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bioMerieux received complaints about calibration issue observed on several lots of VIDASΒΏ CMV IgM (ref 30205 ; 30205-01).

Mar 16, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

When tested with H. influenza ATCC 49247 and ATCC 49766 both organisms may exhibit lighter than normal growth making zones difficult to measure.

Mar 10, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Discoloration and turbidity were present in the specified lots of STMs because of Longer Monsoon season at the South Korean Manufacturing Facility.

Feb 16, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential for the device safety interlock to fail. The safety interlock prevents an empty single-use reload from being erroneously fired a second time. If the safety interlock fails and the empty single-use reload is fired a second time, the stapler may cut tissue but no staples will deploy from the empty reload, potentially resulting in a failed anastomosis, bleeding, tissue trauma, and the potential need to convert to an open procedure.

Mar 4, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Potential for the device safety interlock to fail. The safety interlock prevents an empty single-use reload from being erroneously fired a second time. If the safety interlock fails and the empty single-use reload is fired a second time, the stapler may cut tissue but no staples will deploy from the empty reload, potentially resulting in a failed anastomosis, bleeding, tissue trauma, and the potential need to convert to an open procedure.

Mar 4, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Inadequate images resizing and 2D measurement errors may occur when biplanar acquisition has been performed with patient orientation different from AP (Antero-Posterior).

Dec 22, 2020 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

When tested with H. influenza ATCC 49247 and ATCC 49766 both organisms may exhibit lighter than normal growth making zones difficult to measure.

Mar 10, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

BioGX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents for BD MAX" System rehydration buffer tubes were not adequately sealed causing some tubes to be partially filled or empty upon use. A partially filled or empty rehydration buffer tube may lead to an Unresolved (UNR) result on the BD MAX" System

Mar 24, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

There is the potential for the Controller power cables (AC Adapter, DC Adapter, and Battery cables), HVAD Alarm Adapter, and HVAD Monitor data cables to cause damage to the HVAD Controller ports when inserting the cables into the Controller ports, due to wear from misalignment of the cables to the port.

Feb 26, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment View Details β†’

There is the potential for the Controller power cables (AC Adapter, DC Adapter, and Battery cables), HVAD Alarm Adapter, and HVAD Monitor data cables to cause damage to the HVAD Controller ports when inserting the cables into the Controller ports, due to wear from misalignment of the cables to the port.

Feb 26, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment View Details β†’

The ultrasound system averages the Mean Sac Diameter (MSD) and Gestational Sac Diameter (GSD) into the Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) calculation. This may result in an incorrect EDD, which may influence patient management decisions regarding induction of labor and elective caesarean delivery, which may result in premature births.

Feb 4, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

The capsule may fail to attach to the esophageal mucosa, which in turn may lead to the aspiration of the capsule. In the event of capsule aspiration, immediate intervention to remove the capsule is required. Potential outcomes following capsule aspiration include low oxygen saturation, intervention to retrieve the capsule, potential need to intubate the patient, extended hospital stay and a delay of treatment. Thirteen reports of capsule aspiration have been received the last 2 years.

Feb 26, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

The capsule may fail to attach to the esophageal mucosa, which in turn may lead to the aspiration of the capsule. In the event of capsule aspiration, immediate intervention to remove the capsule is required. Potential outcomes following capsule aspiration include low oxygen saturation, intervention to retrieve the capsule, potential need to intubate the patient, extended hospital stay and a delay of treatment. Thirteen reports of capsule aspiration have been received the last 2 years.

Feb 26, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

The tube holder can separate from the barrier that secures the device to the patients' body. The tube holder has the potential failure to separate from the barrier. This separation might contribute to the potential risk of the tube/drain/catheter migration or loss.

Feb 11, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Fail to Comply with Chinese Standard YY1079-2008: Clauses 4.2.6 and 4.2.7.3. Range/accuracy of heart rate meter for pediatric mode-In pediatric mode, when the input signal rate is over 300 bpm, the indicated rate of the affected products will be lower than this upper limit

Mar 23, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment View Details β†’

Potential for system to produce falsely elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) results from patient samples.

Nov 23, 2020 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’

Olympus Medical Systems Corporation (OMSC) has received complaints of mucosal injury associated with the forceps elevator region of the TJF-Q190V duodenoscope, including the distal cover (model MAJ- 2315).

Jan 28, 2021 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details β†’