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Distributors and consignees were notified by an Urgent: Device Recall letter dated 5/1/09. Consignees were advised to stop using the device and quarantine it immediately. Distributors were instructed to carry out a physical count of all affected product and record the data on the Inventory Return Certification Form; fax a copy of the completed form to Zimmer, Inc.; and return recalled product along with the Inventory Return Certification Form to the firm.
Carestream sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated September 13, 2013, to all affected customers via Fed Ex on September 16, 2013, informing them that a software problem may have the potential to occur under certain conditions when using the CARESTREAM Client Workstation. When certain conditions are met, it appears that the child background process completes its tasks before the parent process and as a result the parent process considers its work done and terminates. In the event that a software problem does occur, the scan may not be fluent or the image numbers may not be sequential. A software patch is currently being deployed by Carestream Health. Customers were instructed that they would be contacted by a Carestream Service Engineer to coordinate the deployment. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-866 737 2487 or they may call the Carestream Customer Care Center at 1-800-328-2910, 8AM through 8pm Eastern Standard Time. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-328-2910.
The recalling firm telephone the end/prescribed users and distributors. Follow up letters were issued to those that received phone calls. The end/prescribed users'' physicians were also notified via letter.
Distributors and consignees were notified by an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated 5/19/09. Distributors and consignees were instructed to locate and remove the devices from circulation, carefully follow the instructions on the "FAX Back Response Form," and fax a copy of the Response Form to 574-372-1683 prior to return of the product. If the product has been further distributed, consignees must notify hospital personnel responsible for receiving recall notices of the action, via the enclosed "Dear Biomet Customer" notice. Consignees are responsible for the location and return of products to the firm. The letter stated that the instruments would be reworked and returned.
DePuy Mitek sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated January 27, 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 immediately check all inventories to determine if they have any affected product. Customers were asked to refer to the instructions to report their inventory status, return and obtain replacement or credit for the product. For questions regarding this recall call 1-877-379-4871.
CLR Medicals initiated a nationwide recall on November 25, 2013, of Viscocel and Viscocel Plus, by issuing a press release,in response to FDA inspectional findings of deficiencies in the Quality System regulations for Medical Device Manufacturers, 21 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 820 and lack of Premarket Approval (PMA) for devices sold or distributed in domestic commerce. The Viscoelastic products, intended for human and animal use, have been determined to be a public health concern due to distribution in the US without FDA approval, which evaluates the safety and efficacy of the product, and violations of the QSR regulations related to sterility, and biocompatibility that may result in the release of contaminated products. CLR Medicals International, Inc. sent a Medical Device Recall letter dated December 6, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informed customers of the reason for recall, product description with manufacturing date range, possible health hazard, instructions on what to do with recalled product, and contact information for the firm and to report any adverse events to FDA MedWatch. The recall notification letter was accompanied by a response form. Customers with questions were instructed to call 909-398-1880. For questions regarding this recall call 909-398-1880.
Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated December 23, 2014, to all affected customers with a response form to be completed and returned upon receipt and review. The letter identified the affected product, potential hazards, risk mitigation and the actions to be taken. For questions contact Stryker CMF at 1-800-962-6558, or e-mail at CMF-custserv@stryker.com.
Customers were sent notification letters. Recommended to detroy the remaining kits and requested a form be returned which indicates the number of kits destroyed so they can arrange replacement.
The firm, Mindray DS USA Inc., sent an "URGENT: A3/A5 ANESTHESIA DELIVERY SYSTEM CORRECTIVE ACTION" letter dated August 13, 2012 to their customers via Certified Mail return receipt requested. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to route this letter to all potential uses of the product within their facility; increase fresh gas flow, should the leak occur during use, to compensate for any pressure loss resulting from the leak; alternatively, the absorber canister may be unlocked and locked again to reseat the gasket and verify that the canister and gasket are fully seated, a leak test is performed after replacement of the Pre-Pak or loose-fill absorbent and also be performed before each patient use until the canister gaskets are replaced on systems in their facility. A Mindray Representative will replace the canister gasket to correct the issue. If you have any questions or need to arrange for a replacement of the absorber canister gasket on the A3/A5 System(s) in your facility, contact your Mindray Service Representative, at 1-800-288-2121 (Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm). A press release was issued by the firm on 11/14/2012.
GE sent a Product Safety Notification, dated March 7, 2008, to all customers. The letter described the safety issue, products affected, and stated that a GE Healthcare Field Engineer will schedule a visit to each facility to install a software modification.
BD sent out Product Correction letters to all end users of the product on 8/24/10. Letters were mailed by BD via UPS second day air. The letter stated the issue and said that customers should assess the patency prior to injection. The letter also stated that a BD 30 gauge PrecisionGlide Needle from another lot can be used in place of a clogged needle. If customers require replacement needles or further assistance, they can contact BD at 1-888-237-2762. Finally, the letter states that BD has implemented corrective actions to reduce the potential for further recurrence of the blockage issue.
Letters were sent to all hospitals, (contact: Hospital Administrators) the week of May 7, 2007 (certified mail, Return Receipt requested) with Urgent Medical Device Field Correction. The letter requests that all potential users of the devices at the institution be mdae aware of the situation. The letter instructs clinicians what to do if they experience problems with locking buttons of the Precision Device and also if the device is clamped closed on a vein branch and cannot be opened. Institutions are also requested to sign and return a postal card acknowledging receipt of the Field Correct notification and Datascope provides telephone numbers for customer service.
Mitek Worldwide notified domestic accounts by US Mail on 2/28/03. The International affiliates were sent notifications by Federal Express on 2/28/03.
Physio plans to send the URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION ACTION REQUIRED LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator letter, dated January 2017, to their consignees on January 12, 2017. They were informed of the problem and how to identify a malfunction during the User Test of the device as described in the chapter titled Maintaining the Equipment within the LIFEPAK 15 Operating Instructions (or follow page 2 of the notification letter). If the User Test fails, the device will illuminate the Service indicator on the device. Please contact Physio-Control immediately to schedule the device correction. This field corrective action will include replacement of the Therapy PCB assembly on all devices included in the potentially affected population. This will occur as a combination of field and depot service. Customers are required to take the following actions: 1. Please forward this letter to all of your sites, trainers and users that have an affected LIFEPAK 15 device as identified on the attached Confirmation Sheet. 2. Follow the instructions on the Confirmation Sheet for each serial number listed in your possession. Promptly return the completed Confirmation Sheet to Physio-Control. 3. If the device fails the User Test, as described above, contact Physio-Control immediately to arrange for correction of your device. 4. Continue to perform the User Test as outlined in the Daily Operators Checklist within the LIFEPAK 15 Operating Instructions. Consignees should return completed confirmation sheet to Physio: -By fax to: 1-866-448-9567 -By email to: rsrecall@physio-control.com -Or by mail to: Physio-Control, Inc. P.O. Box 97006, Dept. 15N Redmond, WA, 98073-9706. Customers with questions call the firm at 1-800-442-1142, option 7, 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (PST), Monday Friday.
An Urgent Field Safety Notification, dated July 21, 2014, was sent to surgeons explaining the product, problem, and action to be taken with regard to routine post-operative follow-up on patients exposed to the affected product. Questions or concerns should be directed to Leonie Rynn at 610-719-5408 or lrynn1@its.jnj.com.
The consignees (hospital CEOs) were notified of the problem and the recall by letter (Fed Ex) on 03/13/2007.
Beckman Coulter sent an "Urgent Product Correction" letter dated February 12, 2013 via mail and email to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to place your Access system in the Ready or Not Ready mode. Lift the cover (as you do to access the probes) and look at the left side of the incubator unit under the peripump by the aspirate probe, if you see a silver pulley, immediately discontinue use and contact Technical Support also check for QC failures and system check failures; If you see a white pulley, this is the correct part and you can resume normal activity. Beckman will replace the metal pulley with the plastic pulley if you verified the your instrument has the silver pulley. The customers were also instructed to share this information with staff; and complete and return enclosed Response Form within 10 days. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Technical support from the website: http://www.beckmancoulter.com or by phone at: 1-800-854-3633 in the United States and Canada.
Recall initiated 12/03/2008. Consignees were notified of the issue via an Urgent: Device Field Correction letter, dated 12/3/2008, and were requested to respond appropriately to any alarm or warnings displayed by the device. The firm is making arrangements to screen each Symbiq pump in customer facilities and implement the appropriate enhancements.
The firm, Remel, Inc., sent two "IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE" letters one dated April 20, 2011 to: Microbiology Lab Supervisors and the second dated April 25, 2011 to:Distributors via regular mail. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to to review their inventory for the listed product lot(s); discard all remaining units of the product lots; and complete and return the Product Inventory Checklist by May 9, 2011 regardless if they have affected product in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope. The distributors were further instructed to notify their customers if they further distributed the product. If you have inquiries concerning this advisory, please contact our Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 or 913-888-0939.
On or about 6/15/2007, the firm sent advisory notice letters to the end users and the instructions for use have been updated by adding a precaution statement regarding the use of thick rubber stoppers. The firm is also updating the customer training program to include how to handle drug vials with thick concave rubber stoppers.
Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc sent a SAFETY ALERT letter dated May 18, 2009, via Federal Express to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were reminded to use the correct retinal protection filter (GG475) when using the OPMI VISU 200 system during ophthalmic surgery. Verify the position of the retinal protection filter and inform their staff of the customizable feature. Verify that the correct filter was in place. Customers were asked to complete the acknowledgement form indicating receipt of the alert. Sign and return the form to: Carl Zeiss Meditec in Dublin, California via the enclosed self-addressed, pre-paid Federal Express envelope. For any questions customers should call (925) 557-4422.
Ohio Medical sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 5/7/10 to the direct accounts on 5/10/10, with follow-up telephone calls on 5/11/10. The accounts were informed of the one report of an explosion of the pump, and were requested to take the pumps out of service and return the pumps to Ohio Medical. The accounts were requested to complete and fax back to Ohio Medical the enclosed acknowledgement form indicating the number of pumps being returned. Any questions were directed to Anita Christ at 847-855-6270. Follow-up letters dated 5/13/10 were sent to the accounts on 5/14/10, providing instructions for the return of the pumps and bags. Shipping boxes will be sent to the accounts based on the number of pumps reported on the acknowledgment form.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics sent an URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION Letter (Ref. CL2015-201, dated December 21, 2015) via FedEx overnight courier and/or ORTHO PLUS e-Communications and/ or US Postal Service Priority Mail (only to those consignees who provided a PO Box as an address). The notification letter was sent to all customers who received the affected product. Foreign affiliates were informed by e-mail on 12/20/2015 of the issue and instructed to notify their consignees of the issue and required actions. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact Customer Technical Services at 1-800-421-3311.
Notification letter sent to consignees 6/21/2004, software update pending (mandatory upgrade)
The firm, Zimmer, sent notification by email to consignees beginning October 10, 2012 with a follow-up letter titled "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" dated October 16, 2012 to its consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to complete a spreadsheet of current users and contact information and immediately provide this information via email to: CorporateQuality.Postmarket@zimmer.com, and review and become familiar with the content and recommendations of the attached letter sent to the customers. For questions call 1-877-946-2761.
Medacta USA, sent a Urgent Safety Notification letter dated October 13, 2008, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. The letter informed the customers of the lot numbers on recall and the reference numbers. The recall was initiated because the offset broach handles contain a lever mechanism that is connected to the locking axis by means of a metallic wire. The rivet that locks the metallic wire to the lever may become loose during a surgery and make it impossible to lock/unlock the broaches. For further questions please call (858) 705-0350.
Viking notified 2 distributors and 1 end user by telephone on 3/15/07. Viking representatives performed on site visit to perform inspection and replace units if needed.
Philips issued on 6/28/10 an Urgent Medical Device Correction notification/Field Safety Notice. Included with the Urgent Medical Device Correction notification/Field Safety Notice is an updated instructions for use and service instructions for these monitors that remind users to follow the mounting arm manufacturer's instructions for use when repositioning the monitor and instructing them to perform a periodic check that the monitor is not loose on the arm.
Teleflex Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated January 6, 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 immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product. Return the product by completing the enclosed Recall Ackknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service to receive a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number and instructions for the return of the affected product to Teleflex Medical. Consignees with no affected stock, should also complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881. Consignees with questions were instructed to call 1-866-246-6990. For questions regarding this recall call 919-572-8014.
Customers were sent URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LETTERS (dated 1/07/10) via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. Customers were instructed to return all recalled product. A return authorization number was assigned to each customer in the recall notification letter and a UPS account was provided for return freight. A reply form was provided in the recall notification letter. Questions were directed to the company sales representatives or to Customer Service at 800-772-6446.
Peak Surgical notified afftected customers by phone on May 19, 2009. They were notified of the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. Peak Surgical sales representatives removed PlasmaBlade EXT devices from consignees affected by the recall.
A Medtronic "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice" dated January 26, 2009, was sent to Risk Managers of each affected account and to each Implanting Physician. The letter described the problem, product and informed consignees that they will be retrieving the non-implanted vales. If additional information is needed, customers are to contact their local Medtronic sales representative or technical services at 1-877-526-7890.
The recall letter, dated January 31, 2003, requested that the consignees return the recalled products and notify 'end users' to stop using the products.
Medtronic informed all Belgium implanting and managing physicians of the SynchroMed II infusion system. Each customer was mailed a Dear Healthcare Professional letter (Medtronic Urgent: Field Safety Notice) on 4/3/08 providing important safety information and patient management recommendations regarding the device incompatibility. The firm recommends that healthcare professionals do not use SC catheters if a connection with an implantable access port is required. Also, if a continuous infusion trial is required with use of an implantable access port, they should use a model 8711 intrathecal catheter. The firm states that for patients who are currently undergoing a continuous trial with an implantable port, replacing the catheter connector before connecting to the SynchroMedd II using the Medtronic model 8578 revision kit is recommended. Medtronic also recommends discussing the risks of connection failure with patients. Local field reps will personally follow-up with affected customers to confirm and document notification.
The firm, Medtronic, sent an "URGENT-V voluntary Market Removal (Recall)" communication letter and questionnaire packet (via FedEx) dated January 3, 2014 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to remove the product from normal storage locations; Do not use the product; and as applicable, contact your Medtronic Sales Representative to coordinate the return and replenishment of affected product or call our Global Quality Department at 800-876-3133 ext 3197. In addition, the customers were instructed to disseminate this information to additional personnel within your facility as appropriate. A Medtronic Sales Representative will contact you to facilitate the return of any impacted Set Screw Retaining Drivers you may have in your possession. If you need assistance or if you have any related questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your Medtronic Sales Representative or our Global Quality Department at 800-876-3133 extension 3197.
A Smiths Medical MD employee visited the consignees between August 14 and 31, 2007, to verbally notify them of the recall, collect the recall CD-ROM containing the affected software and replace with the updated software.
Firm technicians and foreign representatives were responsible for updating software on or about 6/1/01.
The recall communication was initiated with Beckman Coulter forwarding a Product Corrective Action Letter (PCA) dated November 16, 2010 to the affected customers. The recall notice explained the reason for recall and asked that customers take the following actions: (1) Customers with a service contract will have hose clamp covers installed by their Field Service Engineer during the next scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM). A kit can be ordered through their Customer Service Representative if consignees prefer not to wait for the next Preventive Maintenance visit and (2) Customers without a service contract can obtain a kit by contacting their local Customer Service Representative. Customers were also informed that Kit (PN A68986) containing hose clamp covers and installation instructions is available at no charge from their Customer Service Representatives. One kit is required for each DxC system. The following telephone numbers were given for customers to obtain the kits: (800) 526-3821 (United States) and (800) 463-7828 (Canada). Consignees were asked to share this information with their laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of their laboratory Quality System documentation. If any of the affected product was forwarded on to another laboratory they were asked to provide a copy of this letter to them. Questions are to be directed to Beckman Coulter's Customer Support Center (Call Center) on the Beckman Coulter website at http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support or call (800) 854-3633 in the United States and Canada.
On 10/15/2010, Philips began sending out the URGENT-Device Correction Notice Failure Causing the Generator to Stop Working notification letter to their consignees. The consignees were informed that a short circuit may occur due to a faulty wire connection in the Supervisor Box Connector in the Generator, and it will cause the generator stops working. When the system fails during a critical interventional case, this may cause risk to patients (no Fluoro available). The systems involved in this recall are Allura Xper with the Velara Generator, Allura Integris with OMCP Generator, MultiDiagnost Eleva, and OmniDiagnost Eleva Imaging system. Consignees can contact Philips Healthcare Call Center at 800-722-9377, #5 and Reference FCO 70800114, 70800115, 72200184, and 72200185.
Varian Medical Systems will provide all affected consignees with an Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter commencing on November 18, 2013 by federal express. . The Letter will also be distributed to the Varian Sales, Marketing, and Service organizations, informing them of the reported issue.
An Important Recall Notification Letter was faxed to affected customers on March 27, 2007. Affected customers were notified of the recall, the reason for recall, and instructed to immediately quarantine any remaining inventory. A Customer Response (and Fax back) form was included with the Recall Notification. Affected customers were requested to return the FAX back form to I-Flow within 48 hours of receipt. Replacement product will be sent out as applicable.