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Codman Neuro sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice to all affected customers on April 18, 2014. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letter states the reason for recall, information about managing patients with affected pumps, and returning affected non-implanted pumps. You are receiving this voluntary recall notification because our records indicate that you are the recipient of one or more MedStream Pumps affected by this recall. Please do not implant any identified products included in this recall. Please complete the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and fax the completed form to: 001-508-977-6665. It is important that we receive this acknowledgement form, even if you have no affected product in your inventory. You may also e-mail the form to us at Codmanproductcomplaints@dpyus.jnj.com We request that you immediately check all inventory to determine if you have affected product. Please contact your Codman Neuro sales consultant to assist you in the return process. Please use the included instructions to report your inventory status and return affected product. Note this recall applies only to
Maquet Critical Care issued an ''Extended Warranty'' letter on 5/23/2006. On March 13, 2007, Maquet modified its recall strategy and issued a Recall Notification letter accompanied by a Safety Alert letter to all customers with Servo-i ventilators, serial numbers in the 14000-22772 range, with Servo nebulizer installed. The Safety Alert letter provides customers with information on how to identify if the unit is affected, and how to identify if the unit has shown any failures, as well as, any precautions. Firm initiated recall is on-going
The recalling firm issued an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notification dated 11/29/23 by mail to consignees to notify them of this recall event. In the case this failure mode occurs during use, consignees are asked to continue the exam by opening a new study for the same patient without adding any Type 1 reporting events. It is instructed that consignees can compensate this by adding free text comments (procedure notes) only and manually inserting the desired information in those comments. The recalling firm will deploy a software update via Update Instruction AX010/23/S to correct the error. A member of the service organization will contact consignees to schedule the update. Consignees can contact the service organization at 1-800-888-7436 to schedule an earlier appointment. The recall notice is to be disseminated to all users of affected products within consignee organizations and others who may need to be informed. Consignees are to return the provided response form by email to recallsandrefusals.team@siemens-healthineers.com within 14 days of receipt.
BIOMET sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice on March 20, 2013, to all affected customers with directions to forward the notice if product was further distributed to Hospital Operating Room managers. The notice identified the recalled device, reason for the recall, and possible adverse events directing consignees to locate and discontinue use of the device. A FAX back Response form was to be returned to 574-372-1683 within 3 days of receipt prior to return of the product to Biomet, USA. Questionsregarding this recall should be addressed to 574 372-1570 M-F, 8a.m. -5 p.m.
Urgent Field Correction- Recall letters dated April 11, 2012 were sent to all potentially affected customers. The letters included instructions for customers to immediately remove the patient from the bed and contact the customer's Service Engineer in the event that one of the following errors is displayed "A motion control error has occurred (E112)" or "A motion control error has occurred (E113)." Customers were advised that a Service Engineer will be inspecting the radial drive gear on the customer's camera system to ensure it is functioning correctly and that the machines can continue to be used as usual until the Service Engineer can perform the inspection of the machine(s). Customers with questions were advised to contact Siemens as 800-888-7436.
On 2/20/02 the firm issued Field Change Order to their field personnel, instructing them to visit each site and upgrade each unit.
Siemens sent Customer Information letters and Update Instructions TH024/11/S for the installation of software release 4.2.108 beginning on November 2, 2011 to all affected consignees. Sites with active devices for the Oncology system were sent the current Update Instructions TH014/11/S for the installation of software release 4.2.108 and Customer Information letter beginning November 22, 2011. Consignees were asked to include the Customer Information in their syngo RT Oncologist System Owner Manual chapter "Safety Advisory Letters" where it should remain. For questions regarding this recall call 925-602-8157.
Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiiologics made phone notifications in February 2015 to all affected customers. Customers were told that the Vitagel they ordered on x date has an internal procedural mandate that says they must deliver in 35 hours and it has now passed that window. As a precaution until we can confirm that Vitagel delivered after shipping for longer is safe for use we are asking that they quarantine the order in question in the event the delivery occurs. For questions regarding this recall call 610-640-1775.
Terumo sent URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters to Chief of Perfusion, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery or Director of Operating Room Services, dated 4/21/2011. The letter explained the reason for the correction and the potential hazard. The letter stated that Terumo was updating the Operators Manual for all CDI systems and would provide the manuals to all users when available. Consignees with questions should call 1-800-521-2818. Monday- Friday 8 am- 6 pm.
Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent: Field Safety Notice Product Correction letter dated January 26, 2011, via US Postal Service to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: 1. To prevent a pushed pair, be sure your sample racks are free of debris prior to use. Do not apply additional labels to the sample racks. Extra labels can obscure the edges of a sample rack, or obstruct the gap between two racks. Be sure sample labels do not extend beyond the edges of a sample rack; 2. If a pushed pair occurs on the UniCel DxI system, the system generates a yellow Event Log message - Clear the presentation tray and press ROUTINE button. This Event Log message is associated with a variety of common Sample Presentation Unit (SPU) errors. For that reason, you must review the Event Log details to confirm the pushed pair event has not occurred; 3. Detach the Appendix included with this notification and store it near your UniCel DxI system. Use the Appendix as a reference if you suspect a pushed pair event has occurred on your system. Beckman Coulter also requested their customers share the recall information with their laboratory staff, and retain pages 1 and 2 of this notification as part of your laboratory Quality System documentation. For questions regarding ththe recall notification, customers were instructed to contact Beckman Coulter Customer Support Center on the Beckman Coulter website at http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support, or call 1-800-854-3633 in the United States or Canada. Outside the United States and Canada, contact their local Beckman Coulter Representative.
On 02/04/2010, Philips Healthcare began sending out the URGENT-Device Correction Notices to their consignees. The firm issued two notifications, one for the Allura Integris and Xper FD10C, FD10F, FD10F/C and FD20 Monoplane X-Ray imaging systems with the Velara Generator. The second notification is for the Allura Integris Xper FD10 and FD20 Biplane X-ray imaging systems with the Velara Generator. This notice informs the consignees that a system locks up during a critical interventional case and it might impose a serious injury to patients. This lock up issue could only be resolved by a warm or cold system restart. A warm restart would take about 90 seconds or a cold restart would take about four minutes, and the device could not be used during this time. If the system does not work after the restart, the consignees should contact the Philips Healthcare Customer Service Representative at 1-800-772-9377 #5 (then follow prompts). A service representative will visit each consignee and conduct a software and hardware upgrade.
Hospira sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated January 24, 2014, to all affected customers via traceable UPS. The letters included instructions for recipients to: inspect the door roller assemblies; if a door roller or pin appears loose, broken or missing, remove the device from clinical service until the door assembly is replaced with a corrected door assembly and contact Hospira at 800-441-4100 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST) to report the issue. All devices requiring repair will be serviced and replaced with the existing design door and/or pin. Hospira is in the process of designing a metal door roller pin to replace the plastic on currently available on the Plum XL and once that design is complete, any door roller/pin serviced on a Plum XL will be replaced with the new metal design. Recipients are further instructed to: inform potential users in their organization of the recall notification; complete the attached reply form and return it to the fax number or e-mail address on the form; and if the pumps were further distributed, to notify the accounts that received the devices and ask them to contact Stericycle at 877-597-9581 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST) to receive a reply form. The URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter also reports that Hospira is in the process of retiring the Plum LifeCare 5000 and Plum XL families of infusion devices as noted in the IMPORTANT PLUM INFUSION PUMP DISCONTINUATION AND TRANSITION NOTICE issued May 1, 2013. As of June 30, 2015, Hospira will consider the products within the Plum LifeCare 5000 and Plum XL Infusion Systems families retired and will no longer support them. For questions regarding this recall call 224-212-2000.
Terumo BCT sent a Voluntary Medcal Device Safety Alert letter dated May 18, 2012 to each of their consignees via certified letter. The letter identified the affected product, problem, actions to be taken and instructions for healthcare providers until a corrective action is identified and implemented. Customers were instructed to share this safety alert with all those who need to be aware and complete the attached Acknowledgement Form and fax to +1.303.876.9277 or email to Terumo BCT. For questions contact your Terumo BCT Representative, the Terumo BCT Support Center at (U.S. Toll Free +1.877.339.4228) or +1.303.231.4357, or your local Terum BCT Customer Service Office.
Bard Electrophysiology notified direct accounts by letter on 1.08.03 via Fed''X. Accounts are requested to return product.
Cenorin sent a letter on April 24, 2014 informing their customers of the potential failure of the pump. This letter also explains the customer's option of upgrading their entire HLD System to the new cleaning fluid delivery system or to continue purchasing a six month PM kit that has a replacement pump added. Customers are instructed to complete and return an enclosed response form within 15 days and to email Jamie Wright at jwright@cenorin.com or call 800-426-1042, extension 224 for questions.
Lorad notified customers/dealers by letter dated January 14, 2004. Sites were advised of the corrected Accuracy labeling.
The recalling firm has issued a letter to their field service representative dated 2/28/02. The letter is entitled Safety Modification CN002/03/S which instructs the recalling firm's service engineers to visit each affected site and correct the software problem. A set of instructions were sent with the letter.
Consignees were notified via "Urgent: Recall Notice" letter dated 7/31/08. The letter described the failure, instructed that the products be isolated and returned to the firm. For additional information, contact Cook Urological at 1-812-339-2235, ext. 7241.
On March 20, 2015, Stryker sent Urgent Medical Device Recall Notifications/Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification Acknowledgement Forms dated March 19, 2015 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the related issue and the action to be taken by the customers. Customers were asked to return the attached acknowledgement form confirmed they received and reviewed the notification. Customers with questions were instructed to call 201-831-6365. Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated February 11, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to return the attached acknowledgement form confirming they have received and reviewed the letter. Customers with questions were instructed to call 201-831-6365.
Raymond will be initiating a Field Campaign to ensure that all customers with Alignment Guides have the confirmatory laser caution decals and manufacturer label, an updated installation and service manual, the operator instructions, and informational brochure. This campaign will be performed at no cost to Raymond's dealers and customers, and will include documenting the laser serial number for each truck configured with an Alignment Guide for product traceability.
Accutron sent an Urgent Advisory Notice letter dated April 6, 2012 to all their customers who purchased the Ultra PC% Cabinet Mount Flowmeter. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to discontinue use or to continue use of the device only with extreme care until a replacement can be installed. Extreme care includes the use of the titration method for nitrous oxide administration coupled with close monitoring of both the patient and the actual gas flow through the flowtubes. For question contact Accutron at (800) 531-2221 or by email at jheadrick@accutron-inc.com.
On 12/14/05 and 12/20/06 the firm issued a letter dated 12/12/06 to their customers. The letter explains the problem and states that the firm will be performing mandatory upgrades to correct the situation. Consignees will be contacted to arrange for service.
The firm, Philips Healthcare Imaging, issued an "URGENT-FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated March 30, 2012 to its customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the instructions carefully and to not use the Philips Image Ruler for measurements. The firm plans to supply an Addendum to the Instructions For Use and a Philips Service Engineer will contact the customer as soon as the Field Action Kit is ready to be implemented. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative or call 1-866-767-2822.
Urgent Recall Notice letters dated April 2009 were sent out the third week of April by Federal Express. The letter discussed the background, required actions, and additional information. Customers are to identify all affected Martel printer rechargeable battery packs, record the number of affected packs on the attached business reply cards, and return the card along with the affected batteries as instructed. Questions should be directed to Abbott Technical Support at 800-366-8020.
A recall notification, marked "URGENT" will be sent by Baylis Medical via overnight courier to all customers affected by the recall with a fax-back form. The form is to be faxed back to Baylis Medical confirming receipt of the recall notice. As per instructions on the fax-back form, affected devices are requested to be returned. Baylis Medical will replace the returned affacted catheters with a new catheter.
Notification letter issued to consignees on 10/29/2009. Customers were instructed to not report PLAC test results for samples that are greater than 360 ng/mL, and pursue confirmatory testing by contacting DiaDexus. Customers with questions please call the company technical support line toll free at 1-877-752-2837 for assistance. UPDATE: On April 30, the firm suspended marketing of the PLAC TIA method, as the limited range no longer covered the clinical data/reference range data cited in the product insert. The firm sent out a letter notifying customers on May 10, 2010. The firm set up a sample send out program, so that customers can send samples to labs running the ELISA method PLAC test. Arrangements were made so that labs could be enabled to run a CLIA complex assay, for customer credit programs for un-used products, and a fax back response form for response tracking.
The Urgent Medical Device Recall letter was sent by certified mail to all U.S. base customers on 10/3,4/07. Customers were advised to stop distribution of the product and immediately cease use of the product. Recalled product is to be returned using the FedEx Airbill that was enclosed with the recall letter. Customers were to complete the enclosed "Device Recall Response" form even if they did not have any impacted kits in inventory.
Boston Scientific Corporation issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall - Immediate Action Required" notice dated May 5, 2009 as follow-up to their "Recall of the Safety and Standard Push PEG Kits" dated December 30, 2008. The notice outlined the issue and Consignees were instructed to locate and return all affected product to the firm. In addition, the firm requests that users complete and return a Reply Verification Tracking Form via fax to 1-508-683-5578. For further questions, contact the Boston Scientific Corporation Field Action Team by phone at 1-508-683-4678.
The recalling firm sent a recall/field correction letter, dated August 18, 2005 to customers, notifying them of the problem.
Letter dated December 2006 alerts users to the lock-up problem, and suggesting a procedure to prevent lock-up. Firm promised another letter in January 2007 detailing the plan to provide software upgrade.
Collins Aerospace sent a customer notification letter to affected customers,. The letter identified the affected product problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact Customer Support Team at Support.TASE@collins.com
The firm, Beckman Coulter, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated October 13, 2011 with attached PCA Response Form to all customers who purchased the UniCel Dxl Immunoassay Systems and DxC Clinical Systems which includes all software versions. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed verify the system temperatures immediately following each initialization; do not begin processing samples until this verification is complete; refer to the appendix included with the letter for detailed instructions about verifying system temperatures; review their quality control (QC) performance history; and share this information with their staff and retain this information as part of their quality system documentation, and to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days to Beckman Coulter, Inc., 1000 Lake Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318; Attn: Regulatory Affairs or fax to: 1-786-639-4000. Customers with any questions regarding the notice, were instructed to contact Customer Support Center via our website, http://www.beckmancoulter.com/customersupport/support or call (800) 854-3633 in the US and Canada. Outside of the US and Canada, customers were instructed to contact their local Beckman Coulter Representatives.
The firm sent service representatives to the receiving hospitals, beginning on 5/1/02, and the beds were corrected in place.
Boston Scientific sent an "IMPORTANT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION" letter dated October 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers.
Stryker Medical sent an "URGENT- MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated July 18, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to locate the affected stretchers and to test the brakes. If the brakes are found to be inoperable, customers are instructed to remove the stretchers from service and contact the firm at 800-STRYKER, option 3. Additionally, customers are instructed not to put the stretchers back in service until they are repaired by the firm's field service representative. For units with properly functioning brakes, the letter also instructs the user to test the brakes before each use until the unit has been serviced. A post card was enclosed to confirm receipt of the letter. Questions or concerns may be addressed by calling Stryker at 269-389-6604.
Varian Medical Systems sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated July 13, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to locate old design applicator probes and guiding tubes and to cease use of the affected products. Information in the letter included instructions on how to return the products to Varian BrachyTherapy. Customers should contact their local Varian Customer Support District or Regional Manager for questions regarding this notice.
The firm, BridgePoint Medical, sent an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" letter dated June 26, 2012 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately examine their inventory, quarantine the affected lots and complete and return the enclosed "Verification Form" via fax to 763-225-8718 ,attn: BridgePoint Medical, Inc., Upon receipt of form, BridgePoint will supply the customers with the appropriate materials to return the products. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call BridgePoint Medical, Vice President of Quality Assurance, at 763-225-8511 or e-mail at cschlawin@bridgepointmedical.com.
Synthes initiated their recall on October 18, 2010, notifying affected hospital accounts via consultant communication. Affected Synthes Trauma Sales Consultants were notified via email (receipt requested). A copy of the Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 20, 2010, was mailed via UPS second day air on October 20, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to identify any affected devices and call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. A replacement order would be taken at that time. Customers were also instructed to complete the Verification Section at the end of the letter by checking the appropriate box indicating the affected product had been located or indicating in the appropriate box that no affected product was located. Also, customers were to indicate the number of devices found and note the Return Authorization Number. Return the Verification Form with the recalled product to: Credit/Returns, Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-620-7025, x 6883.
Letters to consignees were sent 2/12 and 2/13/2003. The letters inform customers that Toshiba America Medical Systems would be making appointments to check and service their machine.
Each consignee will be notified by telephone, email, letter or UPS overnight delivery. They will be asked to return the affected product to Linvatec, Largo, Florida for credit or no-cost replacement. A returned goods authorization number will be assigned for the returned product.