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Recall Archives 20 FDA RecallsJanuary 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007
The following is condensed list of medical devices
involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of
June 27, 2007 MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Irving, TX, by
letters on April 30, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Roche Diagnostics Corp.,
Indianapolis, IN, letter dated May 14, 2007. Manufacturer: Roche
Diagnostics GmbH, Penzberg, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Steris Corp., Mentor, OH, by telephone
beginning February 22, 2007 and by letters dated February 23, 2007. Firm
initiated recall is ongoing CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson & Co.,
Franklin Lakes, NJ, by letter on May 1, 2007. Manufacturer: Becton
Dickinson Vacutainer Micrope, San Lorenzo, PR. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of June 20, 2007 CLASS I CLASS II MANUFACTURER: General Electric Medical Systems Information
Technology, Milwaukee, WI, by letter on March 13, 2007. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Integrated Measurement Systems, Inc., Elk
Grove Village, IL, by telephone on January 30, 2007. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Biomet 3i, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, by e-mail
on October 16, 2006, by telephone and letter on October 19, 2006. Firm
initiated recall is ongoing MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: St Jude Medical CRMD,
Sylmar, CA, by letter on March 20, 2007. Manufacturer: Oscor, Inc., Palm
Harbor, FL. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Medtronic Neurological,
Minneapolis, MN, by telephone and field representative visit in April
2007. MANUFACTURER: Porous Media Corporation, Saint Paul, MN, by
letter dated April 26, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing MANUFACTURER: Zoll Lifecor Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA, by
letter on May 3, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Conmed Endoscopic
Technologies, Inc., Billerica, MA, by letters on April 16, 2007 and
April 17, 2007. Manufacturer: Servicios Ensamble Internacionales, Ciudad
Juarez, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Biomet 3i, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, by
telephone, email and letter beginning on May 14, 2007. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Synovis Surgical Inovation, Saint Paul, MN,
by letters on March 16, 2007, April 23, 2007 and May 5, 2007. Firm
initiated recall is ongoing.PRODUCT: The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of June 13, 2007: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Smith & Nephew, Inc.,
Endoscopy Division, Oklahoma City, OK, by letter on April 9, 2007.
Manufacturer: Sopro, La Ciotat Cedex, France. Firm initiated recalls
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: CryoLife, Inc., Kennesaw, GA, by telephone
on April 17 and 18, 2007. Firm initiated recall is complete. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Teleflex Medical,
Bannockburn, IL, by letters dated March 23, 2007. Manufacturer: Teleflex
Medical, Nueva Laredo, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Smith & Nephew Inc.,
Memphis, TN, by letter on March 13, 2007. Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew
Orthopedics, Warwick, UK. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Wright Medical Technology
Inc., Arlington, TN, by letter dated March 27, 2007. Manufacturer:
Wright Cremascoli Ortho SA, Toulon, France. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Vision Systems Group, A Div
of Viking Systems, Westborough, MA, by telephone on March 15, 2007.
Manufacturer: Luxtec Corporation, A Division of LXU Healthcare I, West
Boylston, MA. Firm initiated recall is complete. MANUFACTURER: Surge Medical Solutions, LLC, Grand Rapids,
MI, by letter dated April 17, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Varian Medical Systems
Oncology Systems, Palo Alto, CA, by letter on March 14, 2007.
Manufacturer: Varian Medical Systems, Inc., Charlottesville, VA. Firm
initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Siemens Medical Solutions
USA, Inc., Hoffman Estates, IL, by letters dated April 30, 2007.
Manufacturer: Danish Diagnostic Dev. A/S, Horsholm, Denmark. Firm
initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: General Electric Med Systems
LLC, Waukesha, WI, by letter dated February 5, 2007.Manufacturer: GE
Medical Systems, SCS, Buc Cedex, France. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Exactech, Inc., Gainesville, FL, by fax and
email on July 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis, IN,
by letter dated April 5, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis, IN,
by letter dated April 30, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.,
Redmond, WA, by letters on April 27, 2007. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Hawaii Medical LLC,
Pembroke, MA, by telephone and follow-up letter on May 15,
2007.Manufacturer: Facet Technologies Llc, Marietta, GA. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Smith & Nephew, Inc
Endoscopy Division, Oklahoma City, OK, by letter and telephone on
November 1, 2006. Manufacturer: Allen Medical Systems, Inc., Acton, MA.
Firm initiated recall is ongoing. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of June 6, 2007: CLASS I CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Kensey Nash Corp., Exton, PA, by telephone
on March 26, 2007, and by fax on March 28, 2007. Firm initiated recall
is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Baxter Healthcare Corp.,
Round Lake, IL, by e-mails on March 22, 2007/Manufacturer: Baxter
Healthcare Corp., Singapore, Singapore. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan,
UT, by letter on April 17, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: General Electric Med Systems
LLC, Waukesha, WI, by letter on March 26 & 27, 2007. Manufacturer: GE
Medical Systems, SCS, Buc Cedex, Wisconsin, France. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific
Corporation, Natick, MA, by letter on April 11, 2007. Manufacturer:
Boston Scientific Corporation, Quincy, MA. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Siemens Medical Solutions
USA, Inc., Malvern, PA, by letter on May 2, 2007. Manufacturer: Siemens
AG MED, Erlangen, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. The following is a condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of May 30, 2007 CLASS I MANUFACTURER : Recalling Firm: Integra LifeSciences Corp,
Plainsboro, NJ, CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Irving, TX, by
letters on March 28, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: C P Medical, Portland, OR, by telephone on
April 3, 2007, by follow-up letter dated April 9, 2007, April 17 and
April 18, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Diagnostica Stago, Inc,
Parsippany, NJ, by visit beginning on January 18, 2007. Manufacturer:
Diagnostica Stago, Franconville, France. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson & Company,
Franklin Lakes, NJ, by letters on April 2, 2007 and May 3, 2007.
Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Medical Systems, Canaan, CT. Firm
initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: GE Medical Systems LLC, Waukesha, WI, by
visit beginning December 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson and
Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ, by telephone and letter on April 23, 2007.
Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Vascular Access S.A. de C.V., Nogales,
Sonora Vexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. CLASS III The following is condensed list of medical devices
involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of
May 23, 2007 MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Roche Diagnostics Corp.,
Indianapolis, IN, by letter dated April 19, 2007. Manufacturer: Roche
Diagnostics Gmbh, Mannheim, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Diagnostica Stago, Inc.,
Parsippany, NJ, by representative visit beginning on January 18, 2007.
Manufacturer: Diagnostica Stago, Franconville, France. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: bioMerieux, Inc, Durham, NC, by customer
notification on December 19, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: GE Medical Systems LLC, Waukesha, WI, by
visit beginning June, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Instrumentarium Dental, Inc,
Milwaukee, WI, by letter dated April 28, 2006. Manufacturer: Soredex
Palodex Group Oy, Tuusula, Finland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. CLASS III The following is condensed list of medical devices
involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of
May 16, 2007: MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Ciba Vision Corporation,
Duluth, GA, by letter on April 30, 2007 and May 2, 2007. Manufacturer:
Ciba Vision Puerto Rico, Inc, Cidra, PR. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Ethicon, Inc, Somerville,
NJ, by letter on April 20, 2007. Manufacturer: Ethicon SARL, Neuchatel,
Switzerland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Arjo, Inc, Roselle, IL, by
letters dated January 5, 2007. Manufacturer: Arjo Hospital Equipment,
Esloev, Sweden. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: 3M Espe Dental Products, Irvine, CA, by
telephone or email starting on February 12, 2007. Firm initiated recall
is ongoing. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc,
Birmingham, AL, by letters on April 18, 2007. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. The following is condensed list of medical devices
involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of
May 9, 2007: MANUFACTURER: Custom Ultrasonics, Ivyland,PA, by telephone
and letters on December 12, 2005. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Toshiba American Med Sys
Inc., Tustin, CA, by letters on December 19, 2006. Manufacturer: Toshiba
Medical Systems Corp., Tokyo, Japan. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Graham-Field, Inc., Bay
Shore,NY, by letter on April 3, 2007. Manufacturer: Dan Yang Ju Mad
Healthcare Equipment Co., Ltd., Jietpai Town, Dan Yang, Jiangsu, China.
Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: bioMerieux, Inc., Durham, NC, by letter
on/about October 18, 2006 and October 31, 2006. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Instrumentation Laboratory Co., Lexington,
MA, by Service Reps and e-mail on March 21 and March 27, 2007. Firm
initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: American Diagnostica, Inc., Stamford,CT, by
letter and e-mail on February 28, 2007. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Orthopedic Systems Inc., Union City,CA, by
letter on February 16, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: B. Braun Medical, Inc.,
Allentown,PA, by letter on April 11, 2007. Manufacturer: B Braun of
Puerto Rico, Inc., Sabana Grande,PR. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. CLASS III The following is condensed list of medical devices
involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of
May 2, 2007: MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Nellcor Puritan Bennett,
Pleasanton, CA, by letter or personal contact beginning on March 12,
2007. Manufacturer: Puritan Bennett Ltd., Mervue, Ireland. Firm
initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Smiths Medical MD, Inc.,
Saint Paul, MN, by a 'Customer Information Bulletin' dated February 3,
2007 and a 'Product Recall Notification' dated February 16, 2007.
Manufacturer: Medex Inc, Duluth, GA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Siemens Medical Solutions
USA, Inc, Malvern, PA, by letter on March 30, 2007. Manufacturer:
Siemens AG MED, Erlangen, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of as of April 25, 2007 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Sunrise Medical, Somerset, PA, by telephone beginning on January 24, 2007 and by letter on January 29, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) DeVilbiss PD1000A Pulse Dose Oxygen Conserving Cylinder, Recall # Z-0731-2007; b) 535D-X CF Continuous Flow Cylinder, Recall # Z-0732-2007 REASON: Cylinder could lose oxygen at high pressure after the filling process MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, PA., by visit beginning March 21, 2007. Manufacturer: Siemens MED FG, Getafe-Madrid, Spain. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Mounting bolts for tank fork assembly and collimator flange may become loose. MANUFACTURER: Rita Medical Systems, Inc., Manchester, GA., by letter beginning on April 2, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The product may have a cracked tray which can compromise the sterility of the product. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Conmed Corporation, Utica, NY, by letters dated March 5, 2007. Manufacturer: Katecho Inc, Des Moines, IA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Firm was notified of three incidents over the past 15 months in which customers opened the pouch & found an incorrect connector. This error makes the product unusable. The Zoll and Medtronic connectors are not interchangeable and are unique to their specific device. MANUFACTURER: Bio-Logic Systems Corp., Mundelein, IL, by letter on February 26, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Bio-logic-Ceegraph/Sleepscan Netlink Traveler, Model 580-T2ASM2. (a Digital EEG/Sleep Recorder Electroencephalograph that includes a built-in pulse oximeter, body position sensor, snore monitor, chest, abdominal and air flow transducers and electrode array for EEG, EMG and EOG), Recall # Z-0761-2007 REASON: If the battery pack is installed into a Netlink Traveler unit incorrectly, a short in the wiring of the battery pack may occur and overheat the battery cells. This can cause the plastic overwrap material of the battery pack to melt and smoke. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Rochester, NY, by letters on February 12 and February 20, 2007 and by e-mails on February 14, 2007. Manufacturer: Promex Technologies, LLC, Franklin, IN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The cutter probe tip breaks during use. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Miltex, Inc., York, PA, by letter dated April 9, 2007. Manufacturer: Kai Industries Co Ltd, Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Miltex Stainless Steel Disposable Scalpel #22, Part Number 4-422. Each box contains 10 individually packaged scalpels, Recall # Z-0767-2007 REASON: Sterility may be compromised based on incomplete package seals (manufacturer notified Miltex) CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Diasorin Inc., Stillwater MN, by telephone and faxed letter on March 14, 2007. Manufacturer: DiaSorin, S.p.A., Saluggia (VC), Italy. Firm Initiated is ongoing. PRODUCT: DiSorin ETI-EBNA-G kits, Catalog No. P001607A. In vitro diagnostic. For the qualitative and/or semi-quantitative detection of IgG antibody to Epstein-Barr Nuclear Antigen in human serum, Recall # Z-0755-2007 REASON: A lot to lot inconsistency was noted on kits of ETI EBNA G. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of as of April 18, 2007 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: American Medical Systems, Minnetonka, MN, by letter on February 7, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Mis-Labeling. The Dura-II 2 cm Universal Tips and the Dura-II 4 cm Distal Tips were incorrectly labeled with the opposite labels. MANUFACTURER: Coloplast Corp Skin Care Division, North Mankato, MN, by telephone on February 14, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Sea-Clens Wound Cleanser, 6 fl. oz., #11701-159-36, #1063, Recall # Z-0710-2007, REASON: Coloplast Corp. is recalling Sea-Clens brands Sea-Clens wound cleaner which were found to have some particulates (foreign materials). MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Joerns Healthcare Inc., Stevens Point, WI., by telephone on February 21, 2007. Manufacturer: Apex Health Care Mfg., Inc., Taiwan, Republic Of China. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Sunrise Medical-Hoyer Advance Patient Lifts (Portable and Folding Patient Lift), Recall # Z-0727-2007 REASON: Unapproved Design Change (by base supplier) consisting of a reduction in the number of mast-to-base welds (from four welds to two welds). MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Conmed Endoscopic Technologies, Inc., Billerica, MA, by letter dated March 14, 2007. Manufacturer: Angiomed GmbH & Co., Karlsruhe, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Blue safety clip incorrectly placed on the stent may prevent deployment MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Hercules, CA., by fax and telephone on February 12, 2007. Manufacturer: Inverness Medical Porfessional Diagnostics, San Diego, CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Bio-Rad-TOX/See Drug Screen Test (25 tests/box), Catalog number 194-5230; Recall # Z-0733-2007 REASON: The product may produce a faint line which could be interpreted as a false negative test result. MANUFACTURER: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Somerville, NJ, by letters on March 9, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The current package insert for the AmpliChip CYP 450 test, lists an incorrect part number for DNase I. The DNase is listed in the "Other Materials Required" section as 'DNase I rec., RNase-free, P/N 04716728001 (Roche Applied Science)". The Part Number listed for the DNase I listed is incorrect and of lower specific activity than the correct/validated DNase. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis, IN, by letter dated March 16, 2007. Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics Gmbh, Mannheim, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Roche COBAS Integra DIG, Digoxin Reagent for use on the COBAS INTEGRA models 400, 400 plus, 700 and 800 analyzers, as well as, Cobas c 501 analyzer; Catalog Number 20737836322, Recall # Z-0736-2007 REASON: The lower detection limit (LDL) may be a higher value than stated in the labeling. MANUFACTURER: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis, IN, by telephone on/or about February 28, 2007, and by letters dated March 2, 2007 or March 5, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: CoaguChek brand PT Test Strips; U.S. Catalog Number 3116247 (48 strip pack-professional use), Recall # Z-0737-2007 REASON: The product was erroneously distributed to home users in contrast to its use for healthcare professionals only. MANUFACTURER: Boston Scientific Corp., Glens Falls, NY, by letters dated June 13, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: REASON: Mispackaging: some kits of peelable sheaths/dilators may contain a 10F sheath instead of a 9F sheath--(Recalling Firm was notified by their supplier B. Braun Medical of the error) MANUFACTURER: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Cardiff, UK, by letter and email on February 1, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: VITROS® Immunodiagnostics Products HBsAg Reagent Pack, Catalog # 6801322: 1 Reagent Pack box per sales unit (100 tests per box), and Catalog # 6802450: 5 Reagent Pack boxes per sales unit (100 tests per box), IVD, Recall # Z-0747-2007 REASON: Complaints of an increase in ''Reactive'' results with patient samples collected in sodium citrate or EDTA plasma collection tubes when using these lots of VITROS HBsAg Reagent Pack compared to samples collected in other tube types. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc., Birmingham, AL, by letters and replacement drivers on March 12, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Premature Wear; The material from which the hex driver was made was improperly hardened during manufacturing and could lead to premature wear. MANUFACTURER: Diasorin, Inc., Stillwater, MN, by email or fax on June 1, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D RIA Kit. For the quantitative determination of 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D in serum or EDTA plasma, Part #65100E, Recall # Z-0707-2007 REASON: Potential for the DiaSorin Kit 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D RIA Kit Control 1 (lot 548520) & 2 (lot 548521) to recover out of the defined range, LOW. (If one or both of the kit controls recover outside the defined range, the run is considered invalid). MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Mega Diagnostics, Los Angeles, CA, by letter on March 9, 2007. Manufacturer: Pointe Scientific, Inc., Canton, MI. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: REASON: Potential for microorganism growth in the alcohol standard. MANUFACTURER: Diasorin, Inc., Stillwater, MN, by letter, fax or email on February 15, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: DiaSorin TRYPSIK Kits, Catalog Number P2573-(assay used as a procedure for the quantitative determination of trypsin-like immunoreactiviy (TLI) in human serum or plasma samples), Recall # Z-0748-2007 REASON: Assay Failure: Assay failures may occur due to the kit control running outside of the established range (invalidating the assay). The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of as of April 11, 2007 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Draeger Medical, Inc., Telford, PA., by letter dated January 22, 2007. Manufacturer: Draeger Medical AG & Co., KG, Lubeck, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Medical Air Compressor, Model # 8413419, Recall # Z-0674-2007 REASON: Compressors not providing sufficient supply pressure to connected medical ventilator. MANUFACTURER: Scanlan International, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, by letter dated February 19, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Scanlan International Mobin-Uddin Vein Holder, Sterile, Disposable, single-use, catalog #1001-761, Recall # Z-0701-2007 REASON: Incorrectly assembled by manufacturer. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc., Westlake, OH, by letter dated January 16, 2007. Manufacturer Address: Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ABL800 FLEX Series analyzer with FLEXQ module-equipped with software version 5.2 to 5.27, Recall # Z-0705-2007 REASON: In some situations pre-registered patient data is not reset when leaving the pre-registration mode in the software. This occurs when a Safe Pico blood sampler associated with a specific patient is pre-registered in the analyzer by scanning a barcode. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA., by letters on September 29, 2004. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: CELL-DYN 3200 Diluent/Sheath Reagent, List Number 03H79-01, Recall # Z-0706-2007 REASON: Elevated platelet background count results-some products may show a higher than expected platelet background count when used on the CELL-DYN 3200 System and report patient results that are unacceptable-out-of-range. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA., by letters on April 17, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: CELL-DYN Sapphire and CELL-DYN 4000 Diluent/Sheath Systems, List Number 01H73-01, Recall # Z-0708-2007 REASON: High platelet background count when using the CELL-DYN 4000 System and/or CELL-DYN Sapphire System; with patient results that are unacceptable-out-of-range. MANUFACTURER: Cenorin, Kent, WA, by letter dated December 20, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Potential for user to receive an electrical shock. MANUFACTURER: Integra Biotechnical LLC, Vista, CA, by email and/or fax starting on February 1, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ProWick Shoulder Postoperative Dressing and Cold Therapy System, Model number AR-1625, Recall # Z-0714-2007 REASON: During routine new product testing, it was discovered that the product may not be sterile, although sterilized in accordance with validated parameters. MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Bausch & Lomb Inc., Rochester, NY, by press release on March 5, 2006 and a customized Recall Notification Package on March 6, 2007. Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb Inc., Greenville, SC. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Contact lens solution. The product is distributed under the following trade names: Bausch & Lomb ReNu® Multi-Purpose Solution, Equate Multi-Purpose Solution and Target Brand Multi-Purpose Solution. The product is distributed in up to three sizes: 4 fl. oz., 12 fl. oz. and 16 fl. oz, Recall # Z-0715-2007 REASON: A higher than expected amount of trace iron in some bottles of finished product that over time affects the product's stability and color. MANUFACTURER: Pulse Biomedical, Inc., Norristown, PA, by telephone and letter dated March 5, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: QRS Card 12 Lead Resting & Stress ECG Machine with Blue Tooth (wireless) interface. Cardiology Suite (CS 4.0) Software is used with the machine, Recall # Z-0716-2007 REASON: No 510 (k) marketing clearance for the product. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson & Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ., by letters on February 1, 2007. Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Co., Columbus, NB. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BD 30ml Syringe Luer-Lok tip Sterile, Made in USA, Reorder number 309650, Recall # Z-0719-2007 REASON: The unit label on a limited number of syringes is incorrect, citing a 20 ml size. All other levels of labeling are correct, identifying the product as 30 ml size. MANUFACTURER: Urologix, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, by letter dated March 16, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Z-0720-2007 REASON: The catheter in the kit matches the description on the kit and pouch label; however, an incorrect label was placed onto the catheter during manufacturing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Abbott Laboratories Inc., South Pasadena, CA., by letter dated January 30, 2007. Manufacturer: Microgenics Corp., Fremont, CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Clinical Chemistry Phosphorus in vitro diagnostic, List Number: 7D71-30 and 7D71-20, Recall # Z-0722-2007 REASON: Patient results are falsely decreased by up to 15% at these levels: 1) Serum Plasma phosphorus greater than 8.0 mg/dL (2.60 mmol/L) 2) Urine phosphorus greater than 80.0 mg/dL (25.80 mmol/L). MANUFACTURER: Hamilton Co., Reno, NV., by letter and email on January 30, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Hamilton brand Disposable Precision Tips, Part Number 235300 (box containing 504 tips) and 235400 (case containing 20 boxes), Recall # Z-0723-2007 REASON: Some of the packaged tips have increased force during aspiration, which can lead to pipetting errors such as LLD error messages, and also has risk of causing a missed pipetting. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div., Andover, MA., by letter on March 1, 2007. Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div., Mansfield, MA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Product is labeled as reusable but there is a potential that the Cannulated handle of the product cannot be cleaned adequately following use. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Smiths Medical MD, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, by telephone on February 1, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.. PRODUCT: Deltec branded CADD-Prizm PCS II ambulatory infusion pump and the CADD-Prizm VIP system ambulatory infusion pumps; (Both) Model 6101; Order #21-8861-01 (PCS II) and 21-8821-01 (VIP); RX ONLY, Recall # Z-0718-2007 REASON: The year of manufacture had been incorrectly entered as 1980 into the pumps software during the manufacture process. As a result the pump may go into an immediate 'Clock battery is Low/Service Immediately' or 'Clock Battery needs service soon' alarm message indicating that the pump requires servicing. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories MPG, Abbott Park, IL, by letter dated February 19, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ARCHITECT Estradiol Reagent, each kit contains bottles of coated Microparticles and bottles of Conjugate; 400 Test Kit-list number 2K25-20 (4 x 100 tests) and 100 Test Kit-list number 2K25-25 (1 x 100 tests); Recall # Z-0728-2007 REASON: A small number of reagent kits were incorrectly configured. The affected kits contain either two bottles of conjugate or two bottles of assay diluent instead of one bottle of each. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of as of April 4, 2007 CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div., Andover, MA., by letter on January 19, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Product is non-sterile but labeled incorrectly as sterile. CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA, by letters on February 24, 2007. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: CELL-DYN 4000 Diluent/Sheath Reagent, List Number 01H73-01, Recall # Z-0640-2007 REASON: Incorrect Test Results. Product may show a higher than expected platelet background count when used on the CELL-DYN 4000 System and report patient results that is unacceptable (out-of-range). MANUFACTURER: Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN., by visit on October 10, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: REASON: The device was cut to an incorrect angle, which may result in an incorrect MANUFACTURER: Siemens Medical Solutions, USA, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI., by letter dated January 29, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Siemens syngo Dynamics 5.0 Workplace. Medical image report and archive system, Recall # Z-0652-2007 REASON: The cardiac calculation feature may incorrectly calculate a derived V max value (reported out lower than it should be) and certain values imported into worksheets and reports may be incorrect due to a software defect. MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc., Memphis, TN, by letter on February 2, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Bone screws may pull though the plate. MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, by telephone between January 12, 2007 and February 23, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The hand crank may crack in the bearing/shaft area due to a manufacturing defect. (Note: Some of the hand cranks subject to this recall were shipped as replacements for hand cranks recalled in the Summer of 2006.) MANUFACTURER: Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, by letter on March 24, 3005. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: 8mm EndoWrist Bipolar Maryland Instrument, Part Number: 400172-04, Recall # Z-0660-2007 REASON: The products were incorrectly programmed as training instruments, which allows for 30 uses (surgical procedures) instead of 10 uses. MANUFACTURER: Sonosite, Inc., Bothell, WA, by letter on February 5, 2007. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: MicroMaxx LAP/12-5 MHz Transducer, Laparoscopic Ultrasound Transducer, Recall # Z-0661-2007 REASON: Laparoscopic ultrasound transducer exceeds the limits specified for radio-frequency emissions by up to 10db. MANUFACTURER: Cook, Inc., Bloomington, IN, by telephone on February 28, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Cook ATB Advance PTA Dilatation Catheter, French size 5, rated burst pressure 15 atm, inflated diameter 7 mm, balloon length 4 cm, recommended introducer French size 6, sterile, REF (Global product no.) G26887, REF (order no.) ATB5-35-40-7-4.0, Recall # Z-0665-2007 REASON: Mislabeled as to size: The outer label reads 7-4.0 balloon, when the balloon is actually 5-2.0. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: superDimension, Inc. Minneapolis, MN., by letter on November 30, 2006 and by telephone beginning on December 1, 2006. Manufacturer: Superdimension, Ltd., Herzliya, Israel. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The action is being taken in response to certain incidents that have been reported to the company, one of which concerned an adverse event in which a patient incurred a pneumothorax during a procedure in which a superDimension Bronchus System was used. The biopsy results for the patient were taken from a different area than the confirmed navigation site that was indicated by the system. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific Target., Fremont, CA., by letter on February 7, 2007. Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Cork, Ltd., Cork, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Matrix2 Detachable Coils, for embolization of intracranial aneurysms. Catalog Number: 497204SR, UPN: M003497204SR0, Catalog Number: 494203, UPN: M0034942030, Recall # Z-0668-2007 REASON: The product may be missing the temperature indicator label on the inner pouch. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson & Co., Sparks, MD., by faxed letter dated February 19, 2007. Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Caribe LTD, Cayey, PR. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BD™ Sensi-Disc™ Ticarcillin TIC-75, in vitro diagnostic, catalog # 231619, package of 10 cartridges, Recall # Z-0669-2007 REASON: Antibiotic susceptibility testing reagent was not manufactured according to specifications and may cause ineffective treatment regimen in patients with infections. The recalling firm received customer reports of false susceptibility results. MANUFACTURER: Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA., by service visit on April 12, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Intuitive brand Da Vinci S Surgical System, an Endoscopic Instrument Control System, Model SS2000 Patient Side Cart, Model PS2000, Part Number: 380267-01, IS2000, Top Level, 4-Arm, Recall # Z-0670-2007 REASON: Da Vinci S Surgical System's spinal pin could limit mechanical motion of the arm and render the system unavailable for surgical use, and may result in system failure and the need to convert to an alternative surgical technique. MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc., Redmond, WA., by letters on March 2, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: LIFEPAK CR Plus defibrillator. The device is a battery operated, portable automated external defibrillator (AED). The devices are designed for non-professional users and are primarily used in public access defibrillator environments such as airports, schools, or public libraries. Affected part numbers: 3200731-000, 002, 006, 020 through 025, 040, 042, 043, 060, 062, 063, 080 through 084, 102, 103, 104, 120, 122, 124, 125, 140, 143, 145, 160, 163, 180, 182, 183, 202, 203, 222, 223, 242, 260, 261, 263, 282, 284, 400 and 403, and U3200731-002, Recall # Z-0671-2007 REASON: LIFEPAK CR Plus defibrillators with software version 1.16 or lower may miscalculate the HLC battery capacity and result in the CHARGE-PAK battery charger icon/indicator to display and falsely indicate battery needs replacement. MANUFACTURER: Remington Medical, Inc., Alpharetta, GA, by telephone on January 19, 2007. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Prostate Biopsy Needle, Model: NAC-1825BB, Soxe 18 GA x 25 CM, Single use, Ethylene sterilized, Non-pyrogenic, Recall # Z-0673-2007 REASON: Pouches were not sealed prior to sterilization. MANUFACTURER: Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN, by letter dated February 1, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation Conical Reamer, instrument for shoulder arthroplasty, REF no. 00-4309-021-00, Recall # Z-0675-2007 REASON: The reamer may lock up on the threads of the reamer body rather than spin freely as intended by design. MANUFACTURER: E.M.S. – Electro Medical Systems SA, Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland, by letter on April 22, 2005. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Swiss Lithocast Ultra Ultrasound Handpiece (EMS-PN: EL-236) used in combination with Swiss Lithoclast Ultra System, Recall # Z-0684-2007 REASON: Handpiece may become dislodged causing cable damage and possible electric shock. MANUFACTURER: NDO Surgical, Inc., Mansfield, MA, by letter on January 26, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Plicator EPS Plication System, Catalog Number: 160-01128R, Recall # Z-0685-2007 REASON: Device arm may fail to open after being deployed and require surgical intervention to remove. MANUFACTURER: Aspyra, Inc., Calabasas, CA, by letter on January 31, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Aspyra, Inc. CyberMed Version 2.1 Pharmacy Software, Recall # Z-0686-2007 REASON: Medications prescribed for one patient were printed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) of another patient. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific Corp., Natick, MA., by letter dated January 24, 2007. Manufacturer: Nexcore Technology, Inc., Waldrick, NJ. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Defective integrated circuit board could result in loss of the system pump and patient injury (hot fluid 90 degree C into uterus) if in use during the recirculation/heating phase of treatment. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Gambro Renal Products, Inc., Lakewood, CO., by letter on December 19, 2006. Manufacturer: Gambro Lundia Ab - Disposables Division, Lund, Sweden. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Gambro Prismaflex Continuous Renal Replacement System, Catalog Number 602314700, Recall # Z-0695-2007 REASON: Under certain conditions, * an excessive amount of anticoagulant may be infused into the patient. (* interruption of a self-test by an alarm and obstruction of the access lines) MANUFACTURER: Boston Scientific Corp., Natick, MA, by letter dated February 1, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: SpyGlass Probe and Ocular: Ocular is out of specification and during disconnect may damage probe MANUFACTURER: GE OEC Medical Systems,Inc., Salt Lake City,
UT, by firm representative visit beginning in April, 2004. Firm
initiated recall is complete. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: BD Opthalmic Systems, Waltham, MA., by telephone on March 2, 2007 and followed with a letter. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BD Visitec Irrigating Cytosome, for use in cataract surgery. Ref 581618, Recall # Z-0672-2007 REASON: Mislabeled: Carton label incorrectly labeled as Ref 581618 (.40 X 16mm) , may contain product Ref 581617 (.50 x 16mm) MANUFACTURER: Advanced Bionics Corp., Sylmar, CA, by visit on January 31, 2007 and by letter on March 8, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: The Precision Implantable Pulse Generator, Model Number SC-1110, Recall # Z-0700-2007 REASON: The Precision Implantable Pulse Generator with firmware Revision 3.01 incorrectly reports an error condition for a valid output from its self internal check. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of March 28, 2007: CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Matrix Distributors, Inc., E Brunswick, NJ, by telephone from October 9 to October 13, 2006. A follow-up letter (January 19, 2007) was issued to the pharmacies extending the recall to the user level. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Counterfeit Test Strips (manufacturer unknown) MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: HoMedics, Inc., Commerce Township, MI, by press release and letter on February 9, 2007. Manufacturer: Teamedics, Shenzhen, China. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Heating pads may have a loose electrical connection, which could result in excessive heat being generated that poses a risk of patient burns, fire, and property damage. CLASS II CLASS II MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL EXTENSION MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: KaVo America Corp, Lake Zurich IL, by letter, telephone and email on November 22, 2006. ******* KaVo expanded the recall to include the replacement cans with lot numbers ending in R3X via letters dated 2/26/07. The instructions and recall strategy remain the same as in the 11/22/06 letter, but requesting the dealers to notify their customers by 2/28/07. The QUATTROcare Spray will be replaced with Kavo Spray until the problem with the QUATTROcare Spray is resolved. Manufacturer: Kaltenbach & Voigt Gmbh & Co. KG, Biberach,
Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. REASON: The QUATTROcare Spray cans may allow the gas (propane) to escape from the can under certain circumstances. In rare cases, when an ignition source is nearby, this escape of gas may lead to the emission of smoke and possibly flames from the can which could lead to property damage or personnel injury. MANUFACTURER: Gebauer Company, Cleveland, OH, by letters dated January 23, 2007, February 13, 15, 22, 2007 and by press release on March 1, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Salivart Oral Moisturizer, packaged in 2.5 fluid ounce (73.9 mL) spray cans, Part Number: 0386-0009-75, Recall # Z-0497-2007 REASON: Microbial Contamination. Certain lots of product failed USP <61> Microbial Limits Testing for total aerobic count during 6 month stability testing. MANUFACTURER: GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc, Salt Lake City, UT, by telephone on February 9, 3007 and site visit on February 12, 2007. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: REASON: During routine service, a cover may have been installed without the required proper lead shielding. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Baxter Healthcare Corp, Round Lake, IL, by letters on November 27, 2006. Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corp, Singapore. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: There is the potential for non-detection of, and no alarm for, upstream occlusion for Flo-Gard Volumetric Infusion Pumps, if an occlusion occurs above a flexible chamber such as a drip chamber, Buretrol or blood filter. MANUFACTURER: Phillips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc, Cleveland, OH, by letter on October 4, 2006 and October 25, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Brilliance CT System, Big Bore Configuration, Model #728243. (version 2.2.1), Recall # Z-0636-2007 REASON: Two conditions have been identified with the Philips Medical System Brilliance Bore ,version 2.2.1 Tumor Localization, that may lead the user to misinterpret the displayed data. MANUFACTURER: Viasys Respiratory Care, Inc.dba Bird Products, Palm Springs, CA, by letter on January 31, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: VIASYS VELA Ventilator, Viasys Respiratory Care, Inc., Recall # Z-0638-2007 REASON: The graphical user interface may become slow in its response and in some cases non-responsive. Under some circumstances this situation may cause the ventilator to delay the annunciation of alarms. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA, by letters on February 24, 2004. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: CELL-DYN 4000 Diluent/Sheath Reagent, List Number 01H73-01, Recall # Z-0640-2007 REASON: Incorrect Test Results. Product may show a higher than expected platelet background count when used on the CELL-DYN 4000 System and report patient results that are unacceptable (out-of-range). MANUFACTURER: bioMerieux, Inc., Durham, NC, by letter on January 12, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BacT/ALERT® FA Culture Bottles, 30 ml, for in vitro diagnostic use, Recall # Z-0643-2007 REASON: Bacillus sp. contamination was detected in inoculated and uninoculated bottles of BacT/ALERT FA Culture bottles. MANUFACTURER: bioMerieux, Inc., Durham, NC, by letter on December 20, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BacT/VIEW C.30a Software update (P/N 514515-1) diagnostic data management system, Recall # Z-0644-2007 REASON: Bottle data is not sent to BacT/ALERT 3D instrument. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Bayer Healthcare, LLC (Diagnostics Division), Tarrytown, NY, by email on November 9, 2006. Manufacturer: Stratec Biomedical Systems AG, Birkenfeld, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ADVIA Centaur CP System, Catalog/Part Number 086-A001. Automated Immunoassay Analyzer, Recall # Z-0645-2007 REASON: Firm received complaints for signal 2 & 4 errors, and shifts in Relative Light Units (RLU). Investigations showed that the On-Board Stability (OBS) of the acid & base reagents may be compromised after 4 days after installation onto the Centaur CP system due to evaporation. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific, Maple Grove, MN, by letter dated December 12, 2006. Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Corporation, Miami, FL. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Boston Scientific Medi-Tech(R) Katzen (TM) Infusion Wire, for the infusion of therapeutic agents (i.e. heparin, saline, thrombolytic agents, etc.) in the peripheral vasculature. The wire allows for the delivery of agents in either a "pulse-spray" or "slow weep" technique. Order No. REF: 46-193 (M001461930), Recall # Z-0642-2007 REASON: Boston Scientific is voluntarily recalling one lot/batch of Katzen Infusion Wires because they have identified that the label on the carton may indicate a different length device than what is actually in the carton. The affected batch was manufactured using the Katzen Core Assembly of 146 cm, instead of a 177cm assembly. MANUFACTURER: Thyro Tec Inc., Honey Brook, PA, by letters on January 24, 2007 and February 5, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Thyrotest TSH POC Rapid membrane test. In vitro diagnostic, Product Code 1020, Recall # Z-0646-2007 REASON: Positive control showed little or no positive line. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of March 21, 2007 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Conmed Corporation, Utica, NY, by letters dated November 10, 2006. Manufacturer: SEISA, Sarabia Parque Industrial, Aeropuerto Jaurez, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Firm was made aware of instances where the sterile barrier of the instruments had been compromised. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Inverness Medical Professional Diagnostics, Princeton NJ, by letters on February 14, 2007 Manufacturer: Agen Biomedical, Ltd., Acacia Ridge, Australia. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Clearview Simplify D-dimer, in vitro diagnostic for qualitative detection of D-dimer in human whole blood and plasma. Product No. 61100KVC 10 test devices containing anti D-dimer monoclonal antibody and sheep anti-mouse antibody 1 x 2.6 mL buffer containing 0.9% sodium chloride and 0.05% sodium azide 10 plastic pipettes, Recall # Z-0594-2007 REASON: Lot PX018A is exhibiting a decrease in sensitivity affecting the qualitative result around the cut off. MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific Corporation, Natick, MA, by letter on December 20, 2006. Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Ireland, Ltd., Galway, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Guidewire restriction during use (excessive adhesive in the guidewire lumen). MANUFACTURER: Guidant Cardiac Surgery, Santa Clara, CA, by teleconference on December 1, 2006 and by letters on December 4, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Guidant Acrobat Vacuum Stabilizer, Model Number OM-9000, Recall # Z-0611-2007; b) Guidant Acrobat Vacuum Stabilizer, Model number-OM-9100, Recall # Z-0612-2007 REASON: Vacuum Tubing Failure. Vacuum tubing fails before the labeled two year shelf life. This may result in partial or complete vacuum loss during surgery. MANUFACTURER:: Recalling Firm: Gyrus ACMI Corp., by letters on February 19, 2007. Manufacturer: Gyrus Medical, Inc., Maple Grove, MN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Product sterility may be compromised due to failure of the tray seal packaging. MANUFACTURER: Stentor Inc., A Phillips Medical Systems Co., Foster City, CA, by letter on February 14, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: The iSight PACS (picture archiving and communications system) a software package used with general purpose computer hardware to acquire, store, distribute, process, and display images/associated data throughout a clinical environment, Recall # Z-0616-2007 REASON: A defect may cause patient image orientation markers to be incorrectly labeled on Multi-Planar Reformation (MPR) images. Left and Right Anatomical orientation markers may be reversed. MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, by letter dated December 12, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Manual Drive Unit for Sarns (Terumo) Centrifugal Perfusion System; Catalog No. 164268, Recall # Z-0617-2007 REASON: Internal friction may cause the centrifugal manual drive to be inoperable when a disposable pump is attached. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Baxter Healthcare Corp., Round Lake, IL, by letter on February 16, 2007. Manufacturer: Baxter Productos Medicos Ltda., Cartago, Costa Rica. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Baxter has received reports of disconnections/leaks during use of vented Paclitaxel administration sets. MANUFACTURER: Remel, Inc., Lenexa, KS., by letters dated February 19, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Remel MacConkey Agar w/Sorbitol, growth medium, Catalog R01556, packaged 10/box, Recall # Z-0621-2007 REASON: Some of the units exhibited false negative results for sorbitol fermenting bacteria such as E. Coli 0157. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan, UT, by letter on February 23, 2007. Manufacturer: Unomedical, Ltd., Stonehouse, Glos, UK. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Sterility of some units may be compromised due to damaged packaging. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific Corp., Glens Falls, NY, letters dated September 27, 2006. Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Corp., Glens Falls NY. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: REASON: Sterile barrier may have been compromised. Firm received one complaint which demonstrated that the inner and outer seals of the port tray packaging had been compromised. MANUFACTURER: Cook, Inc., Bloomington, IN, by telephone on January 2, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: COOK Triple Lumen Central Venous Catheter Tray with Cook Spectrum® Glide® Antimicrobial Catheter with EZ--Pass® Hydrophilic Coating: Reorder Number C-UTLMY-701J-RSC-ABRM-HC-FST-A, Recall # Z-0637-2007 REASON: These catheters do not include the proximal sidehole as required by the specification. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA, by letters on May 12, 2004. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: CELL-DYN 4000 Diluent/Sheath Reagent, List Number 01H73-01, Recall # Z-0639-2007 REASON: Incorrect Test Results. Test results may show a higher than expected platelet background count when used on the CELL-DYN 4000 System and report patient results that are unacceptable (out-of-range). CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Abbott Molecular, Des Plaines, IL, by telephone and/or letters on December 22, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Vysis LSI ATM/p53: D13S319 /CEP 12/13q34 DNA Probe Set; fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analyte specific reagents, in vitro diagnostic; list 05J83-001; The probe set consists of a 200 microliter vial of Vysis LSI D13S319 SO/LSI 13q34 SA/CEP 12 SG Probe, reference 30-191024, and a 200 microliter vial of Vysis LSI ATM SG/p 53 SO Probe, reference 30-191025, Recall # Z-0595-2007 REASON: The LSI D13S319 SO/13q34 SA/CEP 12 SG probe of the two mixture DNA-Probe was contaminated with LSI ATM SG/p53 SO probe. This contamination would result in 10 FISH signals in each normal cell rather than the expected 6 FISH signals in each normal cell. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Alcon Research, Ltd, Fort Worth, TX, by visit and by letter on January 22, 2007. Manufacturer: Alcon Grieshaber AG, Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: 19 Gauge Trocar Cannula Replacement Plug, Catalog Number 617.32, Recall Z-0610-2007 REASON: Product is misbranded; 19 gauge Schlera Plugs distributed in containers labeled as 19 gauge Trochar Cannula Plugs. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of March 14, 2007: CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Defibtech, LLC, Guilford, CT, by email on February 17, 2007 and by letters on February 22, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Device Malfunction-The self-test software may allow a self-test to clear a previously detected low battery condition. If this occurs, the operator may be unaware of the low battery and the device may be "unable" to deliver a defibrillation shock, which could result in failure to resuscitate a patient. CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics, Flanders, NJ, by fax on January 15, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Sample Management System software for in vitro diagnostic testing Product # 030102-03, Recall # Z-0545-2007 REASON: Under limited circumstances, an incorrect patient result could be printed on the optional chartable patient report. MANUFACTURER: Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Houston, TX, by telephone, fax and letter on December 22, 2006 and December 26, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Individually packaged surgical blades, labeled as sterile, found with incomplete seals; blades purchased for use in custom surgical packs. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Beckman Coulter, Inc., Brea,
CA., by letter on September 12, 2006. Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter,
Inc., Miami, FL. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. REASON: There is a potential for erroneous yet credible results for Body Fluids on the LH700 series hematology analyzers when a cassette label fails to read and the subsequent sample is cycled in Body Fluid mode. MANUFACTURER: Wright Medical Technology Inc., Arlington, TN, by telephone on January 3, 2007 and letters on January 15, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Product specification failure which could result in improper locking of the cup onto the femoral head. MANUFACTURER: Abiomed, Inc., Danvers, MA, by letter dated January 8, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: AB5000 Console Circulatory Support System, Catalog number: 0015-000, Recall # Z-0574-2007 REASON: Unit may alarm “Low Pressure” due to manufacturing material in the pressure source. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Vascular Inc., Redwood City, CA, by letters on January 31, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: StarClose Vascular Closure System (Clip Applier & Exchange System), Catalog Number: 14677, Recall # Z-0575-2007 REASON: Premature release of the vessel locator wings, which stabilize the device prior to clip deployment, will result in no hemostasis. MANUFACTURER: Ekos Corp, Bothell, WA, by letter on February 9, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: EKOS EndoWave Infusion System and EKOS Lysus Infusion Systems - drug delivery catheters. EKOS Corporation Bothell, WA Packaging: *EndoWave(TM) Ultrasound Accelerated Thrombolysis (USAT) EKOS EndoWave Infusion System Drug Delivery Catheter with Ultrasound Core. and ''Lysus Infusion System''. EndoWave Infusion Systems 06, 2.7W, part #4599-001, catalog #500-52106; Systems 12, 2.7W, part #4599-002, catalog 500-52112; Systems 18, 2.7W, part #4599-003, catalog #500-52118; Systems 24, 2.7W, part #4599-004, catalog #500-52124; Systems 30, 2.7W, part #4599-005, catalog #500-52130; Systems 40, 2.7W, part 4599-006, catalog #500-52140; Systems 50, 2.7W, part #4599-007, catalog #500-52150; Systems 06, 3.5W, part #5199-001, catalog #500-54106; Systems 12, 3.5W, part #5199-002, catalog #500-54112; Systems 18, 3.5W, part #5199-003, catalog #500-54118; Systems 24, 3.5W, part #5199-004, catalog #500-54124; Systems 30, 3.5W, part #5199-005, catalog #500-54130, Systems 40, 3.5W, part #5199-006, catalog #500-54140; Systems 50, 3.5W, part #5199-007, catalog #500-54150; Lysus Infusion Systems 06, 2.7W, part #4599-001, catalog 500-52106; Systems 12, 2.7W, part #4599-002, catalog 500-52112; Systems 18, 2.7W, part #4599-003, catalog #50-52118; Systems 24, 2.7W, part #4599-004, catalog #500-52124; Systems 30, 2.7W, part #4599-005, catalog #500-52130; Systems 40, 2.7W, part #4599-006, catalog #500-52140; Systems 50, 2.7W, part #4599-007, catalog #500-52150; Systems 06, 3.5W, part #5199-001, catalog 500-54106; Systems 12, 3.5W, part #5199-002, catalog #500-54112; Systems 18, 3.5W, part #5199-003, 500-54118; Systems 24, 3.5W, part #5199-004, catalog #500-54124; Systems 30, 3.5W, part #5199-005, catalog #500-54130; Systems 40, 3.5W, part #5199-005, catalog #500-54140; Systems 50, 3.5W, part #5199-007, catalog #500-54150, Recall # Z-0577-2007 REASON: Ekos Corporation received three reports that distal radiopaque marker bands on the EndoWave Drug Delivery Catheter became detached from the catheter during use and remained in the patient. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, PA, by visit beginning February 1, 2007. Manufacturer: Siemens Medical Solutions, Forchheim, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: C-arm gantry could rapidly descend without command during use. MANUFACTURER: Kensey Nash Corp, Exton, PA, by email on February 7, 2007 and fax on February 9, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ThromCat Thrombectomy Catheter System. 7F 2.5 -7.0 mm 150 cm. Catalogue number 63000-01. It is a single-use, disposable device that is used to perform percutaneous maceration and removal of thrombus and restoration of blood flow, Recall # Z-0597-2007 REASON: Face seal may wear excessively and cause particulate matter. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories MPG, Abbott Park, IL, by letters dated December 29, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Architect i System Assay CD-ROM, U.S. Version 21.0, for use on the Architect i System, list number 06E58-21, in vitro diagnostic, Recall # Z-0413-2007 REASON: The Architect Ausab and Architect Anti-HCV assay parameter default interpretation screens when using Architect Assay CD-ROM US Version 06E58-21 does not align with the result interpretation options in the Architect Ausab Reagent Package Insert (PI) 34-4162/R1 and ARCHITECT Anti-HCV PI 34-4152/R1. MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Xomed, Inc., Jacksonville, FL, by telephone on January 22, 2007, and then a follow-up fax letter on February 2, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: AccuGuide Injection Needles (Surface electrodes) The AccuGuide EMG Injection Needle, product 8263210, contains 5 individually packaged and sterilized injection needles and 10 nonsterile surface electrodes that are packaged 2 per non-breathable pouch, but are not sterilized, Recall # Z-0576-2007 REASON: A labeling discrepancy was internally identified for the surface electrode component of REF 8263210 AccuGuide EMG Injection Needle, 30G X 25MM. The outside box label correctly indicates 'Content: 5 sterile Injection Needles and 10 non-sterile Surface electrodes'; however, the pouches for the 10 surface electrodes inside the box are incorrectly labeled as “sterile”. MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Medtronic Perfusion Systems, Brooklyn Park, MN, by letter on December 29, 2006. Manufacturer: Medtronic Mexico, S. De R. L. De C.V. Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Medtronic 2T10R1 Intersept Custom Tubing Pack. Pack 2T10R1 consists of two PVC lines; one of them is 132 inch in length and is capped. The second line is 102 inch in length and has a one way vacuum relief valve assembled in one end. Tubing is used in the vent roller heads of the heart lung machine. This tubing is connected to the cannula in the patient in order to divert blood to the circuit when the patient is on bypass, Recall # Z-0583-2007 REASON: One lot of Custom Perfusion Sets, Catalog 2T10R1 was incorrectly assembled. The one way vacuum relief valve on the 102 inch line is attached backwards, thus preventing flow. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: J. Jamner Surgical Instruments, Inc. Hawthorne, NY, by letter dated November 14, 2006. Manufacturer: Koros USA Inc., Moorpark, CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: JariTrak™ Table Clamp, 1 inch diameter, vertical post, Catalog Number 206-160. The JariTrak™ Table Clamp with vertical post (206-160) is part of the Table Mounted Hardware that is used with the JariTrak™ Retractor System. The JariTrak™ self-retaining retractor system consists of the Table Clamp with Vertical Post, Flexible or Horizontal Bar with Universal Joint, Oval or Segment Rings, Tilting Blade Clamps and various blades. The product is supplied non-sterile and may be packaged individually or as part of the JariTrak™ retractor set, Recall # Z-0596-2007 REASON: The JariTrak™ Table Clamp may not securely fasten to the bed rail of the OR table during set up of the retractor system. In the event that the clamp is not securely fastened to the bed rail, the system may move during surgery. The firm received several complaints from hospitals.
The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of March 7, 2007: CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Safety & Supplies Co, Inc, East Brunswick, NJ, by letter on February 2, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: One Touch Basic/Profile and One Touch Ultra-Blood Glucose Test strips- 50-count, Recall # Z-0547-2007 REASON: Counterfeit product (manufacturer unknown) CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Stryker Leibinger USA, Portage MI, by letter dated December 22, 2006. Manufacturer: Stryker Leibinger Gmbh, Freiburg, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Stryker Tom Tessier Osseous Microtome: Plug for Bone Mill Systems (Parts 01-15400 and 01-15401); Part 01-15407, Recall # Z-0521-2007 REASON: Metal shavings come off of the plug as a result of friction between the plug and the cutting cylinder, and may be mixed with the milled bone chips. MANUFACTURER: Exactech, Inc., Gainesville, FL, by letter dated December 8, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Polyethylene tibial posterior stabilized components. Optetrak All Poly Tibial PS Component, Knee prosthesis. Catalog number: 204-11-13, Recall # Z-0522-2007 REASON: The outside profile on this manufactured lot of devices is oversized and does not meet specifications. MANUFACTURER: Spacelabs Healthcare, Incorporated, Issaquah, WA, by letter on January 3, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Ultraview SL Command Module with Masimo Sp02 Option, a multiparameter patient monitor, Recall # Z-0523-2007 REASON: Potential for modules to reset, alarms returning to default settings, invasive pressure losing its labels and zero calibration and Sp02 alarm limits being frozen. This can result in delay in treatment. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Biosense Webster, Inc., Irwindale, CA, by letters on November 20, 2006 and December 9, 2006. Manufacturer: Cordis de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Biosense Webster, Inc. has received a number of complaints regarding the radiopaque tip separating or partially detaching from the PREFACE Sheath during use in the left atrium. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, by letters dated December 20, 2006. Manufacturer: Hospira Holdings de, Costa Rica Ltd., La Aurora de Heredia, Costa Rica. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: LifeShield Latex-Free Primary I.V. Pump Set with Distal Microbore Patient Line and Gravity Flow Prevention Valve, Convertible Pin, 110 Inch with High-Pressure Filter, Orange Polyethylene-Lined/Light Resistant Tubing and Option-Lok for use with Omni-Flow Medication Management System, Recall # Z-0542-2007 REASON: The tubing can separate from the set at the filter inlet post. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: GMP Companies/Lifesync Corp., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, by letter on January 15, 2007. Manufacturer: Printec H. T. Electronics Corp., Chung-Ho City, Taipei Hsien. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: LifeSync ECG System – Disposable leadwear, Ls-222, Ls-223, Recall # Z-0546-2007 REASON: When the V-lead is separated from the rest of the lead set, the laminate may tear, exposing the dielectric layer causing a break in the silver ink. If the product is used during a defibrillation after such a de-lamination, it could burn the skin and may compromise the efficacy of the defibrillation. MANUFACTURER: Clark Research and Development, Inc., Folsom, LA, by letter dated January 19, 2007 and February 5, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON; Lack of sterility assurance based on lack of sterility validation for labeled sterilization directions MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson & Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ, by letter on January 27, 2007. Manufacturer: BD Medical - Diabetes Care, Holdrege, NE. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BD Integra 1ml Insulin Syringe with Retracting Precision Guide Needle 1 ml 29g 1/2' (0.33mm x 13 mm) Re-Order No. 305282 U-100 insulin , Recall # Z-0582-2007 REASON: The needle becomes detached from the hub/syringe CLASS IIl MANUFACTURER: Diagnostic Chemicals, Ltd., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, by telephone and fax on September 6, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Microalbumin Multi-Calibrator Set, in vitro diagnostic. Catalog Number: SE-252, Recall # Z-0536-2007 REASON: Microalbumin Multi Calibrator mislabeled label on Level 5 and Level 6, cap label correct MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp, Ann Arbor, MI, by telephone on December 7, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: REASON: The cannula connector is an incorrect size: It is actually 1/4" by 3/8" instead of the correct 1/4" by 1/4". MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA, by
letter on December 22, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of February 28, 2007: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Arjo, Inc., Roselle, IL, by letters dated January 9, 2007. Manufacturer: Medibo N.V., Achel, Belgium. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: There is the potential for the slings to come apart, potentially allowing injury to the patient. MANUFACTURER: Ciba Vision Corporation, Duluth, GA, by letter on January 12, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: O˛Optix™ (lotrafilcon B) Soft Contact Lenses, Rx only, Ciba Vision. The product is distributed in 3 packs (3 lenses per package) and 6 packs (6 lenses per package), Recall # Z-0427-2007 REASON: Reduced lon Permeability MANUFACTURER: Taut, Inc., Geneva, IL, by letters dated January 19, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Taut Intraducer Peritoneal Catheter, 12 Fr x 10 Fr x 20.3 cm; a sterile, Rx peritoneal catheter for single use, individually packaged in a Tyvek/clear pouch; the individually packaged, sterilized catheter was sold in two configurations: a) catalog number (REF) P.I.-128: 10 catheters per box, 10 boxes per case, and b) a sterile component of the convenience kit, catalog number (REF) 50000, System One Comprehensive Lap CBDE Kit, Recall # Z-0428-2007 REASON: Taut, Inc. has become aware that some package seals are not intact, compromising the sterility of the catheters. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Abbott Laboratories MPG, Abbott Park, IL, by letter dated August 11, 1006. Manufacturer: Axis-Shield Diagnostics, Ltd., The Technology Park, Dundee, Scotland, UK. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: IMx Sirolimus Reagent Pack, in vitro diagnostic; list 5C91-21; 100 test pack containing 1 bottle (9.7 mL) Anti-Sirolimus Antibody Coated Microparticles, 1 bottle (9.7 mL) Sirolimus Alkaline Phosphatase Conjugate, and 1 bottle (10 mL) 4-Methylumbelliferyl Phosphate, 1.2 mM, Recall # Z-0501-2007 REASON: The sirolimus values may shift higher after storage at 2-8°C or after one freeze/thaw cycle of specimens. MANUFACTURER: Cook Endoscopy, Winston Salem, NC, by letters on/about January 31, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Quantum TTC Biliary Balloon Dilation Catheter, Order number QBD-10X3, Recall # Z-0520-2007 REASON: The graphic label is incorrect, it lists 6mm/ 18FR. The product label is correct, it lists 10mm/ 30FR. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Skytron, Div. The KMW Group,
Inc, Grand Rapids, MI, by letters on November 23, 1999, November 1, 2002
and again on January 8, 2007. Manufacturer: Dai-Ichi Shomei Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. REASON: If the mounting plug is improperly adjusted, the unit could separate, come apart, and fall from the mount. MANUFACTURER: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Hoffman Estates, IL, by letters dated January 30, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Symbia systems, running on e.soft version 5.5 or earlier, could allow a fully-extended patient pallet to come into contact with the pinhole collimator, resulting in system damage. MANUFACTURER: Steris Corporation, Montgomery, AL, by letter on February 6, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Cmax Surgical Table, Model No. 2182625, Recall # Z-0554-2007 REASON: A variation in suppliers welding processes, at the inner section of the hydraulic lift column, of the surgical table, may result in the table top becoming unstable, which could result in injury to patients or staff. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Nicolet Biomedical, Div of Viasys Healthcare, Madison, WI, by Advisory Notice, dated August 25, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: NicoletOne version 5.20 software (also known as NicoletOne Version 5.2 Software) used with the NicoletOne LTM, Sleep, nEEG, vEEG and ICU monitoring Systems, Recall # Z-0380-2007 REASON: A software anomaly exists in the 5.20.1038 NicoletOne LTM, Sleep, nEEG, vEEG and ICU Monitor systems using the M, and/or C series amplifiers. If this anomaly occurs, the system will display the data for channel one in all channels on NicoletOne LTM, Sleep, nEEG, vEEG or ICU Monitor systems. MANUFACTURER: Teknimed SA, L, France, by letter dated August 31, 2006 and October 1, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: OsSatura TCP (pure tricalcium phosphate) 3mm granules packaged in glass jars, Part Numbers: 05-6010-050 5cc, 05-6010-100 10cc, 05-6010-150 15cc & 05-6010-300 30cc, Recall # Z-0423-2007 REASON: The firm has determined an incorrect Instructions for Use (IFU) was packaged within the product box. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: EMD Chemicals Inc, Gibbstown, NJ, by letter on August 17, 2006. Manufacturer: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Firm Initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: REASON: Lot # OC553145 of Anaerotest failed to remain in specification. QC indicator shows an anaerobic environment even if oxygen is present. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of February 21, 2007: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Medtronic Sofamor Danek Instrument Manufacturing, Bartlett, TN, by letter on December 8, 2006. Manufacturer: Marson Medical, Inc., Paramus, NJ. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Rocker Reducer, part of the SiLo Spinal System, REF 8880014, Rx only, Material: Stainless Steel, qty: 1 ea, non-sterile, Recall # Z-0411-2007 REASON: Due to a manufacturing error, the proximal end may deform causing the protrusions that engage the associated implant to break off of the instrument during use. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc., Brea CA, by letter on October 27, 2006. Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter, Inc., Chaska, MN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Access® Immunoassay Systems Thyroglobulin Antibody Reagent Kit, in vitro diagnostic, Part Number 33890, Recall # Z-0417-2007 REASON: Low end imprecision affecting both S0 calibrators and patient samples which can lead to inaccurate low level patient results when using the Access Thyroglobulin Antibody assay. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of February 14, 2007: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific, Maple Grove, MN, by letters dated December 13 and December 14, 2006. Manufacturer: Pacific Device De Mexico S A De C V, Tijuana B C Mex, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Excess strands of resin may exist in the lumen near the hub of certain batches/lots of the Mach 1 Guide Catheters. If this excess resin is present in the catheter, there is the potential of an embolization resulting from the excess resin detaching from the device during the procedure. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Integrated Orbital Implants Inc., San Diego, CA, by telephone, fax and letter on December 20, 2006. Manufacturer: Kolberg Ocular Products Inc., San Diego, CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Perry-Kolberg Titanium Motility/Support System (Threaded Sleeve and Flat Peg), for use in ocular implants, Model Number 100045 The threaded sleeve and flat peg are two components of the P-K Titanium Motility/Support System. The threaded sleeve is an externally threaded cylinder and an internal drilled hole designed to receive a peg. It is placed in the Bioeye Hydroxyapatite Implant with the use of the P-K Titanium threaded sleeve wrench after a hole has been prepared in the implant by drilling with a series of hypodermic needles of gradually increasing sizes. After the threaded sleeve is placed in the implant, any of the P-K Pegs can be inserted. The affected model which is the subject of this recall comes with the flat peg. Product is not serialized. Note: Lot code assigned by the contract manufacturing firm, Recall # Z-0396-2007 REASON: The threads on the threaded sleeve were manufactured with left-handed threads, requiring a modification to the surgical technique for proper insertion. Failure to properly identify the affected components and apply the modified insertion technique will result in an inability to insert the sleeve into the implant. MANUFACTURER: Belcher Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Largo, FL, by letter dated September 25, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Mucotrol Concentrated Oral Gel Wafer contained in HDPE Bottle, Recall # Z-0398-2007 REASON: Processing and cleaning process validation were not completed before production. Product had some GMP failures related to the quality system. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics, Corp., Mahwah, NJ, by letters on December 8, 2006. Manufacturer: Stryker Orthopaedi, Limerick, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: A product mix -up in which the labeling indicates a Triathlon X# CR Tibial Bearing Insert Size #2 - 11MM, however, the device inside the package is actually a Triathlon X3 CR Tibial Bearing insert Size # 7 - 11MM and vice versa. MANUFACTURER: BD Opathalmic Systems, Waltham, MA, by letters on December 26, 2006 and January 10, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Product sterility may be compromised due to incomplete package seal. MANUFACTURER: Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Inc., Lakeland, FL, by facsimile letter on October 19, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: AutoSuture Bladed Trocar, equipped with safety shield. Model number 179094. Available with smooth or threaded sleeve in sizes 5-15mm inner diameter and 70-100mm length, Recall # Z-0414-2007 REASON: The tip of the trocars may separate before and while in use. In some instances the trocars have been found with exposed blades upon opening the packaging. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Irving, TX, by telephone and fax beginning December 13, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The re-designed ARCHITECT Temperature Controller Board has been identified as being susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the laboratory. This can cause a board reset condition, stopping temperature control function of the board. Situation does not stop analyzer operation and does not generate an error condition alerting operator when condition occurs. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc, Brea, CA, by letter beginning August 29, 2006. Manufacturer: Applied Cytometry, Sheffield, UK. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Two workflow scenarios associated with renaming regions may produce incorrect results. MANUFACTURER: Phillips Ultrasound, Inc., Bothell, WA, by letter dated October 31, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: iE33 Ultrasound System (System, imaging, pulsed doppler, ultrasonic and system, imaging, pulsed echo, ultrasonic), Recall # Z-0422-2007 REASON: Acoustic output intensity may exceed maximum specified limits and the patient contact temperature may exceed 43 degree C (when the system is used with the S12-4 transducer in CW-mode) CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Elekta, Inc. Norcross GA, by letter dated November 23, 2006. Manufacturer: Elekta Oncology, Sussex, UK. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Desktop Pro™ R6.0 & R6.1, Linear Medical Accelerator, Model number MRT 9871/ MRT 10601, Recall # Z-0421-2007 REASON: Unexpected Diaphragm movement when manual field
size modifications are not saved. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of February 7, 2007: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Davol, Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc., Cranston, RI, by letter on December 27, 2006. Manufacturer: Bard Shannon Limited, Humacao, PR. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Inadequate directions for use in the Salute System. Labeling -Revised to provide updated instructions for use and proper servicing. MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, by telephone, fax, email or by visit between November 8, 2006 and November 13, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Integrated Centrifugal System Control Unit; Catalog number 801046, Recall # Z-0381-2007 REASON: Following installation of software version 1.30 in October 2006, the firm confirmed a complaint that the new software caused a discrepancy in the pump speed calculation and caused the pump to stop during clinical use and a ''connect motor'' message to be displayed. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Vascular-Cardiac Therapies dba Guidant Corp., Temecula, CA, by letter on December 5, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Specific lots of the .096' and .115' Rotating Hemostatic Valves (RHV) and the Duostat .096' Rotating Hemostatic Valve (RHV) potentially have an incomplete seal in the packaging pouch. MANUFACTURER: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., Tempe, AZ, by letters on December 20, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: This action is being taken because BPV has recently received three complaints for the device that involve reports of introducer sheath tip damage. The damage may result in loss of tip integrity. MANUFACTURER: Boston Scientific Target, Fremont, CA, by letter on December 1, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Boston Scientific brand iLab™ Ultrasound Imaging System, for intravascular use; Model Number(s): iLab120lNS, iLab2401NS, Recall # Z-0395-2007 REASON: The product fails to comply with applicable electronic product performance standard, in that the electromagnetic energy is in excess of the labeled conformance standards for radiated emissions. MANUFACTURER: Rhytec, Inc., Waltham, MA, by letter dated October 2, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Portrait® PSR3 System, an electro-surgical device used in dermatological applications, Recall # Z-0397-2007 REASON: Inadequate Directions for Use: Software Upgrade to set maximum pulse rate to 2.5 Hz. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Ev3, Inc., Plymouth, MN, by letter on December 6, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: ev3 Protege GPS Self-Expanding Nitinol Stent Biliary System. SERB65-09-60-120, Recall # Z-0389-2007 REASON: Two individual ev3 Protege GPS Biliary Stent
System devices were incorrectly labeled as SERB65-09-60-120 and the
actual device is SERB65-12-60-80. Length is shorter than expected. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of January 31, 2007: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Cyberonics, Inc., Houston, TX, by safety alert on November 14, 2006. Firm initiated recall is onging. PRODUCT: a) Cyberonics VNS Therapy System, Model 250-'HAND
HELD' programming software v6.1, v6.1.7, v7.0 and v7.1.3, Recall #
Z-0341-2007; REASON: During programming, pulse generator may be inadvertently set to 8.0 mA output, regardless of the mA range selected by the clinician MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Maquet, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ, by visit on December 11, 2006. Manufacturer: Maquet Critical Care AB, Solna, Sweden. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Jostra Heater Cooler Unit HCU30, system version 1.02-Low voltage machin, Article number: 0704629, Recall # Z-0350-2007 REASON: The HCU 30 system potentially will not be have the power capacity to run the compressor when the heaters are on during operation. This may lead to a situation where the user may not be able to cool the patient and/or cardioplegia sufficiently. MANUFACTURER: Diagnostic Chemicals, Ltd., Charlottetown Prince Edward Island, Canada, by letter dated December 5, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing PRODUCT: Salicylate-SL, in vitro diagnostic, Cat. No.511-20, Recall # Z-0361-2007 REASON: Upon subsequent testing on different instruments (as required by other customers), DCL detected a non-linear response on certain analyzers. A decision was made to recall the product due to the fact that DCL customers sell the product to different end users, DCL cannot be certain which instruments the end users employ in their laboratories. MANUFACTURER: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, by telephone beginning on December 15, 2006 and follow-up letter dated December 19, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Suros ATEC Breast Biopsy System handpiece (9 gauge cannula 12 centimeters in length with a 20 millimeter aperture) for use with the ATEC Breast Biopsy and Excision System, disposable, sterile, Part no. 0912-20, Recall # Z-0362-2007 REASON: The handpiece package may have an incorrect part number on the inner package. Error could result in over-penetration of the biopsy needle. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Bock, Otto, Orthopedic Ind., Inc., Minneapolis MN, by letter dated August 11, 2006. Manufacturer: Otto Bock Austria, Wien, Austria. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Electronic Otto Bock Compact leg prosthesis System, 3C95/3C85, to be used exclusively for the exoprosthetic fitting of amputations of the lower limb. Microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee joint used by lower extremity amputees, Recall # Z-0363-2007 REASON: A correction of the Otto Bock Compact prosthetic knee joint, material numbers 3C93 and 3C85, is being conducted. A limited number of Compacts have a defective solder connection between the contact wires and battery terminals. If exposed to strong vibrations these Compact knee joints have an increased probability of malfunction and a resultant risk to the Compact wearer. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Abbott Point of Care Inc., East Windsor NJ, by letter on December 13, 2006. Manufacturer: Abbott Point Of Care I Stat, Kanatakanata Ontario, Canada. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: i-STAT PT/INR Cartridge prothrombin time test in vitro diagnostic. Product list #’s 04J50-01 and 04J50-02, catalog # 420200; Ref 04J50-01 24, Recall # Z-0364-2007 REASON: Patients treated with the antibiotic CUBICIN can cause a concentration dependent false prolongation of prothrombin time (PT) and elevation of INR (International Normalized Ratio) when using the i-STAT PT/INR cartridges. MANUFACTURER: Terang Nusa Sdn Bhd, Kota Bharu, Malaysia, by telephone on December 13, 2006 and by letter dated December 20, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Sterile Neolon 2G Latex-Free Powder-Free Neoprene Surgical Gloves, Does Not Contain Natural Rubber Latex; 1 pair of gloves per package, 100 packages per case; Item number MDS207060, Recall # Z-0365-2007 REASON: Some of the packages labeled as latex-free actually contain latex gloves. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Philips, Bothell, WA, by letter dated December 12, 2006. Manufacturer: Philips Medical Systems Nederlands, Best, Netherlands. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Movement of the AD5 table or Lateral C-arm (LARC). The table and/or LARC will not move upon request, will move slowly when movement is requested or will not stop moving when requested. MANUFACTURER: GE Healthcare Integrated IT Solutions, Barrington, IL, by letter dated January 12, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: GE Centricity PACS RA 1000 Workstation; for diagnostic image analysis; Software versions 2.1.XX. and 3.0.XX. used in combination with the GE Senographe 2000D, Senographe DS or Senographe Essential, Recall # Z-0373-2007 REASON: The Centricity PACS RA1000 Workstation Software may manifest certain mammography image display problems only if the images were acquired through GE Senographe versions 2000D, DS or Essential. MANUFACTURER: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA, by PRODUCT: BIo-Rad D-10 Dual Program Calibrator Diluent, a component of the Bio-Rad D10 Dual Program diagnostic test. This is a specific part of the kit, and only the calibrator diluent is defective. It comes in two kits, Recall # Z-0376-2007 REASON: The Diluent in the D-10 Dual Program Calibrator reorder packs is defective, and can cause early calibration failure or elevated control and sample recovery results. MANUFACTURER: Cook Urological, Inc., Spencer, IN, by letter dated January 5, 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Cook Flexor DL Dual Lumen Ureteral Access Sheath with AQ Coating, sterile, REF FUS-095013-DL, Recall # Z-0377-2007 REASON: Lack of assurance of sterility, as the packages may not have been sealed. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Medtronic Perfusion Systems, Brooklyn Park, MN, by letter dated September 6, 2006. Manufacturer: Medtronic Mexico, S. De R. L. De C. V., Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Medtronic Intersept Custom Tubing Pack. Do Not Reuse. The design and components of this product were specified by the user from an array of components and designs offered by the manufacturer. Any change in the cardiopulmonary bypass procedure that compromises the function of this Custom Tubing Pack is the responsibility of the user. The tubing is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Portions of the tapered tubing are used in the vent, suction and arterial roller heads of the heart lung machine, Recall # Z-0340-7 REASON: An out of specification condition exists with the tapered tubing found in some Custom Tubing Packs. The wall thickness is undersized and does not meet specifications. MANUFACTURER: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., Gary, IN, by letter dated December 15, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Bivona Laryngectomy Tube, Cuffless, Silicone, I.D. 9.5 mm, O.D 20.0 mm, Length 85 mm, REF BOSL1L, Recall # Z-0378-2007 REASON: The label incorrectly states the outer diameter of the tube is 20.0 mm when it is actually 12.0 mm. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of Recalls as of January 24, 2007 CLASS II MANUFACTURER PRODUCT: REASON: Weld failures on IV connector (area of female luer and spike body) MANUFACTURER: MRL, Inc., A Welch Allyn Co., Buffalo Grove, IL, by letters dated November 8, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Welch Allyn PIC 50 Portable Intensive Care System, Multi-Parameter Monitor/Defibrillator; a portable 12V internal battery powered defibrillator; Part Numbers-971081, 971082, 971083, 971084, Recall # Z-0343-2007 REASON: Shock Delay:The monitor-debrillator may display an 'ECG Comm' error message on the display during use,which may prevent or cause an unacceptable delay the delivery of a defibrillation shock. This delay could result in failure to resuscitate the patient. MANUFACTURER: Bayer Healthcare, LLC (Diagnostics Division), Tarrytown, NY, by letters on September 8, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Bayer received a customer complaint where the Valproic Acid Quality control material recovered lower than target when it was run in a panel of other Therapeutic Drug (TDM) assays. The under recovery observed by the customer was approximately -25%. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Abbott Spine, Austin, TX, by telephone on November 7, 2006. Manufacturer: Phillips Precision, Inc., Elmwood Park, NJ. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Tip of devices may dislodge while in use during surgery. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis, IN, by letters dated December 15, 2006. Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics Gmbh, Mannheim, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Roche IGGT COBAS INTEGRA Immunoglobulin G (Turbidimetric); Catalog no. 20766631322. in vitro diagnostic, Recall # Z-0356-2007 REASON: Falsely elevated IGGT results may be reported because the R2 reagent of the Tina-quant Gen.2 albumin assay has a carryover effect on the Immunoglobulin G (turbidimetric) assay when used on the COBAS INTEGRA 700 and 800 analyzers. MANUFACTURER: Continental Medical Labs,Inc., Waterford, WI, by letter on October 19, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Fibrin Analysis Catheter Testing System includes the component BD Vacutainer Luer-Lok Access Device; Catalogue #364902 as a finished sterile device, Non Pyrogenic in unopened undamaged package, Disposable/ Single use/ Do Not Reuse; for use with multi lumen; (4 Venous Catheter sizes) 20 cm. 12 fr. Central; 16 cm. 7-7.5-8 fr. Central; 20 cm 7.7.5-8 fr Central; 16cm 12 fr. Central, Recall # Z-0357-2007 REASON: Fibrin Analysis Catheter Testing System contains the ''Luer Lok Access Device'' that fails to lock securely to certain catheter devices because the male luer taper surface is not within the specification of the taper. MANUFACTURER: I-Flow Corp., Lake Forest, CA, by faxed letter on November 29, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: I-Flow ON-Q PainBuster (100 ml, 2 mI/hr) Pump, PM012, Recall # Z-0358-2007 REASON: The pump flow rate labeling may not match the package labeling. The label on filter may not match the label on the top of the pump or the package labeling. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Embeem, Inc., N. Brunswick, NJ, by letters November 9, 2006. Manufacturer: ABS Medicare Pvt. Ltd, Gujarat, India. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: HiZel, Trayless-sterile hydrogel wound dressing. Sizes 2.4 x 2.4', 2.4 x 4.7', & 4.7 x 4.7'. Product is a transparent, flexible sheet. Packaged in a peelable pouch, Recall # Z-0455-2007 REASON: Foreign material- this device, a sterile wound care product, was found to be contaminated with clumps of brown/black foreign material CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: OrthoHelix Surgical Designs, Inc., Akron, OH, by telephone on August 3, 2006. Manufacturer: Specialized Medical Devices, Lancaster, PA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: DRLock Volar Plate Screw System, Model #DVR-900. The product is a kit contained in an aluminum tray case that contains the following: IMPLANTS: 6 stainless steel plates (2-lefts, 2-rights, and 1-right long and 1-right left), 48 distal locking-screws (ranging from 10-24mm), 32 distal locking pegs, 36 proximal locking screws, 24 proximal non-locking screws. INSTRUMENTS: 2 Bending Pliers*, 1 Bone Reduction Forcep*, 2 Hohmann Retractors *, 1 Ratchet Handle*, 1 Periosteal Elevator*, 1 Dingman Elevator *, 1 K & K Elevator *, four Driver tips *, five drill guides*, 2-1.6 Drill Bits *, 2-2.3 Drill Bits *, 1 Plate Holder Verbruge *, 2 Depth Gages *, 6 K wires, Recall # Z-0349-2007 REASON: The 48 distal locking-screws (ranging from 10-24mm) contained in the kit are not within established specifications, specifically the minor diameter of the screws are undersized. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of Recalls as of January 17, 2007 CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Core Care Technologies, Inc., Swell, NJ, by telephone and letter on November 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Counterfeit product. CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Advanced Bionics Corp., Sylmar, CA, by letters on September 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Advanced Bionics Precision Linear Leads, part of the Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation System. Model Numbers: SC-2138-30, SC-2138-50, SC-2138-50T and SC-2138-70, Recall # Z-0299-2007 REASON: A small number of unimplanted Precision Linear Leads may have been assembled with incorrect electrode material. At high stimulation levels, the metal may corrode and dissolved metals may enter the patient. MANUFACTURER: Edwards LifeSciences Corp., of Puerto Rico, Anasco, PR, by voice mail on November 2, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Edwards Lifesciences VANTEX Central Venous Catheter Set with OLIGON-Model A2720S, Recall # Z-0318--2007 REASON: Lack of Assurance of Sterility-Device packaging was manufactured with an incorrect lid that could compromise the sterility of the product. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Southern Prosthetic Supply Co., Alpharetta, GA, by letters on October 6 and October 10, 2006. Manufacturer: Medi Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: SPS Blue Line Tube Clamp Adapters, Product number BL120M, Recall # Z-0445-2007 REASON: Device Fracturing: recent design and process changes leave the device susceptible to fracturing, which could cause the prosthesis to fail. MANUFACTURER: Respironics, Inc., Murrysville, PA, by letter dated October 25, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: AC inlet connector failure that can result in thermal damage to the humidifier enclosure and/or ignition of materials external to the device. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN, by email on 11/15/06 and letter. Manufacturer Firm: DePuy Ireland Ltd., Cork, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Chamfer Step Defect-The surgeon may have difficulty in assembling /seating the polyethylene insert into the tray due to a Chamfer step defect. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., MahwahNJ., by letter on November 7, 2006. Manufacturer: Stryker, Limerick, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Simplex P with Tobramycin. Antibiotic PMMA Bone Cement, Recall # Z-0467-2007 REASON: The expiration date on the external label is incorrect in that it does not identify the earliest expiration date of the subcomponents. The External label provides for an incorrect longer expiration date than the actual subcomponents will support. The expiration date on the external package states December 2007 and the expiration date of the liquid monomer is September 2006. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Ossur, Reykjavik, Iceland,
by letter on November 9th, 2006. Manufacturer: Ossur North America Inc.,
Aliso Viejo, CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ, by letter on November 29, 2006. Manufacturer: Stryker Ireland, Ltd., Orthopaedics, Carrigtohill, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Lack of assurance of Sterility (package integrity): Anomalies in seal width and strength that may affect the integrity of the sterile barrier. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Arjo, Inc., Roselle, IL, by letter dated August 31, 2006. Manufacturer: Arjo Med. AB, Gloucester, UK. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Minstrel Patient Lift with SR weighing scale; a non-AC-powered patient lift; model number HMB002-US, Recall # Z-0478-2007 REASON: The hanger bar assembly may detach from the lift during use due to fatigue failure of the bolt. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Arjo, Inc., Roselle, IL, by letters on October 30, 2006. Manufacturer: B. H. M. Medical, Inc., Magog Quebec, Canada. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BHM Kwiktrak Fixed Gate component of the Kwiktrak
rail system used with the Maxi Sky 600 Ceiling Patient Lift. The fixed
gate, part #700.11550, was sold in two kits: REASON: The Kwiktrak Gate stopper may fail and allow the ceiling lift to pass through to the end of the track and fail to the floor. MANUFACTURER: Viasys Respiratory Care, Inc., Palm Springs, CA., by letters on November 2, 2006 and November 4, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The correction is due to a repeat “failure to cycle” event. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Arjo, Inc., Roselle, IL, by letters on November 13, 2006. Manufacturer: B. H. M. Medical, Inc., Magog Quebec, Canada. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BHM Reacher for Portable Ceiling Lifts; a portable ceiling lift accessory used to connect the lift to the BHM Track or KwikTrak Trolley. The reacher comes in two models: part #700.08310 - 24' handle length, and part #700.08320 - 36' handle length, Recall # Z-0482-2007 REASON: The carabineer may not be correctly attached to the reacher and the portable patient lift may drop. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Baxter Healthcare Corp., Round Lake, IL, by letter on December 6, 2006. Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corp., Singapore, Singapore. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Baxter has identified the potential for a corruption of the memory chip in the pump to occur due to linear accelerator radiation exposure. If corruption occurs, it could result in an interruption of therapy with an audible and visual alarm notification to the user. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Varian Medical Systems, Charlottesville, VA, by e-mail and letter on September 11, 2006. Manufacturer: Varian Medical Systems Haan, Haan, Federal Republic of Germany. PRODUCT: a) GammaMed 12i radionuclide applicator systems, Recall # Z-0486-2007; b) GammaMed 12it radionuclide applicator system, Recall # Z-0487-2007 REASON: Medical device for patient treatment does not meet electrical safety standards. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories MPG, Abbott Park, IL, by letter dated November 22, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ARCHITECT LH Reagent, each kit contains bottles of Anti-Beta LH coated Microparticles and bottles of Anti-Alpha LH acridinium-labeled Conjugate; list numbers 6C25-22 (4 x 100 tests), 6C25-27(1 x 100 tests), and 6C25-30 (4 x 500 tests), Recall # Z-0488-2007 REASON: The lots of ARCHITECT LH Reagent List 6C25-22, have the potential to generate patient specimen results that are elevated. Correlation studies have demonstrated an upward shift in slope for patient results of approximately 13% on average when compared to other currently available reagent lots and an average bias from patient specimens of 13% to 17% has been observed. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: International Technidyne Corp., Edison, NJ, by letter, on December 6, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: International Technidyne Corporation (ITC) ProTime Microcoagulation System Instrument-Catalogue Number-Protimeint & Protimepro, Protimeintrf & Protimeprorf, Protimeintl & Protimeprol, Recall # Z-0470-2007 REASON: Incorrect Test Results-ProTime ITC's Microcoagulation System: Professional Instrument may report incorrect test results when more than 50 tests are in the memory and the technician uses the AUTO Send or PRINT RESULTS feature. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of Recalls as of January 10, 2007 CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Core Care Technologies, Inc., Sewell NJ, by telephone beginning on October 14, 2006 and by letter on November 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Counterfeit product. CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Philips Medical Systems
North America Co. Phillips, Bothell, WA, by letters on October 12, 2006
and December 11, 2006. PRODUCT: REASON: Potential for generator to lock-up. Fluoroscopy and x-ray is no longer possible, and system must be restarted to be able to continue. MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, by in-house servicing on October 6, 2005 and October 18, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: REASON: MANUFACTURER: Phillips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA, by
letters on December 19, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, sent an addendum to the operators manual on October 12, 2004 and December 15, 2004. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Device module(s) may fail to properly initialize during start up, thus resulting in that single module being inoperable and a red 'X' being displayed on the monitor screen. MANUFACTURER Edwards LifeSciences Technology SAEL, Anasco, PR, by letter on November 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Product Description: Edwards Lifesciences-Swan-Ganz,Thermodilution Venous Infusion Port (VIP) Catheter with AMC Thromboshield (An Antimicrobial*Heparin Coating), REF:831HF75, Model Number: 831FH75, Recall # Z-0338-2007 REASON: Misbranding-One lot of Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters, Model 831HF75, lot 246HC197 was labeled with different model information (831F75) on the edge label . The edge label states the model is 831F75 which incorrectly indicates that product does NOT contain an antimicrobial heparin coating. (The tray lid label correctly states the model is 831HF75, containing the heparin coating). MANUFACTURER: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., Gary, IN, by letter dated August 25, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Bivona Adult Tracheostomy Tube, I.D. 8.5 mm, O.D 11.0 mm, Length 88 mm, TTS 11.8 mm, Mfrd by Smiths Medical Critical Care; Product code 670185, Recall # Z-0339-2007 REASON: Mislabeled- The outer diameter (OD) of the shaft is labeled as 11.0 m on the inner, outer and tray label in error. The OD is actually 11.8 mm. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division, Andover, MA, by letter on September 29, 2006. Manufacturer: OsteoBiologics, Inc., San Antonio, TX. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Mis-packaging. Product in the package may be a
different size than indicated on the labeling. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Puritan Bennett Corporation, Carlsbad, CA, by letter on August 31, 2006. Manufacturer: Nellcor Puritan Bennett Ireland, Galway, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Puritan Bennett KnightStar 330 Bi-Level Ventilator, Catalogue Numbers: Y-KS330-NA, Y-KS330-SD, DSY-KS330-NA, DSY-K5330-SD, DLY-KS330-NA & DLY-KS330-SD, Recall # Z-0444-2007 REASON: Directions for Use-Puritan Bennett has determined that a service interval should be defined for the device. The firm has also determined that an exhalation filter should be employed when the device is in use. MANUFACTURER: Drew Scientific, Inc., Oxford, CT., by letter on August 24, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Flags and alerts on the user interface will not automatically transfer to the LIS. MANUFACTURER: Drew Scientific, Inc., Oxford, CT., by letter on September 20, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: System has given inaccurate readings when running samples that trigger an extra rinse due to very high WBC, RBC or Platelet counts. MANUFACTURER: LifeScan, Inc., Milpitas, CA, by letter on September 29, 2006 and posted the notice on the website. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Inaccurage test results: testing may lead to no test results, error message or inaccurately low test results. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Abbott Laboratories, Inc., South Pasadena, CA, by letters on September 26, 2006. Manufacturer: Dade Behring, Inc., Cupertino, CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Phenobarbital- Reagent-Clinical Chemistry--List number: 1E08-20-Abbott Diagnostics Division, Recall # Z-0454-2007 REASON: Erratic elevated results and or the inability to calibrate due to imprecision. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Integra LifeSciences, Corp., Plainsboro, NJ, by letter, telephone and e-mail on November 10, 2006. Manufacturer: NewDeal SA, Lyon, France. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BOLD/INI-CLIP 2.2mm Drill Bit with AO Attachment. Model/Catalog number: 159004ND, Recall # Z-0466-2007 REASON: Incorrect drill length-Cannulated drill bits were manufactured to incorrect specifications (shorter length) resulting in inadequate preparation of bone prior to insertion of the UNI-CLIP Staple. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Beckman Coulter, Inc., Brea, CA, by letter on November 1, 2006. Manufacturer: Applied Cytometry, Sheffied, UK. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Expo32 ADC Software Version 1.1C, Part Number 6418337-New Users Software Kit, and Part Number 175454 Upgrade Software Kit used with the Coulter EPICS XL Flow Cytometers, Recall # Z-0471-2007 REASON: The firm has confirmed that the ratio parameter assignments (numerator and denominator) of a protocol may inadvertently change after the Parameter Selection Dialog box is accessed. This issue is limited to only protocols utilizing the Ratio parameter. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Rymed Technologies, Inc., Austin, TX, by email and telephone on May 25, 2006. Manufacturer: Accelent Juarez, Juarez, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Weld failures on IV connector (area of female luer and spike body). MANUFACTURER: Mizuho USA, Inc., Poway, CA, by telephone on November 14, 2006 and by letters on November 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: False positives-the firm has received a higher than expected rate of complaints regarding false-positive results. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of Recalls as of January 3, 2007 CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Royal Global Wholesale, Boynton Beach, FL, by telephone and letter on November 3, 2006. Manufacturer: Unknown, Milpitas, CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Counterfeit Glucose Test Strips CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, by letter dated November 10, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Improperly adjusting the occlusion setting may result in a pump jam error and pump stoppage. MANUFACTURER: Endologix Inc., Irvine, CA, by telephone on November 8, 2006 and by letters on November 9, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Recall was initiated after a clinical incident involving separation of the front sheath, preventing deployment of the stent graft. This required the physician to convert the patient to conventional open repair. MANUFACTURER: Stardental Division, Lancaster PA, by letters on December 6, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Solara Replacement Turbine, Autochuck End Cap, for dental handpiece, part number 064900, Recall # Z-0313-2007 REASON: End cap component can disassemble. MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, by visits between May 2004 and November 2005. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The gas system may fail calibration prior to use due to incorrect gas system flowmeter software. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Whiteside Biomechanics, St. Louis, MO, by telephone on September 15, 2006. Manufacturer: Friedrich Daniels, Solingen, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Posterior Acetabular Retractor-Left with Light Cord Bracket, Model #BIO-1-1050-A, and Posterior Acetabular Retractor-Right with Light Cord Bracket, Model #BIO-1-1051-A, packaged 1 retractor (left or right retractor) per plastic bag, Recall # Z-0316-2007 REASON: The soft tissue pin in the retractor can break off and become embedded in the tissue. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc., Brea, CA, by letter on Oct 17, 2006. Manufacturer: Applied Cytometry, Sheffield, UK. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: FC 500 MPL Flow Cytometry System with MXP Software Version 2.0 & 2.1, Part Number 626554 FC 500 MPL 733313 MPL Hardware Upgrade Kit, Recall # Z-0317-2007 REASON: The ratio parameter assignments (numerator and denominator) of a protocol may inadvertently change after the Parameter Selection Dialog box is accessed. Issue limited only to protocols utilizing the Ratio parameter such as LeukoSure and DNA Cell Cycle. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: EMD Chemicals Inc., Gibbstown NJ, by letter on July 27, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Histochemical PAS (Periodic Acid Schiff) Reaction Set. Class I medical device. Product size configuration: Set of 4 bottles including Schiff Reagent 225mL, Light Green SF Yellowish Stain 225mL, Sodium Carbonate Solution 225mL, and Periodic Acid Solution 225mL. Each kit provides reagents sufficient for a maximum of 100 tests, Item Number 64945/93, Recall # Z-0305-2007 REASON: Due to loose caps, the SO2 levels dropped significantly from release levels causing the product not to perform properly. MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Ann Arbor MI, by visits between May 2004 and November 2005. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The battery status light on the front panel may not accurately reflect the actual status of the battery. The battery may contain more charge than indicated.
The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of December 27, 2006 CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Medical Plastics Devices Inc, Point Claire, Quebec, Canada, by telephone on October 17, 2006 and by letter on October 18, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) One Touch Basic/Profile Blood Glucose test strips, Recall # Z-0261-2007; b) One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Test Strips, Recall # Z-0262-2007 REASON: Counterfeit Glucose Test Strips. MANUFACTURER: Milwaukee Notions, Inc., Union Grove, WI, by telephone beginning October 10, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: OneTouchBasic/Profile and OneTouch Ultra- Blood Glucose test strips. For use with ONE TOUCH Brand Meters, Recall # Z-0263-2007 REASON: Counterfeit CLASS II MANUFACTURER: AGA Medical Corporation, Golden Valley MN, by facsimile or e-mail dated September 29, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing PRODUCT: Amplatzer Cardiac Septal Occluder Delivery Systems labeled as follows: a) AMPLATZER Delivery System, Order no. 9-DEL-5F-180/60, 9-DEL-6F-45/60, 9-DEL-6F-180/80, 9-DEL-7F-45/60, 9-DEL-7F-45/80, 9-DEL-7F-180/80, 9-DEL-8F-45/60, 9-DEL-8F-45/80, 9-DEL-8F-180/80, 9-DEL-9F-45/80, 9-DEL-9F-180/80, 9-DEL-10F-45/80, 9-DEL-12F-45/80. [Breakdown of order no. '9-DEL-5F-180/60' is as follows: 9-DEL, French size (5F) - degree angle curve (180) / usable length in cm (60).] b) the following devices are not approved for US distribution: AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery System, order no. 9-ITV06F45/60, 9-ITV07F45/60, 9-ITV07F45/80, 9-ITV08F45/60, 9-ITV08F45/80, 9-ITV09F45/80, 9-ITV10F45/80, 9-ITV12F45/80, 9-ITV05F180/60, 9-ITV06F180/80, 9-ITV07F180/80, 9-ITV08F180/80, 9-ITV09F180/80. The Delivery System is comprised of a delivery sheath, delivery cable, dilator, loading device and pin vise, Recall # Z-0255-2007; Amplatzer Cardiac Septal Occluder delivery system Exchange Systems labeled as follows: a) AMPLATZER Exchange System, Order no. 9-EXCH-6F-180/80, 9-EXCH-8F-180/80, 9EXCH-9F-45/80, 9-EXCH-12F-45/80. [Breakdown of order no. '9-EXCH-6F180/80' is as follows: 9-EXCH, French size (6F) - degree angle curve (180) / usable length in cm (80).] and b) the following devices are not approved for US distribution: AMPLATZER TorqVue Exchange System, Order no. 9-EITV09F45/80, 9-EITV12F45/80, 9-EITV06F180/80, 9-EITV08F180/80. The Exchange System is comprised of a delivery sheath, delivery cable, dilator, loading device and pin vise. Recall # Z-0256-2007; AMPLATZER TorqVue (cardiac septal occluder) Delivery System with Pusher Catheter Order no. 9-TVSP7F-180/80, 9-TVSP8F-180/80, 9-TVSP9F-180/80. [Breakdown of order no. '9-TVSP-7F-180/80' is as follows: 9-TVSP, French size (7F) - degree angle curve (180) / usable length in cm (80).] Sterile EO. Single Use Only. CAUTION: Investigational device limited by U.S. Law to Investigational Use. The AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery System with Pusher Catheter consists of a radiopaque delivery sheath, translucent loading device, dilator, plastic vise, delivery cable, and pusher catheter. The delivery system also includes a high pressure Hemostasis valve with a swivel luer connector. The loading device, also with a full thread swivel luer connector, allows a positive fit and seal between sheath and loader. The translucent loader allows for visualization of the device and potentially the presence of air during transfer of device to the sheath, Recall # Z-0257-2007
MANUFACTURER: Medrad Inc, Indianola, PA, by telephone and letter dated November 20, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Invasive Blood Pressure Interface Cables: a)
Medrad 9500 Multigas monitor for MRI, REASON: Interference problems: certain invasive blood pressure transducers connected to these cables are susceptible to interference if exposed to static magnetic field strengths exceeding 300 gauss. In certain orientations, the transducer causes the invasive blood pressure readings on the physiological monitor to display inaccurate readings. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Guidant Corporation, Saint Paul, MN, by letter, dated October 9, 2006. Manufacturer: Guidant-Ireland, Clomel, County Tipperary, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Guidant CONTAK RENEWAL 3 RF (models H210, H215), CONTAK RENEWAL 3 RF HE (models H217, H219) ,CONTAK RENEWAL 4 RF (model H230), and CONTAK RENEWAL 4 RF HE (model H239) cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D), Recall # Z-0269-2007 REASON: Shock Effectiveness: there is a potential for malfunction of a high voltage wire, which could compromise effectiveness of shock therapy. While no energy is lost, defibrillation thresholds may be higher (and safety margin may be reduced) because the shocking vector has changed. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Arrow International Inc., Reading, PA, by letter on September 29, 2006. Manufacturer: Arrow International, Inc., Mount Holly, NJ. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber catheter. Latex Free A Port Ref Product No. AP-01007; Recall # Z-0270-2007; b) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Ref Product No. AP-01013 Latex-Free Low Profile Port, Recall # Z-0271-2007; c) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free A(2) Port, 17 Fr. Introducer Kit REF Product No. AP-06535, Recall # Z-0272-2007; d) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free A(2) Port, 10 Fr. Introducer Kit Ref Product No. AP-06530, Recall # Z-0273-2007; e) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free A(2) Port , 12 Fr. Introducer Kit. Ref Product Code: AP-06528, Recall # Z-0274-2007; f) Implantable Vascular Access system -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free A Port, 10 Fr. Introducer Kit. Ref Product No. AP-06520, Recall # Z-0275-2007; g) Implantable Vascular Access system -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free Low Profile B Port, 6 Fr. Introducer Kit. Ref Product No. AP-06046, Recall # Z-0276-2007;h) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free Low Profile Port. 10 Fr. Introducer Kit. Ref Product No. AP-06042, Recall # Z-0277-2007; i) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free Low Profile Port. 9 Fr. Introducer Kit. Ref Product No. AP -06040, Recall # Z-0278-2007; j) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free Low Profile Port. 6 Fr. Introducer Kit Ref. Product No. AP-06036, Recall # Z-0279-2007; k) Implantable Vascular Access system -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free Low Profile Port. 10 Fr. Introducer Kit Ref Product No. AP-06022, Recall # Z-0280-2007; l) Implantable Vascular Access system -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free Low Profile Port. 9 Fr. Introducer Kit Ref Product No. AP-06020, Recall # Z-0281-2007; m) Implantable Vascular Access system --Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-free A Port. 9 Fr. Introducer Kit. Ref. Product No. AP-06018, Recall # Z-0282-2007; n) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free Low Profile Port. 6 Fr. Introducer Kit. Ref. Product No. AP-06016, Recall # Z-0283-2007; o) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-free A Port. 10 Fr. Introducer Kit. Ref. Product No. AP-06015, Recall # Z-0284-2007;p) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free A Port. 6 Fr. Introducer Kit. Ref Product No. AP-06014, Recall # Z-0285-2007;q) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free A Port. 9 Fr. Introducer Kit Ref Product No. AP-06013, Recall # Z-0286-2007; r) Implantable Vascular Access System -- Infusion Ports with Silicone Rubber Catheter. Latex-Free A Port. Ref Product No. AP-01510, Recall # Z-0287-2007 REASON: Catheter has separated from the infusion port body. MANUFACTURER: Mallinckrodt Inc., Cincinnati OH, by letter dated November 7, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: OptiVantage DH Power Injection System, Recall # Z-0288-2007 REASON: The flow rate programmed on the console may be changed without automatically updating the flow rate programmed on the power head. The injector will always inject in accordance with the parameters shown on the power head. If this lack of synchronization occurs and is not noticed by the clinician, contrast would be injected at a higher or lower flow rate than desired. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Kavo America Corp, Lake Zurich IL, by letter, telephone and email on November 22, 2006. Manufacturer: Kaltenbach & Voigt Gmbh & Co. KG, Biberach, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: KaVo QUATTROcare Spray, 500 ml aerosol can; a maintenance spray for lubrication of KaVo turbines, air motors, straight and contra-angle dental handpieces. For use with the KaVo QUATTROcare maintenance unit only; Made in Germany The spray was produced under the following labels: a) KaVo QUTTROcare Spray AMERICA, Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH, Biberach/Riss Germany, single can: item #04117630, type 2106, 6-pack: item #04117640, type 2106A b) KaVo QUTTROcare Spray CANADA, Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH, Biberach/Riss Germany; Distributed by SciCan, 1440 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3B 3P9, single can: item #04117680, type 2107, 6-pack: item #04117690, type 2107A c) KaVo QUTTROcare Spray, Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH, Postfach 1454, D-88396 Biberach/Riss Germany, single can: item #04117590, type 2108, 6-pack: item #04117720, type 2108A, Recall # Z-0289-2007 REASON: The QUATROcare Spray cans may allow the gas (propane) to escape from the can under certain circumstances. In rare cases, when an ignition source is nearby, this escape of gas may lead to the emission of smoke and possibly flames from the can which could lead to property damage or personnel injury. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Medtronic Neurological, Minneapolis, MN by letter dated July 2006. Manufacturer: Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co., MedRel, Juncos, PR. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Medtronic Kinetra Dual Program Neurostimulator for Deep Brain Stimulation, model 7428. Rx only. The dual program model 7428 Kinetra Neurostimulator generates electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain. These signals are delivered from the neurostimulator to the brain via DBS extension or DBS leads. The neurostimulator consists of electronic circuitry and a battery, which are hermetically sealed in a titanium case. The operation of the neurostimulator is supported by a clinician programmer, a therapy controller, and a control magnet, Recall # Z-0290-2007 REASON: A subset of Kinetra implantable neurostimulators may experience a failure of wire connections between the electronic hybrid circuit and battery which may lead to sudden cessation of therapy. Sudden cessation of therapy can result in the immediate return or worsening of underlying symptoms due to the progression of the disease state. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Datex - Ohmeda, Inc., Madison WI, by letter in September 2006 Manufacturer: GE Healthcare Finland Oy, Helsinki, Finland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Datex Ohmeda Compact Absorber, Disposable, REF 427002100, white to violet and REF 427002000, Pink to white. Used with GE Healthcare ADU anesthesia systems. GE Healthcare Finland Oy, Helsinki, Finland +358 10 39411, Recall # Z-0291-2007 REASON: Certain Compact Absorbers may have an increased resistance to gas flow due to an improperly manufactured foam filter. The increased resistance can cause an elevated pressure at the ventilator end of the inspiratory circuit, but the pressure at the patient may be reduced. This could result in patient hypoventilation and hypoxia. MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, by on site visit between January 2004 and September 2005. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Electronic Oxygen Blender/analyzer; Catalog number 801188, Recall # Z-0294-2007 REASON: The flow meter could malfunction resulting in loss of touchscreen control of the gas system, but the alternate mechanical control will remain operable. MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc., Redmond WA, by letter dated December 2006 another in January 2007. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: LIFEPAK 20 automatic external defibrillator, Recall # Z-0295-2007 REASON: LIFEPAK 20 may lock-up when attempting to power-up on DC within 2 seconds after removing AC power. MANUFACTURER: St Jude Medical CRMD, Sylmar, CA, by letter on October 12, 2006, and by press release on October 13, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) St. Jude Medical APS III Programmer, used in combination with St. Jude Medical bradycardia and tachycardia devices. Model 3500/3510, Recall # Z-0296-2007; b) St. Jude Medical Merlin PCS Programmer, used in combination with St. Jude Medical bradycardia and tachycardia devices. Model 3650, Recall # Z- 0297-2007; c) St. Jude Medical Identity SR Model 5172, Identity DR Model 5370, & Identity XL DR Model 5376; Pulse Generators (pacemakers), Recall # Z-0298-2007 REASON: St. Jude Medical has identified a low-frequency anomaly in the software used in the APS III Model 3500/3510 and Merlin PCS Model 3650 programmers that can lead to incorrect reporting of battery voltage, expected battery longevity and Elective Replacement Indicator (ERI) status. MANUFACTURER: Smiths Medical PM, Inc., Waukesha WI, by letter dated November 3, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BCI 3404 Autocorr Plus Pulse Oximeter/ECG/Respiration Monitor. Smiths Medical PM, Inc. This device is designed to provide full featured monitoring capabilities in a tabletop design. The system features an ECG cable interface, an SpO2 probe interface, display of patient and waveform data via an EL panel, power status LED, and the function keypad area consisting of six keys (on/off, waveform/trend, alarm silence, menu/enter, up arrow & down arrow). The monitor has a serial port that is used for data communications to a printer or computer and for analog outputs, Recall # Z-0300-2007 REASON: An error occurred at the board manufacturing site which may affect the following parameters: - An electrical noise observed on the SpO2 pleth waveform generating and displaying erratic heart rates. % SpO2 reading displays dashes. The ECG waveform may appear noisy, ECG readings appear accurate. -Respiration waveform may appear noisy and the respiration readings will be displayed as dashes. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Draeger Medical, Inc., Telford, PA, The recalling firm issued a recall letter to the US customers November 17, 2006. Manufacturer: Draeger Medical Systems Inc., Danvers, MA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Infinity Docking Station (IDS) Delta and Kappa Series patient Monitors. Model numbers 4715319, 5206110, 5732388, and 7489375, Recall # Z-0301-2007; b) Infinity Docking Station (IDS) Gamma/Gamma XL and Infinity Vista Series patient Monitors. Model numbers 4715319, 5206110, 5732388, and 7489375, Recall # Z-0302-2007; c) Infinity Docking Station (IDS) (transportable patient monitor) Repair Kit, part number 7262814, Recall # Z-0303-2007 REASON: Top cover of assembly may separate. The situation can result in the monitor falling, which could result in an injury to the clinician or patient. MANUFACTURER: Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto CA, by letter on September 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: 4D Integrated Treatment Console and Varis 1.4g Medical Charged Particle Radiation Therapy System; All 4D Integrated treatment console versions 8.0.15 and below (excluding v7.0.31) and all Varis Non-Varian Treatment versions 6.6.5027 and below, Recall # Z-0304-2007 REASON: Selecting an empty space next to the ''Override'' or ''Acquire Actual'' buttons may result in mistreatment to the patient. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of December 20, 2006 CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Discount Diabetic Supply, Oxford MS, by telephone on October 19, 2006 and by letter on October 30, 3006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: One Touch Ultra test strips, LifeScan, a Johnson & Johnson Co., 50 test strips, 2 vials of 25 test strips, Recall # Z-0206-2007 REASON: Counterfeit-Blood glucose test strips were reported to be counterfeit. MANUFACTURER: Medishop, Inc., Brooklyn, NY, by letters dated October 17, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: OneTouch®/Basic®/Profile® Blood Glucose Test Strips, 50 Test Strips per box. Part Number 020-848, LIFESCAN, a Johnson & Johnson company. (The product is labeled in English, Greek and Portuguese), Recall # Z-0207-2007 REASON: Counterfeit-The product is reported to be counterfeit CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc., Santa Ana CA, by letter and telephone on November 13, 2006. Manufacturer: A.M.O. Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc., Anasco, PR. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: AMO Tecnis Acrylic Model ZA9003 Intraocular Lenses, Recall # Z-0148-2007 REASON: The lenses are incorrectly labeled as 11 diopter lenses; these lenses are actually 22.5 diopters. MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, by letter dated September 14, 2006 and September 17, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Terumo Perfusion System 9000, 100v, with color screen; Model 9000; Catalog No. 164280, Recall # Z-0233-2007; b) Terumo Perfusion System 9000, 220/240v, with color screen; Model 9000; Catalog No. 164290, Recall # Z-0234-2007; c) Terumo Perfusion System 9000, 115v, with color screen; Model 9000; Catalog No. 164300, Recall # Z-0235-2007; d) Terumo Perfusion System 8000 Base, 4 pump, 115v; Model 8000; Catalog No. 16400, Recall # Z-0236-2007; e) Terumo Perfusion System 8000 Base, 5 pump, 115v; Model 8000; Catalog No. 16401, Recall # Z-0237-2007;. f) Terumo Perfusion System 8000 Base, 4 pump, 220/240v; Model 8000; Catalog No. 16405, Recall # Z-0238-2007; g) Terumo Perfusion System 8000 Base, 5 pump, 220240v; Model 8000; Catalog No. 16406, Recall # Z-0239-2007; h) Terumo Perfusion System 8000 Base, 4 pump, 100v, Model 8000; Catalog No. 16409, Recall Z-0240-2007; i) Terumo Perfusion System 8000 Base, 5 pump, 100v, Model 8000; Catalog No. 16410., Recall # Z-0241-2007; j) Manual Drive Unit for Sarns (Terumo) Centrifugal Perfusion System; Catalog No. 164268, Recall # Z-0242-2007 REASON: The hand crank handle may separate and detach from the unit during use. MANUFACTURER: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., Rockland, MA, by letter on or about November 6, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Level 1® Normothermic I.V. Fluid
Administration Set REF D-60HL, Recall # Z-0250-2007; REASON: IV Fluid Administration Set may have a blockage of the recirculating warming fluid channel within the disposable administration set, causing an alarm condition of over-temperature during priming. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson & Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ, by letters on September 8, 2006. Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Micrope, San Lorenzo, PR. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BD Vacutainer Luer-Lok Access Device Holder with Pre-Attached Multiple Sample Adapter Sterile, Do Not Reuse, Keep away from heat, Rx only Ref # 364902 200 (4X50) BD, Recall # Z-0253-2007 REASON: Reports of failure of the Luer Lok Access Device to lock securely to certain catheter devices because the male luer taper surface is not within the specification. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Stryker Biotech, Hopkinton, MA, by letter on August 25, 2006. Manufacturer: Howmedica International S de RL, Limerick, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Calstrux™ (Previously known as TCP Putty)- Absorbable Bone Void Filler, packaged in: Catalog Number: 400-05: quantity-5cc Catalog Number: 400-10: quantity 10cc Catalog Number: 400-15: quantity 15cc, Recall # Z-0254-2007 REASON: Lack of Labeling Precautions. Calstrux™ should not be used in combination with other products and the volume used should approximate the size of the defect. Adverse reactions have been reported with over filling the defect site or combination product usage, including localized induration, swelling, inflammation, wound drainage, infection and device migration. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Advanced Medical Optics,
Inc., Santa Ana, CA, by letter on October 31, 2006. Manufacturer: A.M.O.
Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc., Anasco PR. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. REASON: These specific serial numbers of lenses are being recalled because AMO has received reports of post-implantation cloudiness related to some lenses contained in this grouping. MANUFACTURER: Medline Industries, Inc, Mundelein, IL, by telephone on November 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Medline Premium Wet Skin Prep Tray, Sterile, Latex Free; a single use surgical convenience tray, EO sterilized; Reorder DYND70660; 20 trays per case; Recall # Z-0268-2007 REASON: The product, labeled as sterile, had not gone through the sterilization process at the time of shipment CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Biogenex Laboratories, San Ramon, CA, by letter on approximately October 3, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Super Sensitive Link-Label IHC Detection System/Mega Volume, RTU Multi-Link-HRP, REF/Cat. No. QP300-XAK, Kit containing reagent vials, Recall # Z-0217-2007 REASON: Mislabeling: The product's "contents section " labeling (outer box) is mislabeled incorrectly printed as ''1 x 100 mL Alk Phos Label'' which should read ''1 x 100 mL HRP Label''. A second, smaller label, incorrectly reads "RTU MultiLink HPR/AEC" which should be labeled as "RTU MultiLink HPR". The reagent vials in the box are correctly labeled. MANUFACTURER: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., Gary, IN, by letter on November 17, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Custom 5.5 mm Bivona® Uncuffed Hyperflex Tracheostomy Tube, I.D. 5.5 mm, O.D. 8.0 mm, length 4.75 mm, Mfrd by Smiths Medical Critical Care; REF HU05JS55NNA112S, Recall # Z-0260-2007 REASON: Mislabeled as to size: The product is 47.5 mm in length, but the label lists the length as 4.75 mm. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of December 13, 2006 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Accumetrics, Inc., San Diego, CA, by letter or e-mail on September 5, 2006 – September 13, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: VerifyNow P2Y12 Assay Device Kit, Part Number 85054, Recall # Z-0228-2007 REASON: The VerifyNow P2Y12 assay can report an erroneous result instead of an error message when a sample with low hematocrit is run. MANUFACTURER: BioMerieux, Inc., Durham, NC, by a field corrective action notification August 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BioMerieux BacT/Alert SN Anaerobic Culture Bottle-REF 259790, Recall # Z-0243-2007 REASON: Recovery Compromised-during manufacturing ambient air (including oxygen) was inadvertently introduced into the culture bottles, changing their reduction/oxidation potential thus leading to a compromised recovery of some obligate anaerobes and longer detection times. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Teleflex Medical, Bannockburn, IL, by letters dated October 31, 2006. Rusch Manufacturing (U.K.), Teleflex Medical, Armagh, N. Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Neoprene Pecan Shaped Breathing Bag. Bag with 15 mm neck insert, size 1 liter, a rebreathing bag. Made in UK, Catalog Number (REF) 21176AP, Recall # Z-0244-2007 REASON: Mislabeling-The rebreathing bag is incorrectly labeled as a 1 liter. The rebreathing bag is actually a ˝ liter bag. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA. by letter on September 18, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Abbott brand CELL-DYN 22 Calibrator, a whole blood calibrator used to calibrate CELL-DYN hematology systems. Model Number: 99120-01, Recall # Z-0246-2007 REASON: Potential for on-market instability in the whole blood calibrator which could lead to inaccurate platelet (PLT) test results. MANUFACTURER: Dade Behring, Inc., West Sacramento, CA., by telephone and letters on September 27, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Dade Behring brand MicroScan Prompt Inoculation System-D; Catalog # B1026-10D, Recall # Z-0247-2007 REASON: Product does not meet performance specifications through its standardized inocula for MicroScan Dried Gram-Negative and Gram-Positive Overnight panel testing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Arjo, Inc., Roselle, IL, by letters on October 30, 2006. Manufacturer: Medibo, N.V., Hanmont, Achel, Belgium. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Sling Rope/Connector Assembly Kits for the
Sara and Sara Nova standing and raising aids; the kit is comprised of 2 x
200 cm ropes, 2 knobs, 2 sling connectors, 2 socket cap screws, 2 nylon
nuts and 2 spacers; Arjo Inc., 50 N. Gary Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172; Model
KS1006, Recall # Z-0248-2007; REASON: The sling ropes were manufactured with insufficient rope length past the knot to prevent the knot from coming loose. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Rochester NY, by letters on October 9, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: VITROS® Chemistry Products LIPA Slides GEN 48, Coating 3235, REF/Catalog No. 166 8409 (60 slides per cartridge and 5 cartridges per box - 300 slides per box) and REF/Catalog No. 829 7749 (18 slides per cartridge and 5 cartridges per box - 90 slides per box). LIPA Slides are processed by higher volume (or mainframe) VITROS® Chemistry Systems typically used in hospital laboratories. 510(k) #: K845027 (18 January 1985). Shelf life: Cat. # 166 8409: 12/01/07, Cat. # 829 7749: 12/01/07-1/01/08, Recall # Z-0245-2007 REASON: The firm identified circumstances in which biased results or calibration failures can be observed when using any lot of VITROS® LIPA slides if they have been stored on the VITROS® Chemistry Systems for more than 2 days. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of December 6, 2006 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Lone Star Medical Products, Inc, StaffordTX., by letters on October 6, and November 8, 2004, and by telephone November 9 through November 12, 2004. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Lone Star Medical Products, Inc. 1100 Series
Aluminum Retractor Rings, REASON: Ni-Cr Plated 1100 Series Retractors with a chromium finish were replaced by Retractors with a hard-anodized finish after complaints of peeling were received. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Nihon Kohden America Inc, Foothill Ranch,CA, by telephone and fax starting September 1, 2006. Manufacturer: Nihon Kohden Corp., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Nihon Kohden Electric Stimulator, Model number: MS-210BK (Optional accessories of MEB-2200A -Neuropack Evoked Potential and EMG Measuring System), Recall # Z-0218-2007 REASON: When the device is subject to physical shock, such as a drop to the floor, it may output a different value from the preset value. This may result in a superficial burn on the patient if the stimulation is done for a long time. MANUFACTURER: Computerized Medical Systems, Inc., Saint Louis, MO, by letters dated November 9, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: AccuSeed DS Digital Stepper, an accessory to a prostate radiation treatment planning system, Model #DS300, Recall # Z-0221-2007 REASON: The In/Out adjustment knob can be over-turned, ultimately causing the incorrect placement of radioactive seeds in the patient. MANUFACTURER: Inverness Medical Professional Diagnostics, Scarborough, ME, by letter on September 29, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: NOW Legionella Urinary Antigen Test. 22 test kit. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Product Code: 852-00, Recall # Z-0222-2007. REASON: Mislabeled product: Outer kit label reads NOW Legionella Urinary Antigen Test, inside contains S.pneumonia test pouches. MANUFACTURER: Data Innovations, Inc., South Burlington,VT., by letter dated October 25, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Roche Modular Drive (rchmdlri), analytical
laboratory data interface, Recall # Z-0223-2007; REASON Software of modular driver may incorrectly report patient results as Quality Control Results. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, PA, by Customer Safety Advisory on October 12, 2006. Manufacturer: Siemens Medical Solutions, Erlangen, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Magnetom Trio magnetic resonance imaging,
Model number 7387074, Recall # Z-0225-2007; REASON: Possible excessive RF exposure/may burn. MANUFACTURER: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis, IN, by press release and letters dated October 19, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: CoaguChek brand PT Test Strips; U.S. Catalog Number 3116247 (48 strip pack-professional use), 3116239 (12 strip pack-patient self test), Non-U.S. Catalog Numbers 11937642190 [packaged 48 strips per box] and 11937634190 (packaged 12 strips per box), Recall # Z-0227-2007 REASON: Erroneous Test Results: Monitor may display "error" message or report falsely elevated patient results caused by insufficient amounts of active ingredient (thromboplastin) in the test strips. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Dentsply Friadent Ceramed, Lakewood, CO., by letter on November 17, 2006. Manufacturer: Dentsply Friadent GmbH, Mannheim, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) XiVE S plus Screw Implant D3.0/L11, Model Number 26-0122, Friadent GmbH. (dental implant), Recall # Z-0230-2007; b) XiVE S plus Screw Implant D3.0/L13, Model Number 26-0123, Friadent GmbH. (dental implant), Recall # Z-0231-2007; c) XiVE S plus Screw Implant D3.0/L15, Model Number 26-0125, Friadent GmbH. (dental implant), Recall # Z-0232-2007 REASON: Sterility of dental implants may be compromised due to cracks in packaging/caps on vials. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Laborie Medical Technologies, Williston,VT, by telephone on October 4-5, 2006. Manufacturer: Smiths Medical, DublinOH. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Laborie Transducer Cartridge with Luer Lock Reference: DIS130, Recall # Z-0229-2007 REASON: Mislabeling: Product labeled with incorrect "Use Before" date and pouch labels missing lot number. (Incorrect dates-2006/07 or 2006/08; correct Use by dates-2009/08 for Lot 36H03M005 and 2009/07 for Lot 36G20M041 The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of November 29, 2006 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Abbott Diagnostic International, Ltd., BarcelonetaPR, by letter on September 8, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Abbott AxSYM Matrix Cells--Product List No: 8A73-02, sold in boxes of 100, Recall # Z-0117-2007 REASON: Increase in complaints regarding controls out of range, calibration errors, and discrepant patient results with the AxSYM Troponin-I ADV assay. MANUFACTURER: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, PA, by letter on October 19, 2006. Manufacturer: Siemens Medical Solutions, Erlangen, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Modularis URO urological table, Model number 5531012, Recall # Z-0168-2007 REASON: Potential pinch point with the patient table MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Plus Orthopedics USA, San Diego,CA., by letter on July 30, 2003. Manufacturer: Plus Orthopedics AG, Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: REASON: There exists the possibility that incomplete bony support or insufficient cementing of the implanted device can result in fatigue fracture of the UC-PLUS Solution Femoral Component. MANUFACTURER: Exactech, Inc., GainesvilleFL., by fax, e-mail and telephone on August 31, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Optetrak, B-series cemented finned tibial tray, size 2f/2t. Catalog # 220-04-02, Recall # Z-0196-2007 REASON: Improperly machined parts: The Cemented Finned Tibial Trays could not seat the size 2 mating trial or polyethylene insert. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc., Brea,CA., by letters the week of July 24, 2006. Manufacturer: Applied Cytometry, Sheffield, UK. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Cytomics FC 500 Flow Cytometry System with CXP Software Versions 2.0 & 2.1, Recall # Z-0197-2007 REASON: Mis-identification-If a panel or protocol is added to an existing worklist but the tube location is not specified, the CXP Acquisition software will run the last specified tube through the remaining protocols and will generate results and printouts of these runs leading to a Mis-Identification condition. MANUFACTURER: Iris Sample Processing, Westwood, MA, telephoned on September 29, 2006 . Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: StatSpin Express 3 Centrifuge with RTX8 Rotor Model: M502, Recall # Z-0198-2007 REASON: Rotor may crack and separate causing device to fail. A failed rotor not successfully contained may seriously injure the laboratory worker. MANUFACTURER: Dako Colorado, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, by telephone on October 2, 2006 and by letter on October 20, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Eridan Automated Slide Stainer and Support Cart, REF E300 and E300SC1, (Catalog No. (ER 00130, 00331, 00230, 00431), Recall # Z-0199-2007 REASON: Automated slide staining device may not stain speciman slides correctly, and therefore slides cannot be used for patient diagnosis. MANUFACTURER: Gambro Renal Products, Inc., LakewoodCO, by fax on May 12, 2006 and by letter on May 16, 2006. Manufacturer: Gambro Dasco S.p.A. Monitor Division, Medolla, Italy. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Gambro Phoenix Hemodialysis Machine, Model numbers: 6022933700, 6023006700, 6022966700, Recall # Z-0200-2007 REASON: Defective Heat Exchanger/membrane; this may result in perforation of the membrane thus allowing the presence of infectious organisms and/or pathogens to pass from patient to patient. MANUFACTURER: Datex - Ohmeda, Inc., Madison,WI, by letter dated September 15, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Datex-Ohmeda Tec 6 Plus Desflurane Vaporizer. It is an electronic vaporizer which delivers the anesthetic agent desflurane, Recall # Z-0201-2007 REASON: There is a possibility of a vaporizer power failure, with audible and visual alarms, when using the Tec 6 Plus Desflurane Vaporizer. MANUFACTURER: Access Point Medical LLC, St. Louis, MO, by telephone and letters dated March 9, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The canes were made of unacceptable materials and could break. MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Vascular, Santa Rosa, CA, by letters on November 1, and November 3, 2006, and by telephone and email week of October 30, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Pioneer Catheter (Crosspoint TransAccess Catheter); Model TA-XP-001, Recall # Z-0208-2007 REASON: Sterility may be compromised as evidenced by a loss of package integrity. MANUFACTURER: Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN, by letter dated October 12, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solution Legacy Knee Tibial Component, 3 degree, fluted, size 4, stemmed option, for cemented use only, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy/UHMWPE, sterile; Catalog no. 05-5998-038-02, Recall # Z-0209-2007 REASON: The polyethylene tibial articular surface may not lock into some of the tibial plates. MANUFACTURER: Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN, by letter dated October 19, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Zimmer Trabecular metal shoulder instrumentation proximal provisional humeral stem, 48 degrees, 9/10 mm diameter, nonsterile; REF 4309-18-10, Catalog no. 00-4309-018-10, Recall # Z-0210-2007 REASON: The instrument may fracture at the threaded end during intramedullary trialing and leave the distal pilot trial in the humeral canal. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: AGFA Corp., Greenville, SC, by service bulletin on September 1, 2006 and by telephone and email on October 13, 2006. Manufacturer: AGFC Corp., Mortsel, Belgium. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: CR NX Modality Workstation, Computed Radiography System (Software versions NX 1.0.2402 and NX 1.0.2405), Recall # Z-0219-2007 REASON: Users may experience one or more of four (4) problems; 1. Image quality problem with full leg full spine exams. 2. Unable to print 2 or more images on 1 film. 3. Possible image loss when printing. 4. Study date and time not showing up on Imexius Web. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc., Wayne, NJ, by letters, fax, email and telephone on October 10, 2006. Manufacturer: Konica Medical and Graphic Cor, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, Japan. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Konica Minolta PrintLink III Model - ID/IV, product code no. 0770, 0771 Medical Imaging Communication Device Model IV - product code 5000230 Model ID, product code 5000330, Recall # Z-0220-2007 REASON: The power supply of a unit located in Japan overheated and caused a smoke condition and a small amount of flame coming off the unit. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., Keene, NH, by letters on October 27, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing PRODUCT: Protex Continous Epidural anesthesia tray, Ref 4948-17, Recall # Z-0211-7 REASON: Misbranded: Tray label states 26G x 5/8 inch, needle is 25 G x 1 inch. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of November 22, 2006 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips, Bothell, WA, by letter on October 612, 2006. Manufacturer: Philips Medical Systems Nederlands, Best, Netherlands. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Potential for generator to lock-up. Fluoroscopy and x-ray is no longer possible, and system must be restarted to be able to continue. MANUFACTURER: Data Innovations, Inc., South Burlington, VT, by an email listserv notification and by letter dated 8/17/06. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Data Innovations Instrument Manager Version 8:00, 8.01, 8.02, 8.03 or 8.04 with Specimen Management and using Results/Edit/ReleaseScreen (R/E/R), Recall # Z-0167-2007 REASON: Patient results may be associated with an incorrect specimen. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Baxter Healthcare Renal Div, Mc Gaw Park, IL, by letters dated September 6, 2006. Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Largo FL. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Meridian Hemodialysis Instrument, product code 5M5576 and 5M5576R, Recall # Z-0169-2007 REASON: The Meridian pump is less likely to detect small pressure changes, which may indicate the presence of a post-pump tubing kink, when using pre-pump arterial pressure monitoring. MANUFACTURER: Bemis, Sheboygan Falls, WI, by letters on August 23, 2006, and September 13, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: 5 Qt. Wallmount Sharps Container, Model 150, Regular Size; colors 202 Beige, 030 Red, 040 Yellow, 24 count containers, Recall # Z-0170-2007 REASON: The 5 Quart Wall Safes are shipped as two pieces (bottom & top) that customers are unable to assemble because of excess warp in the back wall of the container. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc., Memphis, TN, by letter on October 20, 2006. Manufacturer: Lenox-Maclaren Surgical Corp., Louisville, CO. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Bone Fragmentor, Ref Number 9150111- Device, Recall # Z-0176-2007 REASON: Metal bone fragmentor was causing metal shavings to be released into the resultant fragmented tissue during use. MANUFACTURER: Linvatec Corp., Largo, FL, by letter on December 20, 2005. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ConMed Linvatec Sternum Saw Collet Nut, Catalog Number 5059-09: Used on ConMed Linvatec Sternum Saw Handpieces (ConMed Linvatec, Hall. Versipower, Versipower Plus Handpieces) and sold individually, Recall # Z-0179-2007 REASON: The Sternum Saw Collet Nut that is used to insert and hold the saw blade in place may not always allow for the easy insertion of a saw blade into the handpiece for use. The nut needs to be in a certain position in order for the blade to be inserted and this may delay the operation of the device especially in emergency situations. MANUFACTURER: Olsen Medical, Louisville, KY, by letter and e-mail August 29 - 30, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: MIDAS TOUCH Electrosurgical/102 mm (4 inch) Blade Electrodes, Disposable, Sterile Single Use Device, Part #30-0012 and Model #30-0002. The electrodes are individually packaged in Tyvek bags with 12 packages per case, Recall # Z-0182-2007 REASON: Testing conducted by the firm indicates that electrodes identified with certain part numbers may fall out from the electrosurgical pencil or handle presenting the potential for harm or injury to the patient and/or user. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Philips Medical Systems, Andover MA., by letter on September 21, 2006. Manufacturer: Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen Gmbh, Hewlett-Packard Strasse 2, Boblingen, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Unexpected pulse oximetry (Sp02) readings (100%) over time when a sensor is not attached to the patient. In addition, with a sensor attached to a patient, an incorrect high Sp02 may be displayed when a pulse rate is in a range of 185BPM. MANUFACTURER: Sorenson Medical, Inc., West Jordan, UT, by
letter on October 10-11, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Eatonform Inc., Dayton OH, by letter on September 28, 2006. Manufacturer: Specialized Printed Forms, Caledonia NY. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Doc-U-Dose Prescription Management System, Item 8-PKIT. The product is packaged and distributed in cartons. Each carton contains 1,000 sets of four packets or 4,000 individual packets per carton, Recall # Z-0189-2007 REASON: The poly film may separate along the sealed seams of the packets of the Doc-U-Dose Prescription Management System causing the medications to unintentionally fall out of the packets prior to delivery to patient/consumers. MANUFACTURER: Zimmer Spine, Inc., Minneapolis MN., by letters beginning October 12, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Zimmer Spine ST360 Distal Thread Reduction Guide Pins, Part number: 07.00684.00. Non-Sterile. The Distal Thread Reduction Guide Pin is a reusable instrument that is part of a set of instruments used to perform reduction surgeries with the ST360 Spinal Fixation System. The ST360 Spinal Fixation System is a temporary implant system used to correct spinal deformity and facilitate the biological process of spinal fusion. This system is intended for posterior use in the thoracic, lumbar and sacral areas of the spine. Implants of this system consist of hooks and/or screws connected to rods and are intended to be removed after solid fusion has occurred. This system includes polyaxial screws of varying diameters and lengths, fixed screws of varying diameters and lengths, rods in varying lengths, hooks in varying designs, fixed and adjustable transverse connectors, Recall # Z-0190-2007. REASON: Recall is due to an issue with the thread timing. MANUFACTURER: Trionix Research Laboratory, Inc., Twinsburg, OH, by telephone on/about November 2, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BIAD Classic 24 (24 inch collimator). The collimator is a component of the Trionix Biad Full Imaging System, Recall # Z-0193-2007 REASON: The ball screw on the unit which supports the detector head (which weights approximately 800 lbs.) could snap resulting in the detector head dropping on the patient. MANUFACTURER: Varian Medical Systems Inc., Palo Alto, CA, by letters on August 31, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Clinac High Energy Medical Linear Accelerator, Medical Charged-particle radiation therapy system; Model #s: 2100(C, C/D EX) and 2300 C, C/D EX), Recall # Z-0194-2007: REASON: The chain holding the device gantry in position may break. MANUFACTURER: Ekos Corp., Bothell, WA, by letter, dated October 2, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Lysus Transport Stand (infusion stand), part number 4896-003, Recall # Z-0195-2007 REASON: Carts distributed without an additional caution label directly on the cart, alerting users to tipping hazard. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Asahi Medical Co., Ltd., Northbrook, IL, by letters on October 12, 2006. Manufacturer: Asahi Kasai Medical Co., Ltd., Oita Prefecture, Japan. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific Target, Fremont, CA., by letters on October 6, 2006. Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Cork, LTD, Cork, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Boston Scientific brand Renegade 18 Fiber braided microcatheter, Catalog #: 18257, UPN: M001182570, Recall # Z-0177-2007 REASON: Incorrect expiration date: The product's exterior box date may be labeled with a longer than actual expiration date (the pouch label is correct) MANUFACTURER: Michigan Instruments, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, by letter dated September 14, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Michigan Instruments Thumper Mechanical CPR Device, Model 1007, Part number 15000, Recall # Z-0178-2007 REASON: Failure to initiate compressions when turned on. MANUFACTURER: EBI, L.P., Parsippany NJ, by letter on
September 6, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of November 15, 2006 CLASS II CORRECTION Recall # Z-0078-2007, listed in November 8, 2006, Enforcement Report should be listed as a Class III Recall. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Ciba Vision Corp., Duluth, GA, by letter on September 13, 2006. Manufacturer: Ciba Vision Puerto Rico, Inc., Cidra, PR. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Z-0018-07 REASON: Out of specification lens curve. MANUFACTURER: Datex -- Ohmeda, Inc., Madison, WI, by letters on August 10, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: GE Healthcare-Datex-Ohmeda Aisys Anesthesia Delivery System with Aladin 2 cassettes, Recall # Z-0021-2007 REASON: Vaporizer shutdown with alarm-An intermittent leak in the Aladin 2 cassette/Aisys pneumatic interface (valves) may occur that will invoke an alarm state. When this occurs 'Vaporizer Failure' will appear on the Aisys main display, with an accompanying audible alarm. Delivery of anesthetic Agent is halted; gas flow and ventilation are not affected. MANUFACTURER: Enpath Medical, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, by telephone on July 7, and July 17, 2006 and by letters on July 10, and July 18, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The internal component (Connector Block) of the Lead Adapter used to secure a lead to the adapter has exhibited varying degrees of radial cracks that could cause a temporary intermittent electrical signal disruption if lateral tension is applied to device. MANUFACTURER: Hydrocision, Inc., Billerica, MA, by email on September 6, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: REASON: Distal tip may become detached from the device. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: DePuy Spine, Inc., Raynham, MA, by letter on October 10, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing PRODUCT: REASON: Sterility of device is compromised due to loss of package integrity. MANUFACTURER: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Rochester, NY, by letters dated September 27, 2006 and September 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: VITROSâ Chemistry Products GLU DT Slides GEN 56, REF (Catalog #) 153 2316, 25 slides per box. VITROSâ Chemistry Products GLU DT Slides quantitatively measure glucose (GLU) concentration in serum and plasma, Recall # Z-0151-2007 REASON: Positively biased results when using the VITROSâ Chemistry Products GLU DT Slides GEN 56. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc., Twinsburg, OH, by visit on August 14, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Hitachi Echelon Magnetic Resonance Imaging System, Recall # Z-0152-2007 REASON: Component defect/overheating device; A malfunctioning decoupling circuit in the CTL coil caused high current flow and circuit overheating. MANUFACTURER: Precision Medical, Inc., Northampton, PA, by telephone on October 4, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Precision Medical -- Easy Mate Portable Liquid Oxygen System (container), PM22010 Series, Model number: 2201, Recall # Z-0153-2007 REASON: Component assembly; the fill chuck is not assembled properly which may allow the device to come apart over time releasing its contents. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Access Point Medical LLC, St. Louis, MO, by telephone on or about June 20, 2006. Manufacturer: Danyang Changjiang Motorcycle, Danyang, China. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: The fork component on the wheel of the Rollator can break due to the use of MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Lumiport, LLC, Provo, UT, by email or telephone beginning September 28, 2006. Manufacturer: Ningbo Haishu Qualik Optoelectronics Corp., Ningbo, China. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: DermaStyle Chroma 2-blue and red light device indicated to be used in treating skin blemishes; portable home therapy, Recall # Z-0156-2007 REASON: Incorrect charger, batteries may overheat, catch fire or explode while being charged with the charger enclosed with the device. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Maquet, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ, by letter on September 13, 2006. Manufacturer: Maquet Critical Care AB, Solna, Sweden. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Jostra - HL-20 Heart Lung Integrated Perfusion System, Roller Pump Hand crank, Article # 923391, Recall # Z-0158-2007 REASON: The hand crank necessary for the emergency manual operation of the pump is too wide diametrically to fit into the holes which they were designed to fill. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Maquet Inc, Bridgewater NJ, by letter on October 3, 2006. Manufacturer: Maquet Critical Care AB, Solna, Sweden. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Jostra HL-20 Heart Lung Machine - guiding pins, Recall # Z-0159-2007 REASON: The HL-20's pump head on the roller pump has four pairs of tube guide rolls that keep the tube in place in the raceway and roll along the inserted tube as the pump head turns. If dirt and other particles accumulate in the tube guide rolls, they cannot roll smoothly and finally they can get stuck. MANUFACTURER: Cook Endoscopy, Winston Salem, NC, by letter on October 13, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Fusion OMNI ERCP Catheter, Recall # Z-0160-2007 REASON: Injection through the flush port of these ERCP catheters may be compromised due to omission of a manufacturing activity. MANUFACTURER: USA Instruments Inc., Aurora OH, by letters dated September 20, 2006 and October 13, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) 1.5T HD Head Neck Spine Array, Model 2416329, for GE
1.5T Excite MR System, Recall # Z-0163-2007; REASON: The firm determined that certain potential conditions for use of their medical device, outside of recommended practices, or operating manual descriptions, could result in a localized RF burn and/or electrical shock to a patient on which the device is being used. CLASS III PRODUCT: Michigan Instruments Thumper Mechanical CPR Device, Model 1007, Recall # Z-0119-2007 MANUFACTURER: Michigan Instruments, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, by letter dated August 4, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. REASON: Failure to initiate compressions when first turned on, if improperly shut down -- Operator Manual updated to include proper shut down procedures. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Teleflex Medical, Bannockburn IL, letters dated September 27, 2006. Manufacturer: Hudson RCI Tecate S.de R.L. de C.V., Teleflex Medical, Tecate, B.C., Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Biological indicator failed. Investigation eliminated all equipment and product related factors. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Plus Orthopedics, USA, San Diego, CA, by telephone on June 27, 2006. Manufacturer: Plus Orthopedics AG, Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Galileo Femoral Clamp TKR Slim, Model Number: SYS25 1226, Recall # Z-0149-2007 REASON: Possibility of pressure plate fractures/breakage. MANUFACTURER: Home Access Health Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL, by letters dated October 6, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Home Access-Hepatitis C Check; At Home Telemedicine Test Service for Hepatitis C ; each kit is composed of an outer box, a shrink-wrapped inner box that contains the blood collection card with an unique PIN, the instructions for use and ''Frequently Asked Questions'', a polybag component that includes two lancets, one gauze pad, one adhesive bandage and one alcohol prep pad, a specimen return envelope and a prepaid return mailer either designated as U.S. first class or FedEx; UPC 0 83170 51000 5, Recall # Z-0150-2007 REASON: Wrong Expiration Date; the kits were labeled with Expiration/Use By dates; that exceed the expiration dates of the sterile safety lancet component of the kit. MANUFACTURER: St. Jude Medical/Diag. Division, Minnetonka, MN, by letters on June 7, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Angio-Seal Vascular Closure Device 6F VIP Platform, model 610130. The recalled product is the 6 French model size, Recall # Z-0157-2007 REASON: The Angio Seal VIP 6F devices were incorrectly packaged with a 0.038" guidewire vs. the required 0.035" guidewire. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of November 8, 2006 CLASS II Class II Device Recall Extended. Z-1502-06 was reported in the September 20, 2006 Enforcement Report. The recall has been extended to include 310 more devices. MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc., Redmond, WA, by letter on August 30, 2006. On 10/19/06 the firm mailed an identical letter dated October 2006 to customers for units that were later identified as being subject to the recall. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: LIFEPAK 20 external defibrillator/monitor, Recall # Z-1502-06 REASON: Devices with v38 system software do not display a "LOW BATTERY: CONNECT TO AC POWER" message when the monitor is on backup (DC) battery power and may shut down without warning. MANUFACTURER: Hardy Media Inc., Dba Hardy Diag, Santa Maria, CA, by telephone, fax and letter on August 21, 2006 and by letter September 25, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: HardyCHROM 0157, Catalogue Number: G305, Packaged: 10 plates per sleeve, Recall # Z-0078-2007 REASON: This recall is being conducted due to performance failure; the product is failing to show pigment development for E. coli 0157. MANUFACTURER: Conmed Corporation, Utica, NY, by letter dated October 1, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ConMed DetachaTip® Laparoscopic Instrument: Allis
Multiple Use Grasper, 5mm x 33cm length, REF/Product Code 1-1019. --- The
product is distributed sterile in heat-sealed tray and labeled with an
expiration date that pertains only to the sterility, Recall # Z-0083-2007;
REASON: The grasper jaws broke during Laparoscopic procedures at the junction of the jaw and the tube. MANUFACTURER: Venoscope LLC, Lafayette, LA, by telephone beginning on April 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Venoscope Neonatal Transilluminator, Model NT01, Recall # Z-0116-2007 REASON: Excessive heating due to incorrect wire assembly process. MANUFACTURER: Enpath Medical, Inc., Plymouth MN, by letter on June 29, 2006 and by telephone on June 27, and July 6, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Channel Steerable Sheath in 8F Enpath part # 10775-003, BARD Part Number XD10775003 (US Distribution Only) and 9F Enpath part # 10775-004 (foreign distribution), BARD Part Number XD10775004; Recall # Z-0118-2007 REASON: Enpath has become aware that some of the Enpath Medical 8F & 9F Steerable sheath devices may have a non-conforming flushport bond that causes a leak where air may enter the flush port chamber. MANUFACTURER: First Aid Only Inc, Vancouver, WA, by letter dated August 17, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: First Aid kits, First Aid Only brand, containing various products to include acetaminophen and other first aid supplies, various sizes, - travel size, all purpose, first aid response kit, on-the-road, recreational, outdoor, Recall # Z-0145-2007; First Aid kits, Pharmacist's Choice, containing acetaminophen and a variety of first aid items, all purpose first aid kit, Recall # Z-0146-2007; First Aid Kit, Nexcare brand, all purpose first aid kit containing acetaminophen and a variety of first aid supplies. Recall # Z-0147-2007 REASON: Kits contain acetaminophen tablets that were recalled due to being contaminated with mold. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Rochester NY, by letters dated March 6, 2006. Manufacturer: Data Innovations, Inc., South Burlington, VT. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: VITROS® WorkCentre, Catalog # 6802159, using enGen™ Series Automation Systems (Catalog # ENGEN). VITROS WorkCentre is Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.'s branded version of Instrument Manager™, Recall # Z-0077-2007 REASON: Incorrect result calculations can occur (only affects derived results calculated by the VITROS WorkCentre). MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Tosoh Bioscience Inc, Grove City OH, by letters on September 5, 2006. Manufacturer: Tosoh Corporation, Minato-Ku 43123, Japan. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Tosoh AIA-Pack Folate Calibrator Sets, six levels, Catalog Number-020392. The calibrators are packaged in 1 ml glass vials with 12 glass vials per box, Recall # Z-0082-2007 REASON: Reports of low calibration rate value flags; Use of the recalled product may result in failure to calibrate the instrument. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific Corporation, Natick, MA, by recall notification packages on August 10, 2005 Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Cork, Ltd., Cork, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Renegade Hi-Flo Microcatheter Kits, Catalog/Order # 18-299, UPN M001182990, Recall # Z-0122-2007 REASON: Outer box of the product may have an incorrect expiration date listed as 2007-06, while the correct expiration date is 2007-04. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of November 1, 2006 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Kendall a Division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Argyle, NY, by letter on September 12, 2006. Manufacturer: Kendall, Deland, FL. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Kendall Monoject Syringe with Hypodermic Needle, 3cc syringe with 27 ga A-Bevel Needle (3cc-27x1-1/4 A) Product # 888153744, Recall # Z-0051-2007 REASON: Incorrect needle. There is an incorrect needle configuration on the syringe. The correct needle has a 27 gage A-bevel, the needle on the syringe has no bevel, typically used for dental irrigation. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: GE Healthcare, Wauwatosa, WI, by letter on June 23, 2006. Manufacturer: General Electric Medical Systems Information Technology, Milwaukee, WI. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ApexPro FH Telemetry System: composed of six major components (as follows); Accessories to the patient worn acquisition transceivers, the patient worn data acquisition transceivers, the transceiver access points with antenna, the network infrastructure, A computer platform running the ApexPro Telemetry Application and a computer platform running a central station application (which may be the same computer platform running the ApexPro Telemetry Application)., Recall # Z-0054-2007 REASON: System Warning Alarm failure: When a patient being monitored is in a pre-existing condition of continuous MESSAGE or ADVISORY level alarm preceding a SYSTEM WARNING level alarm, the SYSTEM WARNING audible alarm and flashing yellow border around the patient panel at the CIC does not occur. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN, by telephone on September 14, 2006. Manufacturer: Depuy-Cork Div. Of Depuy Orthopaedics, Ringaskiddy County Cork, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Depuy PFC Oval Dome Patella, Part Number 960100, 3-Peg. 32 mm, sterile, REF 96-0100, Recall # Z-0057-2007 REASON: Mislabeled units containing a size 32 mm. Patella were labeled as a 38 mm patella. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL, by letters dated September 27, 2006. Manufacturer: Cirpro De Delicias, Parque Industrial Las Virgenes, Panamericana, Apartado Postal, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Convertors Tiburon Cardiovascular Split Drape
II, Sterile, for single use only; Made in Mexico. The cardiovascular
drapes were packaged under the following configurations: a) Catalog #9158
- 1 CV split drape Recall # Z-0062-2007 REASON: The cardiovascular drape may tear and/or fray at the reinforced fenestrated trough area during use. MANUFACTURER: Smiths Medical MD, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, by telephone, facsimile and letter on September 27, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: REASON: Smiths Medical became aware that product returned
to them under recall # Z-0800-06/ Z-0807-06 was inadvertently distributed
to consignees after the recall was initiated 03/29/2006. The product was
originally recalled because Locator Wand covers, which are supplied on the
outside of PORT-A-CATH and P.A.S. PORT sterile trays, may have an
insufficient seal and product sterility could be compromised. REASON: Potential issue with annotation function. Annotations, shown as overlays, may change font size when the image is saved. Text may appear shifted, or lines appear thicker, and their position may not be as intended. MANUFACTURER: Cook, Inc., Bloomington, IN, by telephone on September 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Cook Zilver 635 Billary Stent -- Expanding Stent, delivery system length 80 cm, stent diameter 8.0 mm, stent length 40 mm, minimum guiding catheter 8.0 French, minimum sheath 6.0 French, recommended wire guide size .035 inch dia., sterile; Catalog # ZIB6-80-4.0-40, Recall # Z-0080-2007 REASON: The side of the boxes give incorrect sizes for these stents. The label front is correct. (side label-5x40-front label-8x40). MANUFACTURER: Boston Scientific Corp., Spencer, IN, by letter dated September 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Boston Scientific 10 Fr (3.3 mm) Flexima Regular APDL All Purpose Drainage catheter set, REF/catalog no. 27-135. Universal Product Number (UPN) M001271350, Recall # Z-0081-2007 REASON: Sterility compromised/package integrity: the bottom of the Tyvek pouch may not have been sealed. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America, Inc., Westlake, OH, by telephone on July 6, 2006 and by letter dated July 21, 2006. Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Radiance Data Management System, Software Version 2.60, modification for the ABL800 Flex Blood Gas Analyzer, Catalog Numbers: 914-418 and 914-426, Recall # Z-0115-2007 REASON: Incorrect FI02 (Fraction of Inspired Oxygen) values: programming issue can cause incorrect values to be transmitted to the LIS when: 1)- The FI02 result is edited in the manual sample processing mode- 2)- An existing result is opened and FI02 is then edited and sent….In both cases RADIANCE will transmit the original FI02 value, not the value that was edited. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Guidant Corporation, Saint Paul, MN, by visits on June 5, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Guidant Zoom Latitude Programming System, Model 3120, Programmer/Recorder/Monitor (PRM). A portable cardiac rhythm management system designed to be used with Guidant implantable pulse generators, Recall # Z-0002-2007 REASON: Final software load did not occur prior to shipment of select programmers. MANUFACTURER: Invacare Corporation, Sanford, FL, by e-mail on September 27, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: AC-powered Adjustable Hospital Bed. (ICCG Bed) Affected Model numbers: IH820-3MDLX, IHSC900DLX, IH820-3MDLX-QS, IH820-3MPDLX-QS, SC900-80WDLX-QSP, SC900-80PDLX-QSP, IH820-3MDLX-AE-333PS, SC90080GDLX-AE-366PA, SC90080GDLX-AE-333PS, IH820-3MDLX-AE-366PS, IH820-3MDLX-AE-333PA, IH820-3MDLX-AE-366PA and SC90080GDLX-AE-366PS, Recall # Z-0063-2007 REASON: The incorrect caution label that describes washing instructions was applied to beds distributed in the US, i.e. the specified label is P/N 1116654 (English translation); the label that was used is P/N 1119165 (French translation). MANUFACTURER: Organogenesis, Inc., Canton, MA, by fax and telephone on October 2, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Apligraf (Graftskin), Recall # Z-0068-2007 REASON: Product pH out of specification. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Sebia, Inc., Norcross, GA, by fax letter and telephone on or about August 29, 2006. Manufacturer: Sebia, Evry, France. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: HYDRAGEL 15 Alkaline Hemoglobin (E) kit, in vitro diagnostic, Sebia Parc Technologique Leonard de Vinci, Cat. Number 4126, Recall # Z-0073-2007 REASON: The material used in packaging leaches into the product resulting in the presence of an additional artifact band above the HbA fraction. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: ATS Medical, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, by fax on April 7, 2006 and by letter on May 5, 2006. Manufacturer: CryoCath Technologies, Inc., Kirkland, Canada. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: CryoCath Frost Byte CryoSurgical Clamp, Model 60FB1, Manufacturer CryoCath Technologies, Inc., Quebec, Canada. The product consists of a cryosurgical probe (SurgiFrost 7 cm) plus Clamp (FrostByte) packaged for use with Cryosurgical console, Recall # Z-0079-2007 REASON: Incorrect Expiration Date: Three lots of the FrostByte (TM) clamp packaged with SurgiFrost 7 cm cryosurgical probes have incorrect expiration dates. These lots are labeled with a two (2) year expiration date while the correct date is one (1) year. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of October 25, 2006: CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Medtronic Neurological, Minneapolis, MN, by letter beginning June 6, 2006. Manufacturer: Medtronic, Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management, Minneapolis, MN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Medtronic SynchroMed EL Programmable Pumps, Models 8627-10, 8627-18, 8627L-10, 8627L-18. The implantable Medtronic SynchroMed EL Programmable Pump is part of the SynchroMed EL Infusion System designed to contain and administer parenteral drugs to a specific site. The implantable components of the SynchroMed EL Infusion System include the pump with or without a side catheter access port, catheters, and catheter accessories, Recall # Z-0022-2007 REASON: The Catheter Access Port (CAP) on SynchroMed EL pumps manufactured between March and July 1999 may detach from the main body of the pump, which can interrupt drug flow to the target site. CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Extended Care Air Therapy Systems Inc, Roseville OH, by letter on April 5, 2006 and by follow-up letters in May and June Manufacturer: GF Health Products, Inc., Fond Du Lac WI. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: ECAT (Extended Care Air Therapy Systems) 2000 Safe Enclosure Bed, Recall # Z-0026-2007 REASON: Component defect- Following assembly and distribution, two (2) bolts may bend in the bed frame, which may allow the bed to tip into the wall. MANUFACTURER: Becton Dickinson & Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ, by letter on August 24, 2006. Manufacturer: BD Preanalytical Solutions, Sumter, SC. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set with Pre-attached Holder. Non-pyrogenic 100. Rx only, sterile REF 368656 23G x 3/4'' x 12'' 0.6 x 19mm x 305mm ----- REF 367352 21G x 3/4'' x 12'' 0.8 x 19mm x 305mm, Catalog number 367352, Catalog number 367352, Catalog number 367352, Catalog number 368656, Catalog number 368656, Catalog number 368656, Catalog number 368656, Catalog number 368656, Recall # Z-0034-2007 REASON: A complaint was received regarding a BD blood collection set where the blister was noticeably warped. The seal width was below minimum specification. Some blisters could adhere together and crack upon separation. Some units may have pre-activated or have defects affecting package integrity. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL, by letters dated July 20, 2006. Manufacturer: Changzhou Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd, Changzhou, Jangsu, China. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Medline Strider Maxi 3 Scooter; a three wheeled battery operated scooter; model MDS807600 - red and MDS807600B -- blue, Recall # Z-0036-2007; b) Medline Strider Maxi 4 Scooter; a four wheeled battery operated scooter; model MDS807650 - red and MDS807650B -- blue, Recall # Z-0037-2007 REASON: Under conditions of heavy use, signs of overheating of the main battery cables have been observed. MANUFACTURER: Eagle Parts and Products, Augusta, GA, by letters on July 11, and 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Eagle Parts and Products Model 624EZ Power Wheel Chairs with internally threaded wheel mount motors, Recall # Z-0039-2007; b) Eagle Parts and Products Model 624Mini Power Wheel Chairs with internally threaded wheel mount motors, Recall # Z-0040-2007 CO/DE Serial numbers 624EZ0010 through 624EZ0513 REASON: The wheel hub bolts may loosen resulting in the wheels coming off. MANUFACTURER: GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, by letter beginning September 30, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: GE OEC 9900 Elite Fluoroscopy System with Integrated Navigation, Catalog Numbers 887208 and 887210, Recall # Z-0041-2007 REASON: Missing, mixed or lost patient images may result after X-ray procedures. Navigational error. MANUFACTURER: GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, by letter beginning September 29, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: GE OEC 9900 Elite Fluoroscopy System, Catalog No. 887208 and 887210, Recall # Z-0042-2007 REASON: X-ray system may lose or mix images and/or lose patient data. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Bioplate Inc, Los Angeles CA, by telephone on September 14, 2006 and by letter on September 16, 2006 Manufacturer: Midwest Plastic Components, Minneapolis, MN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Bioplate Resorbable Bone Fixation Tack, Catalog Number: 89-0120, Item Number: SG#-45, Recall # Z-0043-2007 REASON: Lack of device sterilization: An internal investigation found products were released for distribution labeled as sterile, but the lot was not sterilized. MANUFACTURER: Excelsior Medical Corp., Neptune, NJ, by letter on April 24, 2006 and April 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 2.5 mL. Product Code: E0100 under Hospira's label, Syrex, Recall # Z-0044-2007 REASON: The syringe manufacturer mixed a pre-printed heparin labeled flush syringe with the saline syringes. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Eatonform, Inc., Dayton, OH, by letters on August 2, 2006, August 4, 2006, and August 11, 2006. Manufacturer: Ward/Kraft, Inc., Fort Scott, KN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Doc-U-Dose Prescription Management System, Item #8-PKIT, a daily activity assist device under 21 C.F.R. 890.5050. The product is distributed in cartons. There are 1,000 sets of four (4) packets, or 4,000 individual packets per carton. Each set is one day's worth of four packets, which are labeled, ''morning,'' ''noon,'' ''evening,'' and ''bedtime,'' Recall # Z-0045-2007 REASON: Certain lots of packet components of the firm's Doc-U-Dose Prescription Management System are separating from the paper along the sealed seam at the bottom of the packets causing the medications inside the separated compartments to fall completely out of the packet, or to become mixed into the wrong compartment of the packaging. MANUFACTURER: Respironics California, Inc., Carlsbad, CA, by letter on August 8, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Esprit Ventilator, Model Number V1000, Power Supply PN 1015852 and Power Supply Field Replacement Unit (FRU) PN 1018246, Recall # Z-0047-2007 REASON: This action is being initiated due to power supply snubber board failures on certain Esprit Ventilators in countries that utilize operating voltages of 200-240 Volts AC and will involve the replacement of the Esprit Ventilator power supply snubber board. Returned power supplies have shown evidence of overheating and in some cases, in which a fan also failed, have shown signs of fire damage. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Draeger Medical, Inc., Telford, PA, by letters on October 3, 2006. Manufacturer: Drager Medical AG & Co. KGAA, Luebeck, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Favius GS Anesthesia Machine. Catalog number 8604699, Recall # Z-0048-2007. REASON: One of four casters may break loose from chassis. MANUFACTURER: Del Medical Systems Group, Franklin Park, IL, by letters dated October 3, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: DynaRad Phantom Portable X-Ray System; Phantom model (PH-150-CM & PH-150-G), Recall # Z-0049-2007 REASON: The x-ray tube head assembly of the Phantom Portable X-Ray System may detach from the boom arm assembly. The tube head could fall and contact the patient or operator. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Medtronic Sofamor Danek Instrument Manufacturing, Bartlett, TN, by letter dated August 1, 2006 and August 2, 2006. Manufacturer: Centex Machining, Inc., Round Rock, TX. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Implant Hollow Reamer, 14 mm, REF 8951405, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Rx only. The product is a bone reamer which is sterilized at the point of use (hospital/clinic), Recall # Z-0050-2007 REASON: Bone reamer may not have a cutting surface on the tip. MANUFACTURER: AGA Medical Corporation, Golden Valley MN, by via fax and letter, dated June 1, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: AMPLATZER PFO Occluder. Order No. 9-PFO-018. Device is not PMA approved in the US. 18mm Sterile EO. MRI Compatible. The AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is a self-expandable, double disc device made from a Nitinol wire mesh, Recall # Z-0052-2007; b) AMPLATZER PFO Occluder. Order No. 9-PFO-025. Device is not PMA approved in the US. 25mm Sterile EO. MRI Compatible. The AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is a self-expandable, double disc device made from a Nitinol wire mesh, Recall # Z-0053-2007 REASON: AMPLATZER PFO Occluders were mislabeled with incorrect device size. The lot M06B01-58 contains 18mm PFO Occluders but is labeled as containing 25mm devices. Lot M06B01-52 contains 25mm PFO Occluders but is labeled as containing 18mm devices. This device was not distributed within the United States and does not affect U.S. consignees. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: General Electric Healthcare, Wauwatosa, WI, by letter dated August 4, 2006. Manufacturer: General Electric Medical Systems Information Technology, Milwaukee, WI. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: GE ApexPro CH Telemetry System. The ApexPro Telemetry System is composed of 6 major components. -The patient worn data acquisition transmitters; -The receiver antenna system infrastructure; -The receivers; -The receiver subsystem; -A computer platform running the Apex Pro Telemetry Application; -A computer platform running a central station application (which may be the same computer platform running the ApexPro Telemetry Application), Recall # Z-0055-2007 REASON: When a patient being monitored with ApexPro/Apex Pro CH Telemetry with ST monitoring disabled is in a pre-existing condition of continuous MESSAGE or ADVISORY level alarm preceding a SYSTEM WARNING level alarm, the SYSTEM WARNING audible alarm and flashing yellow border around the patient panel at the CIC (Clinical Information Center) does not occur. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Sunrise Medical, Somerset, PA, by telephone on August 24, 2006 and by letter on August 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station model number 535D, Recall # Z-0038-2007 REASON: Potential for oxygen cylinders to not fill completely. MANUFACTURER: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., Gary IN, by letter on August 11, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Bivona Adult Tracheostomy Tube, Labeled I.D. 6.0 mm, O.D. 8.7 mm, A 7.0 mm, B 0 mm, C 53.0 mm, REF 60A 160, Recall # Z-0046-2007 REASON: The length of the shaft is incorrectly stated as 7 mm, instead of the correct 17 mm, on the outer packaging, although the tray label is correct. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: EM Innovations, Inc. Galloway, OH, by telephone on April 3-5, 2006 and July 11, 2006. Manufacturer: Enterprise Plastics, Kent, OH. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Stic Kit Needle Containment Device, Model EMI 82691, packaged 60 per case. Stick-on label on device and User Instruction sheet are attached to the case with a rubber band, Recall # Z-0056-2007 REASON: The firm failed to include User Instructions with the Stic Kit Needle Containment Device, when shipped. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of October 18, 2006: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Thoratec Corp., Pleasanton, CA, by letters on January 26, 2004. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Thoratec brand Sealed Arterial Cannula for use with the Thoratec Vascular Assist Device System, Model Numbers: Catalogue numbers: 100118--Short, 14mm graft: #100121--Long, 14mm graft; #100129--Long, 18mm graft, Recall # Z-0015-2007 REASON: During use an unexpected flaking of the inner surface coating (blood contact) that has the potential for risk of embolism. MANUFACTURER: Sunrise Medical CCG, Inc., Stevens Point, WI, by telephone beginning January 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Joerns Ultra Care 770 Model AC Powered Beds with model numbers U770, U770 AL, U770 GNDAL, Recall # Z-0016-2007 REASON: The control box used in the actuator systems appears to have a potential to become stuck in one position resulting a non-functioning bed. MANUFACTURER: Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN, by letter dated August 10, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Hill-Rom VersaCare Hospital Bed with optional patient pendant P3207A01 or P3207A02; model P3200, Recall # Z-0017-2007 REASON: The patient pendant cord represents a potential trip hazard for the patient or the caregiver. MANUFACTURER: Abbott Diagnostic International, Ltd., Barceloneta,PR, by letter, on September 7, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Abbott AxSYM system FSH Master Calibrators (LN 7A60-30), for in vitro diagnostic use, Recall # Z-0023-2007; b) FSH Calibrators (LN 9C06-01), for in vitro diagnostic use, Recall # Z-0024-2007; c) Architect FSH Calibrators (LN 6C24-01), for in vitro diagnostic use, Recall # Z-0025-2007 REASON: Following a customer complaint, Abbott found an atypical stability profile for the lot of the calibrators listed in this recall. The investigation to date has shown that both controls and patient results have shifted upwards over time together. MANUFACTURER: 3M Company / Medical Division, South St PaulMN, by letters on August 14, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: 3M Comply 1248 Gas Plasma Chemical Indicator Strips for use in STERRAD 100, STERRAD 100S and STERRAD 50 Sterilization Systems. Indicator for hydrogen peroxide sterilant, Recall # Z-0027-2007 REASON: 3M Comply 1248 Gas Plasma Chemical Indicator Strips were manufactured with a material that may cause some of the indicators to show an inaccurate result if not read immediately after processing. MANUFACTURER: Lumenis Inc., Santa Clara, CA, by letters and telephone on August 26, 2006. The firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Lumenis brand DuoTome SideLite(tm) 550 Micron Delivery System; laser systems for ablating soft tissue. Catalog Number: 0641-800-01, Recall # Z-0028-2007 REASON: Device lacks the black indicator markings on the metal tip and there is the potential for fiber degradation (detachment of the metal cap, and the fiber lasing straight) during use. MANUFACTURER: Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc, Twinsburg, OH, by letter on August 16, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: MRP-7000 and AIRIS Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems, Software Versions: V7.0A to V7.0J, Recall # Z-0029-2007 REASON: Image orientation error. When a 3D Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) image data set is transferred from the MRI system to a computer workstation via the DICOM protocol, the anatomical markers do not change between the images as they rotate. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Arrow International Inc, ReadingPA, by letter on June 20. 2006. Manufacturer: Arrow International, Inc., Mount Holly,NJ. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Arrow Double-Lumen Balloon Wedge Pressure Catheter, for sampling blood for oxygen levels and measuring pressures in the right heart, Recall # Z-0030-2007 REASON: The print identifying the two extension lines, CVP Proximal and PA Distal, are reversed. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: AGFA Corp., Greenville, SC, by letter on June 28, 2006. Manufacturer: AGFA Corp., Mortsel, Belgium. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: CR DX-S, Image Intensified Fluoroscopic X-ray system, Recall # Z-0031-2007 REASON: Three separate issues involving the Agfa DX-S CR System, were detected that could lead to an image loss. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Gambro Renal Products, Inc., Lakewood, CO, by letter on May 16, 2006. Manufacturer: Gambro Dasco S.p.A, Monitor Division, Medolla, Italy. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Gambro Prismaflex Hemodialysis Machine, Catalogue Number 6023014700, Recall # Z-0032-2007 REASON: A potential risk of infusing air or infusion fluid to the patient during dialysis. Also, a possibility of an incorrect scale reading of the amount of patient fluid removal. MANUFACTURER: AGFA Corp., Greenville, SC, by letter on August 8, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: IMPAX® 5.2 Systems with CAD Capability (Computer Assisted Diagnosis), Recall # Z-0033-2007 REASON: Failed CAD displayed as 'No Findings'. MANUFACTURER: Haemonetics Corp., Eastern Maine Medical Center, Braintree, MA, by letters on July 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: SmartSuction Harmony Powered Suction Device, Model number: HAR-E-115-US, Recall # Z-0035-2007 REASON: Faulty circuit board may short circuit and cause electric shock to operator. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Integrated Orbital Implants Inc, San Diego,CA, by email on February 27, 2006. Manufacturer: Interpore Cross International Inc, IrvineCA. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Bio-Eye Hydroxyapatite (HA) Orbital Implant and Conformer, Model Number: 100020S, Recall # Z-0012-2007 REASON: The end label on the outer box was mislabeled on 9 of a 10 unit lot. The end label says ''22 mm'' and the implants are actually ''20 mm''. The main label on the cardboard box applied by the contract packager is correct in identifying the product as ''20 mm''. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of October 11, 2006: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, by letter on April 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: MiniView 6800 Digital Mobile C-arm fluoroscopic x-ray system, Recall # Z-0704-06 REASON: Radiation exposure rate could exceed specifications during fluoroscopic x-ray procedure. MANUFACTURER: GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, by letter on August 14-15, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) GE OEC 9900 Elite Digital Mobile C-Arm X-ray system, Recall # Z-1301-06; b) GE OEC 9800 Fluoro C-Arm X-ray system, Recall # Z-1302-06; c) RUS Tool Version Software, Recall # Z-1303-06 REASON: X-ray systems could provide output which exceeds the 20 R/minute limit. MANUFACTURER: General Electric Med Systems, LLC, Waukesha, WI, by GE Field service representative visit beginning on September 22, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: GE Precision RX/I System, Recall # 1485-06 REASON: Automatic exposure control (AEC) automatically resets allowing another exposure without requiring manual reset as specified in 21 CFR 1020.31 (a)(3)(iv). MANUFACTURER: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division, Andover, MA, by letter and telephone on May 22, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Smith & Nephew Hip Positioning System Ref: 72200624 with System Components. Perineal Post 72200631 Universal Hip Distractor 72200626 Knee Holder 72200627 Well Leg Holder 72200632 Supine Table Extension 72200629, Recall # Z-1514-06 REASON: The Perineal Post may crack or break and the Universal Hip Distractor (carriage) may not maintain adequate traction for the duration of the procedure. MANUFACTURER: Pointe Scientific, Inc., Canton, MI, by letters dated June 9, 2006 and June 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Ammonia/alcohol Control Set for the quantitative determination of ammonia/alcohol in blood. Catalog number A7504-CTL, Recall # Z-1543-06; b) Alcohol Reagent Set for the quantitative determination of ethyl alcohol in serum. Imported and marketed in India. Catalog number A7504-150-S, Recall # Z-1544-06; c) Alcohol Standard, 100 mg/di, Catalog # A7504-STD, Recall # Z-1545-06; d) Alcohol Control, Catalog # 7-A7504-CTL, Recall # Z-1546-06; e) Alcohol Control, Level 1. Catalog # 7-A7504-CTL-L1, Recall # Z-1547-06; f) Alcohol Control, Level 2. Catalog # 7-A7504-CTL-L2, Recall # Z-1548-06; g) Alcohol Standard, Catalog # 7-A7504-STD, Recall # Z-1549-06 REASON: Open vial stability-Potential microbial growth in the alcohol standard and possible unexpected QC changes in the ammonia portion of the control due to the lack of validation for long-term open vial stability. MANUFACTURER: GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, by letter on May 31, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: GE 4 inch Anterior Cervical Post, GE Part Number: 1006385 or 1006385-NAV, (an accessory used with the InstaTrak 3500 plus and 9800 C-Arm Navigation systems), Recall # Z-0001-07 REASON: Weld defect -- the weld between the post body and the screw was not properly formed and can fail, even when minimal force is used. MANUFACTURER: Thoratec Corp., Pleasanton, CA, by letters on August 26, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Thoratec brand TLC-11 Portable Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Driver, Recall # Z-0004-07 REASON: Sticky valve disk -- The valve disk has an increased tendency to stick during operation causing noise and pressure/vacuum alarms. MANUFACTURER: Stryker Instruments, Division of Stryker Corporation, Portage, MI, by letter dated September 8, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Stryker Navigation System, eNite System with Dell laptop computer model D800, Stryker # 7700-300-000, Recall # Z-0005-07; b) Stryker Navigation System Remote Planning Station with Dell laptop computer model D800, Stryker # 7700-010-000, Recall # Z-0006-07; c) Stryker Navigation System, Dell Model D800 laptop computers (only), Stryker # 7700-309-010 and 6000-200-064, Recall # Z-0007-07; d) Stryker Navigation System, Navigation Laptop System with Dell laptop computer model D800, Stryker # 6000-200-000, Recall # Z-0008-07 REASON: A component of the device is a Dell laptop computer, which contains batteries that are under recall because they can overheat and cause a fire. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN, by letter and telephone on August 29, 2006. Manufacturer: Southeastern Technology, Inc., Murfreesboro, TN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Journey Nonporous Fin-Stem Tibial Punch, Catalog Numbers: 74018811, 74018813, 74018815, 74018817, Recall # Z-0009-07; b) Genesis II Nonporous Fin-Stem Tibial Punch, Catalog Numbers: 71440480, 71440482, 71440484, 71440486, Recall # Z-0010-07; c) Genesis II Oversized Nonporous Fin-Stem Tibial Punch, Catalog Numbers: 71927102, 71927103, 71927104, 71927105, Recall # Z-0011-07 REASON: Tibial punches were not manufactured to specification and could break at the tip during use. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Axis-Shield Diagnostics, Ltd., Dundee, Scotland, UK, by letter beginning November 11-16, 2005. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Axis-Shield DIASTAT Anti-CCP test kit, code FCCP200, Recall # Z-0003-07 REASON: The preservative sodium azide used in the Kit Negative Control (part number FCOM175 was at the wrong concentration -- the Kit Negative Control contains 0.2% sodium azide rather than the intended 0.1%. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of October 4, 2006: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Tustin, CA, by letters on June 23, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Terumo Khuri Myocardial PH Monitoring System, Catalog number 7205, Recall # Z-1517-06 REASON: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: These specific lots of sensors lack supporting documentation for sterilization assurance. MANUFACTURER: Kerr Corp., Orange CA, by letter on August 14, 2006 and by fax on August 16, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: RempBond Clear Syringes (base and catalyst kit), a temporary dental cement, Part Number 28637, Recall # Z-1524-06 REASON: Low Bonding performance: The affected lots of product may not activate properly, which may cause lower than expected bonding performance (due to a low level of chemical cure initiator in the lots manufactured). MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson and Co., Franklin Lakes, NJ, by letters on July 28, 2006. Manufacturer: BD Medical -- Diabetes Care, Holdrege, NB. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BD 1mL Safety Glide Allergy and Tuberculin Syringes. Reorder Number 305945 and 305950, Recall # Z-1525-06 REASON: BD received reports of needle assembly disengagement from the syringe. MANUFACTURER: Ogenix Corporation, Cleveland, OH, by telephone on March 24, 2006. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: Clinical Users Guide (CUG) accompanying the EpiFLO SD, Part #01-100-1000000. The EpiFLO is packaged in a sealed poly-bag that contains: 1) one sterile tyvek packaged pouch containing the cannula, 2) one non-sterile EpiFLO generator, and 3) IFU (instructions for use). Five (5) of these packages are then placed in a cardboard box. There is an Ogenix label on the poly bag, on the EpiFLO generator, and on the cardboard box. The EpiFLO SD is intended to provide transdermal sustained oxygen delivery, Recall # Z-1526-06 REASON: Conflicting instructions are provided in the Instructions for Use (IFU) and the Clinical Users Guide (CUG) which accompany the EpiFLO device. Consequently, the firm removed the CUG from distribution. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: International Medsurg Connection, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, by telephone on August 16, 2006 and follow-up letter dated August 24, 2006.Manufacturer: Texstrip Manufacturing, Sdn Bhd, Selangor Daru Pehsan, Malaysia. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Allegiance Esmark 4” x 108” Bandage, Latex Free, Sterile; 36 bandages per case; Individually wrapped for single patient use, Contents Sterile if Unopened, Undamaged; Catalog 24593-043A, Recall # Z-1527-06; b) Allegiance Esmark 4” x 144” Bandage, Latex Free, Sterile; 36 bandages per case; Individually wrapped for single patient use, Contents Sterile if Unopened, Undamaged; Catalog 24593-044A, Recall # Z-1528-06; c) Allegiance Esmark 6” x 108” Bandage, Latex Free, Sterile; 36 bandages per case; Individually wrapped for single patient use, Contents Sterile if Unopened, Undamaged; Catalog 24593-063A, Recall # Z-1529-06; d) Allegiance Esmark 6” x 144” Bandage, Latex Free, Sterile; 36 bandages per case; Individually wrapped for single patient use, Contents Sterile if Unopened, Undamaged; Catalog 24593-064A, Recall # Z-1530-06; REASON: The bandages labeled as sterile had not been sterilized prior to distribution. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc., Raynham, MA, by telephone and fax on August 4, 2006. Manufacturer: Codman Sarl, Lelocle, Switzerland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Codman External Drainage System 3 CSF (EDS 3) With Ventricular Catheter Catalog Number: 82-1730, Recall # Z-1533-06; b) Codman External Drainage System 3 CSF (EDS 3) Without Ventricular Catheter Catalog Number: 82-1731, Recall # Z-1534-06 REASON: Sterility of device is compromised due to package seal defects. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Respironics Novametrix, LLC, Wallingford CT, by letter on August 28, 2006. Manufacturer: Respironics California, Inc., Carlsbad, CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: NICO Model 7300 Cardiopulmonary Management System, Recall # Z-1535-06 REASON: Audible alarm may not sound during an alert condition MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Micrus Endovascular
Corporation, San Jose, CA, by letters on September 8, 2006.
Manufacturer: Lake Region Manufacturing, Inc., Chaska, MN. Firm
initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Roche Diagnostics Corp., IndianapolisIN, by letter dated September 15, 2006. Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics GmbH, PenzbergIndiana, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Roche Elecsys Folate II for use on Elecsys 210 Analyzers; Catalog No. 3253678 (Roche Material No. 03253678122), Recall # Z-1550-06 REASON: Gel-like particle formation; may result in a clot settling in the analyzer measuring cell, which will create a low signal and may cause incorrectly high or low QC and/or patient results depending on the assay method. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Medline Industries Inc., Mundelein, IL, by letters dated July 20, 2006. Manufacturer: Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Medline Strider Midi 3 Scooter; a three wheeled battery operated scooter; model MDS807500 -- red and MDS807500B -- blue, Recall # Z-1522-06; b) Medline Strider Midi 4 Scooter; a four wheeled battery operated scooter; model MDS807550 - red and MDS807550B -- blue, Recall # Z-1523-06 REASON: The P&G Solo 60A electronic control unit on the Midi Scooters may overheat. MANUFACTURER: Conva Tec, Skillman, NJ, by letter on July 31, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) ActiveLife One-Piece Pre-Cut Closed End (ostomy) Pouch with skin barrier and filter 45mm (box of 15) 1 ľ” 45mm; REF 175772; UPC 00031 75772, Recall # Z-1531-06; b) ActiveLife One-Piece Pre-Cut Closed End (ostomy) Pouch with skin barrier and filter 45mm (box of 60) 1 ľ” 45mm; REF 413145; UPC 0034 131445, Recall # Z-1532-06 REASON: Cartons may contain one or more units that are 1 ˝” size rather than 1 ľ” size as indicated on the label. MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Neurological, Minneapolis, MN, by a product Hold Order issued August 2, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Medtronic 3777 Lead Kit, 1x8 Low Impedance Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), Recall # Z-1536-06; b) Medtronic 3778 Lead Kit, 1x8 Compact Low Impedance Lead Kit for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), Recall # Z-1537-06 REASON: Model 3777 Standard Octad Lead (Lot V009545) and Model 3778 Compact Octad Lead (Lot V009546) were mispackaged. The result of this error is that lead kits labeled 3777 lot V009545 may contain a 3778 compact-spaced lead, while those labeled 3778 lot V009546 may contain a 3777 standard-spaced lead. The result of this error is an overall increase or decrease of 14 mm in the electrode coverage. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific, Maple Grove, MN, by letter, dated August 31, 2006. Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Corporation, Miami, FL. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Boston Scientific PT2 Light Support Guide Wire 185cm J-Tip, Catalog Number 38931-01. Sold in single pack and 5-pack. PTCA Guide Wire with Hydrophilic Coating. Boston Scientific Guide Wires are steerable guide wires available in a variety of lengths and diameters. The distal tip is shapeable, or, alternatively, is available in a preshaped 'J' tip. Made in USA, Recall # Z-1538-06; b) Boston Scientific PT2 Light Support Guide Wire 300cm J-Tip, Catalog Number 38931-02 . Sold in single pack and 5-pack. PTCA Guide Wire with Hydrophilic Coating. Boston Scientific Guide Wires are steerable guide wires available in a variety of lengths and diameters. The distal tip is shapeable, or, alternatively, is available in a preshaped 'J' tip. Made in USA, Recall # Z-1539-06; c) Boston Scientific PT2 Moderate Support Guide Wire 185cm J-Tip, Catalog Number 38931-03 . Sold in single pack and 5-pack. PTCA Guide Wire with Hydrophilic Coating. Boston Scientific Guide Wires are steerable guide wires available in a variety of lengths and diameters. The distal tip is shapeable, or, alternatively, is available in a preshaped 'J' tip. Made in USA, Recall # Z-1540-06; d) Boston Scientific PT2 Moderate Support Guide Wire 300cm J-Tip, Catalog Number 38931-04. Sold in single pack and 5-pack. PTCA Guide Wire with Hydrophilic Coating. Boston Scientific Guide Wires are steerable guide wires available in a variety of lengths and diameters. The distal tip is shapeable, or, alternatively, is available in a preshaped 'J' tip. Made in USA, Recall # Z-1541-06 REASON: The PT2 J-tip labeled guide wires may be missing the pre-formed J-tip. As a result, guide wires may have a straight tip instead of a pre-formed J-tip. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of September 27, 2006 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: General Electric Med Systems LLC, WaukeshaWI, by letter, dated November 24, 2005 was hand delivered to all customers beginning May 15, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: GE Precision 500D Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Imaging System, Stationary X-ray System consisting of an X-ray generator; angulating table with x-ray Tube, collimator and image intensifier; wall stand; Overhead tube suspension; operator console and digital archive system, Recall # Z-1304-06 REASON: Systems are non-compliant with Federal Performance Standard Title 21, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), 1020.32(a)(1) in that the systems allow the production of x-rays when the primary protective barrier is not in position to intercept the entire cross section of the useful beam MANUFACTURER: Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN, letter dated August 18, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Hil-Rom Affinity Three Birthing Bed, Model P3700, Recall # Z-1503-06 REASON: The cable on the auxiliary outlet may become pinched, which may result in an electrical short with melting of the plastic transformer and the emission of smoke. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Therakos, Inc., Exton, PA, by letter dated July 18, 2006. Manufacturer: Harmac Medical Products, Inc., Buffalo, NY. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Therakos Photopheresis Procedural Kit for use with the UVAR XTS Instrument, Catalog number XT125, Recall # Z-1504-06 REASON: Centrifuge Bowl may leak. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson & Co, SparksMD, by e-mail, faxed letters, and certified courier on August 17, 2006 Manufacturer: Oxoid, Ltd, Basingstoke, UK. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BD™ BBL™ Staphyloslide Latex Test Kit, Catalog # 240952 (100 tests/kit) and Catalog # 240953 (500 tests/kit), packaged in a kit configuration with test reagents and labware, Recall # Z-1505-06 REASON: False Negative Staphylococcus aureus results which could prevent infected patients from receiving antimicrobial treatment; due to the failure of the Positive Control to react within 20 seconds. The failure is due to reduced reactivity of the latex component. MANUFACTURER: Conmed Electrosurgery, Centennial,CO, by letter on September 1, 2006 and September 7, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Conmed System 2500 Electrosurgical Unit, REF 60-8011-SYS, Recall # Z-1507-06; b) Conmed System 5000 Electrosurgical unit, REF 60-8005-SYS, 60-8015-SYS, 60-8018-SYS, 60-8005-001, 60-8005-003, Recall Z-1508-06 REASON: Wrong size capacitor installed in electrosurgical generator could malfunction, causing muscle stimulation or delay in therapy. MANUFACTURER: Invacare Corp., Elyria, OH, by telephone on June 23, 2006 and by letter dated June 26, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Solara 2G manual wheelchair, Recall # Z-1509-06; b) Solara Spree GT manual wheelchair, Recall # Z-1510-06; c) Solara Spree XT (SPRXT) manual wheelchair, Recall # Z-1511-06 REASON: The wheelchairs with the Travel Ready Option (TRRO) may contain incorrectly finished oval tie down brackets. The inner edge of the bracket may cause the tie-down straps (used to tie down the chairs during transport) to fray or be cut. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific, Maple Grove,MN, by letters dated July 21, 2006. Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Corporation, etterkenny, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Boston Scientific Cutting Balloon Ultra2 Monorail Device, Recall # Z-1512-06 REASON: Lack of assurance of sterility (pre-sterilization bioburden limits exceeded) MANUFACTURER: Styker Medical Division of Styker Corp., Portage, MI, by letter dated August 29, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Stryker Power-Pro Powered Ambulance Cot, Model 6500, Recall # Z-1513-06 REASON: The head section wheel assembly may flex outward from the cot because the head section wheel bolts, which hold the assembly upright, may back out. MANUFACTURER: Bayer Healthcare, LLC (Diagnostics Division), Tarrytown, NY, by e-mail on August 4, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ADVIA Centaur CP System, Automated Immunoassay Analyzer, Part/Catalogue Number 086-A001, Recall # Z-1516-06 REASON: Sample/Patient mis-identification (software defect) the system can associate a test result and sample identification (SID) with an incorrect patient name when the Patient Demographics feature is used and the Patient Identification (PID) field is left blank. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc, BreaCA, by letter was sent on July 28, 2006. Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter Inc, Florence, KY. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: UniCel Dxl 800 Access Immunoassay Systems Wash Buffer, Part Number 8547197 Wash Buffer, Recall # Z-1518-06 REASON: The neck of the wash buffer cube can be extended higher than intended possibly causing the system to aspirate air instead of buffer before the buffer container is empty without the system immediately indicating that the supply is empty. This may lead to incorrect assay results. MANUFACTURER: Kerr Corp, Orange, CA, by letter on August 29, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: OptiBond Solo Plus Self-Etch Adhesive System, Part Number 31966, Recall # Z-1521-06 REASON: Mis-pack/mis-label: The OptiBond Self Etch Primer and OptiBond Solo Plus Adhesive in the chambers were mis-packaged/mis-labeled in reverse order. Application of these products in reverse order may result in compromised bond strength. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: J. Jamner Surgical Instruments, Inc., Hawthorne, NY, by letter dated April 24, 2006. Manufacturer: Rebstock, Durbheim, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Ruggles(tm) Leyla Ball Joint Clamp, MODEL/CATALOG #: R2383. The Leyla Ball Joint Clamp is part of the Table Mounting Hardware that is used with the Leyla Retractor System. The Leyla Table Mounting Hardware consists of the Ball Joint Clamp, the Rigid Holding Rod, the Coupling Head, and the Coupling Head Turn Table. The Ball Joint Clamp is available individually or as part of the Table Mount Set. The Table Mounting Hardware are attachments to operating room surgical tables. The product is supplied non-sterile and may be packaged individually or as part of the Table Mount Set, Recall # Z-1506-06 REASON: The Ruggles(tm) Leyla Ball Joint Clamp may not properly tighten onto the Rigid Holding Rod. Although this condition can be observed during assembly, if the device were to be used during surgery, any attachments to the Rigid Holding Rod could move. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Porex Surgical, Inc., Newnan, GA, by telephone, on July 11, 2006 and follow-up letter on July 12, 2006. Manufacturer: G. E. Silicones, Lic, Waterford, NY. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Porex Nostril Retainers, Catalog #7241, Size 4, Recall # Z-1515-06 REASON: Device contains a trace amount of amine via introduction through an intermediate supplied by a third party raw material. MANUFACTURER: Biogenex Laboratories, San RamonCA, by letter on September 5, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Anti-CD45 Cocktail antibody in 6 ml vials; Cat. No. AM371-5M, Recall # Z-1519-06 REASON: Mislabeling: Anti-CD45 cocktail antibody mislabeled as Ki-67. MANUFACTURER: Oasis Medical, Inc., Glendora, CA, by fax and certified mail on July 5, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: OASIS® Medical SOFT PLUG® Extended Duration Plug, Reference 6403, Recall # Z-1520-06 REASON: Labeled with an incorrect diameter. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of September 20, 2006 CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Disetronic Medical System, Fishers, IN, by press release and letter dated July 13, 2006. Manufacturer: Disetronic Medical Systems AG, Burgdorf, Switzerland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Disetronic D-TRONplus Insulin Pump Battery Pack; Ref/Catalog no. 04697014001, Recall # Z-1413-06 REASON: The battery may turn the pump off without warning due to a design change in the battery. MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Neurological, Minneapolis,MN, by letter on July 20, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter, Model 8731, (part of infusion systems using Medtronic implantable pumps) The catheter is designed for use in the intrathecal space, Recall # Z-1414-06;b) Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter Distal Revision Kit, Model 8598, (provides replacement parts for the distal section of the 8731 Intrathecal Catheter), Recall # Z-1415-06 REASON: Tip dislodgement during implantation-Medtronic is recalling Model 8731 Intrathecal Catheter and Model 8598 Intrathecal Catheter Distal Revision Kit because the platinum-iridium tip may be dislodged by the guide wire during implantation. MANUFACTURER: Cardinal Health 303 Inc DBA Alaris Products, San Diego, CA, by letters dated August 15, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Alaris® SE Pump (formerly Signature Edition® Infusion Pump); Model Numbers: 7000, 7100, 7101, 7130, 7131, 7132, 7200, 7201, 7230, 7231, and 7232, Recall # Z-1484-06. REASON: This recall was initiated because of a potential for over infusion with all models of the Alaris® SE Pumps (formerly the Signature Edition® Infusion Pumps) caused by key bounce. CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson & Company, Franklin Lakes,NJ, by letters on June 21, 2006. Manufacturer: BD Preanalytical Solutions, Sumter,SC. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) BD Vacutainer Blood Collection Assembly with BD Blunt Plastic Cannula; Catalog #303380, Recall # Z-1461-06;b) BD Vacutainer Luer Adapter; Catalog #367290 and #367300, Recall # Z-1462-06;.c) BD Direct Draw Adapters, Catalog Number 364896, Recall # Z-1463-06 REASON: Firm received complaints indicating failure of the Non-Patient (NP) sleeve to function properly. This sleeve covers the cannula and prevents leakage during blood collection. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Philips Medical Systems, AndoverMA, by letter dated July 21, 2006. Manufacturer: Philips Medizin Systeme Boblingen Gmbh, Boblingen, Federal Republic of Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: IntelliVue MultiMeasurement Server (MMS)/Multimeasurement Server, physiological patient monitoring system. Model: M3001A, Recall # Z-1487-06 REASON: Patient monitor may display inaccurate reading when the Disposable Sp02 Sensor is not attached MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Cobe Cardiovascular, Inc, Arvada, CO, by telephone and e-mail on August 4, 2006. Manufacturer: Sorin Group Italia Srl, Mirandola Modena, Italy. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) dideco Preassembled Surgical Wash Set, Compact , Cobe part numbers WS55C, WS125C, WS225C, Recall # Z-1488-06;b) dideco Preassembled Surgical Wash Set, Electa Essential , Cobe part numbers WS55E, WS125E, WS175E, WS225E, Recall # Z-1489-06; c) Cobe STAT PAC, Autotransfusion Set (Made with Compact Wash Sets), Cobe Product Codes: AS4C12, AS4C22, ASCBC12C, ASCBC22C, ASCBFC22C, Recall # Z-1490-06;d) Cobe STAT PAC Autotransfusion Set (made with Electa Wash Set), Cobe Product Codes: ASCBFE22, ASCBE22, AS9E55, AS9E22, AS9E12, AS4E55, AS4E22, AS4E17, Recall # Z-1491-06 REASON: Foreign particles-manufacturing error may lead to abrasion of bowl seal in blood recovery sets, possibly causing particles in the blood. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Cordis Corporation, Miami Lakes, FL, by letter on July 21, 2006. Manufacturer: Lake Region Mfg Co, Inc, ChaskaMN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) CORDIS SV-5 Steerable Guidewire, 180 cm., 5 Steerable Guidewires, ENDOVASCULAR, Catalog # 503558, Recall # Z-1492-06; b) CORDIS-SV-5 Steerable Guidewire, 300 cm.,5 Steerable Guidewires, Cordis a Johnson Johnson Company ,ENDOVASCULAR, Catalog # 503558X, Recall # Z-1493-06; c) CORDIS SV-8 Steerable Guidewire, 180 cm, 5 Steerable Guidewires, ENDOVASCULAR, Catalog # 503658, Recall # Z-1494-06; d) CORDIS SV-8 Steerable Guidewire, 300 cm., 5 Steerable Guidewires, ENDOVASCULAR, Catalog # 503658X, Recall # Z-1495-06 REASON: Tip separation-Cordis SV-5 and SV-8 Steerable Guidewires may have a potential for guidewire fracture resulting in tip separation. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc, Grand Rapids, MI, by a service bulletin on August 12, 2005. Manufacturer: Mizuho Medical Co, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Skytron General Purpose Surgical Table; Model 6600, Recall # Z-1496-06; b) Skytron General Purpose Surgical Table, battery model; Model 6600B, Recall # Z-1497-06 REASON: The release levers can inadvertently release under load while the leg section is positioned at a ninety degree angle causing the leg section to drop. MANUFACTURER: Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc., Monroe, NC, by fax on August 2, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Greiner bio-one, Vacuette® Tube * 9C Coagulation Sodium, Citrate 3.2%, * 3.5mL * blue cap-black ring * 24 racks of 50, 1200 pcs in total * non-ridged * Sandwich Tube * 454332 * B050609 * 2007-05 * Sterile *, Recall # Z-1498-06 REASON: Coagulation tubes found with no additive. MANUFACTURER: Boston Scientific Corp, Spencer,IN, by letter on August 10, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Boston Scientific vanSonnenberg Sump with 'J' Tip, 30 cm, 14Fr (4.7 mm), for percutaneous abscess and fluid drainage, single use only, sterile; UPN M001202010, REF/Catalog No. 20-201, Recall # Z-1499-06 REASON: Lack of assurance of sterility, as the sterile barrier is weak and may be damaged on one edge. MANUFACTURER: Xiros Plc, Leeds, United Kingdom, by telephone and letters on June 1, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Neoligaments Staple Impactor, 6 mm Staple Impactor: 202-3001, Recall # Z-1500-06; b) Neoligaments Staple Impactor, 8 mm Staple Impactor: 202-3010, Recall # Z-1501-06 REASON: The impactors are being recalled for modification so that they can be disassembled fully for cleaning and sterilization, on suspicion that the assembled items retain contamination after cleaning and may not be effectively sterilized by the recommended hospital sterilization cycles. MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc., Redmond, WA, by letter on August 30, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: LIFEPAK 20 external defibrillator/monitor, Recall # Z-1502-06 REASON: Devices with v38 system software do not display a "LOW BATTERY: CONNECT TO AC POWER" message when the monitor is on backup (DC) battery power and may shut down without warning. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of September 13, 2006 CLASS I MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY, by press release on April 13, 2006 and by letters on April 14, 2006. Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb, Greenville, SC. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Bausch & Lomb * ReNu® with MoistureLoc®, Multi-purpose soft contact lens solution * Sterile, Recall # Z-1201-06 REASON: Reports of Fusarium Infections among contact lens wearers CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc., Westlake, OH, by letter in November 2005. Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall ongoing. PRODUCT: D826 Accessory kit for single tcpO2 Electrodes for use with the TCM400 Transcutaneous Monitor (Cutaneous Oxygen Monitor). Model #D826, Part Number: 904-308, Recall # Z-1436-06 REASON: Excessive Drift-the membrane units of the device cause the electrode to exceed performance standards for drift in the first two or more calibrations MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc., Brea, CA, by letter on June 26, 2006. Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter, Inc., Miami, FL. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: FP1000 Cell Preparation System Part Number 624922, Recall # Z-1466-06 REASON: During the cleaning cycle performed during the shutdown procedure of the Beckman Coulter FP1000 Cell Preparation System, fluid (diluted bleach) may drip from the probe in the location of the back reagent rack potentially resulting in bleach and/or water dripping into the reagents contaminating them and resulting in possible incorrect results. MANUFACTURER: Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN, by letter dated August 2, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Zimmer VERSYS Hip System Femoral Stem, press-fit, enhanced taper, 12/14 neck taper, collarless, size 14, 135 mm stem length, tivanium Tl-6AL-4V alloy, sterile, w/calcicoat ceramic coating; Cat. no. 65-7861-14-04 (65786101404), Recall # Z-1467-06;b) Zimmer VERSYS Hip System Femoral Stem, press-fit, enhanced taper, 12/14 neck taper, collarless, size 14, 135 mm stem length, tivanium TI-6AL-4Valloy, sterile; Cat. no. 7861-14-04 (00786101404), Recall # Z-1468-06;c) Zimmer VERSYS Hip System Femoral Stem, press-fit, enhanced taper, 12/14 neck taper, collarless, size 15, 140 mm stem length, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; Cat. no. 7861-15-04 (00786101504), Recall # Z-1469-06;d) Zimmer VERSYS Hip System Femoral Stem, press-fit, enhanced taper, 12/14 neck taper, collarless, size 17, 150 mm stem length, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; Cat. no. 7861-17-04 (00786101704), Recall # Z-1470-06;e) Zimmer Trabecular metal primary hip prosthesis femoral stem, press-fit,collarless, 12/14 neck taper - standard body -extended neck offset, size 14, 149 mm stem length, sterile, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy/tantalum, sterile; Cat. no. 00-7864-014-20 (00786401420), Recall # Z-1471-06;f) Zimmer Trabecular metal primary hip prosthesis femoral stem, press-fit, collarless, 12/14 neck taper - standard body -extended neck offset, size 15, 160 mm stem length, sterile, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy/tantalum, sterile; Cat. no. 00-7864-015-20 (00786401520), Recall # Z-1472-06;g) Zimmer Trabecular metal primary hip prosthesis femoral stem, press-fit, collarless, 12/14 neck taper - standard body -standard neck offset, size 16, 171 mm stem length, sterile, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy/tantalum, sterile; Ref. no. 00-7864-016-00 (Cat. no. 00786401600), Recall # Z-1473-06;h) Zimmer MAYO Conservative hip prosthesis femoral stem, porous, 12/14 neck taper, large+, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; REF. 8026-13-05 (Cat. no. 00802601305), Recall # Z-1474-06;i) Zimmer MAYO Conservative hip prosthesis femoral stem, porous, 12/14 neck taper, extra large, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile, REF. 8026-14 (Cat. no. 00802601400), Recall # Z-1475-06;j) Zimmer ZMR Hip System femoral body, revision, nitrided, porous, 12/14 neck taper, extended, 46 mm neck offset, spout body, size D, 35 mm build-up, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; REF. 9990-20-46 (Cat. no. 00999002046), Recall # Z-1476-06;k) Zimmer ZMR Hip System femoral body, revision, nitrided, porous, 12/14 neck taper, extended, 46 mm neck offset, cone body, size C, 55 mm build-up, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; REF. 9993-19-55 (Cat. no. 00999301955), Recall # Z-1477-06;l) Zimmer ZMR Hip System femoral body, revision, nitrided, porous, 12/14 neck taper, standard, 40 mm neck offset, cone body, size C, 35 mm build-up, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; REF. 9996-19-35 (Cat. no. 00999601935), Recall # Z-1478-06;m) Zimmer ZMR Hip System femoral body, revision, nitrided, porous, 12/14 neck taper, standard, 40 mm neck offset, cone body, size C, 45 mm build-up, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; REF. 9996-19-45 (Cat. no. 00999601945), Recall # Z-1479-06; n) Zimmer ZMR Hip System femoral body, revision, nitrided, porous, 12/14 neck taper, standard, 40 mm neck offset, cone body, size F, 35 mm build-up, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; REF. 9996-23-35 (Cat. no. 00999602335), Recall # Z-1480-06 REASON: Lack of assurance of proper metal fatigue strength due to a metal grain structure anomaly. MANUFACTURER: Cordis Neurovascular, Inc., Miami Lakes, FL, by letter on August 14, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Cordis Neurovascular Pre-Shaped PROWLER Infusion Catheters, Recall # Z-1482-06; b) Cordis Neurovascular Pre-Shaped Prowler Select Infusion Catheters, Recall # Z-1483-06 REASON: Sterility (package integrity) compromised-Cordis Neurovascular, Inc. discovered, during internal testing, that some catheters within the affected lots of CNV preshaped PROWLER and pre-shaped PROWLER SELECT Infusion Catheters may have a pinhole or tear in the Mylar pouch, which may result in a compromise of the sterility inside the pouch. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Invacare Corporation, ElyriaOH, by letter on or about July 20, 2006. Manufacturer: Kuschall Ag, Witteswil, Switzerland. Firm Initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Kuschall's K3/K4 Series of Manual Wheelchair, Model Airlite, Recall # Z-1486-06 REASON: If the user has chosen to install optional anti-tippers on the chair, the anti-tipper as designed may not be able to bear the stress of repeated or quick loads placed on it, causing the bolt to bend or break. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Hardy Media Inc Dba Hardy Diag, Santa MariaCA, by telephone on June 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: BHI Agar with Vancomycin, for in vitro diagnostic use. Catalog # G14, Recall # Z-1451-6 REASON: This recall is being conducted due to the performance failure nearing the end of the product shelf life. MANUFACTURER: CryoCath Technologies Inc., Kirkland, Canada, by letter on August 4, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: 7F Freezor Cardiac Cryoablation catheter, REF # 207F1. CryoCath Technologies Inc. Recall # Z-1452-06 REASON: Outer cartons of catheters were mislabeled with two different reference numbers. The front of the package showed the correct reference number; 207F1, however the section on the top of the box incorrectly referenced 207F3. All inside labels (inside the box and affixed on device pouches) showed the correct reference number, 207F1 MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc., Westlake, OH, by a Field Action memo on April 7, 2006. Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS, Akandevej 21,Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: TCM4 Series Monitoring System (Base Unit) Model: 391-876 (affected device), transcutaneous oxygen monitor; Compact Flash cards - Model #: 914-698 (Defective Device Component), Recall # Z-1453-06 REASON: System shut down-When the TCM Monitor is turned on and the booting process begins, the device stops after the memory count and will not proceed further. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc., Westlake, OH, by e-mail dated October 31, 2005. Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: S1730 Calibration Solution 2, 200 mL, packed in single unit plastic bottles, REF 944-025, used with ABL700 Series Blood Gas Analyzers. Part #944-025, Recall # Z-1460-06 REASON: Calibration solution for ABL700 Blood Gas Analyzers is labeled with an incorrect bar code. The bar code identified on the Cal Solution 2 product is actually the bar code for the rinse solution. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc., Wayne, NJ, by telephone on July 14, 2006. Manufacturer: Konica Minolta Medical & Graphic, Inc., Tokyo, Japan. Firm initiated recall is terminated. PRODUCT: Regius Model 370 Digital Radiography Konica Minolta, Recall # Z-1481-06 REASON: A hand grip column, even though locked in position, moved downward about 3 cm while a patient was holding the hand grip for lateral exposure. When the hand grip moved down, the patient who was holding it lost his or her balance and almost fell. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of September 6, 2006 CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Guidant Corporation, Saint Paul MN, by letters dated June 23, 2006 and press release on June 26, 2006, FDA issued a statement on July 11, 2006. Manufacturer Firm: Guidant-Ireland, Clomel, Ireland. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Guidant INSIGNIA I Entra family of pacemakers includes the following: SSI (model numbers 0484 and 0485); DDD (models 0985, 0986); SR (models 1195, 1198); and DR (models1294, 1295, 1296). Intermedics NEXUS Entra family of pacemakers includes the following: SSI (model 1326); DDD (model 1426); SR (model 1398) and DR (model 1466, 1494). The INSIGNIA I Entra pacemakers are multiprogrammable pacemakers from Guidant. The NEXUS I Entra pacemakers are multiprogrammable pacemakers from Intermedics. The family consists of both dual-chamber and single-chamber models, offering adaptive-rate therapy and providing various levels of therapeutic and diagnostic functionality. The INSIGNIA and NEXUS I Entra adaptive-rate models have an accelerometer, which is a motion sensor that responds to patient activity. Sterilized with gaseous ethylene oxide, Recall # Z-1293-06;b) Guidant INSIGNIA I Ultra family of pacemakers includes the following: SR (models1190); and DR (models1290, 1291). Intermedics NEXUS I Ultra family of pacemakers includes the following: SR (model 1390) and DR (model 1490, 1491). The Intermedics NEXUS I Ultra (models 1390, 1490, 1491) are not available in the US. The INSIGNIA I Ultra pacemakers are multiprogrammable pacemakers from Guidant. The NEXUS I Ultra pacemakers are multiprogrammable pacemakers from Intermedics. The family consists of both dual-chamber and single-chamber models, offering adaptive-rate therapy and providing various levels of therapeutic and diagnostic functionality. These pacemakers include ventricular Automatic Capture which automatically measures the ventricular pacing threshold and adjusts the pacing output to 0.5 V above the measured threshold. Two sensors are available: these adapt the pacing rate to the patient's changing metabolic demand. Minute ventilation responds to changes in respiration, and the accelerometer responds to patient activity (motion). INSIGNIA and NEXUS I Ultra models can use either the accelerometer or minute ventilationsensor, or a blend of both accelerometer and minute ventilation. Sterilized with gaseous ethylene oxide. Recall # Z-1294-06; c) Guidant INSIGNIA I Plus family of pacemakers includes the following: SR (models1194); and DR (models1297, 1298). Intermedics NEXUS I Plus family of pacemakers includes the following: DR (model 1467, 1468). The INSIGNIA I Plus pacemakers are multiprogrammable pacemakers from Guidant. The NEXUS I Plus pacemakers are multiprogrammable pacemakers from Intermedics. The familyconsists of both dual-chamber and single-chamber models, offering adaptive-rate therapy and providing various levels of therapeutic and diagnostic functionality. Two sensors are available: these adapt the pacing rate to the patient's changing metabolic demand. Minute ventilation responds to changes in respiration, and the accelerometer responds to patient activity (motion). INSIGNIA and NEXUS I Plus models can use either the accelerometer or minute ventilation sensor, or a blend of both accelerometer and minute ventilation. Sterilized with gaseous ethylene oxide, Recall # Z-1295-06;d) Guidant INSIGNIA I AVT family of pacemakers includes the following: SSI (model 482), VDD (model 882), DDD (model 982), SR (model 1192 and DR (model 1292). Intermedics NEXUS I AVT family of pacemakers includes the following: VDD (model 1428), DDD (model 1432), SR (model 1392) and DR (model 1492). The INSIGNIA I AVT pacemakers are multiprogrammable pacemakers from Guidant. The NEXUS I AVT pacemakers are multiprogrammable pacemakers from Intermedics. The family consists of both dual-chamber and single-chamber models, offering adaptive-rate therapy and providing various levels of therapeutic and diagnostic functionality. These pacemakers include ventricular Automatic Capture which automatically measures the ventricular pacing threshold and adjusts the pacing output to 0.5 V above the measured threshold. The INSIGNIA and NEXUS I Plus adaptive-rate models have an accelerometer, which is a motion sensor that responds to patient activity. Sterilized with gaseous ethylene oxide. ****The following devices are not available in the US, Recall # Z-1296-06;e) Guidant VENTAK PRIZM VR (model 1860) and VENTAK PRIZM DR (model 1861) Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD), Dual Chamber, Sterilized with gaseous ethylene oxide. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are designed to detect and terminate ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) and provide bradycardia therapy. Therapies include both low- and high-energy shocks using either a biphasic or monophasic waveform. Bradycardia pacing, including adaptive-rate features, is available to detect and treat bradyarrhythmias and to support the cardiac rhythm after defibrillation therapy. VENAK PRIZM 2 devices offer dual-chamber bradycardia features (atrial and /or ventricular pacing and sensing), and VENTAK PRIZM 2 VR devices offer single-chamber bradycardia features (ventricular pacing and sensing), Recall # Z-1297-06;f) CONTAK RENEWAL TR (models H120, H125) and CONTAK RENEWAL TR2 (models H140, H145). CONTAK RENEWAL TR2 devices are not available in the US. The devices are designed to provide cardiac resynchronization therapy by providing biventricular electrical stimulation to synchronize the right and left ventricular contractions. The device also provides adaptive-rate bradycardia therapy. The pulse generator has independent, programmable outputs for the atrium, right ventricle and left ventricle, Recall # Z-1298-06;g) VITALITY (models 1870, 1871, T125, T127, T135) and VITALITY 2 (models T165, T167, T175, T177). Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD), are designed to detect and terminate ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) and provide bradycardia therapy (atrial and ventricular pacing). Therapies include both low- and high-energy shocks using either a biphasic or monophasic waveform. Vitality 2 devices also offer a wide variety of antitachycardia pacing schemes to terminate slower, more stable ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Bradycardia pacing, including adaptive-rate features, is available to detect and treat bradyarrhythmias and to support the cardiac rhythm after defibrillation therapy. Devices denoted with DR offer dual-chamber bradycardia features (atrial and/or ventricular pacing and sensing), and the devices denoted with VR offer single-chamber bradycardia features (ventricular pacing and sensing), Recall # Z-1299-06 REASON: Guidant has determined that low-voltage capacitors from a single component supplier may malfunction in a manner that can lead to premature battery depletion or loss of pacing output without warning in the affected devices. MANUFACTURER: Bayer Healthcare, LLC (Diagnostics Division), TarrytownNY, by Support Bulletins on March 16, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: ADVIA 2120 systems --Automated Complete Blood Cell and Differential Cell Counter, Recall # Z-1376-06 REASON: The ADVIA 2120 has reported ; highly intermittent low results on all primary results: White Blood Cells (WBC), Red Blood Cells (RBC), Hemoglobin (HGB) and Platelets (PLT) and an abnormal baso cytogram. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc,
WestlakeOH, by letter dated February 2, 2005. Manufacturer Firm:
Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is
complete. REASON: Alarm may be silenced- Rapid switching, on and off, of the TCM4 monitor may cause the built-in acoustical alarm to remain silent when tripped. MANUFACTURER: Biogenex Laboratories, San RamonCA, by letters on June 5, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) BioGenex brand Hepatitis B Virus Core Antigen Antibody, Cat. No. AR082-5R and PU082-UP, Recall # Z-1438-06; b) BioGenex brand Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Antibody, Cat. No. AM364-5M and MU364-UC, Recall # Z-1439-06 REASON; Misbranding-The product labeling (label and insert) is misbranded in that the product does not comply with the labeling requirements for an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR). MANUFACTURER Beckman Coulter, Inc., Brea, CA, by letter the week of May 15, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: UniCel DxC 600/600PRO/600i/800/800PRO Synchron Clinical Systems, Part Numbers: A20463-Software version 1.0, A27331-Software version 1.2, A29764-Software version 1.4, Recall # Z-1440-6 REASON: Incorrect Reagent Status-When a new cartridge of Infinity Lithium Reagent is loaded on to the UniCel DxC System, the Reagent Status screen will incorrectly show 'Days Left' as 21. The correct Reagent Status for a new Lithium reagent cartridge is 14 days. Lithium reagent used past 14 days may produce low quality control and/or patient results. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Diagnostica Stago, Inc., Parsippany NJ, by letter on July 18, 2006. Manufacturer: Diagnostica Stago, Franconville, France. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Staclot LA 20 tests, Catalog #0594, LA Assay, Hexagonal Phase Phospholipid Neutralization Assay, Recall # Z-1441-06 REASON: Decrease in sensitivity; This could result in a false negative result for patients with weak to moderate lupus anticoagulants. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc, WestlakeOH, letter on June 29, 2006. Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: SafeClinitubes, Capillary caps (purple), 905-787. The defective capillary caps may be included in capillary tube kits as follows: Clinitubes Kits: 942-890 (D941P-240-85x1), Lot Code: R0048; Clinitubes Kits: 942-892 (D957P-70-100x1), Lot Codes: R0045 through R0050; Clinitubes Kits: 942-893 (D957P-70-125x1), Lot Codes: R0058 through R0063; Clinitubes Kits: 942-898 (D957P-70-70x1), Lot Code: R0019. Each of the kits listed above contains one (1) bag of Capillary Caps, 905-787, Recall # Z-1442-06 REASON: Leaking Capillary Caps- The dimensions and shapes of the capillary caps do not fit the capillary tubes correctly. This can cause the capillary tubes to leak. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc, WestlakeOH, letter on July 18, 2006. Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: safePICO Samplers, self-filling arterial blood samplers. The syringe blood samplers are individually packed in plastic pouches and distributed in cartons. Each carton contains ten (10) boxes and each box contains 100 pouches. The product subject to recall is identified with the following Part Numbers/Order No: 956-610, 956-612, 956-614, 956-616, and 956-623, Recall # Z-1443-06 REASON: Leaking Tip Caps- Tip caps may leak; after air has been expelled from the syringe through the vented safe tip caps. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Delphi Medical Systems, TroyMI, by letter dated March 29, 2005. Manufacturer: Delphi Medical Systems Colorado Operations, LongmontCo. firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Delphi IVantage Volumetric Ambulatory Infusion Pump/System; Ref nos. 12864051FRE, Rev. 8 and 12864051DEL, Rev. 8, Recall # Z-1445-06 REASON: Potential for under-infusion without alarm; Cassette rollers stop moving , but the pump shaft continues rotating without alarm. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson & Co., Franklin Lakes, NJ, by letter on July 1, 2005. Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Caribe, Ltd., San Lorenzo, PR. Firm initiated recall is complete. PRODUCT: BD Unopette -- System Tests (Erythrocyte Fragility Test Kit). Catalog # 365830, Recall # Z-1446-6 REASON: Formulation problems. Lower pH of the solutions may increase Red Blood Cell hemolysis. MANUFACTURER: Bayer Healthcare, LLC (Diagnostics Division), TarrytownNY, issued a Support Bulletin on/about February 17, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) ADVIA 1650 Chemistry System, Automated Clinical Chemistry Analyzer -- human serum, plasma and urine tests, Recall # Z-1448-06; b) ADVIA 1200 Chemistry System, Automated Clinical Chemistry Analyzer -- human serum, plasma and urine tests, Recall # Z-1449-06; c) ADVIA 2400 Chemistry System, Automated Clinical Chemistry Analyzer -- human serum, plasma and urine tests, Recall # Z-1450-06 REASON: Low QC recovery observed on carbamazepine (CARB) results immediately following a Gentamicin (GENT) assay or - Digoxin (DIG) assay. When GENT or DIG precedes CARB, the CARB test result is artificially low (as much as --25%). PHNY was determined to also exhibit a similar carryover effect on CARB. All others were found not to produce the same reagent probe-based carryover effect. MANUFACTURER: Pointe Scientific, Inc., Canton, MI, by letter dated June 12, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) Product Description: Liquid AutoHDL Cholesterol Reagent Set, Catalog Nos. HH945-240, HH945-480, H7545-40, H7545-80, H7545-320 and H7545-1000. A homogeneous method for the direct determination of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in serum or plasma, Recall # Z-1454-06;b) AutoHDL Cholesterol Reagent Set for the quantitative determination of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in serum or plasma, Imported and Marketed in India; Catalogs HH7545-80, Recall # Z-1455-06, c) AutoHDL Cholesterol R1 Reagent Set, a homogeneous method for the direct determination of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in serum or plasma, Catalogs HH445-R1, Recall # Z-1456-06; d) AutoHDL Cholesterol R2 Reagent Set, a homogeneous method for the direct determination of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in serum or plasma, Catalogs HH445-R2, Recall # Z-1457-06; e) Auto HDL reagent, sold by Pointe Scientific; Catalog no. 3-H7545-L, Recall # Z-1458-06;. f) Auto HDL Cholesterol reagent in bottles of 320 ml and 1000 ml, Catalog nos. 7-H7545-320 and 7-H7545-1000, Recall # Z-1459-06 REASON: Unexpected changes in QC and proficiency results due to QC and proficiency material matrix. MANUFACTURER: Bayer Healthcare, LLC (Diagnostics Division), TarrytownNY, by e-mail on April 4, 2006. Manufacturer: Bayer Healthcare, LLC Diagnostics Division, NorwoodMA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: a) RapidLab® 1200 Systems, Model 1245-Blood gases, electrolyte and blood pH test system, Part No. 05061537, Recall # Z-1464-06;b) RapidLab® 1200 Systems, Model 1265- Blood gases, electrolyte and blood pH test system, Part No. 05063769; Recall # Z-1465-06 REASON: Invalid CO-oximeter values; Bayer HealthCare determined that under very specific conditions, the RapidLab® 1245 or RapidLab® 1265 systems may report invalid CO-oximeter values to an LIS, Rapidlink®, or Rapidcomm(tm) data management system. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis, IN, by telephone and letter dated July 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. PRODUCT: Roche/Hitachi K Electrode, a potassium electrode for use with the Roche/Hitachi models 717,747, 902, 911, 912, 917, Modular and Cobas c 501 clinical chemistry analyzers; Roche Catalog/Part Number 10825441001/US #722-4402, Recall # Z-1447-06 REASON: Expired product (dated 2006.06) was shipped as replacement for recalled product. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of August 30, 2006: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp., Ann Arbor, MI, by
letter dated June 30, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Steris Corporation, Montgomery, AL, by letter on June
22, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: INO Therapeutics, Inc., Clinton, NJ, by
letter on July 5, 2005 and by email and telephone on July 7, 2006.
Manufacturer: Datex -- Ohmeda, Inc., Madison, WI. Firm initiated recall
is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN, by letter
dated July 20, 2006. Manufacturer: Zimmer Trabecular, Allendale, NJ.
Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: BioCare Systems, INC., Parker, CO, by
telephone beginning June 8, 2006, followed by a letter on June 23, 2006.
Manufacturer: Cui Stack, Inc., Beaverton, OR. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: A & E Industries, Ltd., Guangdong, Chin, by letter on
June 30, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: COBE Cardiovascular, Inc, Arvada, CO,
by Letter on June 26, 2006. Manufacturer: Senior Operations, Inc.,
Bartlett, IL. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Pleasanton,
CA, by letters on July 12, 2006. Manufacturer: MMJ S. A. de C.V., Cd
Juarez, Mexico. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Conmed Corporation, Utica, NY, by letters dated March
27, 2006, by facsimile and/or e-mail. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: MicroVision Medical Holding B.V., Amsterdam,
Netherlands, by letter dated July 21, 2006. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America, Inc., Westlake, OH,
by letter dated January 12, 2005. Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS,
Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Wako Chemicals, USA Inc., Richmond, VA,
by telephone and e-mail letter dated July 6, 2006. Manufacturer: Wako
Pure Chemical Industries Ltd., Osaka, Japan. Firm initiated recall is
ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Sunrise Medical CCG, Inc., Stevens Point, WI, by
telephone on November 16, 2005. Firm initiated recall is complete. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.,
Vernon Hills, IL, by telephone on July 7, 2006 Manufacturer: V. Krutten
Gmbh, Idstein, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of August 23, 2006: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Boston Scientific Corp., Spencer, IN, by letters dated
June 2, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Edwards Lifesciences Llc, Irvine, CA, by telephone and
letter dated July 7, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis,
IN, by letter dated July 14, 2006. Manufacturer: Division, Hitachi Ltd.,
Hitachinaka-Ibaraki, Japan. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Philips Medical Systems North America
Co., Phillips, Bothell, WA, by letter on July 1, 2006. Manufacturer:
Philips Medical Systems Nederlands, Best, Netherlands. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis,
IN, by letter dated June 22, 2006. Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics GmbH,
Mannheim, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis,
IN, by letter dated July 17, 2006. Manufacturer: Precision System
Science Co., Ltd., Chiba, Japan. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis, IN, by letter
dated June 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Roche Diagnostics Corp., Indianapolis,
IN, by letter dated July 25, 2006. Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics Gmbh,
Mannheim, Germany. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc., WestlakeOH, by
letter dated September 29, 2005. Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS,
Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Pointe Scientific, Inc., Lincoln Park, MI, by letter
dated June 9, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Varian Medical Systems,
CharlottesvilleVA, by letter on 4/17/06 and continuing through 5/1/06.
Manufacturer: Varian Medical Systems, Haan, Germany. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc,
ConcordCA, by letter on June 22, 2006. Manufacturer: Impac Medical
Systems Inc, Mountain View,CA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc., WestlakeOH, by
E-Mail on September 19, 2005, and by telephone on or around September
20, 2005. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: ABX Diagnostics, Inc., Irvine, CA, by
letter and telephone on March 24, 2006. Manufacturer: Horiba ABX,
Montpellier, France. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Invacare Corp., Elyria, OH, by letter
dated June, 2006. Manufacturer: Viscount Vehicle Co. LTD, Taiwan,
Republic of China. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by the FDA Enforcement Report as of August 16, 2006: CLASS II MANUFACTURER: Medisurg Research & Management Corp, NorristownPA, by
fax on April 28, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. AlamedaCA,
by letters on May 22, 2006. Manufacturer: Flextronics International,
Shenzhen, China, Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Tekia, Inc., Irvine, CA, by telephone, on July 2, 2004
and July 8, 2004. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Arthrocare, Corp., Sunnyvale, CA, by
letters on June 29, 2006. Manufacturer: Arthrocare, Corp., Aurora de
Heredia, Costa Rica. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc, WestlakeOH, by
letter on June 17, 2005 Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj,
Denmark. Firm initiated recall is complete. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc, WestlakeOH, by
letter on June 9, 2005 Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj,
Denmark. Firm initiated recall is complete. MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc, WestlakeOH, by
letter on March 22, 2006 Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS, Bronshoj,
Denmark. Firm initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Pointe Scientific, Inc., Lincoln Park, MI, by letter
dated June 7, 2006. FDA initiated recall is ongoing. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Zimmer Caribe, Inc., Warsaw, IN, by
letters letter dated June 26, 2006 and June 28, 2006. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing. CLASS III MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America Inc, WestlakeOH, by
telephone on June 17, 2005. Manufacturer: Radiometer Medical ApS,
Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is complete. MANUFACTURER: Recalling Firm: Radiometer America, Inc., Westlake, OH,
by memo and visits beginning on October 31, 2005. Manufacturer:
Radiometer Medical Aps, Bronshoj, Denmark. Firm initiated recall is
complete. The following is condensed list of medical devices involved in recalls listed by |