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The firm, Ortho Development, sent a "Field Notification Memo" date January 7, 2011 to its customers. The memo described the product, problem and action to be taken. The customers were instructed to promptly return any remaining parts of the listed product; locate all the parts in their inventory; identify any of the listed parts that may have been used in surgery; verify the quantity they have on hand and the quantity used in surgery and reconcile them with the quantity sent; if discrepancy exists, notify customer service resolution; prepare items for return and contact customer service to obtain RMA number. Once reconciled, arrangements would be made for sending new inventory and the return of unused parts. If you have any questions regarding this issue, please notify Regulatory Affairs Manager at (801) 619-3450.
Siemans sent an Urgent Device Correction letter, dated June 15, 2007, to all affected consignees informing the user of the problem and requesting that they discontinue the practice of running all transmissions followed by all emissions until a corrective software patch is installed. The corrective software patch is expected to be installed by October 2007.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated December 21, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, problems and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to remove and return the affected products and complete the attached reply form and return to The Anspach Effort Inc. For questions contact Anspach Product Support at (800) 327-6887. For questions regarding this recall call 561-494-3706.
Notifications (letters) dated 2/10/06 were sent to healthcare professionals, retail pharmacies, hospitals and mail order firms asking them to provide their customers with information instructing the users to inspect their strip vials and to not use strips from defective vials. Mail order accounts were instructed to forward the recall notification to end users.
Stryker Orthopaedics sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated August 30, 2010, to all consignees/customers (branches/agencies, hospital risk management, hospital Chief of Orthopaedics, surgery) including foreign countries. The letter described the product, problem, and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to complete and return the attached PRODUCT RECALL ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM via fax to 201-831-6069. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Manager, Divisional Regulatory Compliance (201) 972-2100.
GE Healthcare notified their Centricity Ultra Laboratory Information System customers via letter dated 9/19/08. The letter was entitled "PRODUCT SAFETY NOTIFICATION." The letter states that the software correction was installed or will be installed to correct the abnormal results flag not being sent in the HL7 on results that are lower than the normal range. The letter summarized the safety concern and the action taken. Any questions were directed to GE Technical Support at 888-778-3373 or 905-479-1249. The accounts were requested to complete the enclosed customer reply form, supplying the software version number, and fax it back to 847-277-5240.
Associates of Cape Cod, Inc., issued Urgent Device Correction letter via Email to each distributor or customer on 8/17/22 US and outside the US on 8/18/22. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Actions required from you: 1. Immediately discontinue the use of the Fungitell STAT Lot # FK22008 and Package Control # 113041. 2. Please complete the attached Acknowledgement of Notification form. a. Include the total number of unused FK22008 kits still in your inventory on the form. b. Coordinate the return of all unused FK22008 kits following the instructions on the form The completed form should be forwarded to custservice@acciusa.com 3. Please let us know if an adverse event (other than delayed testing) was associated with the recalled product. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact m: Josee Roy, Ph.D., Director, Product Development & Person Responsible for Medical Device Regulatory Compliance (508) 685-8249, jroy@acciusa.com.
Siemens sent a Safety Advisory Notice dated March 5, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised as a first check it is strongly recommended for the users to check whether metallic dust or rubbed off parts of metal are visible underneath the lifting column or around the system. If this is the case, it is strongly recommended to immediately stop using the Vertix MD Trauma system and call the local Siemens service. To avoid any risk until the implementation of the modification mentioned below, it is furthermore strongly recommended to perform up/down movements of the lifting column not directly above the patient, but complete the vertical movement beside the patient and then move the system horizontally above the patient. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this Safety Advisory Notice and ask you to immediately instruct your personnel accordingly. Please ensure that this Safety Advisory Notice is placed in the system's instructions for use until the update has been installed. If you have sold or otherwise disposed of this equipment and it is no under your control, we kindly ask that you forward this Safety Advisory Notice to the new user of the equipment. Please also inform us about the new owner of the equipment. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Further questions please call (610) 219-6300.
Recall notification letters were sent to 46 customers, acute care facilities and durable medical device distributors on July 9, 2010, by Federal Express.
Firm issued field safety notice to all customers on March 16, 2015. Field safety notice includes acknowledgement form to be returned to recalling firm. A second letter was sent on May 12, 2015 to inform users that the date that the drape product unaffected by the issue will not be availalble untisl October/November 2015, not May 2015 as stated in the original communication.
ORIGIO sent a Field Safety Corrective Action letter dated November 21, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. ORIGIO feels it is important to eliminate this risk completely. As soon as we are confident that this danger of rupture has been eliminated, we will make Cryopettes available again. Please use the attached UPS call tag to return any unused Cryopettes to ORIGIO Inc. Upon receipt, we will issue a credit to your account. We sincerely apologize for the problems this issue has caused in your laboratories. For further questions please call (434) 979-4000.
Covidien issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notification dated April 13, 2010. Consignees were alerted to the affected device. If an affected product is already in use, the firm recommends that the tube be replaced as soon as the patient's physician determines it is clinically appropriate. All affected product is to be returned to the firm. For further Information, contact Covidien at 1-800-635-5267.
Insulet sent an Important Corrective Action Notification letter dated September 27, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are asked to discontinue use and properly dispose of the affected product. For questions contact Customer Care at (866) 941-0294.
AOA sent a recall notification letter titled "Urgent-Medical Device Correction", on June 6, 2013 via USPS 1st class mail. The letter identified the affected product, reason for recall, images, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and return the attached Acknowledgement Form to AOA. For questions contact the AOA Customer Support Department at 1-800-262-2551.
Consumers were sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification on October 12, 2007, requesting that they immediately respond to the Medical Device Recall by calling EMC at 1-800-814-4365, or by returning an enclosed Recall Response Form, or by responding on-line at www.EMCIT.NET/801B. The Notification address three important safety issues on 1) Seat Lift Actuator Mast Screws and Washers; 2) Seat Lift Actuator or Seat Post Mounting Bolts and; 3) Incorrect Seat-On Lift Bracket Installation. Corrections to the devices will be made by the nearest Service Representatives, by scheduled in-home repairs, or return of the rear section of the scooter with EMC providing shipping material and freight payment.
An Urgent Field Safety Notice was sent to all original consignees by certified mail beginning on Monday, October 15, 2012. Consignees were provided with an Addendum to the Operator's Manual as part of the Notice. Consignees were instructed to assure pump users are aware of the information in the addendum and to store the addendum with the Operator's Manual. Consignees were also requested to complete and return a Medical Device Recall reply form to the firm. For additional information or clarification, consignees are to contact Holly Imes, Manager, Regulatory Affairs at 801-264-1001, ext. 230 or via email at: himesstark@moog.com.
Letters dated 1/9/2004 and 1/12/2004 were sent to Surgical Resources and Dr. Vorenkamp alerting them to the situation.
Beginning August 3, 2007, consignees were notified by letter. The letter "Medtronic Urgent: Medical Device Correction Aug 2007" described the problem and the Affected Devices as well as Patient Risk, Patient Management Recommendations, Next Steps and Physician and Patient Support.
BIOMERIEUX sent an Urgent Product Correction Notice to all affected customers starting on October 16, 2012, The letter identified the affected product, the problem, and the action to be taken by hte customer. The firm provided modified instructions for use to clarify how to properly load bottles and to provide appropriate cautions and warnings concerning bottle loading. Customers were instructed to ensure that the letter and guidance on how to properly scan and load bottles is distributed, and training is provided to all appropriate personnel within their organization. Check for lost bottles in their system; fill out and return the Acknowledgement Form in Attachment A by fax to confirm receipt of the notice. Customers were instructed to contact their local bioMerieux Customers Service Representative with any questions. For questions regarding this recall call 919-620-2682.
Navilyst Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall- Immediate Action Required letter dated December 19, 2011 and a Reply Verification Tracking Form to all affected consignees via Federal Express or email. The letter identified the product, description of problem, and actions to be taken Customers were instructed to 1) IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE; 2) remove the recalled product from your inventory (whether in Labs, Central Supply, Shipping and Receiving or ANY other location); 3) segregate this product in a secure location for return to Navilyst Medical, Inc; 4) immediately forward a copy of this recall notification to all sites to which you have distributed affected product; 5) complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form; and 6) package and return the recalled product per the instruction provided.
Consignees were sent on 8/23/10 a GE "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated August 20, 2010. The letter was addressed to Hospital Administrators / Risk Mangers, Radiology Department Managers and Radiologists. The letter described the Safety Issue, Affected Product Details, Safety Instructions, Product Correction, and Contact Information. Customers were asked to discontinue use of their MR system and to contact their local service representative, if the lateral table adjustment crank handle on the table becomes loose.
Letters were issued on June 12, 2013 that included a memory stick with self loading software so consumers can update the device. Letters were sent by trackable method. Customers with questions or concerns should call Customer Support at 800-350-1100.
August 30, 2013 Urgent Recall Notices were sent to Distributors, hospital risk managers and surgeons identifying the issue and directing consignees to make all affected personnel aware of the contents of the notification. The notice identified the products involved, the issue, possible adverse events associated with the issue and recommended that implants found with LDPE bag adhesion not use the product and return it to Zimmer sales representatives. Questions or concerns should be addressed to Zimmer customer call center at 1-877-946-2761 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.
Computerized Medical Systems issued an Important Safety Notice dated May 22, 2013 to all affected customers. This letter idenitfies the problems the products and the actions needed to be takem by the custom.
Customers were notified by letter and instructed to not use or further distribute any of the affected lot numbers. Customers were further instructed to return the recalled products to Bard Access Systems (BAS) through a return goods authorization number. Questions and requests for assistance should be directed to BAS Customer Service at 800-290-1689.
McKesson sent a field notice to customers with the potentially affected software versions on 12/23/2013.
All affected sales reps were notified by phone and a Mistique Infusion Catheter - Product Recall letter on 01/06/2010 and instructed to contact their accounts, inform them of the recall situation, and complete the Recall Notification form with a site representative. Accounts were to immediately cease use of any affected units and to arrange for return to Merit. Recall actions are to be completed by Jan 22, 2010. Questions should be directed to Greg Turner at 801-316-4998 or Liz Pratt at 801-208-4828.
Perkin Elmer issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated 1/25/12 to all customers and informed them about the possible issue and requested permission for service personnel to check their instrument. The customers were instructed that the instrument could not be used and the washer module required replacement. Customers were told to expect to be contacted by the firm's local representative for further details.
Philips Healthcare sent an Emergency Care and Resuscitation letter Customer Information Letter dated July 26, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact their Philip's representative to obtain the tools and information they need to ensure that their device is functioning properly. For questions regarding this recall, please call AED Recall Support at 1-800-263-3342 (Option 6).
Field correction letters were sent to the firm's customers via FAX on 1/14/2006-1/17/2006 and via UPS on 1/17/2006-1/19/2006. An updated letter was sent out via FAX on 1/27,30,31/2006 and via UPS on 1/30/2006 and 2/1/2006.
BD Diagnostics sent an Urgent Product Recall letter, dated September 2007, to all accounts, requesting the discontinue of distribution and that any remaining inventory of the recalled product be discarded. BD will issue credit or send replacement. A receipt of notification needs to be completed and sent back whether or not customers have any remaining inventory. Also, a customer list of end-users who were shipped this product needs to be provided so that the firm may inform them of the issue.
A January 16, 2008, letter entitled, "Important Device Upgrade Information" was sent to physicians by FedEx. In the US, sales representatives will follow-up with the physician and will upgrade all programmers. For the rest of the world, it will be monitored by various St. Jude offices and local distributors with this information being fed back to St. Jude Medical CRMD in Sylmar. In addition, St. Jude Medical issued a press release on January 18, 2008 and information concerning this advisory can be found on St. Jude's website, www.sirn.com.
The recall notification was initiated on November 12, 2009 with the firm forwarding a "Medical Device Correction" letter to all of the affected consignees via US Postal Service for US Consignees and FedEx for Foreign Consignees. The Medical Device Correction Letter contained the following: (1) Medical Device Correction Letter; (2) List of Serial Number affected that were distributed to the Provider; (3) Reply Card that the Provider will be requested to send back regarding receipt notification of the Medical Device Correction Letter and confirming that they have the affected product; (4) Additional Medical Device Correction Letters for Providers to distribute to their patients. The Medical Device Correction Letter informed the consignees of the reason for recall, the hazard involved and the actions that were required. For further details or information, consignees were instructed to contact SeQual Technical Support at 1-800-826-4610 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST.
A Press Release was issued on February 28, 2008. Recall notification letters , Urgent Product Recall, were sent on February 29, 2008, by overnight mail to customers/wholesalers/ distributors and dialysis center/renal home patients. Recall letters were also sent on March 7, 2008, to health care professionals
GE Healthcare issued a "Product Safety Notification" letter dated October 23, 2008. The letter was addressed to Hospital Administrators, Mangers of Radiology/Cardiology & Radiologists/Cardiologists. The letter described the Safety Issue, Affected Product, Safety Instructions, Product Correction and Contact Information for the Signa Ovation 0.35T Systems. A second GE Healthcare "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated March 5, 2009 was sent 3/9/09 to consignees which addressed the expanded recall to the Signa OpenSpeed0.7T MR Systems. For further questions, contact your local GE Healthcare sales or service representative.
Lemaitre Vascular notified customers by an Urgent: VascuTape Radiopaque Tape Device Field Safety Notice letter on 10/22/10 via USPS with delivery confirmation. The Notice advised users of the incorrect lot and lot number on the outer box and also provided an image of the box and label for ease in identifying the product in their inventory. The letter states that the use and functionality of the device are not affected by the problem; however, if customers feel uncomfortable continuing to use the affected device, they can contact Customer Service for replacement. The firm recommended discarding the outer box of the affected product. The letter contains a form that is requested to be returned to LeMaitre Vascular as record of notification and reconciliation. Accounts can contact customer service at 800-628-9470.
Philips Medical issued an URGENT - Medical Device Correction letter to their customers concerning the Tumor LOC IPD issue on October 25, 2012. The letter informs the customer of the nature of this software problem and names the Brilliance and GEMINI scanning systems affected by this issue. The letter goes on to describe the hazard inherent to this software issue and provides 'Workaround procedures which the customers can use in order to help mitigate the effects of this problem. Customers with questions should contact their Customers Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377, option 5. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-722-9377.
Consignees were notified via telephone and recall letter dated September 26, 2005.
The recalling firm issued an "Urgent Field Correction" notice dated December 7, 2009 via regular mail on December 8, 2009 which explains the reason for the field correction and instructs the user to review the enclosed, revised Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to further use of the product. The customer is requested to complete the acknowledgement information and return it to the recalling firm via FAX or e-mail. Direct questions to Sigma-Aldrich by calling 1-800-505-6275, extension 1232.
The consignees were sent letters dated 11/26/03 which requested that the product be returned.
The firm sent out product correction notifications to implanting surgeons by letter dated 07/14/2004 to notify the surgeons of the dislodgement issue.
Moog Medical Device Group sent a Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 20, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to remove the affected product from their inventory, contact the distributor or Moog Customer Service at 1-800-970-2337, prompt #7, then return product to distributor or Moog. For additional questions regarding this recall call Moog's Customer Service Department at (800) 970-2337.
Recall notification letters (Urgent Product Recall) were sent on January 28, 2008 to all Stryker Branches/Agencies by Federal Express. All product distributed was requested to be located and returned, including from hospitals.
Hansen Medical sent an Urgent Notice Product Recall notification dated March 28, 2016, to all affected customers. The notification identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to provide the product to the Hansen Medical field representative to assure credit appropriately applied to their account. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local Hansen Medical representative or call 650-404-5581.
Firm notified consignees of recall via letter (Urgent Device Recall) on 09/21/07. Consignees were notified that a customer service representative would visit each facility to replace out-of-spec cables with properly shielded cables at no charge.
The firm, BARD, sent a letter entitled "Labeling Discrepancy on Aspira Drainage Accessory Kits" dated June 12, 2011 to its customers. The letter provides the customers with the information missing from the labeling and/or IFU stating that the product can be safely used for peritoneal and pleural applications. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact BARD at 1-800-290-1689. If there are any clinical questions please contact Medical Services and Support at 1-866-893-2691.
Terumo sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 21, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to place the addendum in the Operator's Manual for Terumo System 1, at the beginning of the Central Control Module Section. Additionally, a Customer Response Form was attached for customers to complete and return to the firm. Contact Terumo CVS Customer Service at 1-800-521-2818 for questions regarding this notice.
Consignee was notified by certified mail via an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated 10/24/08, with return receipt. The letter identifies the product and states the issue with the product. The letter required the customer to discontinue use of the item and return it to Biomet Microfixation so that they may rework the instrument. It also asked the customer to notify any hospital personnel responsible for receiving recall notices of this action if the product had been further distributed. The RGA number should be utilized to return the products. The Inventory Reconciliation sheet should be filled out and faxed to 904-741-9425.