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The firm, MOOG, sent an "Expansion of Moog/Curlin Ambulatory Pump Administration Set Recall" letter dated May 2, 2011 to its customers. This letter informed the customers that this recall has been expanded to included specific lot numbers of Curlin model ambulatory infusion administration sets. The customers were instructed to follow the outlined process in the letter: remove suspect product code from inventory, contact MOOG Customer Service at 1-800-970-2337, prompt #7, contact your distributor to arrange replacement product, request a shipping return label as per the distributor's process and ship back to their location and follow the temporary solution outlined in the letter. Moog Customer Service will provide a call tag for convenient product return. If you have any questions contact MOOG Customer Service at 1-800-970-2337. The firm, MOOG, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated January 24, 2011 to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to remove suspect product code from inventory; contact their distributor to arrange replacement product, if purchased from distributor and request shipping return label per distributors process and ship back to their location or contact MOOG Customer Service at 800-970-2337, prompt #7, if purchased directly from MOOG and MOOG Customer Service will provide a call tag for convenient product return; follow the temporary solution provided until replacements are administered; and complete and return the MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION REPLY FORM in the self addressed envelope provided. If you have any questions, contact MOOG Customer Service at 800-970-2337.
On 6/9/05, the firm initiated the recall and their notification was via letters informing its customers of the corrective action.
Philips Healthcare released a 'Field Change Order' (FCO #72800542) on September 15, 2011. Philips sent an URGENT - Medical Device Correction letter dated October 10, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter listed the affected device systems; described the nature of the software problem; and any possible hazard inherent to the situation. The letter was mailed by Philips to their customers on October 27, 2011. The letter provided information telling the customer how to identify the affected products and what action to take. In this instance, the customer was asked to review the Customer Release Notes which were provided to each customer location once the software update was installed. The letter notified the customer that a Philips representative would be installing a software upgrade in order to address the referenced software issues free-of-charge, through a Field Change Order. The letter closes by providing information which all customers in Canada and North America can use to contact the firm through a toll-free telephone number 1-800-722-9377, option 5; enter side ID or follow the prompts. For questions regarding this recall call 440-483-4918.
STERIS sent an Urgent Field Correction Notice letter dated March 9, 2015 customers. The letter identified the description of the product, description of the problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873 or local sales representative.
Varian Medical Systems sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION/URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated October 31, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Varian has corrected the issue and will contact customers to schedule installation of the corrected version of the system. Contact the Varian Oncology Help Desk at 1-888-827-4265 for questions regarding this notice. .
Zimmer sent an Urgent Correction Notice dated March 5, 2012, to all affected customers via telephone, E-mail and letter notifying users of the appropriate compatibility of micro sizes of NexGen¿ CR and CR-Flex Articular Surfaces and informing them of known cases of incompatible devices being implanted, including associated risks. Customers and surgeons were asked to acknowledge receipt by calling 1-888-912-7349. Questions and concerns or help in notiying accounts about this correction were to be addressed to 1-888-548-8514. For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.
Hologic issued an Urgent: Medical Device recall letter dated September 14, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Halogen corrected the anomaly and they provided the customer with the revised version of the software. Customers were asked to update their systems in accordance with the instructions provided with the software included with the letter. Customers were also asked to complete the attached acknowledgement form and fax or mail it to the firm at their earliest convenience. For any questions customers were instructed to call Hologic's Help Desk at 1-800-321-4659. For questions regarding this recall call 781-999-7300.
The firm, Raysearch Laboratories, sent a "Medical Device Correction/Field Safety Notice" and Reply Form(dated 3/3/2015) on 3/4/2015 via e-mail to the affected customers. The notice describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to deprecate any beam models that have been commissioned as DMLC capable for the affected linac types; do not commission beam models as DMLC capable for the affected linac types; educate physics staff and all users; inspect your system and identify all affected units of RayStation, acknowledge this notice by email or complete and return the Reply Form via fax to Americas market, RaySearch Americas Inc., at 888 501 7195, email: freddie.cardel@raysearchlabs.com or Rest of the world, RaySearch Laboratories AB, to email support@raysearchlabs.com. If you have any questions, contact Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager, at +46 722 366 110 or email david.hedfors@raysearchables.com.
1.Fanlight Corporation, Incorporated shall notify all dealers and purchasers requesting that the recipients forward a copy of the letter on to each recipient''s customers, with the objective of notifying as many end users as possible. Fanlight at no cost to the purchaser will bring the units into compliance
Hospira sent an URGENT DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION letter dated February 5, 2013 was sent to all direct accounts notifying them of the issue. For device users who experience these issues, Hospira recommends the following actions be taken: 1) Remove the pump from service and perform a Performance Verification Test (PVT) Distal Occlusion Test to determine if the distal pressure sensor is performing correctly. 2) If the device does not pass the PVT, it may indicate that the distal pressure sensor has drifted. Perform the appropraite troubleshooting and repair activities defined by the user's facility, whihc may include returning the device to Hospira for further diagnosis and servicing. The remediation for this issue is to perform a recalibration of the distal pressure sensor. Hospira also intends to release in 2013 a recommendation of a yearly test to determine if the distal pressure sensor's calibration has drifted. Customers who suspect that their device(s) may be affected by this issue are urged to contact Hospira at 1-800-441-4100 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST) to report the issue. Hospira will provide loaner devices if necessary. Customers are requested to complete and return the reply form included with the notification letter per the instructions on the reply form. For questions regarding this recall call 224-212-2000.
Atrium Medical issued a press release on 5/12/2008 and notified consignees by facsimile on 5/12/2008. Customers were instructed to contact the firm for a return goods authorization and to notify the firm upon receipt of the recall notice.
The firm, Salter Labs, called their customers to discuss the recall and followed up with a "PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated May 29, 2012. The letter was distributed to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory and return any of the lots in their possession to Salter Labs; contact Salter Labs Customer Service at 1-800-235-4203 to arrange for return of the product, and complete and return the attached form/record via fax to: 661-854-6816 or Toll Free 1-800-628-4690. Should you have any questions, please contact Salter Labs at 1-800-235-4203.
AngioDynamics sent an "URGENT-MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated December 2, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. A Recall Reply Form was attached to the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm via fax at 518-798-1360. Contact your local sales representative or AngioDynamics Customer Service at 800-772-6446 for questions regarding this notice.
Hospira sent the Urgent Device Recall letters dated 11/25/09 to their direct accounts of the affected products and requested these consignees to notify their customers of the recall. The accounts were informed that Hospira ceased manufacturing the I.V. gravity and pump administration sets with the CAIR clamp manufactured by Borla S.P.A. of Italy in March 2008, due to customer reports related to a difference in the zone of control used to adjust the flow compared to the original CAIR clamp design. To avoid the possibility of flow rate variances, Hospira is recalling all remaining sets with the Borla designed CAIR clamp. The accounts were requested to quarantine all inventory of the affected lots, complete the enclosed reply form indicating the amount of product being returned, fax a copy of the completed form to Stericycle at 1-877-377-5114, and include a copy with the returned goods to Stericycle at 2670 Executive Drive, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46241.
The firm sent out a notification letter, by certified letter, on Aug 8,2008. Instructions on how to prevent air from entering the system were provided. Sorin Group USA, Inc. can reached at 1-303-467-6306.
Beckman Coulter sent a field modification was released in August 2011 which included: - Installing a new aspirate and dispense tubing routing bracket. - Replacing existing aspirate and dispense probe tubing with modified tubing to help eliminatemisrouting of aspirate and dispense probe tubing. During installation the FSE informed the customer: -That aspirate and dispense tubing are different lengths. - That probes are not interchangeable with other instruments once tubing has been modified. - To route probe tubing by referring to the labels on the tubing. An updated service document, Routine Maintenance Changes, A82294B was provided to every customer. For questions regarding this recall call 714-961-4483.
Alere sent a 'NOTICE OF CORRECTION" letter dated July 12, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Technical Services at (877) 308-8287. Customers were instructed to complete the Customer/Distributor Verification Form Notice of Correction even if they do not have any involved product and fax back to Technical Services at (858) 805-8457 or scan and email to responses.ts@alere.com.
Stryker issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice to its consignees on 03/10/2023 by letter. The notice explained the issue and the hazard and requested the following actions be taken: 1. Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Recall and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. 3. Quarantine and discontinue use of the affected products in Table 1. 4. Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form and email to strykerortho5321@sedgwick.com/ fax (888) 266-7910. 5. Please contact your Local Sales Office or your Stryker Sales Representative directly for product replacement and inventory questions. 6. Please return ALL affected product to: Stryker Orthopaedics/PFA Product Return. Stryker issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL UPDATE notice to its consignees on 04/12/2023. The letter contained the same information, but added a section titled Recommendations for patients already treated with an affected device, and advised patients treated with an affected product should continue to be followed per the normal protocol established by his or her surgeon(s).
Sorin Group sent an "URGENT: FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated October 7, 2010, to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by customer. The customers were instructed to check all affected inventory to exam for holes. Any damaged products were to be returned to Sorin. If no damage was found, product could be used. The customers were also instructed to contact Sorin Cardiopulmonary Customer Service at 1-800-650-2623 to return product and receive replacement; they were to share this information with all personnel who may use this product; and to complete and return the attached Customer Response Form via the self-addressed prepaid envelope provided or fax to (303) 467-6502 as soon as possible. For further information, contact 1-800-650-2623.
ITC issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters/Response Forms dated June 20, 2014, to End-users and US Distributors were notified. ITC asks that this communication be forwarded to all those within your organization who need to be aware of this matter. If any affected products have been forwarded to another facility, a copy of this communication should be forwarded to them immediately. Customers should check their inventory for the affected lot. The affected lot should not be used and quarantined until return to ITC. The attached form should be completed and returned to ITC within 10 days. ITC will review the form and contact the customer to coordinate any returns. For questions, please contact Technical Support: Telephone 732-548-5700, Extension 4011 E-mail: Techsupport@itcmed.com Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Eastern Time.For urgent matters, Technical Support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
Smiths Medical issued Urgent Field Safety Notice Recall on 3/17/14 via mail service. Distributors will be instructed to notify their customers. The Field Safety Notice will also include an Urgent Recall Notice Confirmation Form (Confirmation Form) that consignees will be instructed to send back to Smiths Medical for carrying out the action and tracking effectiveness.Accounts are to inspect inventory and return recalled product. If you should have any questions regarding this information, please contact Shirley Duggan, Quality System Engineer at 1-781-763-9335 or by E-Mail Shirley.duggan@smiths-medical.com.
Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter was sent to customers identifying the affected product, explaining the defect and related hazards, giving instructions, and the product correction. Customers are to decrease the CTDI value by a factor of 30% when using 5, 7, 10 mm slice thickness, and by a factor of 20% when using 3 mm slice thickness for more accurate estimate of the CTDI. GE Healthcare will remedy the defect free of charge and provide an updated Operator Manual and configuration update to correct the CTDI display to all affected systems. Questions should be directed to the contact numbers provided in the letter.
Kreg Medical sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated May 10, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Kreg Medical started replacing potentially defective beds with refurbished beds in August 2012. All of the potentiall defective beds were refurbished by November 20, 2012. Customers were requested to send back the Medical Device Recall Return Response to confirm receipt of the notification letter. For questions regarding this recall call 312-275-7070.
An Urgent Medial Device Correction letter was sent January 16, 2008, to Health Care Professionals. The letter describes the incidences, symptoms and recommendations for patient management. Excerpts from the approved Medtronic Professional Labeling are also included with the letter. The firm has requested unreported inflammatory mass in a patient with a Medtroinc device to the firm and to the FDA MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088. Additional assistance may be obtained by contacting Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933.
Distributors have been advised to cease distribution of any recalled needles and infusion sets; to quarantine any remaining; to document amount on Customer Response Form; to return form to Exel (firm); to arrange for return of product to Exel for credit. Distributors also are advised to share recall notice with all affected customers. Contact phone: 727-827-1922x0 (M-F 9a-5p EST). Contact email: info@exelint.com
A recall letter was sent to the distributor who then sent thier own letters to the affected hospitals. Hospitals were reached on or about May 14, 2003 whereas the distributor was contacted by telephone and letter on or about May 12, 2003. It was verbally agreed that the distributor would subrecall the product.
On 9/08/14, URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTIFICATION Letter (CL2014-232, dated 9/8/14) and Confirmation of Receipt Form were sent via FedEx overnight courier or ORTHO PLUS e-Communications and/or US Postal Service Priority Mail (for PO Boxes only) to US consignees (OCD Direct, Drop-Ship and US Federal Government only) to inform them of the issue and advise them of the required actions. Foreign affiliates were informed of the issue via e-mail on 9/8/14 and instructed to notify their consignees of the issue and the required actions.
Stryker Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter and Customer Response forms dated January 21, 2016 through UPS. The letter identified the affected product, problem, actions to be taken including forwarding notice if applicable, returning all affected products and completing and returning the Customer Response form to Stericycle.by the instructions provided.
GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Recall Notice dated April 2, 2007, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers with questions were asked to call 800-874-7378. For questions regarding this recall call 801-536-4952,
Stryker Medical spoke with all customers who received these shipments prior to 10/31/2011 requesting information on kits affected and recalled foot rest units installed. December 5, 2011 Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters, with instructions on how to to either install a new Foot Rest Kit ( enclosed ) or dispose of any kits that were not installed were sent to both customers who could have installed recalled foot rest units. Customers needing help or assistance with installation are asked to call Stryker Technical Support a 1-800-327-0770. Customers were to complete and return a postage paid postcard confirming receipt. Customers with questions or concerns are asked to contact Kristin Dudek at 269-389-6927 M-F m 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (EST)
Medtronic issued a Press Release on 05/07/2008. An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter was sent to customers on May 07, 2008. The letter identifies affected devices, explains the situation and requests that the impacted product be returned to Medtronic for disposal. The end user will be requested to complete a Recall Certificate acknowledging the receipt of this information.
Straumann notifed conisignees by letter on May 21,2004 via Fed''X overnight advising of the error on the label states WN instead of RN. The user is advised to that the ID on the article is incorrect.
Nanosphere sent a Field Notification Letter dated October 10, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. Instructions were included in the letter for customers to determine whether or not the extraction tray lots should be returned. If the extraction tray lots are to be returned, customers were to complete and return the attached form and replacement tip holder assemblies will be supplied at no cost. Customers could then dispose of the recalled unused tip holder assemblies. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Nanosphere technical support representative. For questions regarding this recall call 1-888-837-4436, ext 3.
ITC notified their distributors and end user customers with an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated November 29, 2010 through UPS overnight mail. The letter identified the affected product and explained the reason for the recall. Distributors and customers should check their inventory for any affected product. Distributors should immediately discontinue shipment of the affected product and place the product on hold. Then regardless of whether they have any remaining inventory, they should complete the enclosed Distributor Account Tracking Form. The firm will contact them to arrange for any affected product to be returned and will credit them for any unused, returned product. Customers are to stop using the affected product and remove it from their inventory. They should also complete the attached Customer Account Tracking Form and return it to the firm. The firm will contact them to arrange for the return of any affected inventory and will credit the customers for any unused, returned product. If customers believe that they have experienced a problem with the product, they should take any additional actions regarding their records or patients. Questions should be directed to ITC Nexus Dx Technical Support at 800-631-5945 (US) or 732-548-5700 (International) or e-mail techsupport@itcmed.com.
On 12/26/2006 BD Medical, Ophthalmic Systems mailed a recall notification letter to US Distributors and US OEM''s. Customers are instructed to return any affected products to BD for a replacement. On 1/10/07, the firm expanded the recall to additional lots. Those lots are noted with an asterisk.
The recalling firm issued a recall letter dated 8/5/04 to their distributors. The letter informs the accounts of the problem and the need to return any affected product. The recalling firm issued a second letter dated 8/11/04 to the distributors with instructions to conduct a sub-recall.
Zimmer GmbH notified Distributors via a Product Recall Notification letter, dated 9/26/07, instructing them to return the products and to subrecall.
BD Diagnostic Systems issued "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT ADVISORY" Customer letters via UPS on January 14, 2019. The letters described the product, problem, and actions to take. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1. Complete the attached Customer Response Form and return to BD Regulatory Compliance at Email: BDRC3@bd.com or Fax to: No.: 410-316-4258 whether or not you have any of the impacted material so that BD may acknowledge your receipt of this notification. 2. Although prevalence rates are considered to be low, if no other cause of enteric infection is determined you may choose to confirm any negative result for Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) and Plesiomonas shigelloides obtained using the BD MAX Extended Enteric Bacterial Panel assay using an alternate method or using sample buffer tubes from a lot of EBP not listed above. Note that treatment for these infections is mainly supportive and antibiotics are not commonly used except in severe cases. 3. If your laboratory uses the xEBP assay and you would like replacement of your EBP kit(s), please complete the acknowledgement form included in the letter and return it via the instructions on the form. 4. Share this Advisory Letter with all users of the BD MAX instrument within your facility to ensure awareness. BD will provide replacement upon request using the Customer Response form. If you require further assistance, please contact: BD Customer/Technical Support 800-638-8663 Monday Friday between 7:00am and 7:00pm (EST) in the United States.