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There is a potential for vaginal speculums to contain a burr on the proximal plastic blade, which may introduce a sharp edge in the contact regions for both the patient and the healthcare provider.

Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.

Procedure kits contain MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges that were recalled due to unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.

Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.

The use of a non-validated rework process for assay reagents which could lead to missed diagnosis of renal disease, inappropriate treatment decisions, or inappropriate monitoring of renal disease in intended users.

There may be a mismatch between the implant contained inside the packaging and the information described on the outer carton label. If the the incorrect implant is installed, the issue could cause bone compression or difficulty during installation in situations where there is sufficient bone volume

Procedure kits contain MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges that were recalled due to unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.

The affected Endo-Model replacement set for a Rotating Hinge tibial plateau incorrectly contains a Pure Hinge plateau. The incorrect plateau could lead to a prolonged or modified surgery as the plateau cannot be inserted and an alternative product would be needed. If the incorrect plateau were to be implanted, this is associated with increased risk of wear, which could result in a reduced standing time of the implant.

Products may not have received adequate sterilization processing.

Due to off-the-shelf display port component that has audio/video failures

10 mm diameter x 7 cm with transmural drainage holes (VSWVH1006) incorrectly labeled as 10 mm diameter x 10 cm length devices without transmural drainage holes (VSWVN1010).

Procedure kits contain MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges that were recalled due to unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.

Bone Level Tapered (BLT) Implant, D 4.1mm RC, SLActive 14mm, Roxolid, Loxim may inadvertently contain implants that are 12mm in length instead of 14mm as the labeling would suggest.

Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.

A strong pull on the high-pressure transfer hose of cryosurgical unit may lead to pneumatic short circuit between he gas inlet and the connector resulting in CO2 leaking into the return path, leading to excessive pressure causing the cryoprobe to rupture.

Two software related issues: 1) Potential image quality degradation that may lead to delay of therapy, procedural complications and/or inappropriate treatment and 2) Potential loss of geometry movements that may lead to delay of therapy and procedural complications

Certain lots of Neisseria meningitidis Gp C 2ml/VL, R30166901, are not performing to IFU criteria not positive to ATCC13102 within 60 Seconds.

Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes may exhibit a reduction in bleach concentration to levels below specification prior to the end of the labeled 12-month shelf life. Reduced bleach concentration may compromise the effectiveness of disinfection, potentially allowing for the survival and persistence of pathogenic microorganisms.

Procedure kits contain MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges that were recalled due to unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.

Due to complaints received for the Image Management System regarding image/metadata discrepancy with the Viewer window

Procedure kits contain MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges that were recalled due to unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.

Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.

Black depth markings may detach from the outer sheath of the coaxial dilator introducer component of transcarotid-peripheral access kits.

Baxter received customer reports of air bubbles in the drip chamber and tubing when a pressure cuff is in use or when the tubing is flushed at the fully open position.

Manufacturing firm, Huons, was cited for issues regarding product quality and sterility assurance. If the product sterility is compromised, patients may be exposed to microorganisms, endotoxins, or foreign matter. This may trigger inflammatory responses, infections, micro-clots, and organ failure.