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Happy New Year – Here’s a list of Medical Device Recalls from 2018.

By January 7, 2019March 23rd, 2020No Comments
GE Healthcare Recalls CareScape R860 Inspiratory Safety Guard Due to Risk of Disconnection from Breathing Circuit

12/12/18
Synaptive Medical Recalls BrightMatter Guide with SurfaceTrace Registration Due to Software Defect

11/27/18
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Recalls Spinal Fusion and Long Bone Stimulators Due to Lack of Adequate Validation and Controls to Ensure Product Cleanliness

11/26/18
Oscor Recalls TB Temporary Bipolar Pacing Leads Due to Connector Separation Causing Potential for Loss of Pacing

11/23/18
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Recalls FC 500 and the EPICS XL Series Flow Cytometers Due to Risk of Inaccurate Results

11/20/18
GE Healthcare Recalls Millennium Nuclear Medicine Systems Due to Risk of Detector Detaching and Falling

11/15/18
Roche Diagnostics Recalls CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips Due to Inaccurate INR Test Results

11/01/18
Maquet Datascope Corp./Getinge Group Recalls the Cardiosave Hybrid and Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) Due to Possible Malfunction and Failure at High Altitudes

11/01/18
Alcon Research, LTD. Recalls CyPass® Micro-Stent Systems Due to Risk of Endothelial Cell Loss

10/24/18
Endologix, Inc. Recalls AFX Endovascular AAA Systems Due to Risk of Type III Endoleaks

10/15/18
Pro-Med Instruments Recalls the DORO LUCENT Headrest Due to Possible Malfunction and Failure

09/28/18
Ventana Medical Systems Recalls Multiple Detection Kits Due to Potential for False Negative Results Caused by Reagent Dispenser Issues

09/28/18
Vyaire Medical, Inc. Recalls Tri-Flo Subglottic Suction System Due to Risk of Device Breakage

09/04/18
Compass Health Brands Recalls CPAP Mask Cushion Devices Due to Possible Air Leaks

08/31/18
BioMerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Positive Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Cards Due to False Results for some strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

08/23/18
Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System recalled due to unexpected failed state while in use or idle

08/10/18
Vyaire Medical, Inc. Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Manufacturing Error Preventing Oxygen Delivery

08/10/18
Qiagen Sciences LLC. Recalls the AmniSure ROM Test Due to Lack of Control Line – Which May Lead to Misinterpretation of Test Results

08/08/18
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. Jaundice Meter JM-103 and Jaundice Meter JM-105 Recalled Due to Misinterpretation of Display Messages for Out of Range Values

06/22/18
Maquet Datascope Corp./Getinge Group Recalls the CARDIOSAVE Hybrid Intra-aortic Balloon Pump due to Fluid Ingress that May Affect Device Operation and Interrupt or Delay Therapy

06/06/18
Medtronic HeartWare HVAD System Recalled Due to Unintended Intermittent Electrical Disconnection between The Power Source and The Controller

06/01/18
Abbott Recalls the HeartMate 3™ Left Ventricular Assist System Due to Potential Malfunction that may Lead to Graft Occlusion

05/22/18
Medtronic Recalls MindFrame Capture LP Revascularization Device Due to Wire Material That May Break or Separate During Use

05/18/18
Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices and Broselow Convenience Kits Due to Risk of Malfunction Caused by Error in Product Design

05/11/18
Dräger Medical Recalls Fabius Anesthesia Machines Due to Production Step Error

05/09/18
Terumo Recalls Sarns™ TCM and TCM II Cooling and Heating Systems and HX2™ Temperature Management Systems Due to Revised Cleaning Instructions

05/07/18
Becton Dickinson (BD) and Company Recalls Vacutainer® EDTA Blood Collection Tubes Due to Chemical Interference with Certain Tests

03/23/18
Monteris Medical NeuroBlate System Recalled Due to Unexpected Heating of Laser Delivery Probes

03/22/18
Medtronic Recalls Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Due to Manufacturing Error Preventing Electrical Shock Delivery

02/26/18
Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Humidification Chamber & Heated Breathing Circuit Kits Due to Manufacturing Error

01/30/18
Edwards Lifesciences LLC. Recalls Certitude Delivery System Due to Mold Overflow Defect Which May Obstruct Blood Flow

01/11/18
Sterilmed Reprocessed Agilis Steerable Introducer Sheath recalled due to improper seal of the sheath hub

01/02/18
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