Heartware HVAD recall — FDA Z-0482-2024
Updates to the HVAD system instructions for use (IFU) and patient manual (PM) will be provided. These updates will clarify (1) the conditions under which an HVAD [Controller Fault] alarm…
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Updates to the HVAD system instructions for use (IFU) and patient manual (PM) will be provided. These updates will clarify (1) the conditions under which an HVAD [Controller Fault] alarm…
Incorrect bonding material used for assembly of the catheter, may fail, resulting in detachment of component parts, broken components, or leakage. This breakage may result in delay of…
Routine quality control testing of affected blood culture identification panel with affected control panel may need to be amended, due to control panel/instrument characteristic changes,…
The instruction manuals that were included with the Multi-Mode Stimulators distributed from 2018 to 2023 did not contain all of the appropriate warnings and contraindications.
Nonconforming devices while manufactured correctly, do not comply to their design requirements. Potential harms associated with balloon detachment are endoscopic retrieval of an impacted or…
Deterioration in the stability of the Test Strips results in diminished low-range detection capability and inability to meet linearity performance claims. The root cause of the stability…
In affected products, the tubing outer diameter may vary in size or the length of tubing may be too short. Both issues may lead to false air-in-line alarms, which will stop the infusion and…
Product was re-processed and re-sterilized by a third party using packaging configurations and a sterilization process which are not approved by the manufacture and lack validation.
Updates to the HVAD system instructions for use (IFU) and patient manual (PM) will be provided. These updates will clarify (1) the conditions under which an HVAD [Controller Fault] alarm…
Nonconforming devices while manufactured correctly, do not comply to their design requirements. Potential harms associated with balloon detachment are endoscopic retrieval of an impacted or…
Elekta has identified that if the microswitch within the middle arm is incorrectly setup, there is a potential for an uncontrolled extension of iViewGT / XVI detector arms. When the…
Incorrect bonding material used for assembly of the catheter, may fail, resulting in detachment of component parts, broken components, or leakage. This breakage may result in delay of…
Two patient circuits, 29028-003 and 29028-004, for the 3100 High Frequency Oscillatory ventilator that are only approved for use outside the U.S. were distributed in the U.S.
Their is the potential that software issues may result in flipped image of the virtual Bronchoscope view.
Patient beds are missing test values for electrical safety tests presenting risk of tissue burn or electrical shock.
Product was re-processed and re-sterilized by a third party using packaging configurations and a sterilization process which are not approved by the manufacture and lack validation.
Defect in the outer packaging of the Cranial Access Kits can cause the packaging to split without any additional forces outside compromising the sterility of the device
Unexpected failure of electrical components within the CPI generator.
Their is a potential that intraocular implant devices may not meet specifications.
Their is a potential that intraocular implant devices may not meet specifications.
Elekta has identified that if the microswitch within the middle arm is incorrectly setup, there is a potential for an uncontrolled extension of iViewGT / XVI detector arms. When the…
Nonconforming devices while manufactured correctly, do not comply to their design requirements. Potential harms associated with balloon detachment are endoscopic retrieval of an impacted or…
Incorrect bonding material used for assembly of the catheter, may fail, resulting in detachment of component parts, broken components, or leakage. This breakage may result in delay of…
Nonconforming devices while manufactured correctly, do not comply to their design requirements. Potential harms associated with balloon detachment are endoscopic retrieval of an impacted or…
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