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Terumo Cardiovascular Systems sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letter to all affected customers dated March 21, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. An additional URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL correction notification and cover letter was sent to all consignees on XX/XX/XX to explain the reason for the expansion of the recall and will provide an update to the timing of implementation of the field correction. Expansion now includes devices manufactured between 2006 and March 2012. The correction strategy is to issue the customers a letter and addendum to the Operator's Manual that specifies what the user should do in the event of a tube clamp failure for any reason. The letter states that the firm is still investigating the issue and the correction. The letter states that in the coming months when a resolution is identified, consignees may be contacted to make arrangements for a upgrade to the system. There is no specific timeline for the correction to be made. If you have any further questions, please call a Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818. Customer Service hours Monday - Friday, 8 Am - 6 Pm EST.
Symbios sent UrgentMedical Device Recall notices to all consignees beginning May 10, 2013. A second corrected/amended notice was sent on May 14, 2013 to consignees and a National Press release was issued. May 30,2013, a third amended Urgent Recall Notice was sent to all consignees correcting the pump description and lot number range table on page 5 of the notice. The notices and press release provided identification of the recalled devices including devices in the previous February 2013 recall, described possible adverse events, and included directions to to quarantine product in a secure location, in preparation for return. Consignees were asked to call 317 225-4447 ext. 25, 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. EDT to receive a Returned Goods Authorization Number prior to returning product. Consignees were asked to complete and return the Attached Verification Form. Question and Concerns should be addressed to 317-225-4447 ext 25.
TERUMO sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated September 20, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the aciton to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to remove this cannulae from circulation and return them for credit. Customers with questions should call 1-800-521-2818. For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.
Corrective Action #1 - Important Field Safety Notice 618 01 302 002 was issued April 2014. The Notice informs end users about the problem and the potential clinical impact. It also give a recommendation how the risk can be mitigated - inspect the screws and if loose contact Elekta Service to tighten the screws with 20 Nm. The notice also advises the customer that a modification kit will be released that introduces an improved screw solution. The solution will be implemented on all affected products when available. Corrective Action #2 Permanent Solution - Replace Current Screws - An improved screw has been designed and will be available for Elekta Field Service organization to replace on all affected products at the end of April. The new design solution provides a very long used thread depth, exceeding the standard recommended thread-depths by far. This design will prevent the screws from loosening.
On June 10, 2013 Baxter Healthcare Corporation issued an Urgent Device Correction for the SIGMA SPECTRUM Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library. The notices were dated June 5, 2013 and were distributed via first class mail. Until further information is provided, users should continue to follow the SIGMA SPECTRUM Infusion Pump Operator's Manual, which identifies a number of environmental and clinical usage factors that contribute to upstream occlusion and air-in-line alarms. For high-risk patients, consider having additional devices as backup. If the biomedical engineer finds that the sensor is not functioning properly, contact Baxter Healthcare at 800-356-3454 (choose option 1). For clinical questions, please contact Medical Information Services at Baxter at 800-933-0303, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00 pm Central Time.
Davol issued an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 4, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter advises customers to examine their inventory and quarantine affected product for return to the firm. Customers were asked to complete and return a Recall Effectiveness Check Form. Contact Davol Customer Service Department at 1-800-556-6275 or C.R. Bard's Medical Services & Support Department at 1-800-562-0027 if you have any questions.
Firm sent a letter dated August 5, 2010 to customers stating that a recall was being conducted on the AimSHOT HeatSeeker and specified model. The letter stated the reason for the recall and that the firm has redesigned the HeatSeeker and removed the infra red laser feature. The letter also asks customers to check their inventory and return the affected products to the firm. The firm states that they will send customers their new model and pay for the shipping. Questions should be directed towards 770-840-8039.
Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) sent an "ADVISORY NOTICE" dated July 18, 2011 to all customers using the AMO WAVESCAN Wavefront System. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to create a separate patient file for each eye on the WAVESCAN System (STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser Systems,software versions 5.00-5.30) according to the directions in attachment A. Additionally, customers are to complete and return an attached form to AMO via fax at the regional fax number. Contact an AMO representative for questions regarding this notice.
Distributors and Retailers that have received any of the Catalog Numbers listed in the letter titled URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL were notified on/about July 17, 2008. Recipients of the letter are being requested to review their inventory and return any of the applicable Catalog Items from the specific lot numbers listed in the recall letter. Distributors are being instructed to notify their customers and inform them of the recall with a copy of the recall letter. Their notification should instruct their customers to return the recalled product to them so that they could return the product to Apogee Medical LLC. In addition to the initial letter, follow-up letters, telephone calls and emails will be utilized to assess the effectiveness of the recall. A spreadsheet has been set up and will be maintained in order to easily identify the customers that have been contacted, those who have responded and those who have returned product. If you have questions, contact Diane Peper at 919-435-5409.
A Field Safety Notice entitled Urgent - Medical Device Correction letter, dated September 2011, with attached Field Safety Notice for customers were sent to distributors. The letter described the reason for the recall and the intention of the Field Safety Notice. Also, the hazards involved and instructions on how to identify units that are affected by the recall were provided . The actions to be taken by the user and the actions planned by the Philips Invivo were explained. Users were to follow the instructions provided on how to safely use the device until the unit can be serviced by Philips Invivo. For further information or support concerning this issue, customers are to contact Philips Invivo Customer Support at (877)-468-4861 or their local Philips Invivo representative.
Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated February 3, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers was told how to correct the issue if it has occurred, and how to prevent the issue from occurring. The completed form should be faxed to (302) 631-7597. Any questions can be directed to Siemens Technical Support Representative. Siemens plans to implement a correction at a later time.
Safety Alert letters dated 5/3/05 were sent to all Flo-Gard 6201 and 6301 Volumetric Infusion Pump customers. The letters informed the users of the potential for the pole clamp mounting screws to come loose, and recommended that they inspect the Flo-Gard pole clamp during their routine maintenance or as part of the recommended annual preventative cycle. If the pole clamp appears to be loose, the users were provided with the following steps to be followed to ensure that the pole clamp is properly secured: a) The recessed area in the housing for the clamp body must be clean. b) The three mounting screw holes in the housing must not show signs of cracking. c) The ground wire must be attached to the center screw. d) The screws must be M4x10 with captive washer. e) Loctite 425 threadlocker must be applied to each of the three screws. f) Torque the screws to 7.8 in-lb. Enclosed was a copy of the Service Bulletin issued in April 2002 with additional information about servicing the Flo-Gard pole clamps.
Elana Inc. issued an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter on February 14, 2013. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return the Elana Catheter Sizer 2.0 as soon as possible. The Sizer 2.0 was intended as an optional accessory to the Elana Surgical Kit. The Elana Surgical Kit may be used properly without the Elana Catheter Sizer 2.0. Please acknowledge receipt of these instructions immediately by Email: Claartje@elana.com or Fax: 301-215-7038. The return shipping address for the Sizer 2.0 is Elana, Inc., 10480 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21044 USA. Contact information for questions: Phone: 301-215-7010 or 443-538-4923 or +1 31 30 2537276 www.elana.com.
Ossur initiated contact with the customers to locate the pins on Sept. 26, 2008 with the Product Manager for this device contacting each consignee by phone. The customers were informed the recall was initiated because the firm was unable to guarantee the sterility of the affected products. Customers were asked to check their inventory for the affected parts. If products were located, they were informed that an Ossur customer service representative will be emailing you with return information any they are to return these pins to the firm as soon as possible. They were also told Ossur does not currently have replacement product available, but they will contact them immediately when they are available. If the products were not located, they were asked to determine where these pins are currently located, if they have been applied to a patient? If so, are they able to track down that patient and bring them in for an evaluation?
On 6/20/08, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via Urgent: Device Removal letters explaining the reason for the recall. The letter recommended that recipients of the letter inspect their inventory for the part number/lot numbers listed and quarantine any of the affected product. Affected products should be returned to Stryker Endoscopy using the Pre-paid shipping label provided. Customers should call Stryker Endoscopy's Customer Service Department at 1-800-624-4422 for replacement product. Importantly, customers should sign and complete the enclosed "acknowledgment of receipt" card and return it to Stryker Endoscopy or fax it to 408-754-2521 with the customer's account info included. If there are any questions regarding the notice, a Regulatory Affairs Representative should be contacted at 408-754-2161 or 408-754-2000.
Firm notified customers by phone and letter 8/25/2003 and advised of needle mix-up. Customers were requested to quarantine affected product and return product with response form.
Consignees were sent a "Boston Scientific Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated October 21, 2008. The letter was addressed to The Hospital Field Action Contact. The letter described the problem and products being recalled. The letter stated that it was very important that the attached product table be used carefully and consider both inner and outer packaging product codes when searching for affected/recalled product as the UPN numbers on the inner and outer labeling are different. Requested to discontinue use of product, identify, and segregate and return affected products to BSC. Letter also requested to complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form.
The recall notification titled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION", was sent on 12/29/11 to customers via certified mail. The letter informed the customer of an issue with the starter cable used for high speed rotation on the Radrex X-Ray System. The letter also informs customers of the corrective measures: a replacement cable will be installed on your system to prevent this issue from occurring. An 800 number was provided for any questions regarding the letter.
Sales Representative to provide letter to each of the 25 US customers explaining the action. Sales Representatives will remove any affected product from customers inventory. Certification records will be completed for each customer confirming the removal action. International affiliates to conduct similar actions.
KCL sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Correction letter dated February 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to locate, quarantine and return the affected device. For a replacement of the affected product and questions customers were instructed to contact KCL Customer Technical Support at 1-800-275-4524. A Product Reconciliation Form is attached to be completed and returned.
Remel contacted each customer with a letter, by mail, requesting a count of the affected lots to be returned. Product would be replaced upon customer request.
Hospira sent an Urgent Device Field Correction letter dated February 1, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter recommends that facilities immediately visually inspect their Plum a+ devices to determine if the distal pressure pin is broken or damaged via instructions included in the letter. If a broken or damaged distal pressure pin is observed, remove the device from service and contact Hospira at 800-441-4100 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, CST) to report the issue. If the return of defective pumps significantly impairs a facility's ability to operate normally, Hospira will provide loaner pumps. The letter also encourages customers to insert cassettes into pumps in accordance with the instructions found in the operator's manual. Customers were asked to complete the attached reply form and return it via fax to the number on the form. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-441-4100 or 1-800-241-4002, option 4. The letter also asked direct accounts that further distributed the pumps notify their customers of the URGENT DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION and ask them to contact Stericycle at 1-866-201-9068 to receive a reply form.. For questions regarding this recall call 800-441-4100,
A safety advisory notice, dated April 13, 2015, was sent to end users with affected devices to alert them about the issue and associated risks,and to provide instructions for avoiding potential risk. A new software version will be released to permanently resolve the issue.
A letter dated July 10, 2003 was sent to each customer. Enclosed with the letter was the prescribing information, patient guide and column holder.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems initiated contact on August 12, 2011 by phone, fax, email and Urgent: Medical Device Recall mail to all affected customers. The firm advised customers of the affected product, problem and required recall actions. Customers can remove whole customized packs that are not in urgent medical need and return packs. Or the User may opt to use a sterile LH 130 vent valve from Terumo Cardiovascular Systems. A response form was included to return back to the firm. For questions on this recall contact Terumo Customer Service at (734) 525-9580.
Apple Medical Corporation issued letters dated March 21, 2006 to direct accounts and distributors via US Mail. Distributors are requested to sub-recall. Product is to be returned to the firm and destroyed.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery issued "Urgent Expanded Device Recall Event 1981" notification letters dated April 7, 2009, to their customers. They provided a list of all Affected Product Codes of the ETS FLEX45 Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutters (including the Product Code: ATS45 from the 1st recall) and Affected Flex Tray Codes subject to recall. The notification document reminds the Operating Room and Materials Management customers of the problem which necessitated the previous recall (Z-0361-2011). It goes on to instruct their customers to immediately discontinue use of the affected products. They are to complete and fax back the Business Reply Form, Affected product is to be returned with a copy of the completed Business Reply Form to Stericycle, Replacement product should be received within 30-60 days after return, Customers can contact Stericycle concerning this recall at 1-888-365-4680, reference Event 1981.
Omni Life Science notified distributors and implanting surgeons by an Urgent, APEX Hip System Bipolar Head Voluntary Recall letter dated June 29, 2009. The method of notification is both e-mail and FedEx overnight. The letter requires a signature acknowledging receiving the letter and the letter is to be faxed back to Omni Life Science. The Distributors/Sale Representatives are instructed to fill in the "Quantity Returned" on the recall letter and fax back to Omni. They are to ship all existing Apex Hip System Bipolar Head inventory by 07/10/2009 to the directed address.
All affected sites were notified of the potential problem via Customer Advisory Notice dated 30 October 2008. The letter states required actions that the customer should follow at the beginning of each treatment day. The tension of the belt drive and the support bolts in question will be inspected by Accuray Field Service personnel at the affected facilities. In addition, the preventive maintenance procedure will be updated to include regular inspection and replacement of the belt-drive. Any questions or concerns regarding this issue should be directed to Accuray Customer Support at 1-877-668-8667 or 1-408-716-4700 or customersupport@accuray.com.
CooperSurgical notified consignees by telephone and follow-up letter dated 11/3/05 via fax. Accounts are requested to discontinue use and return inventory.
On 12/4/2013 the firm sent Urgent Medical Device Corrections letters to their customers.
All of the MiniCAT CT Scanners subject to these complaints were serviced by Xoran technicians and the out-of-specifications devices were brought into specification. This was accomplished by either readjusting the settings or by installing a new component. Xoran's Research & Development group is evaluating the current specification to see if the field specifications are appropriate and to ensure that proper testing protocols are communicated and are in place for use by 3 rd party testing organizations. In addition, Xoran has initiated CAPA # 18 0 that is looking at the source block with regard to evaluating the stability of the dose rating.
Maquet sent an ''Extended Warranty'' letter on May 23, 2006. On March 13, 2007, Maquet issued a Recall Notification letter to all customers stating that they will replace all PC1777 boards in the serial number range 2400-3300, which have not previously been replaced. A safety alert letter was included outlining the failure indication and effect for the user of the failures, as well as, how to identify whether the Servo-i unit has shown any failure indications.
Distributors received a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities dated November 4, 2013. These responsibilities include quarantining the affected fielded inventory in their possession, providing hospital risk managers with the recall notification letter and retrieving affected fielded inventory and direct sales from the hospitals.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL notice dated May 3, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were sent 10 replacement pressure monitoring kits with the removal notice as immediate replacements. The firm will send additional replacements to customers that have more than 10 units of affected product as noted on the Customers' returned reponse form. Customers that received the custom packs were provided stickers to identify the recalled packs. The customers were instructed not to open the packs to remove the affected pressure monitoring kit prior to clinical use, but to replace the pressure domes at the time of use. For more information please contact Terumo Cardiovascular Customer Service at 800- 521-2818.
GE Healthcare sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter on August 5, 2009 to all Hospital Administrators / Risk Mangers, Mangers of Radiology / Cardiology and Radiologists / Cardiologists. The letter was dated August 4, 2009, and described the Safety Issue, Affected Product Details, Safety Instructions, Product Correction and Contact Information. For questions regarding this recall call (262) 548-2731.
Zimmer distributors were notified by email of letter dated 11/25/08 on 11/25/08. This letter is entitled "URGENT: DEVICE RECALL." Secondary consignees/user accounts were notified by a copy of the 11/25/08 letter, which was sent on or before 12/05/08. Consignees were instructed to stop using the product and to return it to Zimmer. For further information, please contact Zimmer, Inc. by telephone by dialing 800-613-6131.
Consignees were notified by "Product Recall" letter distributed on January 7, 2009 via Federal Express overnight mail and asked to check all inventory locations, remove unused affected product and return to Bard Access Systems, Inc (BAS). Customers were also instructed to complete the enclosed Reply Form and Inventory Reconciliation Form and fax it to BAS at 1-801-522-5674. Additional information is available by calling BAS Customer Service at 1-800-290-1689.
An Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall, dated December 19, 2014, was sent to end users and sales consultants that described the product, problem, and action to be taken. End users/sales staff were requested to immediately stop use and remove affected product from inventory. Customers were asked to call and obtain a Return Authorization Number, and complete and return the Verification Section of the letter along with the devices to Synthes per the instructions provided. Questions should be directed to 610-719-5450 or your local DePuy Synthes sales consultant.
The recalling firm issued Update Instructions, AX077/04/S, to Siemen''s Customer Service Representative (CSR) to visit affected sites and check the orbital gears for excessive wear. If the CSR finds gears exhibiting excessive wear the orbital gears will be replaced. If no wear is observed the gears will be lubricated as a preventive measure.
Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc.sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 28, 2014, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall, contact Davol Customer Service at 1-800-556-6275 or C.R. Bard's Medical Services and Support Department at 1-800-562-0027 for instructions on how to return the product to Davol, Consignees were also instructed to complete and return the recall effectiveness check form, and notify their customers if the product was further distributed. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-556-6275.