Other Medical Devices

Reports of slow increase of CO2-curve when gas sample is taken from the gas sampling port of filters.

Due to complaints their is the potential that irrigation solution may leaked into the handpiece and battery pack causing it to malfunction.

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Lens blisters may have an incomplete or leaking seal which may render them unsterile.

GE HealthCare has become aware that gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning. As a result, acoustic levels can exceed 99dB, the limit established by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60601-2-33) when using hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB, as currently required in the Operator Manual.

Affected convenience kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators, which were recalled by BD due to potential to exhibit an open seal on its packaging. This may constitute a breach to sterility, which may in turn lead to the infection related harms for the patient.

Affected convenience kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators, which were recalled by BD due to potential to exhibit an open seal on its packaging. This may constitute a breach to sterility, which may in turn lead to the infection related harms for the patient.

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

GE HealthCare has become aware that gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning. As a result, acoustic levels can exceed 99dB, the limit established by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60601-2-33) when using hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB, as currently required in the Operator Manual.

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

Potential for bolts connecting the gearbox to the mounting flange of the C-arm to become loose.

The firm issued a field safety notice after becoming aware of three lots of products not having quarterly dose audits being completed on time in the first quarter of 2024. Routine lot by lot testing was completed properly however the quarterly dose audit (sampling/testing to monitor the gamma sterilization process and confirm the validated parameters remain effective to assure sterility and bioburden reduction per requirements) was not completed on time.

Potential for functionality issue that supports the Over labeling feature and could lead to possible false negative results.

Some DIOX-602 units currently in use within the United States do not meet the minimum SSD requirement of 18 cm.

GE HealthCare has become aware that gradient coils for certain MR systems (see affected product list in this letter), under specific conditions, can produce elevated acoustic noise during scanning. As a result, acoustic levels can exceed 99dB, the limit established by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60601-2-33) when using hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB, as currently required in the Operator Manual.

The HSG Procedure Trays and Endosee System Convenience Kits contain non-sterile iodine pouches, however the peel away lid labels incorrectly identify the iodine pouches as sterile.

Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).

The Bodor i Series products fail to meet certain applicable Federal standards, 21 CFR 1040.10(f)(1) and 21 CFR 1040.10(f)(2).