Cardiac Assist TandemHeart pump is assembled into kits: ProtekDuo Kit - DL29, Product recall — FDA Z-1951-2020
Failure to prime due to an assembly error
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Failure to prime due to an assembly error
labeling error: Due to a manufacturing issue, product package was incorrectly labeled with the incorrect sheath size and the incorrect sheath assembly was included in the product packaging.…
When analyzer sample carousel lid remains open or manual process is too long, Module timeout expiry errors could occur causing cross contamination of samples.
The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer and the yellow striped tubing. This leak may be observed while priming or during use. The most likely health…
Inability for the guidewire to pass through the needles included with the catheter kits.
Saline Flush Syringe compromised sterility due to holes in the packaging.
Saline Flush Syringe compromised sterility due to holes in the packaging.
Temperature sensing catheters failed to meet the established calibrated temperature sensing tolerance of +/- 0.2¿C. Failure to correctly measure patient body temperatures could lead to an…
There is a potential that an image from a previous patient study to show up in a later patient study. This may result in misdiagnosis of the correct patient.
The catheter locks for the lot may contain an 8Fr catheter lock instead of a 6Fr catheter lock per device labeling.
Temperature sensing catheters failed to meet the established calibrated temperature sensing tolerance of +/- 0.2¿C. Failure to correctly measure patient body temperatures could lead to an…
Saline Flush Syringe compromised sterility due to holes in the packaging.
The Spanish and Swedish language versions of the IFU state that the assay can be tested with Plasma which is false and could result in biased results.
The firm has become aware there is a potential problem with its DABRA catheters resulting in higher catheter calibration failure rate due to the product shelf life is currently less than…
Intermittent communication due to inconsistent crimping of connectors onto cables.
Arterial Line Kits include thicker curved reverse-cutting needle with a 0-silk suture, instead of the usual straight-cutting needle with a 3-0 silk suture. The thicker suture may be more…
It was identified that there is a potential for the Stim Interconnecting high Voltage Cable located at the rear of the Rapid2 and Horizon power supply unit to fail.
The Spanish and Swedish language versions of the IFU state that the assay can be tested with Plasma which is false and could result in biased results.
Due to programming errors in the Controller, an increase in the set motor parameters can be made by the end user beyond tested safe limits.
Due to a manufacturing variation in the arm that can result in a persistent recoverable fault error (error 23087) and loss of arm functionality prior or during surgery.
Saline Flush Syringe compromised sterility due to holes in the packaging.
Saline Flush Syringe compromised sterility due to holes in the packaging.
Saline Flush Syringe compromised sterility due to holes in the packaging.
Temperature sensing catheters failed to meet the established calibrated temperature sensing tolerance of +/- 0.2¿C. Failure to correctly measure patient body temperatures could lead to an…
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