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Elasto-Gel Absorbent Wound Dressing, Item DR8000. 5 Dressings 4" x 4". Sterile. UPC 45713-58000 Bacteriostatic
Elasto-Gel Wound Dressing may be contaminated with mold.
Customers were first notified November 18, 2019 via email. The email identified the affected product, provided shipping dates, stated the reason for the recall, instructed that product stop being used, and asked for unused product to be returned. A response form was asked to be completed and returned. Questions can be directed to 1-800-247-9951 or email a recall@elastogel.com.
CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN LATERAL FLOW ASSAY, IMMY, Lateral Flow Assay for the Detection of Cryptococcal Antigen in serum and CSF, REF CR2003, IVD, UDI: (01)00816387020919
The firm found immunoassay products used to detect cryptococcal antigen in serum and cerebrospinal fluid to have reduced specificity (90% now versus 99% before). As a result, a small number of samples with positive test results may be false positives, which may cause some patients to initiate unnecessary anti-fungal therapy. Samples with negative test results are NOT affected.
Customers who received product were contacted via letter Urgent: Medical Device Recall, Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay, dated January 3, 2022, beginning January 3, 2022, to locate and immediately destroy their affected devices. A recall notification and response form was attached to the email that is to be completed by the customers and returned to the firm.
Alcon Custom Ophthalmic Surgical Procedure Packs
Reports have been received concerning mold found on gowns included in custom ophthalmic surgery packages.
On February 2, 2021 Alcon issued an :Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Removal letter via FedEx mail to all affected consignees. On February 12, 2021 and April 9, 2021, Alcon expanded their recall to additional lots and consignees. On June 14, 2021, Alcon expanded their recall and issued an URGENT: VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION (FIELD ACTION EXPANSION) letter to affected consignee via FedEx. In addition to informing consignees about the recall, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Forward this notification to all departments or organizations using your Custom Pak. 2. See list (Table 1) of affected Alcon Custom Pak lots that were or will be distributed to your facility. You may receive Custom Pak lots assembled prior to this Field Correction notification, and as a result, you may be receiving affected inventory in future shipments. If you receive any affected Alcon Custom Pak lots in the future, they will be identified with the one of the following stickers: A. "ATTENTION DISCARD ENCLOSED GOWNS REPLACE WITH INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED STERILE GOWSNS" or B. "URGENT FIELD CORRECTION Discard Enclosed Gowns Replace with individually wrapped sterile gowns" 3. Review your inventory of Alcon Custom Pak lots against the attached table. For Custom Pak in your inventory, affix the provided stickers directly to the outside of your identified affected Custom Pak units in a location most easily seen for your facility. NOTE: Alcon Custom Pak units and standalone gowns are sterile and should not be opened prior to surgery. 4. Upon opening of your identified Alcon Custom Pak for surgical use, remove and dispose of the enclosed surgical gowns. 5. Use separate sterile standalone surgical gowns, either your own inventory or those supplied by Alcon. 6. Please complete the attached Response Form indicating your understanding of the included instructions. 7. Return the attached Response Form via fax or email to Alcon. 8. Keep Table 1 for your rec
Cotton Rounds/Pads under the following brand names: 1. BEAUTY 360 Extra Large Premium Cotton Ovals - two textures soft and strong 100 count; 2. BEAUTY 360 Premium Cotton Rounds - two textures soft and strong 240 count; 3. BEAUTY 360 Patterned Basic Cotton Rounds - multipurpose 80 count; 4. BEAUTY 360 Premium Cotton Rounds - two textures soft and strong 80 count; 5. Medline non-sterile Cotton Rounds 80 count; 6. Simply Soft Cotton Rounds - Trial Size 30 counts; 7. Simply Soft Premium Cotton Roun
Potential for mold contamination (Aspergillus vadensis)
On June 4, 2021 the firm sent "URGENT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letters to their consignees with the following instructions: REQUIRED ACTION: 1. Immediately check your stock for the affected item number and the affected lot number listed. Destroy all affected product 2. Please return the completed enclosed URGENT REMEDIAL ACTION RESPONSE FORM listing the quantity of affected product destroyed. Even if you do not have any affected product please complete and return the form via email to recalls@medline.com or fax to: 866-767-1290. When we receive your completed destruction form your account will receive credit, if applicable. 3. If you have transferred possession of this product to another individual, to another department or another location in your organization you are required by FDA regulations to notify them of this recall communication. If you have any questions, please contact 866-359-1704.
Unna-Z: Unna Boot Compression Wrap with Zinc Oxide and Calamine, Item Numbers: a) NONUNNA3 and b) NONUNNA4 Product is packaged in a foil pouch, which is inserted in a box carton. There are 12 cartons in each case.
Firm received sporadic reports of discoloration on certain lots of the product, which has been identified as common mold.
On August 30, 2018, Medline sent Immediate Action Required letters to all of their consignees. Each letter was accompanied by an Urgent Remedial Action Destruction Form which was to be completed and returned to the firm.
SUR-FIT Natura Moldable Durahesive Skin Barrier with Hydrocolloid Flexible Collar, 10 pack, 45 mm, REF 411802. Intended for use as an ostomy protector providing a protective barrier to patient skin.
A portion of Lot 7H02242 outer boxes (market units) of the SUR-FIT Natura Moldable Durahesive Skin Barrier (10 pack, 45 mm, REF 411802) were incorrectly labeled as Natura Moldable Stomahesive Skin Barrier (10 pack, 45 mm, REF 411803).
Customers were notified of the recall via Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall letters on approximately 10/26/2017. The letter identified the affected device and the reason for the recall. The letter also provided instructions for distributors, retailers, and end users. End Users are to 1.) Inspect all shippers of 411802 (Durahesive), and all loose market units of 411803 (Stomahesive) to confirm whether affected product is under their control; 2.) Perform a count of affected product currently in inventory and complete and return the enclosed response form to the address provided; 3.) If customers have any affected product in inventory they are to contact cic@convatec.com or call the Customer Interaction Center at the toll free number 1-800-422-8811 for further instructions regarding how to return affected product and receive correctly labeled replacement product.
EQUISTREAM LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER, REF/Product Code:5905190, 14.5 Fr. Alphacurve Catheter with Standard Kit, 19 cm length, BARD, UDI# 00801741013799
The action is being initiated due to complaints received concerning the molded tip of the tunneler breaking or is damaged during the placement procedure of the catheter.
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. (BPV) mailed a recall letter on May 23, 2019 to each of the US consignees via FedEx with proof of delivery notification. BPV is also issuing customer notifications for product outside the US in accordance with regulations of each country in which the product was distributed. The recall letter asked consignees to do the following: 1. Do not use or further distribute any affected product. 2. Please check all inventory locations within your institution for affected product code / lot number combinations listed in the recall notice. If you have further distributed any of the product code / lot numbers, please immediately contact that location, advise them of the recall, forward these instructions and have them return the affected product to BPV. 3. Please remove any identified product from your shelves. 4. If you have used the affected product, complete and return the attached Recall and Effectiveness Check Form indicating no product will be returned. Once the product affected by this recall has been removed from your inventory: 5. Fill out the Recall and Effectiveness Check Form. Be sure to state the quantities and lot numbers of each recalled product that you intend to return. It is extremely important that we receive this information. 6. Please call our BPV Customer Support Center at 1-800-321-4254 Option #5 (M-F 5am to 2pm MST) or email at BDPI.CustomerSupportCenter@bd.com. Once all information has been verified, the BPV Customer Support Center will issue you a Return Authorization (XC) Number to facilitate the expedient return of the product. BPV will issue a replacemnt product for your returned product. 7. Email the completed Recall and Effectiveness Check Form to BDPI.CustomerSupportCenter@bd.com or fax it to BPV at 1-800-994-6772. If you cannot email or FAX the form, please call the BPV Customer Support Center at 1-800-321-4254 Option #5 and report the required information verbally. 8. A mailing labe
TENNIS ELBOW SUPPORT, PneuGel(TM), UNIVERSAL, REF 200A10, QTY: 1 Each, Rx Only, Product Usage: Lateral and medial epicondylitis
DeRoyal received complaints of mold on Tennis Elbow Straps.
DeRoyal issued their recall on 11/7/16 to the physician / clinician level by sending recall letters to its direct accounts and sales representatives. The foreign customer was notified by email on 11/7/2016. The customers were asked to identify the affected products, destroy them and return the provided notice of destruction form to DeRoyal for credit.
ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: VV16F
Clamping the clear tube very close to the blue hub may cause a localized adhesive failure in the bond between the clear tube and the molded hub. Forcefully rotating the clamp while it is in place may potentially cause an immediate disconnect of the clear tube or lead to a later fatigue failure of the adhesive bond, with subsequent clear tube disconnect from the hub.
On 01/17/2017, Technical Bulletin 17.01 was mailed to customers. Customers were informed to clamp all sizes of catheters only in the middle. The following contact information was provided: US: 1-512-474-7278, and Germany: +49-7475-915591.
Luer Lock Set - Catalog # MPC-125, for IV administration sets.
Mislabeling - Some unit of sale packages (bags of 100 sets of MPC-125) were found to be incorrectly labeled as Molded Products Male to Male Luer Adapters, Catalog # MPC-150.
On June 10, 2019, the firm sent URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters to their consignees advising them of the labeling problem, requesting that they check their stock, notify their end users and complete the attached MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM.
REF CH3397 Oncology Kit w/Spiros, Red Cap, Bag Spike w/Clave Additive Port LOT 5118610 - Product Usage: for use in the preparation and patient administration of cytotoxic medications.
Due to molding defect, there is a potential that certain lots of spinning and non-spinning Sprios male luers may exhibit small amounts of leakage in the inactivated position.
On 03/16/2021, the firm sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL " Letter via Stericycle, Inc. informing customers that it has identified the potential for certain lots of Spiros to exhibit small amounts of leaks due to a molding defect. Customer are instructed to: 1) Discontinue the use and distribution of the affected product immediately. Check their inventory and quarantine all affected product at their facility. 2) Inform potential users of the product in their organization of this notification and complete the attached response form. Return the completed response form to the fax number or e-mail address on the form, even if the customer does not have the affected product. 3) The Recalling Firm has some lots of unaffected product available today and is actively increasing the amount of available inventory. Please contact customer service for product availability. 4) Return affected product using the return label provided with this letter. Contact Stericycle at 1-866-300-2207 (MF, 8am-5pm ET) if customers have not received a return label or require additional labels for returning the affected product. The return labels are for single use only. Do not reproduce. Customers can visit http://expertezlabel.com to request additional labels for returning affected product. To ensure proper and timely credit, follow the instructions on the return label for returning product. Upon receipt of the completed response form and return of the affected product, the Recalling Firm will credit customers for any product returned. Customers will only receive credit for product that are returned. NOTE: Credits for product purchased through distributor will be credited by the distributor. 5) If customers have distributed the product further, immediately notify those accounts that received the product identified in the Affected Product / Table 1 sections of this notification and ask them to contact Stericycle at 1-866-300-2207 (M-F, 8am-5pm ET) to obtain a response form. For
Neo-Vent Infant T-Piece Resuscitation Circuit;Circuit for use on compatible Infant Resuscitators. 15mm OD x 10mm ID connector; REF 0415, Qty:10, Length: 60" (1.5cm), Rx Only.
A repair was made to an adapter mold resulting in parts being produced with compliant 10mm ID connections and non-compliant 15mm OD connections. This resulted in facilities with infant resuscitators that connect via the 15mm OD fitting not being able to use those circuits.
The firm sent a notification letter via email and it was issued on 1/15/2019. The following are actions given by the recalling firm to be taken by the customer/user: 1. If you are using the Neo-Vent Circuit with a 10 mm ID connection system (such as the F&P Neopuff System) the connection is compatible with all product lots. You may continue to use it with no issues. 2. If you are using the Neo-Vent Circuit with a 15 mm OD connection system (such as the GE Panda or Giraffe System), the connection may not be compatible with the list of LOT numbers. Quarantine the product and contact via the contact information provided. Reference numbers twill be provided to facilitate a return merchandise authorization (RMA). Contact info: Diana Upp at (520)294-7987 extension 1235 or Dean Iwasaki at extension 1132. Contact Information: Mail original signed documents to Regulatory Department at 5580 S. Nogales Hwy, Tucson AZ, 85706. Additionally, scan/email a copy of the documents to Diana Upp at dupp@westmedinc.com. Response is required; complete the Medical Device Recall Return Response Acknowledgement and Receipt Form Distributors are instructed to do the following: 1) Check stock and quarantine inventory. 2) Identify and notify customers that were shipped or may have been shipped product. 3) Attach a list of customers who received/may have received product. Customers of distributors to be notified.
42 IN (107 cm) Appx 5.0 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set, Spiros, REF: 20131-01; 31" (79 cm) Admin Set w/20 Drop Integrated Clave Drip Chamber, Spiros, Bag Hanger Drop-in Red Cap, 4 Units, REF: CH3330-C; 60 IN (152 cm) Appx 1.1 ml, Smallbore Set, MicroClave Clear, Spiros, REF: CH3353; 8" (20 cm) Appx 0.43 ml, Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 MicroClave Clear, 2 Clamps, Spiros, REF: CH3367; 7" (18 cm) Appx 0.40 ml, Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 MicroClave Clear, Spiros, 2 Clamps, REF: CH3379; 16" (41 cm) Appx 4
Potential for spinning versions of male luers to exhibit leaks due to a molding defect. Fluid leakage may potentially cause delay of infusion, contamination of the fluid path, exposure to hazardous medications, blood loss, exposure to patient blood, or fluid path air-in-line.
On 08/31/2020, Medical Device Recall notices were mailed to customers informing them to take the following actions: 1) Please discontinue the use and distribution of the affected product immediately. Check your inventory and quarantine all affected product at your facility. 2) Inform potential users of the product in your organization of this notification and complete the attached response form. Return the completed response form to the fax number or e-mail address on the form, even if you do not have the affected product. 3) ICU Medical has some lots of unaffected product available today and is actively increasing the amount of available inventory. In the event specific product is unavailable, consider use of the non-spinning Spiros or the ChemoLock CSTD as alternatives. Please contact customer service for product availability. 4) Return affected product using the return label provided with this letter. Contact Stericycle at 1-888-871-7108 (MF, 8am-5pm ET) if you have not received a return label or require additional labels for returning the affected product. 5) If you have distributed the product further, immediately notify your accounts that received the product identified in the Affected Product / Table 1 sections of this notification and ask them to contact Stericycle to obtain a response form. For further inquiries, please contact: Global Complaint Management, 1-844-654-7780 or ProductComplaintsPP@icumed.com; Customer Service, 1-866-829-9025, option 8 or, customerservice@icumed.com, (M-F, 8am-6pm CT) On 10/07/2020, the Medical Device Recall notice, with an expanded affected device scope, was sent to customers.
ACE(TM) BRAND, ULTRA LITE ANKLE brace: (a) Size Selection Medium, Cat #901014, UPC 051131019984 2; (b) Size Selection Large, Cat #901015, UPC 0 51131019985 9
Mold was found on the non-patient contact surfaces of the product and was identified as Aspergillus candidus.
The firm initiated their recall on 11/01/2017 by letter. The letter requested the consignee cease distribution of the recalled product, isolate it pending return. Distributors were asked to notify their customers including a copy of the 3M recall notice.
Acidified Concentrate Distribution and Storage System (ACDS System) with a Finish Thompson Centrifugal Pump Model #110192-3
There is a potential for an uneven plastic encapsulation of the magnet ring during the molding process and partial axial displacement. This issue could cause uneven wear during use, cause exposure of the magnet to solution, and thereby result in corrosion and the presence of iron.
The only affected customer was contacted via telephone on 4/19/19. An URGENT PRODUCT FIELD CORRECTION NOTICE dated 5/22/19 was distributed to affected clinics.
A&E Medical Thorecon Plating System Kits Model No. 94-1200-08. For fracture fixation or reconstruction of the sternum.
Some Thorecon disposable tensioners supplied in different Plating System Kits exhibit a molding defect which occludes the through-channel for cable tensioning, rendering the tensioner inoperable.
On September 10, 2019, the firm distributed a letter to customers titled Product Recall: Action Required. The letter informed customers of the potential tensioner failure. Customers were given two options: 1. A&E will provide a supply of individually packaged, sterile tensioners to be kept on hand should a kit tensioner be found inoperable. Surgeons and Operating Room staff need to be alerted to this situation and the stock of additional tensioners readily available to them during surgery. 2. For those customers who prefer to return their affected lots of Thorecon, A&E will provide a Returned Goods Authorization and replacement product (to be provided as soon as inventory is available). Any failed tensioners can be discarded. Customers were asked to complete and return the acknowledgement form included with the mailing. Should you have any questions about the action or the product, please contact your A&E Sales Representative or our Customer Service at 800-323-4035.
Healix Knotless ADV BR 4.75 Suture Anchor
Specific product codes and lots of the Mitek HEALIX ADVANCE" Knotless Anchors were manufactured with BIOCRYL" Biocomposite Material instead of BIOCRYL RAPIDE Biocomposite Material. BIOCRYL and BIOCRYL RAPIDE are biocompatible and effective material choices for absorbable, injection-molded sports medicine implant fixation.
On November 4, 2019 the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall Communication letters by mail: URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE PRODUCT RECALL HEALIX ADVANCE" Knotless Anchors Dear Valued Customer, On 04-November-2019, DePuy Mitek, Inc. initiated a Voluntary Product Removal of specific product codes and lots of the Mitek HEALIX ADVANCE" Knotless Anchors. The anchors were manufactured with BIOCRYL" Biocomposite Material instead of BIOCRYL RAPIDE Biocomposite Material. BIOCRYL and BIOCRYL RAPIDE are biocompatible and effective material choices for absorbable, injection-molded sports medicine implant fixation. No complaints or adverse events related to this issue have been received for the affected product codes/lots. Product Code: 222330 Product Description: HEALIX KNOTLESS ADV BR 4.75 GTIN: 10886705023462 Lot Number: 5L45257 Product Code: 222331 Product Description: HEALIX KNOTLESS ADV BR 5.5 GTIN: 10886705023479 Lot Numbers: 5L13543 and 5L45259 Potential Harms: Based on the analysis, it is expected that sport medicine implants made from BIOCRYL (PLLA+TCP) would perform equal to those made from BIOCRYL RAPIDE (PLGA + TCP) during the surgery and therapeutic healing period. As such, this product issue presents no foreseeable increased risk to patient safety nor does it alter the product benefit-risk profile. BIOCRYL and BIOCRYL RAPIDE Comparison: " Each material is used clinically today, but in different DePuy Mitek implant brands; both materials have a more than 15 years of use in clinical applications. BIOCRYL was first launched in 2002 and BIOCRYL RAPIDE in 2004. " The mechanical properties (strength, stiffness) of BIOCRYL and BIOCRYL RAPIDE are similar at the time of anchor deployment; BIOCRYL offers equivalent in vitro strength retention during the therapeutic healing period and out to 12 weeks. " As for long-term absorption rates, BIOCRYL RAPIDE is expected to absorb in approximately two years versus approximately four years
Gibco CTS OpTmizer T Cell Expansion Serum Free Medium, bag format, Model Numbers A1048503 and A1022103. Tissue and cell culture medium.
It has been determined that the fill port tube seal integrity was compromised during the manufacture of the product lot. This may cause media to leak out of the primary sterile packaging into outer non-sterile dust cover packaging, and subsequently mold may grow in the pooled, leaked media.
Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letters dated 6/28/18 were distributed to customers to notify them of the recall of GIBCO CTS AIM V Serum-Free Media (SFM); Gibco Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), high glucose, pyruvate; Gibco Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), high glucose; and Gibco RPMI 1640 Medium. The letters instructed customers to do the following: For the above mentioned lots of product, please complete an inspection of the seal integrity of your inventory. There should not be visual evidence of media within the space between the media bag itself and the dust cover. If you are using product that was manufactured between the dates noted above and you have confirmed media between the media bag and dust cover, we ask that you dispose of these bags per local and state requirements and complete the attached Customer Response Form. As noted above, for bags that do not have any visible media beyond the seal, we have confirmed through sterility testing that these units meet sterility specifications and are acceptable for use. Please inform all affected users within your organization of this notification. If you have used this product in manufacturing, you must notify impacted customers and impacted facilities of this notice and our concern for the potential of fill tube seal integrity loss. Please complete the following Customer Response Sheet if you have product that was manufactured between September 2017 and December 2017 and you have confirmed visual evidence of media between the media bag and dust cover. We will work with you to ensure that you receive credit for the discarded material. North American customers: Please complete the following Customer Response Sheet if you have confirmed visual evidence of at the bag-port or media between the media bag and dust cover in your material. Email a scanned copy of the response sheet along with this letter to customer.relations@thermofisher.com. If you have any questions, please ca
StageOne Hip, Models 431207 & 431209Usage: Product Usage: The single-use cement spacer molds are sterile disposables made of medical grade silicone with a 316L stainless steel reinforcement stem. They are designed to be filled with polymethylmethacrylate/gentamicin bone cement, or equivalent, by injecting with a dispenser/gun into the mold. After the cement cures, the temporary spacers are to be removed from the molds with the reinforcement remaining as the core of the spacer, and placed into
There is a potential for comingling of the 43MM and 51 MM molds
On September 21, 2018, Zimmer Biomet issued URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notices and Return Certification Forms to customers via courier service. Distributors are encouraged to take the following actions: Review this notification and ensure that affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. 3. Immediately return all affected product from your distributorship and from affected hospitals within your territory. a. Complete the Return Certification Form and send to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com within three (3) days. b. For each return, send a copy of Return Certification Form to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com. c. Include a hardcopy of the Return Certification Form in each carton of your return shipment for immediate processing. d. Mark RECALL on the outside of the returned cartons. Return the Additional Accounts form to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com. a. Review the list of hospitals included with the email notification sent to your facility, which includes a list of hospitals that have already been notified of this recall. b. Identify whether there are any additional hospitals that Zimmer Biomet has not notified and list these accounts on the Additional Accounts form. Please provide the form in Excel format. c. If there are no additional accounts to notify, please indicate that there are no additional accounts, or indicate None or NA on the form. 5. Retain a copy of your Inventory Return Certification and product return forms for your records in the event of a compliance audit of your facility. Risk Managers are encouraged to take the following actions: Review this notification and ensure that affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2. If you have affected product at your facility, assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative and quarantine all affected product. Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove
Certitude Delivery System and any associated Multipacks Models - 9600CT20A, 9600CT23A, 9600CT26A, 9600CT29A Product Usage: The Edwards Certitude Delivery System is used for delivery of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve (THV), typically during a transapical (TA) or transaortic (TAo) approach to transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
A component in the Certitude Loader may have a molding overflow defect that could detach during advancement of the delivery system and potentially embolize from the loader into the patient.
Recall notification letters were sent to affected consignees via Fed-Ex on 7/21/2017.