Zimmer Peek Ardis Inserter Recall Issued Due to Breakages
Zimmer has recalled a medical device used during spinal fusion surgery, indicating that it may break inside patients’ bodies, causing internal injuries and blood loss.
Tag Archives: Medical Device Recall
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Olympic Cool-Cap System Recall: Software Problems During Treatment
A medical head-cooling system for newborns is being recalled because of a software problem, which may cause it to fail while treating infants.
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GlideScope Laryngoscope Blade Recall: Breaking Blades
A recall has been issued for reusable laryngoscope blades, used by health care providers to view difficult airways or for tube placement, as the manufacturer indicates that the blades may…
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Mindray A3, A5 Anesthesia Delivery System Recall Designated as Class I
Federal health regulators fear that two anesthesia delivery system devices recalled in August could pose a serious risk for patients and healthcare professionals, categorizing the action as a Class I…
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Carbon Dioxide Leaks Lead to A3/A5 Anesthesia Delivery System Recall
Reports of carbon dioxide leaks have led to a recall of Mindray anesthesia systems.
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Accutron Nitrous Oxide System Recall Due to Brain Damage Risk
A recall has been issued on flowmeters, which distribute nitrous oxide-oxygen used for sedation, after at least two cases were reported where the flowmeters released nitrous oxide gas when the…
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Stryker Neptune Recall Issued for Waste Drainage Devices
A class 1 recall has been issued for Stryker’s Neptune Waste Management Systems following reports involving a number of serious injuries in connection with the devices, including at least one…
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Synthes Hemostatic Bone Putty Recall Issued Due to Surgical Fire Risk
A putty used to stop bones from bleeding may burst into flames, causing a surgical fire, federal health officials warn.
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Ethicon Proximate Stapler Recall Issued Due to Risk of Misfire
In response to reports where doctors have had problems with Ethicon Endo-Surgery staplers, more than 500 lots of the Proximate surgical staplers have been recalled.
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Alere Triage Diagnostic Test Recall Due to Potentially Bad Results
Federal health regulators warn that a product used to diagnose heart failure and heart disease may produce bad test results, possibly leading to injury and death for patients.