Medical Device Recalls: FDA Device Safety Alerts And Recall Notices

There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.

Philips has identified instances where X-ray imaging may not be initiated or may occur intermittently when using the wired foot switch.

All Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps (Paradigm series, 600 series, and BLE 700 series) were found to be affected by unintended over- and under-delivery of insulin when the pump is elevated or lowered relative to the infusion site, respectively, because of changes in gravitational force impacting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressures. Insulin over-delivery, which can occur when the pump is elevated relative to the infusion site, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An under-delivery of insulin, which can occur at lowered pump height conditions relative to the infusion site, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.

There is a potential breach in the sterile pouch packaging for one lot of radiology kits, which may compromise product sterility.

Potential for the balloon in the device to not meet burst specifications.

Following a complaint investigation, Olympus identified a potential defect in the 24V power supply module in some SOLTIVE laser units which may cause the system to become inoperable. Additionally, smoke or a burning smell may occur. By design, the issue causing the smoke or burning smell would be contained within the internal laser console enclosure and would be self-extinguishing.

Kits contain recalled Olympus biopsy valves. Olympus is investigating an increase in complaints associated with rubber fragment detachment in the slit of single use biopsy valves. Potential consequences associated with detachment of fragments from valve include foreign body in patient's tracheobronchial tree, which may require intervention for removal. Other potential consequences include inflammatory response, hypoxia, and prolongation of procedure.

Philips has identified instances where X-ray imaging may not be initiated or may occur intermittently when using the wired foot switch.

In some situations, the Obstruction Alarm does not trigger within the timeframe dictated by the relevant standards and may take up to four breaths.

Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Volara system single-patient use circuit due to the potential that patients or caregivers may be unaware of a possible decrease in oxygen levels (oxygen desaturation), or potential lung tissue injury from overexpansion (barotrauma) when the Volara device is used in the home care environment. This correction is providing the home caregiver specific instructions for use.

Philips has identified instances where X-ray imaging may not be initiated or may occur intermittently when using the wired foot switch.

There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.

Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.

Infusion sets may contain dull/blunt needle tip, which may be difficult to advance, and/or break.

Potential for attenuation degradation over time, decreasing the lifespan.

In some situations, the Obstruction Alarm does not trigger within the timeframe dictated by the relevant standards and may take up to four breaths.

In some situations, the Obstruction Alarm does not trigger within the timeframe dictated by the relevant standards and may take up to four breaths.

Infusion sets may contain dull/blunt needle tip, which may be difficult to advance, and/or break.

All Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps (Paradigm series, 600 series, and BLE 700 series) were found to be affected by unintended over- and under-delivery of insulin when the pump is elevated or lowered relative to the infusion site, respectively, because of changes in gravitational force impacting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressures. Insulin over-delivery, which can occur when the pump is elevated relative to the infusion site, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An under-delivery of insulin, which can occur at lowered pump height conditions relative to the infusion site, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Due to a radiotherapy medical system software defect, when performing angular roll corrections followed by a repeat localization, the roll corrections applied in the initial localization scan are not carried through to treatment delivery leading to the treatment plan dose being delivered to the incorrect location, potentially a displacement of 5mm or higher, with a 10% to 20% underdose.

Philips has identified instances where X-ray imaging may not be initiated or may occur intermittently when using the wired foot switch.

All Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps (Paradigm series, 600 series, and BLE 700 series) were found to be affected by unintended over- and under-delivery of insulin when the pump is elevated or lowered relative to the infusion site, respectively, because of changes in gravitational force impacting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressures. Insulin over-delivery, which can occur when the pump is elevated relative to the infusion site, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An under-delivery of insulin, which can occur at lowered pump height conditions relative to the infusion site, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

All Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps (Paradigm series, 600 series, and BLE 700 series) were found to be affected by unintended over- and under-delivery of insulin when the pump is elevated or lowered relative to the infusion site, respectively, because of changes in gravitational force impacting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressures. Insulin over-delivery, which can occur when the pump is elevated relative to the infusion site, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An under-delivery of insulin, which can occur at lowered pump height conditions relative to the infusion site, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.

Philips has identified instances where X-ray imaging may not be initiated or may occur intermittently when using the wired foot switch.