid) with an incorrect patient name when the patient demographics feature is used and the patient identification (pid) field is left blank.
Action
On 8/04/06, a Support Bulletin was e-mailed to all affected Bayer HealthCare LLC Branches worldwide in order to inform them of the issue and to provide them with instructions for this 'field correction' until the new software version is issued. A Customer Bulletin and Confirmation Form (FaxBack) were prepared and sent to the affected Bayer Healthcare LLC Branches on 8/04/06 for communication with the affected customers worldwide.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
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mammography - Product Code LLZ
Cause
Failed cad displayed as 'no findings'.
Action
Consignees were notified by letter on/about 08/08/2006.
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Dental Cement - Product Code EMA
Cause
Low bonding performance: the affected lots of product may not activate properly, which may cause lower than expected bonding performance (due to a low level of chemical cure initiator in the lots manufactured).
Action
A total of forty-one (41) consignees were sent the recall communication via USPS 1st class mail on August 14, 2006 and thirteen (13) consignees were sent the recall communication via international fax/mail on August 16. Additionally, there will be nine (9) letters sent to consignees in Australia and two (2) letters sent to consignees in New Zealand
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems - Product Code LNH
Cause
Image orientation error. when a 3d maximum intensity projection (mip) image data set is transferred from the mri system to a computer workstation via the dicom protocol, the anatomical markers do not change between the images as they rotate.
Action
On 8/16/2006, Hitachi issued two (2) Device Correction letters. The first letter was addressed to the five (5) customers whose system units are currently ''de-installed''. This letter informs the customers of the problem and asks that the customer(s) please contact the firm''s Customer Service Center on their toll-free tel. # 1-800-800-4925, in order to schedule a device correction should the customer ever re-activate/install their system(s). The second letter, issued to the customers with activated MRP-7000 and/or AIRIS MRI systems, informs the customers of the problem, and states that a HMSA Service (person) will be contacting the customer in order to schedule a device correction which should address the problem.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Culture bottle (anaerobic) - Product Code MDB
Cause
Recovery compromised-during manufacturing ambient air (including oxygen) was inadvertently introduced into the culture bottles, changing their reduction/oxidation potential thus leading to a compromised recovery of some obligate anaerobes and longer detection times.
Action
Affected Customers were notified of this recall on August 18, 2006 and August 21, 2006 via phone and instructed to destroy product remaining in stock.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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external leg prosthesis - Product Code KFX
Cause
A correction of the otto bock compact prosthetic knee joint, material numbers 3c93 and 3c85, is being conducted. a limited number of compacts have a defective solder connection between the contact wires and battery terminals. if exposed to strong vibrations these compact knee joints have an increased probability of malfunction and a resultant risk to the compact wearer.
Action
An Urgent Correction Notice, dated August 11, 2006, was sent to customers who purchased the Compact Prosthetic knee joint. The letter identifies affected units, asks for all in stock devices to be returned to Otto Bock, and for patients fitted with an affected device, a loaner knee will be provided as a temporary replacement while their device is serviced.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Staphyloslide Latex Test Kit - Product Code LHJ
Cause
False negative staphylococcus aureus results which could prevent infected patients from receiving antimicrobial treatment; due to the failure of the positive control to react within 20 seconds. the failure is due to reduced reactivity of the latex component.
Action
The recalling firm notified distributors and end users by e-mail, faxed letters, and certified courier on 08/17/06.
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Blood Collection Set - Product Code JAK
Cause
A complaint was received regarding a bd blood collection set where the blister was noticeably warped. the seal width was below minimum specification. some blisters could adhere together and crack upon separation. some units may have pre-activated or have defects affecting package integrity.
Action
Recall notification were mailed out first class mail, return receipt requested, approximately 8/24/2006 to distributors, who were then asked to contact their customers.
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gamma camera - Product Code KPS
Cause
The ball screw on the unit which supports the detector head (which weighs approximately 800 lbs.) could snap resulting in the detector head dropping on the patient.
Action
The recalling firm modified one of the devices in 2002. The remaining device users were telephoned on/about 11/02/2006.
To date the recalling firm has not taken any corrective action regarding devices with serial numbers B-102, B-103, B-104 or B-106 thru B-184.
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Fluoroscopic Xray - Product Code JAA
Cause
X-ray system may lose or mix images and/or lose patient data.
Action
Consignees will be notified by letter beginning 10/21/2006.
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Hospital Bed. - Product Code LLI
Cause
The incorrect caution label that describes washing instructions was applied to beds distributed in the us, i.E. the specified label is p/n 1116654 (english translation); the label that was used is p/n 1119165 (french translation).
Action
E-mails and letters regarding this correction provided to the consignees on September 27, 2006, and to appropriate Invacare personnel for information purposes. Consignees are being notified via delivery of a field correction package. Once the packages have been sent, a notice will be posted on the Invacare website. A follow-up contact will be scheduled in 2 to 3 months to try to reach those who have not returned their tracking sheet indicating completion of their corrective action.
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Drape - Product Code KKX
Cause
The cardiovascular drape may tear and/or fray at the reinforced fenestrated trough area during use.
Action
Cardinal Health sent separate recall letters dated 9/27/06 via UPS next day delivery to those accounts who ordered the drapes alone and those accounts who ordered custom sterile packs and PBDS modules, informing them that the cardiovascular split drapes may tear and/or fray at the reinforced fenestrated trough area during use. The letters listed the catalog numbers and affected lot numbers of the sterile drapes, and the letters sent to the pack and module customers were accompanied by a listing of catalog numbers and work order numbers for the affected packs ordered by each account. The accounts were requested to inspect their inventory to determine if they had any of the affected product on hand; segregate the affected inventories; complete and return via fax at 847-689-9101, the enclosed acknowledgment form, indicating the number of drapes in inventory being destroyed; and contact the El Paso Customer Service Center at 915-779-3681 to order replacement product. Distributors were requested to notify their customers of the recall.
An additional letter dated 10/25/06 was sent via UPS overnight delivery to 49 of the accounts, expanding the recall to include lot 06HRD110 of catalog #9158, Convertors Tiburon Cardiovascular Split Drape II, Sterile. The instructions remained the same as those in the 9/27/06 letter.
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Drape - Product Code LRO
Cause
The cardiovascular drape may tear and fray at the reinforced fenestrated trough area during use.
Action
Cardinal Health sent separate recall letters dated 9/27/06 via UPS next day delivery to those accounts who ordered the drapes alone and those accounts who ordered custom sterile packs and PBDS modules, informing them that the cardiovascular split drapes may tear and/or fray at the reinforced fenestrated trough area during use. The letters listed the catalog numbers and affected lot numbers of the sterile drapes, and the letters sent to the pack and module customers were accompanied by a listing of catalog numbers and work order numbers for the affected packs ordered by each account. The accounts were requested to inspect their inventory to determine if they had any of the affected product on hand; segregate the affected inventories; complete and return via fax at 847-689-9101, the enclosed acknowledgment form, indicating the number of drapes in inventory being destroyed; and contact the El Paso Customer Service Center at 915-779-3681 to order replacement product. Distributors were requested to notify their customers of the recall.
An additional letter dated 10/25/06 was sent via UPS overnight delivery to 49 of the accounts, expanding the recall to include lot 06HRD110 of catalog #9158, Convertors Tiburon Cardiovascular Split Drape II, Sterile. The instructions remained the same as those in the 9/27/06 letter.
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Endobronchial Tube - Product Code BTS
Cause
Biological indicator failed. investigation eliminated all equipment and product related factors.
Action
Teleflex Medical sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 9/27/06 via UPS overnight to the direct accounts, informing them that the product did not pass validated sterility test requirements, and requesting that they cease use of the affected units and return them to Teleflex Medical for replacement. If the accounts further distributed the product, they were requested to conduct a sub-recall of the affected units from their customers. The accounts were instructed to complete and return by fax the enclosed Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form, indicating the number of units being returned for replacement. Any questions were directed to Linda Todd at 1-800-334-9751, ext. 4951.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
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Tracheal Tube - Product Code BTR
Cause
Biological indicator failed. investigation eliminated all equipment and product related factors.
Action
Teleflex Medical sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 9/27/06 via UPS overnight to the direct accounts, informing them that the product did not pass validated sterility test requirements, and requesting that they cease use of the affected units and return them to Teleflex Medical for replacement. If the accounts further distributed the product, they were requested to conduct a sub-recall of the affected units from their customers. The accounts were instructed to complete and return by fax the enclosed Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form, indicating the number of units being returned for replacement. Any questions were directed to Linda Todd at 1-800-334-9751, ext. 4951.