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Covidien sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated August 16, 2013 via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter requested that customers immediately quarantine and discontinue use of the affected products, return any affected product by following the instructions provided in the letter, and complete and return the Recalled Product Return Form to Covidien. The letter states that if the affected products have been distributed, assure that all customers are notified and affected product is removed from the distribution channel as well as from customer stock. Questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your Covidien representative or Covidien Customer Service, Monday through Friday, 8am- 6:30pm ET, at (800) 962-9888, option 1, and then option 2. Firm issued Press on 8/19/13
TissueLink notified the sales force on 7/22/04 to visit each account and retreive product at the hospital level.
Diamedix Corporation sent a Customer notification letter dated June 8, 2011, to all affected customers via Certified Mail. Customers were instructed to search their inventory and to return affected product to Diamedix. Diamedix apologizes for any inconvenience this has caused our valued customers. Please contact the Diamedix Technical Service Department at 1-800-327-4565 or 305-324-2300 to arrange for the return and replacement of any kits you might still have of the lot in question. Please rest assured that Diamedix values you as a customer and is in the process of taking the proper corrective and preventive actions.
Progressive Medical Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 12, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and segregate the affected units prior to return to Progressive Medical, Inc. If product was further distributed customers should notify their accounts of ther ecall and return the products. Customers were asked to complete and return the attached form by fax to 314-961-4535, even if they had no inventory remaining. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-969-6331. For questions regarding this recall call 314-961-5786.
Consignees were sent on 8/28/2013 a GE Healthcare "Urgent Medical device Correction" letter dated August 28, 2013. The letter was addressed to Chief of Anesthesia, Health Care Administrator / Risk Manager and director of Biomedical / clinical engineering. The letter described the Safety Issue, Safety Instructions, Affected Product Details, Product Correction and Contact Information (1-800-345-2700 US).
Quidel Corporation sent a Medical Device Recall dated December 3, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check their inventory for the affected product and remove the affected product from their inventory. Customers should contact Quide Corporation for instructions on how to obtain replacement product. Customers were instructed to fax the enclosed inventory Form to Quidel at 858-552-7905. For technical support customers should call 800-874-1517 or 858-552-1100. For questions regarding this recall call 858-552-1100, ext 7922.
Cincinnati Sub-Zero (CSZ) sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Action letter dated September 5, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact CSZ at 513-772-8810 or 1-800-989-7373 to request new versions of the manuals. At that time customers are instructed to provide the quantity and serial numbers of the affected devices that are at their facility. Upon receipt of the new versions of the manual, immediately collect and destroy/discard all the affectred devices Operation and Technical Manuals their facility is currentlyin possession of and replace the discarded manuals with the new versions of the manuals provided by CSZ. After the manuals have been discarded and replaced, customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible to acknowledge receipt of this notification and to inform CSZ that they have performed and completed the requested actions. Customers should return the form by fax to 513-772-9119 scan and email the information to B3manual@cszinc.com or mail to Cincinnati Sub-Zero, 12011 Mosteller Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Blanketrol III Model 233 field action coordinator at 1-800-989-7373 or 513-772-8810. For questions regarding this recall call 513-772-8810, ext 5295.
The recalling firm issued an Import Recall Notice, on or about December 18, 2007, to all their customers to inform them of the problem and the need to return the devices .
Siemens released Updated Instruction containing the Medical Device Correction Field Safety Notice of Improvement letter, which was delivered by the Siemens Customer Service Group to all affected customers. The release of this UI TH002/12/S to distribute the update instruction began on July 18, 2013. This document includes completion protocol, which will be completed at each facility and returned to Siemens. A copy of the notification should be kept in the Digital Linear Accelerator System owners manual under Safety Advisory letters. UPDATE: a secnd update intruction, TH003/12/S has been released to begin the replcement of tabletops identified through the inspection carried out through TH002/12/S.
The firm notified their customers on 3/1/2004 by telephone, fax, and FedEx. Product will be returned.
Atrium Medical Corporation issued an Urgent Medical Device Safety Alert letter on July 16, 2013, via UPS to customers and e-mail to the field representatives that represent these accounts. The notification identifies the problem, product, and risk factors. In addition, it provides instructions how to handle product that may be affected. For questions customers were instructed to contact their Atrium Medical Customer Service at 603-880-1433 Prompt 1 or by e-mail at returns@atriummed.com
Philips issued an Urgent Correction letter dated 09/19/2008 to their consignees, identifying the reason for the recall and the affected products. The firm issued the Field Change Order (FCO) 78100232. Field service engineers will visit each consignee and conduct an inspection of the magnets venting system of Edge, Vista, Eclipse, Polaris, Infinion, and Panorama 0.6T MRI systems. The consignees should contact the Philips Call Center at 1-800-772-9377, #5 #2 and reference "FCO 78100232".
Axya Medical notified customers by letter, Urgent-Product Recall, dated 9/25/07 , via UPS . Users are requested to return product and complete the reply form.
The firm, Roche Diagnostics, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION (UMDC)" letter dated October 29, 2013, via UPS to their consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The UMDC informed them of the software synchronization issue with the ACCU-CHEK Combo system that may cause a temporary under delivery of insulin. The customers were instructed to ensure they properly deliver the correction bolus when utilizing the Manual Pump option, as instructed in the Owners Booklet; and complete and return the Business Reply Card via fax to 1-877-282-0223. The Distributors were instructed to provide the UMDC to their direct customers. The HCPs were instructed to remind their patients to follow the instructions in the Accu-Chek Aviva Combo Meter Advanced Owners Booklet when utilizing Manual Pump option. Questions about the information contained in this UMDC are directed to ACCU-CHEK Pump Support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-688-4578.
Exatech sent an Important Voluntary Recall Notice dated June 18, 2012, to all affected customers. The Notice identified the affected product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immeidately case distribution or use of the affected product. Verify that they have the affected product. Contact their Exatech Inventory Representative for further instruction on how to return their products. The firm sent out recall notification to consignees. Customers were asked to complete and return the Voluntary Recall Fax Notice to 1-352-378-2617. Customers with questions should call 1-800-392-2832. For questions regarding this recall call 352-377-1140.
Merit notified sales representatives, domestic and international accounts and dealers immediately by letter dated October 3, 2003. The manufacturer requests that the use of the affected inventory should immediately cease and that on-hand units should be promptly isolated from general inventory for simultaneous inspection by a site representative and a Merit sales representative.
Philips Healthcare sent an "MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated May 27, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The notification letter instructs customers to follow all directions in the Instructions for Use. A Philips Healthcare representative will schedule an appointment to replace the Tool Connection Unit at no charge to the customers. If further information is needed concerning this recall please call Philips Customer Service at 866-767-7822.
For domestic customers, the firm sent product replacement letters to customers (as listed on the firm's invoices), and hospital operating room personnel on October 6, 2004. On November 8, 2004, a faxed letter was sent to the Purchasing/Materials Management Department of all customers. From November 9 through November 12, 2004, a phone call drive was conducted to contact appropriate individuals for each customer. For international customers, the firm notified distributors and obtained end user details from them. End users were then contacted and communicated with regarding the product replacement. In addition, the firm utilized its Summer and Fall 2004 newsletters to communicate the product replacement information. Customers were encouraged to return NiCr coated products for a hard-anodized coated replacement product.
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 9/22/09 to all customers. The letter informed customers that Covidien acquired PMI, about the problem with the products, and about the need to return any products remaining inventory. Customers were asked to return the entire inventory of Power Medical Interventions product, regardless of its expiration date. This process can be initiated by contacting Power Medical Innovations customer service at 1-866-769-3763.
On 2/17/06, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via sales rep retrieval and follow-up letter dated 3/13/06 explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the product be returned.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT REMOVAL" letter dated October 20, 2010 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customer to screen their inventory for the affected product and not to include any product received after October 18, 2010. Customers are instructed to contact Anspach Customer Support at 800-327-6887 to arrange for return and replacement of product. Customers are to complete and return a Customer Reply Form via fax at 800-327-6661. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Anspach Customer Support at 800-327-6887. Customer notification began on 10/20/2010 in writing (Fed Ex) with instructions to return the required devices. Anspach utilized their sales representatives to facilitate the product replacement and return activities.
CIVCO sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 3, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to return all general purpose sensors as the product may not function as intended. To return the affected product customers should contact the OEM Sales Coordinator at 319-248-6521 to schedule the return of their device. Upon receipt of the snesor, CIVCO will arrange for recalibration. Once recalibration is completed, the sensor will be returned to the customer at no charge. Customers were asked to forward this communication to all their customers who purchased the affected product. Once CIVCO has received the customer list, they will contact the end-user to request they return their general purpose sensor directly to CIVCO for recalibration. For questions customers should call 800-441-6741. For questions regarding this recall call 319-656-4447.
Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 2014 on June 11, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. The letter described the "Action Requested" which included to stop using and return the recalled device and to complete and return the Reply Form. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933. EXPANDED 10/02/2014: Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter beginning 10/02/2014. The letter explained that this letter is an update to the June 2014 action, to include 4 additional lot numbers. The letter explained the reason for recall identified all lots recalled and asked that devices stopped being used. A response form provided instructions on how to return product and the form was asked to be returned within 10 days. Questions should be directed to Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Service at 1-800-707-0933, weekdays 7 am - 6 pm, Central time.
Allez Spine issued a field notification beginning August 21, 2008 via FedEx to all its hospital users, distributors and field representatives informing them of their decision to recall the Allez Spine Laguna Pedicle Screw System, Allez Spine Del Mar Pedicle Screw System and the Allez Spine Cross Connectors as a result of a Warning Letter issued to AlIez Spine LLC by the Food & Drug Administration. The recall letter requested their customers to return their entire inventory of AlIez Spine manufactured products as soon as possible, gave instruction for product return and provided a contact person and telephone number for information regarding the recall.
The firm, Zimmer Spine, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 5, 2012 to all consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure they are aware of the content; to immediately remove and discontinue use of Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder (part number 3564-1) from Pathfinder NXT instrument sets in their possession and follow the PathFinder NXT Surgical Technique; to notify their Zimmer Spine customer service representative to obtain return authorization; and return the complete Surgeon Contact Certification Form within 10 working days from receipt of notification to ronald.musselman@zimmer.com or Fax to 1-512-258-0995. If you have any questions, call Zimmer Spine Customer Service at 866-774-6368.
Agfa Healthcare contacted all consignees on 5/14/2007 and by registered mail on 06/07/2007. The registered Urgent Field Safety Notice letters requested the accounts take the following steps immediately: 1. Turn off automatic JAVA updates to avoid this update being applied in the background. 2. Do not manually update JAVA on their station-even for other applications. 3. If JAVA 1.6 has already been applied, do not use Service/Admin Tools. They were instructed to contact their IT department or Agfa support for assistance in backing out of this version to apply the required version for the Agfa software. A Mandatory Service Bulletin will inform and assist affected account in removing JAVA 1.6 if it has been applied and turning off the automatic updates via the JAVA Plug-in Control Panel.
Gambro sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated July 18, 2014 to all end-users. A Customer Reply Form was attached to the notice for customers to complete and return.
Smiths Medical ASD notified customers by letter issued Fed''X on 12/15/04. Accounts are requested not to use the device and return the unit if the the unit has not yet been placed into service. If the unit has been placed into service and operated for more than one hour then the problem will not occur. EQ-5000 unit(s) will be replaced.
Asante sent urgent medical device recall notifications letters to distributors and customers on November 19, 2013 by US mail, return receipt requested.
Siemens issued an Update Instructions XP031/12/S by letter to the affected customers. For affected sites, a Siemens Service Engineer will inspect the unit and make any adjustments needed. Following the inspection and adjustments, a proper calibration will be completed. For questions call 610-448-3237 and 610-446-4634.
Consignees were notified via an Urgent Medical Device correction letter dated 6/11/08 informing users of the problem and providing them with work-around instructions. The instructions suggests 1) inserting the cassette rack slowly; 2) using mainly reagent slots A, B, or C; 3) tilting the rack slightly clockwise so the barcode scanner does not read the barcode at an exact 90 degree angle; and 4) confirming the rack is properly seated on the track and displayed on the Cassette Status screen. If the cassette barcode does not register after following the Work-Around instructions, then customers are required to contact Diagnostics Technical Support.
Therakos sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION" dated September 1, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Additionally, a Confirmation of Receipt was attached to the letter for customers to complete and return. Contact Therakos Technical Support at 1-877-865-6850 for questions regarding this notice.
On April 25, 2014, RaySearch emailed all consignees of the affected product a copy of the recall notice as well as the response forms. Back up notification methods include phone calls and site visits.
Customers were sent a recall notice, a customer detail sheet for this product lot, and a reply form to be used when returning the suspect bottles. Distributor was provided with a formatted templates to be used in recalling the supsect bottles from their customers and instructions on how to manage the returns and ship the bottles back to Medtronic.
BD Diagnostics sent a letter dated March 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem and actions that will be taken by the firm. Contact BD Diagnostics Technical Support at 1-877-822-7771, option 2 for questions regarding this letter.
Medicsense, the US Agent notified the sole distributor Tornier Inc., Edina, MN of the recall and requested notification to users requesting to discontinue and return product. Letter to customers dated December 4, 2009.
Advanced Photonic Systems sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 12, 2014 via UPS to all those who are known by APS to have possession, custody, or control of the affected device. Customers were instructed to return the recalled product at the sole expense of APS. Each 90 days for the following year, APS plans to provide a progress report to the FDA that identifies which recipients have complied. For more information , customers may write to Advanced Photonic Systems, LLC at the address provided or call 1-800-210-5060 (9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday). For questions regarding this recall call 800-210-5060.
ITC sent Urgent - Medical Device Field Recall - ITC No. 08-001 letters dated 2/08/2008 to hospitals and/or medical facilities identified as having affected instruments. The letter instructed users not to use the instrument if the diagnostic mode is enabled. ITC will reset affected devices and return them to the customers.
Mar Cor Technicians started visiting the consignees to make the correction, in June 2012 Mar Cor called the consignee prior to the visit. An Urgent Medical Device correction letter was sent to customers beginning 2/27/2014. the letter identified the affected units, described the issue, stated that a correction has been, or will be made to the devices and asked for a response form be sent back to the firm.
The consignees were sent recall letters, dated June 6, 2003 or June 20, 2003, that requested the return of the products.
Firm sent notification letter to consignees on 08/25/2006, along with replacement speedblocks. Consignees asked to trade out old speedblocks with the replacements.
VBM Medical Inc sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated May 9, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The reference and lot numbers, details of the error, along with the incorrect and correct box label, and instructions to the customers to discard the box with the incorrect label or send the complete product back to VBM Medical Inc. for re-packaging. For any further or detailed questions, please contact VBM Medical Inc. at (317) 776-1800. On 7/12/11 upon receiving the recall classification letter, the firm sent out an additional letter to its direct accounts informing them of the recall's classification and reiterating the instructions listed above.
The recalling firm issued an Important Recall Notice letter dated 10/10/07 to all their customers informing them of the problem and the need to return the product.
A letter dated November 10, 2003 was sent to the consignees. The letter recommended certain actions to avoid the problems and provided options for the software to be updated.
A Medtronic "Urgent Communication" letter dated March 24, 2008 was sent to consignees on 3/25/08. The letter describes the product and problem. The letter requests that they return the impacted devices and to return the reconciliation form "Medtronic Recall Certificate (FCA0807)" confirming whether they have the valves in inventory or if they have been implanted.
Cordis Corp sent Urgent Medical Device Correction Letters dated June 23, 2014, to all affected customers. Those in the Foreign Countries were sent via E-mail dated June 23, 2014. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Cordis and Creganna-Tactx are not removing the products, but rather providing additional labeling (customer letter) advising the user not to use the product if unusual resistance is felt during removal of the balloon cover. Cordis and Creganna-Tactx explained in the letter to the consignees that is is known that balloons with hydrophilic coating are susceptible to expansion of the coating at extremely elevated humidity, therefore, it is important for the User to follow the current labeling, to store the product in a cool, dark and dry place. Action requested on your part: "Pass on this letter to anyone who needs to be informed in your facility and in any facility where potentially affected devices may have been transferred. "Maintain awareness of this communication until the information has been incorporated into the Cordis EMPIRA" NC RX and EMPIRA" RX PTCA dilatation catheter labeling. "Retain this letter with affected product. "Report all balloon cover removal difficulties through the standard complaint process. "For questions related to the issue please contact Cordis Endovascular Medical information Line 877-DEVICE5 (877-338-4235), Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00 PM EDT. "For questions related to the Acknowledgment Form and its return, please contact Cordis QA at (786) 313-8730.
Consignees were sent a Boston Scientific " Urgent Medical Device Recall Removal" letter on 2/4/2014. The letter was addressed to Materials Manager and Field Action Contact. The letter described the product involved in the recall and the problem. Advised consignees to segregate the affected lots and return to Boston Scientific in accordance to the enclosed recall instructions. The instructions also requested consignees to complete and return the Account Reply Verification Tracking Form (RVTF).