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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Intervertebral fusion device with bone graft, lumbar - Product Code MAX
Cause
Captiva spine, inc. initiated a recall of fuselox lumbar implants, trials, and inserters after fda advised the firm that there is inadequate support for implemented design changes to the cleared device pivotec lumbar interbody fusion device.
Action
Captiva Spine sent a Voluntary Correction Notification letter dated May 4, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to locate and return affected devices. Customers were also instructed to complete and return a Tracking/Verification Form.
For questions customers were instructed to call 877-772-5571.
For questions regarding this recall call 561-277-9480.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Intervertebral fusion device with bone graft, lumbar - Product Code MAX
Cause
Captiva spine, inc. initiated a recall of fuselox lumbar implants, trials, and inserters after fda advised the firm that there is inadequate support for implemented design changes to the cleared device pivotec lumbar interbody fusion device.
Action
Captiva Spine sent a Voluntary Correction Notification letter dated May 4, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to locate and return affected devices. Customers were also instructed to complete and return a Tracking/Verification Form.
For questions customers were instructed to call 877-772-5571.
For questions regarding this recall call 561-277-9480.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation accessories; devices - Product Code GEI
Cause
Potential failure in the glued seal between the stem and the tip of the handpiece leading to the possible leakage of a very small drop of distilled water coolant from the handpiece in use.
Action
The firm, Plasma Surgical, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 27, 2012 to its Consignees/Customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect their physical inventory; locate and quarantine or remove from service all identified product; and complete and return the attached CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM via fax to designated persons at: (404) 678-4395 or mail to: Plasma Surgical Inc., 1125 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, Georgia 30076 (even if they no longer have any of the product in their inventory).
A Plasma Surgical Representative will contact the customers to arrange for the return of the products and product replacement, should they have any of the physical inventory (product).
Should you have any queries concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, imawhinney@plasmasurgical.com or call (678) 578-4390.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Agent, absorbable hemostatic, collagen based - Product Code LMF
Cause
The lyophilized thrombin component of the surgiflo hemostatic matrix kit with thrombin has the potential to be non-sterile due to an undetected air leak which occurred during the manufacturing process.
Action
Ethicon Inc. sent a Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated April 3, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
If you have any product subject to this voluntary recall, please remove it from your inventory immediately and return it per the following instructions.
Return product to Stericycle using the enclosed pre-paid shipping label.
Shipping fees wil be charged directly to Ethicon through the use of this shipping label. No reimbursements will be made for the shipping charge if this label is not used. Extra shipping labels may be obtained by calling 1-866-338-2611. Credit will be issued for impacted product that is returned.
Further questions please call 1-866-338-2611, or contact your Ethicon Biosurgery Sales Representative.
Thank you for your coorporation and immediate assistance.
.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Pump, blood, cardiopulmonary bypass, non-roller type - Product Code KFM
Cause
Terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) received one report of loss of
power to the control module and subsequently the drive motor for the sarns
centrifugal system during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Action
TERUMO sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall dated April 13, 2012, to all affected consignees. An Addendum was sent on September 25, 2012. All US Consignees will receive a Safety Advisory and an update to the Operator's Manual via Federal Express to inform them of the reported malfunction and potential hazards and to raise awareness of the benefits of using a retrograde valve and the importance of back-up system availability. TERUMO will include a customer response form and follow up with all affected users to obtain a response to the recall.
For questions customers should call 1-800-521-2818.
For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Stains, microbiologic - Product Code JTS
Cause
Potential for increase level of artifacts to appear as large, spherical and easy to distinguish or small & more difficult to distinguish from gram positive cocci.
Action
BD Diagnostic Systems sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated April 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use and discard the affected product. An Acknowledgement Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 410-316-4258. Contact the BD Customer Service Department 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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Pump, blood, cardiopulmonary bypass, non-roller type - Product Code KFM
Cause
Terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) received one report of loss of
power to the control module and subsequently the drive motor for the sarns
centrifugal system during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Action
TERUMO sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall dated April 13, 2012, to all affected consignees. An Addendum was sent on September 25, 2012. All US Consignees will receive a Safety Advisory and an update to the Operator's Manual via Federal Express to inform them of the reported malfunction and potential hazards and to raise awareness of the benefits of using a retrograde valve and the importance of back-up system availability. TERUMO will include a customer response form and follow up with all affected users to obtain a response to the recall.
For questions customers should call 1-800-521-2818.
For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Pump, blood, cardiopulmonary bypass, non-roller type - Product Code KFM
Cause
Terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) received one report of loss of power to the control module and subsequently the drive motor for the sarns centrifugal system during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Action
TERUMO sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall dated April 13, 2012, to all affected consignees. An Addendum was sent on September 25, 2012. All US Consignees will receive a Safety Advisory and an update to the Operator's Manual via Federal Express to inform them of the reported malfunction and potential hazards and to raise awareness of the benefits of using a retrograde valve and the importance of back-up system availability. TERUMO will include a customer response form and follow up with all affected users to obtain a response to the recall.
For questions customers should call 1-800-521-2818.
For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Template - Product Code HWT
Cause
Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (versys and mis) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp.
Action
Zimmer, Inc. sent an E-mail letter dated April 21, 2011, to all affected customers in the US. A June 2011 E-mail was sent to all customers outside the US. The letters requested Inventory & Operations Managers to check product for proper fit /function, complete the return form with worn provisional heads to Zimmer Inc, Attention Product Service, 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580.
For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4753.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Shunt, central nervous system and components - Product Code JXG
Cause
The pouch label of catalog nl850-1330 indicates an incorrect model and closing pressure of the device. the incorrect label reads: "model: 12 mm-medium pressure" instead of "model: 16 mm-low pressure".
Action
The firm initiated a voluntary recall by notifying the two consignees initially via email and then with an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" dated April 5th or 9th, 2012. The letter informed them of the labeling error and provided instructions regarding affected product. The International Customer Service number was provided 609-936-5400.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Port & catheter, implanted, subcutaneous, intravascular - Product Code LJT
Cause
Product was packaged with the incorrect port and does not match the label. the kit is labeled as an 8f low profile pro-fuse ct port. the kit contains an 8f midsize dignity ct port.
Action
MedComp sent a "PRODUCT ALERT" letter dated April 2, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The firm requested the return of all affected product. Contact the firm at 215-256-4201 ext. 2225 for questions regarding this notice.
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.
Multiple complaints have reported the hex tip of the torque wrench fracturing during final tightening.
Action
Stryker Spine sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal Notification letter/Product Accountability Forms dated August 9, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer.
For questions regarding this recall call 201-760-8150.
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.
Terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the sarns modular perfusion system 8000. very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. the malfunction.
Action
TERUMO sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE letter dated September 25, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed review the Medical Device Recall notice, assure that all users are aware of the notice and place the addendum in the Operator's Manual before page 1.13. Customers were also instructed to confirm receipt of the Urgent Medical Device letter by faxing, the attached Customer Response Form to 1-800-292-6551. For questions customers were instructed to call 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.
Terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the sarns modular perfusion system 8000. very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. the malfunction.
Action
TERUMO sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE letter dated September 25, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed review the Medical Device Recall notice, assure that all users are aware of the notice and place the addendum in the Operator's Manual before page 1.13. Customers were also instructed to confirm receipt of the Urgent Medical Device letter by faxing, the attached Customer Response Form to 1-800-292-6551. For questions customers were instructed to call 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.
Terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the sarns modular perfusion system 8000. very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. the malfunction.
Action
TERUMO sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE letter dated September 25, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed review the Medical Device Recall notice, assure that all users are aware of the notice and place the addendum in the Operator's Manual before page 1.13. Customers were also instructed to confirm receipt of the Urgent Medical Device letter by faxing, the attached Customer Response Form to 1-800-292-6551. For questions customers were instructed to call 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.
Terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the sarns modular perfusion system 8000. very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. the malfunction.
Action
TERUMO sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE letter dated September 25, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed review the Medical Device Recall notice, assure that all users are aware of the notice and place the addendum in the Operator's Manual before page 1.13. Customers were also instructed to confirm receipt of the Urgent Medical Device letter by faxing, the attached Customer Response Form to 1-800-292-6551. For questions customers were instructed to call 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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Ventilator, continuous, facility use - Product Code CBK
Cause
The specified trilogy units are being recalled because of the potential for a faulty component in the power supply.
Action
Respironics, Inc. began contacting its affected US customers by phone beginning on Friday, April 27, 2012, and requested that they quarantine any affected devices within their possession and that they retrieve any devices with patients and quarantine those as well. Replacement devices were to be provided to all affected customers. For questions customers should call 724-387-7651.
For questions regarding this recall call 877-387-3311..
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.
Terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the sarns modular perfusion system 8000. very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. the malfunction.
Action
TERUMO sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE letter dated September 25, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed review the Medical Device Recall notice, assure that all users are aware of the notice and place the addendum in the Operator's Manual before page 1.13. Customers were also instructed to confirm receipt of the Urgent Medical Device letter by faxing, the attached Customer Response Form to 1-800-292-6551. For questions customers were instructed to call 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.
Terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) has received multiple reports since 2007 of various malfunctions of the power distribution and battery back-up systems for the sarns modular perfusion system 8000. very few of the reports occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass; the majority of the malfunctions occurred during set-up or were reported during routine preventative maintenance. the malfunction.
Action
TERUMO sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE letter dated September 25, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed review the Medical Device Recall notice, assure that all users are aware of the notice and place the addendum in the Operator's Manual before page 1.13. Customers were also instructed to confirm receipt of the Urgent Medical Device letter by faxing, the attached Customer Response Form to 1-800-292-6551. For questions customers were instructed to call 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.
Terumo cardiovascular systems (terumo cvs) received complaints from our affiliate, terumo
dubai that the safety monitors were tripping off. terumo cvs' investigation determined that 8
monitors were manufactured with an underrated circuit breaker due to an error where an associate
pulled an underrated circuit breaker from an incorrect inventory location. since this time, inventory
locations hav.
Action
TERUMO Cardiovascular Systems communicated with their affiliate, Terumo Dubai, in 2009 at the time the complaints were reported. No further communication was warranted.
For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Calculator/data processing module, for clinical use - Product Code JQP
Cause
In online entry (oex) there are two scenarios where a test result from one container may file to a test on another container. in order for this to occur:
1) site parameter sit 1,2,1,26 (3,217) [restrict resulting of tests to owner container (/n)]=y.
2) the tests are ordered on the same accession number and
3) the test codes are defined to have the same upload code as either replicate or.
Action
Sunquest sent an Urgent Product Safety Notice dated April 27, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. For the 103 sites that still have this issue Sunquest distribute a new maintenance release. Customers were instructed to use LabAccess Results Workstation (LARS) instead of Online Entry when entering results for instrument method codes that are defined to use replicate tests that are typically ordered on the same accession. Customers were also instructed to share this notification with appropriate laboratory personnel. Customers were questions should call 520-570-2000. For questions regarding this recall call 520-570-2252.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Punch, surgical - Product Code LRY
Cause
Investigation found that the current design of the product allows the press-fit of the knob/shaft interface to be overcome by the impaction force of a mallet, causing the knob to potentially unfasten and slide down the shaft.
Action
Biomet sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated August 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Response Form was included for customers to complete and return via fax to 574-372-1683. Questions related to the recall should be directed to 574-371-3758, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
Conmed linvatec recalled lot number #156920, pft-45m, crossft punch because there is a possibility that the device was etched incorrectly listing the item number as pft-00m and includes incorrect depth lines for insertion.
Action
The firm sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated August 12, 2011, to its customers after initial phone notifications. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to: 1) Immediately check their facility's inventory for the product number and lot number listed in the letter. If the product is at their facility, they were instructed to discontinue the use of the product. 2) To return the products to ConMed Linvatec for credit and return the products and Reply Form. 3) If the product was transferred to another facility, complete the Reply Form documenting the transfer of the product, and return i by mail or fax. For questions, contact 727-399-5205.
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.
Notes supplémentaires dans les données
Light, surgical, fiberoptic - Product Code FST
Cause
The gmf-rc65 replacement surgical headlight cable for cogent microlink falls outside of the firm's 510k due to light transmitting fiber material difference.
Action
The firm, Gulf Fiberoptics, Inc., sent an "RECALL NOTIFICATION-PLEASE DO NOT DISCARD" letter dated April 09, 2012 to its customer via (traceable letter & email). A notification was put on the firm's website. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The distributors were instructed to determine the status of the product; remove existing product from service immediately and return to their company in a timely manner; send all returned GMF-RC65 cables to Gulf Fiberoptics; forward copies of the recall letters to their customers, ultimately the end user, and complete and return the attached Recall Worksheet Form for each GMF-RC65 cables regardless of its status via fax to: +1 813.855.6627; email to: difigueoa@gulffiberoptics.com or mail to : Gulf Fiberoptics, 448 Commerce Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677. The customers were instructed to remove the cables from service immediately, if they think they may have one of the listed cables; contact customer service at +1 813.855.6618 for serial number verification and for instructions to return this cable to Gulf Fiberoptics.
If you have any questions regarding this voluntary recall, please contact your Customer Service representative at: +1813.855.6618 or by email at: difigueroa@gulffiberotpics.com.
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.
The fluorotrak spinal navigation application on the oec 9900 elitenav could result in an incorrect position of the navigated instrument(s) versus the displayed reference image.
Action
GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Recall Notice dated April 2, 2007, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers with questions were asked to call 800-874-7378. For questions regarding this recall call 801-536-4952,