MedWatch Safety Alerts RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/ en 2024 Medical Device Recalls http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/2024-medical-device-recalls 2024 Medical Device Recalls Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/2024-medical-device-recalls Philips Respironics, Inc. Recalls Trilogy Evo Continuous Ventilators due to a Software-Related Possible Power Malfunction http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/philips-respironics-inc-recalls-trilogy-evo-continuous-ventilators-due-software-related-possible Philips Respironics is recalling their Trilogy Evo ventilators due to a software-related possible power malfunction, leading to a sudden loss of ventilation. Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/philips-respironics-inc-recalls-trilogy-evo-continuous-ventilators-due-software-related-possible MEGADYNE™ Initiates Global Discontinuation and Voluntary Recall of MEGA SOFT™ Pediatric Patient Return Electrode http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/megadynetm-initiates-global-discontinuation-and-voluntary-recall-mega-softtm-pediatric-patient MEGADYNE™ is initiating a voluntary recall of all MEGADYNE™ MEGA SOFT™ Pediatric Patient Return Electrodes. The product is being removed because Megadyne has received reports of patient burn injuries in procedures where the Mega Soft Patient Return Electrodes were used. A root cause investigation on Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/megadynetm-initiates-global-discontinuation-and-voluntary-recall-mega-softtm-pediatric-patient Route 92 Medical Inc. Recalls Catheter due to Distal Tip Separation at the Proximal Marker Band http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/route-92-medical-inc-recalls-catheter-due-distal-tip-separation-proximal-marker-band Route 92 Medical is recalling certain products that include Tenzing 7 Delivery Catheters due to instances of the catheter tip separating near the marker band. Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/route-92-medical-inc-recalls-catheter-due-distal-tip-separation-proximal-marker-band UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-evaluating-plastic-syringes-made-china-potential-device-failures-fda-safety-communication UPDATE: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures: FDA Safety Communication Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-evaluating-plastic-syringes-made-china-potential-device-failures-fda-safety-communication Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. Recalls Version 2.7 of the Apple iOS t:connect Mobile App Used in Conjunction with t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ Technology Prompted by a Software Problem Leading to Pump Battery Depletion http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/tandem-diabetes-care-inc-recalls-version-27-apple-ios-tconnect-mobile-app-used-conjunction-tslim-x2 Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. recalls t:connect mobile app (v2.7) for t:slim X2 insulin pump due to software issue that may cause app to crash and deplete pump battery Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/tandem-diabetes-care-inc-recalls-version-27-apple-ios-tconnect-mobile-app-used-conjunction-tslim-x2 2024 Letters to Health Care Providers http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/2024-letters-health-care-providers The FDA posts letters to health care providers about the safe use of medical devices. Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/2024-letters-health-care-providers Getinge/Maquet Cardiohelp System: Potential Insufficient Packaging Sterility with HLS Set Advanced - Letter to Health Care Providers http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/getingemaquet-cardiohelp-system-potential-insufficient-packaging-sterility-hls-set-advanced-letter Learn more about the issue with the HLS Set Advanced, background, FDA recommendations and FDA actions Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/getingemaquet-cardiohelp-system-potential-insufficient-packaging-sterility-hls-set-advanced-letter UPDATE: Risk of Device Failures for Getinge’s Maquet/Datascope Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) – Letter to Health Care Providers http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/update-risk-device-failures-getinges-maquetdatascope-cardiosave-intra-aortic-balloon-pump-iabp Cardiosave IABP devices may unexpectedly shutdown or interrupt therapy (pump stops). Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/update-risk-device-failures-getinges-maquetdatascope-cardiosave-intra-aortic-balloon-pump-iabp Oxygenator Devices Used for Extracorporeal Circulation - Letter to Health Care Providers http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/oxygenator-devices-used-extracorporeal-circulation-letter-health-care-providers Learn about the issue, the FDA's recommendations and actions, how to report a problem, and contact information. Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/oxygenator-devices-used-extracorporeal-circulation-letter-health-care-providers Safety and Quality Concerns with Getinge Cardiovascular Devices - Letter to Health Care Providers http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/safety-and-quality-concerns-getinge-cardiovascular-devices-letter-health-care-providers Health care providers and facilities should begin to transition away from these devices and seek alternatives. Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/safety-and-quality-concerns-getinge-cardiovascular-devices-letter-health-care-providers BioMérieux Inc. Recalls VITEK 2 AST Kit due to Incorrect Ceftriaxone Concentrations http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/biomerieux-inc-recalls-vitek-2-ast-kit-due-incorrect-ceftriaxone-concentrations BioMérieux is recalling their VITEK 2 AST cards, used for testing bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics, due to excessive Ceftriaxone in two wells. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/biomerieux-inc-recalls-vitek-2-ast-kit-due-incorrect-ceftriaxone-concentrations SonarMed Inc. Recalls Airway Acoustic Sensors Due to a Restricted Inner Diameter of Airway Causing Suction Catheter Passage Difficulty http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/sonarmed-inc-recalls-airway-acoustic-sensors-due-restricted-inner-diameter-airway-causing-suction SonarMed Airway acoustic sensors recalled due to a restricted inner diameter resulting in difficulty passing a suction catheter through the sensor. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/sonarmed-inc-recalls-airway-acoustic-sensors-due-restricted-inner-diameter-airway-causing-suction SonarMed Inc. Recalls Airway Monitors Due to a Software Anomaly Resulting in Failure to Detect a Partial Obstruction in 2.5mm Sensors and Up To 3mm Distal to the Sensor Tip http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/sonarmed-inc-recalls-airway-monitors-due-software-anomaly-resulting-failure-detect-partial SonarMed Airway monitors recalled for a software issue where it fails to detect partial obstructions in 2.5mm sensors and within 3mm of sensor tip. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/sonarmed-inc-recalls-airway-monitors-due-software-anomaly-resulting-failure-detect-partial FDA Encourages the Public to Follow Established Choking Rescue Protocols: FDA Safety Communication http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/fda-encourages-public-follow-established-choking-rescue-protocols-fda-safety-communication These choking rescue protocols include abdominal thrusts (also called the “Heimlich” maneuver) for children and adults but not anti-choking devices. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/fda-encourages-public-follow-established-choking-rescue-protocols-fda-safety-communication Elekta Instrument AB Recalls Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System for Possibly Containing Microscopic Stainless Steel Debris on the Inside of the Biopsy Needle http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/elekta-instrument-ab-recalls-disposable-biopsy-needle-kit-leksell-stereotactic-system-possibly Elekta recalls Disposable Biopsy Needles (911933) from batch 837838839 due to potential microscopic stainless steel debris inside. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/elekta-instrument-ab-recalls-disposable-biopsy-needle-kit-leksell-stereotactic-system-possibly Draeger, Inc. Recalls Perseus A500 Anesthesia System for Risk of Sudden Unexpected Shutdown When Used on Battery Power http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/draeger-inc-recalls-perseus-a500-anesthesia-system-risk-sudden-unexpected-shutdown-when-used-battery The Perseus A500 that provides anesthesia and/or ventilation during surgical or diagnostic procedures may unexpectedly shutdown while using battery power. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/draeger-inc-recalls-perseus-a500-anesthesia-system-risk-sudden-unexpected-shutdown-when-used-battery Fresenius Medical Care Recalls Stay-Safe Catheter Extension Sets and Stay-Safe/Luer Lock Adapter for Risk of Patient Exposure to Higher Than Allowable Levels of Toxic Compound NDL-PCBA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/fresenius-medical-care-recalls-stay-safe-catheter-extension-sets-and-stay-safeluer-lock-adapter-risk Fresenius Stay-Safe Catheter Extension Sets and Stay-Safe/Luer Lock Adapter may expose patients who weigh less than 40 kg to higher than allowable levels of NDL-PCBA. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/fresenius-medical-care-recalls-stay-safe-catheter-extension-sets-and-stay-safeluer-lock-adapter-risk Update: Potential Risk of Exposure to Toxic Compounds When Using Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Systems – Letter to Health Care Providers http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/update-potential-risk-exposure-toxic-compounds-when-using-hemodialysis-and-peritoneal-dialysis The FDA expanded its evaluation of the potential risk of exposure to toxic compounds when using hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis systems Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/update-potential-risk-exposure-toxic-compounds-when-using-hemodialysis-and-peritoneal-dialysis InfuTronix, LLC Recalls Nimbus and Nimbus II Infusion Pump Systems for Multiple Device Failures That May Cause Severe Injury and Death http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/infutronix-llc-recalls-nimbus-and-nimbus-ii-infusion-pump-systems-multiple-device-failures-may-cause Nimbus and Nimbus II infusion pumps may experience one or more issues that can cause severe patient injury and death. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/infutronix-llc-recalls-nimbus-and-nimbus-ii-infusion-pump-systems-multiple-device-failures-may-cause