mfarrington/biobert-ner-fda-recalls-dataset huggingface dataset:
John Patterson, President of Marietta Vision called each optical retailer on February 21, 2011, and told them of the misbranding issue in regards to country of origin. In addition, an Urgent Product Recall letter was sent to each account on February 23, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check their AquaRefresh inventory for lot number KD005, and discontinue distribution of the samples immediately and to return any outstanding stock to Marietta Vision for exchange. Marietta Vision would return the misbranded product back to the Mexican factory at their expense to have the product packaging corrected. If they elect not to do so, Marietta Vision would have the product disposed of. Customers were instructed to fax the enclosed form back to Marietta Vision at 678-797-1099. For questions regarding this recall call 866-300-6257.
The firm sent an e-mail recall notification and request for response on 9/3/2003, to the one direct account in Minnesota requesting quarantine and return of product and also subrecall down to the hospital/health professional level.
Consignees were notified by letter on 8/29/2002. They were advised to pretest the catheter prior to inserting the catheter into the urethra.If the pretest indicates that the catheter balloons do not inflate as labeled, they were advised not to use the product and to contact Bard Medical Division Field Assurance Manager to have the product returned and credited.
Boston Scientific issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall - Immediate Action Required" notification dated May 17, 2010 to U.S. Distributors stating that use and distribution of products should cease immediately and return all affected product to the firm for replacement. Distributors were asked to complete and return reply a verification tracking form. For further information, contact Boston Scientific at 1-866-868-4004.
Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent - Field Safety Notice to all affected consignees to inform them that Respironics is recalling the Esprit V1000 and Esprit/V200 Conversion ventilators because if the power supply fan mounting screws are installed incorrectly, the ends of the screws may touch the power supply printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and short to ground. This may prevent the ventilator to switch to battery power if AC power is disrupted. A high urgency audible alarm will sound alerting medical personnel of the loss of power. In the absence of AC power, failure of battery power will cause loss of ventilator support, which may result in hypercarbia or hypoxemia. The potential issue affects ventilators manufactured prior to 12/31/04 due to design of the fan/shroud assembly. Esprit V1000 and Esprit/V200 Conversion Ventilators manufactured after that affected date are not affected. Customers with concerns were instructed to contact a Philips Respironics representative at (800) 722-9377. For questions regarding this recall call 760-918-7300.
Urgent Information - Recall Notice letters, dated November 1, 2010 were sent to customers. The letters described the reason for recall and identified the product affected along with the affected units. The letters also provided clinical guidance and stated that the problem had been corrected and that DePuy was in the process of replenishing its inventory. Hospitals were to determine if any of the recalled components they received were still on hand, and return them immediately to their DePuy Representative or directly to DePuy for credit.
Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 11, 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to return all affected product to Teleflex Medical per the instructions provided in the letter. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. For questions contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990
MOOG sent a Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated September 26, 2012, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to remove product from their inventory and return to the firm. Customers were also instructed to contact their distributor to arrange for replacement product. For questions customers were instructed to call 1-800-970-2337, prompt #7. For questions regarding this recall call 801-264-1001.
All consignees were contacted by telephone on 05/09/2003, followed by a letter.
Coloplast sent customers an "Urgent: Recall Notification" letter on 11/12/07. The letter described that the sterilization of the products was not performed according to ISO 11135 standard. The notification requested the customers to return the product immediately and to send a fax or contact the company via email in regard to inventory at hand. A phone script for distributors also included an advice to discontinue dispensing the product and to fax or email in regard to inventory at hand.
SEE UPDATE BELOW IN ALL CAPS. The firm, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS), sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated February 25, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were informed that the product's Indications For Use (IFU) are inadequate; the product should not be used to drain a cardiac chamber or inserted through a valve. However, this is not stated in the IFU. In addition, the customers were instructed to read and understand the changes and clarifications to the product's IFU; review the Medical Device Correction notice; assure that all users are aware of this notice, and confirm receipt of this communication by faxing the attached Customer Response Form via fax to: Terumo CVS Customer Service at 800-292-6551 (US only). If you have any questions or concerns, contact Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818. Customers Service hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-6PM. ON 8/30/2011 THE FIRM ISSUE A LETTER ENTITLED "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" THAT STATED "AFTER FURTHER CONSIDERATION, TERUMO CVS DECIDED TO DISCONTINUE SALES OF THE WEIGHTED FLEXIBLE SUCKER AND IS ASKING USERS TO RETURN ALL UNUSED PRODUCT" TO THE FIRM.
The firm, MOOG, sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated February 28, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Customers were instructed to do the following: 1) Identify the affected Pumps: a) If they have an affected pump, fill out and return the enclosed Business Reply Card within five (5) working days. b) If their pump is not affected by this recall, the pump can be used for its intended purposes. 2) Removal of affected Product: a) remove affected products from service and use non-affected pump b) If you do not have an alternate pump available for use, MOOG recommended that they weigh the risks and benefits for delivering medications using the affected pump versus the risk of not using any pump for each patient WARNING: Affected pumps should not be used to deliver critical medications where a delay in therapy could result in serious adverse health effects, injury or death; and affected pumps should not be used with the neonatal population. 3)Should they Have an Affected pump which exhibits Error Code 45 or is used in therapeutic situations specified in the warning, please contact MOOG Customer Service at (800) 970-2337, Monday thru Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm MST to arrange for a loaner pump and the return of your affected pump. If you have any additional questions regarding this recall, please contact MOOG's Customers Service Department at (800) 970-2337.
Zimmer sent URGENT DEVICE REMOVAL NOTIFICATION emails to distributors on May 12, 2012 to remove the product from all locations in their territories. This was an initial notification to prevent further distribution and use of the product. Zimmer Inc. sent follow-up notifications dated June 7, 2012 to the distributors, surgeons and hospital user accounts describing the product issue and providing recommended actions. Customers were directed to (877) 946-2761 for assistance or questions.
Boston Scientific issued "Urgent Medical Device Recall - Immediate Action Required" letters dated July 15,2010 to consignees. The notification instructs the account to check their inventory, remove any affected product from their inventory, and return it to Boston Scientific. The notification also requests completion of a Reply Verification Tracking Form as a method of documenting the presence or absence of affected product from their inventory. Foreign accounts received notification translated into the local language and with changes that are applicable to local regulations. Boston Scientific can be contacted at 1-508-683-4427.
The recall is being conducted to the end user level. ConMed Linvatec Urgent Medical Device Recall Notifications were sent by FedEx next day delivery or equivalent method to notify all direct consignees. The notifications identified the affected product along with the reason for the recall and health risk. All accounts were asked to immediately check their facility for the affected product, stop using any of the product with specified lot number, and to segregate the product. The letter also asked customers to return all affected product to ConMed Linvatec and respond using a Reply Form, even if there is no affected product available. If customers have any additional questions, they should contact the Customer Service department at 800-237-0169.
Covidien sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated June 3, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately identify and quarantine all affected inventory. Distributors who further distributed the affected product were instructed to forward the letter to their customers who received the affected product. Customers were instructed to contact Covidien Customer Service at SDFeedback@Covidien.com or (800) 722- 8772, option 1, to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) prior to returning the affected product. Customers were also asked to complete the attached product recall form in its entirety and fax the form to 203-822-6009 and include a copy with products being returned. If customers did not have any of the affected product they were to simply return the recall form via fax or email indicating they had zero units. For any questions regarding this recall customers were to contact their Covidien Representative or Covidien Quality Assurance at 203-492-5232.
Letters entitled Urgent Safety Alerts were sent to each customer on 10/16/03. Customers were made away of the problem and advised to develop a protocol for action, in case the problem occurred in their facility.
Field modification instructions were issued on 11/21/02 to GE field engineers who placed the certification label on the equipment.
All US distributors and clinics were sent an Urgent: Voluntary Product Recall letter via Federal Express, and the Canadian importer/distributor was also notified with the same letter via Federal Express and e-mail. Distributors were instructed to contact their customers by sending a copy of the letter. The letter identified the affected product and stated the reason for the recall. The recall notification includes a Response Sheet that allows the customer (end-user) to indicate the quantity of affected product they have in their inventory or indicate whether they do not have any affected product. The customer is instructed to immediately cease further distribution of the product, physically quarantine and destroy the product, and fax the completed Response Sheet to the Kimberly-Clark Recall Coordinator.
Consignees will be contacted via a Safety Action Bulletin 07-SAB02 dated June 5, 2007. Technical Worksheet, 07-TW01 including a kit will be sent to the International consignees whom Technical Service has deemed qualified to perform the repair. The repair will be performed at the consignee site. International consignees who require or request the repair be done at the Smiths Medical PM, Inc. Technical Service department will return their monitors for repair.
Convatec sent Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall letters dated 2/7/2014 via UPS and email. Foreign customers were provided the notice via DHL. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are asked to perform a count of recalled product in inventory. All consignees should be contacted and be instructed to return product based on their procedures. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed respoonse form.
Smiths Medical issued an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated August 24, 2009 via UPS Second Day Mail including a Guidance Chart. Return of the enclosed Confirmation Form was also requested by fax to 1-603-355-8157. Smiths Medical issued a revised recall letter dated September 9, 2009. Customers are requested to return unused affected product to the firm. For further information, contact Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. by phone at 1-800-348-6064, prompt 4 extension 2273.
An Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter, dated February 4, 2014, was sent to direct consignees that identified the product, problem, and action to be taken. Customers were asked to discontinue use and quarantine affected inventory. The Recall Acknowledgement form should be completed and faxed back to 1-800-343-2935. A customer service representative will contact customers with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and provide instructions for the return of the product. Customers are asked to contact their local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-800-343-2935 with questions.
The firm began notifying family members of pediatric patients via phone on 7/15/05 and immediately began shipping a recall letter and 10 packs of replacement adapters to each pediatric user. Attending physicians were for these pediatric patients were notified the week of 7/18/05 via phone and follow-up letters were sent to these physicians. The firm is issuing a press release on 7/28/05. Only these replacement adapters are being sold by Disetronic to users of any age ordering new adapters.
An "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated October 2009 was issued by Siemens to all customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to recalibrate the AMON method (AMON Flex reagent cartridge, K3019) with Vista Chem 3 Claibrator lot 9ED058 using the revised bottle values provided in the notice and to please consult with their laboratory director regarding re-evaluation of previous results. The customers should forward this notification to anyone to whom they may have distributed this product. If you have any technical questions regarding this information, please contact Siemens Technical Solutions Center at 1-800-441-9250.
Recall letters, dated April 29, 2004, state that it is important for the consignees to contact the firm's customer service for an exchange of the recalled products for new product. The letters recommend that the consignees send an attached letter to physicians who implanted the products.
Medex telephoned the direct accounts on 7/12/04, and will fax and mail follow-up recall letters dated 7/2/04 on 7/13/04, informing them that the affected products were manufactured with natural rubber or rubber by-products and were not labeled appropriately as containing latex. The accounts were requested to cease distribution/use of the affected lots and return them to Medex for free replacement. The accounts were asked to contact Customer Service at 1-800-848-1757 to make arrangements for the return and replacement of their affected product. Distributors were requested to sub-recall the products from their customers. Any questions were directed to Terri Davis at 1-800-848-1757, ext. 5542.
Recall letter dated 12/20/04 was issued to each consignee via FedEx instructing them to cease using the products and to return them to the firm.
Alere sent a Voluntary Product Recall letter dated March 21, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to indicate zero on the attached Recall Reply Form, sign, and fax to 1-877-877-0147, if they have no remaining product. For any remaining product customers were instructed to discontinue use and indicate the quantity of kits in the attached Recall Reply Form so that the firm can arrange for them to receive credit. Customers were instructed to destroy any affected units at their site. For any further distribution of product, customers will need to be contacted. Physicians and hospitals were advised to retest patients with negative results. Questions relating to this Voluntary Product Recall call 1-877-597-9586.
Afffymetrix notified the two hospitals by email dated 4/14/05 and by letter to the Distributor on 4/28/05. Affymetrix service personnel will be provided with discs to perform the software update. All field changes will be documented via Service Work Orders.
Siemens sent an Urgent Medical Device Dorrection letter, dated August 2014, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed if they still have an active calibration of MG with this lot of CHEM 1 CAL, they should immediately calibrate MG with an alternate lot of CHEM 1 CAL. Consigness were instructed to retain the letter with their laboratory records, and to forward the letter to those who may have received the affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Siemens Customer Care Center - Techhnical Solutions or their local Siemens technical support representative.
Sorin Group issued a "Medical Device Correction" letter dated June 7, 2010 to consignees. The letter described the product, the problem, and actions to be taken by customers. A Sorin Group representative will contact customers to update the software. Prior to receiving the software update, customers should program the exercise AV delay to 40 ms, which will trigger a reset in the event of an anomaly. This will restore normal operation after shock delivery. If the anolmaly occurs on an implanted unit, a RV coil or SVC coil continuity test should be started, which will ensure that the device recovers proper operation. Corin Group can be contacted at 1-615-788-1807.
All affected sales staff was notified of problem and the recall via email on 11/25/2013. There were no US hospitals affected by this recall.
The firm, Sunquest, sent a "Urgent-Product Safety Notice: PSN-09-01" letter dated April 13, 2009 all their customers who purchase the Sunquest Encompass versions 2.4 and later. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and the action to be taken. Customers were instructed to request software correction and to create a service request via client support webpage at www.sunquestinfo.com/supportweb. Then choose Submit a Service Request. Select Issue Type and select Software Request. When Software Request is selected, the Work Queue field automatically fills in with "Software Request." Promptly advise appropriate personnel. Customers with questions can contact Client Support and Services at (877) 239-6337 for US and Canadian sites and at +44(0)0800-960-972 for international sites.
Integra sent an URGENT: Field Corrective Action letter dated October 14, 2011 to all affected customers via FedEx. The letter identified the affected product, the problem, and the actions to be taken with instructions to immediately inspect their inventory for potentially loose screws within the affected unit(s). If the unit(s) were observed with loose screws, the unit(s) were to be returned to Integra Surgical for repair and servicing. Customers were instructed to complete the Acknowledgement and Return Form per the instructions on the form. For questions call Integra Surgical Customer Service at 1-800-431-1123.
CooperSurgical sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice ( Correction ) dated September 27, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The recalling firm provided correct package inserts (IFU) to affected consignees. The recalling firm intends to conduct effectiveness checks by reviewing return receipts from the initial recall communication. We apologize for any inconvenience this communication may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CooperSurgical at (203) 601-9818.
The firm contacted their customers by FedEx on 11/25/2003. The product will be returned and destroyed.
The recalling firm initiated a recall by issuing letters dated 3/17/14 via regular mail to their customers.
An Urgent Medical Device Recall-Immediate Action Required letter was sent to consignees on 4/2/08 directing them to immediately discontinue use of and segregate the identified products for return to the firm and complete the verification tracking form.
Sales representatives were contacted via e-mail on February 4, 2009, and instructed to contact hospitals and inform them of the issue and sequester affected product. They were further instructed to immediately travel to the hospitals and obtain affected product for return to Medtronic LLC. A Customer Communication Notice URGENT NOTICE: DEVICE REMOVAL dated February 9, 2009, was sent to the two consignees.
Baxter sent Urgent Device Correction letters dated 5/4/05 to their customers, to the attention of the Director of Nursing, via first class mail on the same date. The accounts were informed of the one complaint of reverse assembly of the administration set, and were provided with diagrams showing the configuration of a correct assembly and an incorrect assembly of the sets. The accounts were instructed to inspect the sets carefully before use to assure correct assembly. The accounts were requested to destroy any misassembled sets found and complete the certificate of destruction enclosed with the letter, faxing it back to Baxter at 847-270-5457 to receive credit for the destroyed sets.
Perkin Elmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated July 1, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The Recall Letter delivered to the end customer by email facilitated through our Perkin Elmer Technical Support group located in Akron Ohio. Technical Support will be asked to make sure the customers receive the Recall Letter and implement the recommended precautions: "Removing the plates from the Panthera-Puncher 9 when not actively punching and processing samples in the instrument. "Opening the plate track hatch if plates must reside in the Panthera-Puncher 9 while the instrument is idle or in sleep mode. This will interrupt power to the ionizer and eliminate any ionizer impact on the plate wells. For further information, please contact your local Perkin Eimer representative or GSTechnicaiSupport@PerkinEimer.com. For further information please call (781) 663-6900.
Abbott Point of Care, Inc. sent Urgent Recall Notices, dated August 20, 2010, by Federal Express to two Clarion Health locations. The letter identified the product, the issue, and the actions to be taken by the firm and the customers. 1) An Abbott Point of Care representative will contact the customers to plan the replacement of affected product at their facility. 2) Replacement will occur in batches of approximately 50 units at a time. 3) Abbott will provide personnel to perform the replacements to help expedite the replacement. 4) The customer is required to acknowledge that all units have been replaced by signing the form provided with the Urgent Recall Notice.. If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Abbott Point of Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020, Option 1 or your Abbott Point of Care representative.