Class I - Dangerous
It was determined that the Endotracheal Tube Holder included in certain kits is not compatible with a cricothyrotomy procedure, leaving practitioners without the necessary means to secure the inserted endotracheal tube.
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Surgical Instruments
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Class I - Dangerous
Surgical convenience kits were manufactured with a component which was subsequently recalled by Nurse Assist.
PosiFlush Prefilled Saline Syringe with General Pump Compatibility (10mL Syringe with 10mL Saline Fill), Catalog Number 306547
Becton Dickinson & Company
Class I - Dangerous
An incorrect stopper was used in nine lots of 10mL BD PosiFlush Normal Saline Flush Syringes with General Pump Compatibility. The use of BD PosiFlush Prefilled Flush Syringes with this stopper causes an increase in injection force, which has the potential to trigger alarms if used with a syringe pump.
Class I - Dangerous
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
Class I - Dangerous
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
Class I - Dangerous
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
Class I - Dangerous
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
Class I - Dangerous
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
Class I - Dangerous
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
Class I - Dangerous
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
Baxter Coseal Premix, Surgical Sealant, Product Codes: a) 934070; b) 934071; c) 934072
Baxter Healthcare
Class I - Dangerous
Cardiovascular Surgery marketing brochure (US-AS46-220001) that was distributed for the products listed below contains inaccurate content that does not align with some of the products Instructions for Use (IFU) or Prescribing Information (PI).
Baxter Preveleak Surgical Sealant, Product Codes: ADS201808
Baxter Healthcare
Class I - Dangerous
Cardiovascular Surgery marketing brochure (US-AS46-220001) that was distributed for the products listed below contains inaccurate content that does not align with some of the products Instructions for Use (IFU) or Prescribing Information (PI).
Class I - Dangerous
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
Class I - Dangerous
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis.
Class I - Dangerous
Hole(s) to the outer pouch of the Introducer Kits (both trayed and non-trayed) may compromise the sterile barrier of the Introducer Kits. Non-sterile product exposes patients to the possibility of the introduction of micro-organisms into the vasculature and/or access site, leading to an infectious process, bacteremia or sepsis
The internal diameter of the coaxial cannula may be smaller or larger than the external diameter of the biopsy needle, and the length of the cannula may exceed the stated length on the label. As a result, the biopsy needle may not fit properly into the coaxial cannula, preventing access to the target tissue, which could lead to tissue injury, longer and repeat procedures.
The sterility of microcatheter and infusion system devices cannot be guaranteed.
Merit Pursue Microcatheter, REF: 28HC17130SN, 28HC17150ST/A, 29HC2015045/A, 29HC20150SN/A, 29HC20150ST, CE 2797, STERILEEO, Rx ONLY
Merit Medical Systems
Class I - Dangerous
The sterility of microcatheter and infusion system devices cannot be guaranteed.
Due to potential breakage during use.
Class I - Dangerous
The component tracheostomy brush has a sharp edge at the tip that can potentially puncture tubing during use and/or cause user injury. Additionally, there have been incidents of the tracheostomy brush bristles detaching prior to use in the packaging and/or during use.