Medical device alerts archived in November 2021

Following our latest review of medical device alerts, we have archived the ones listed below.

Reference Title
Novaline haemodialysis bloodlines used with Baxter/Gambro haemodialysis machines – Recall of specific products
First generation JOURNEY BCS Knee System– Higher than expected risk of revision
Orthopaedic bone plates and cortical screws: ADVANSYS MLP-DLP; ADVANSYS TTC; Large QWIX; TIBIAXYS and UNI-CP–Sterile – Risk of infection
BenchMark Automated Slide Stainer series – FLO LOK III Reagent Dispenser Issue for IHC and ISH kits including INFORM HPV III Family 16 Probe (B).
Flex connectors in Halyard Closed Suction Kits – risk of interruption of ventilation
SureSigns VS & VM patient monitors and Viewing stations manufactured before 3 May 2018- risk of batteries overheating or igniting
Various trauma guide wires – risk of infection due to packaging failure
CoaguChek Test Strips for Point of Care and Home Use – risk of false high results
Suction catheters, gastro-enteral tubes, intermittent urology cathetersand sterile urine drainage bags – potential breach in sterile barrier packaging
Nellix Endovascular Aneurysm Sealing (EVAS) System - Device recall and enhanced patient surveillance
Orthopaedic implant rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow: risk of early loosening
Ophthalmic implant Raindrop Near Vision Inlay – risk of corneal haze.
Professional use monitor/defibrillator: LIFEPAK 15 – risk of device failure during patient treatment and possible failure to deliver therapy
Multi parameter patient monitors: Carescape B450, B650, B850, B20, B40, B20i, B40i, B125, B105, Dash 3000,4000,5000, Solar 8000M/i, 9500
Potentially breached sterile packaging of: rectal tubes, Unoversal drainage systems, SimpaVac, sterile suction connecting tubes, sterile connecting pieces, suction handles/sets (FilterFlowâ„¢/Deltaflo), oxygen catheters, sterile nasal oxygen cannulas, sterile oxygen connecting tubes, and sterile forceps.
All T34 ambulatory syringe pumps need a sponge pad fitted to the battery compartment to prevent battery connection issues
enFlow® IV fluid and blood warmer - risk of unsafe levels of aluminium leaching from the device – updated safety advice from manufacturer
Hoists: Molift Mover 180/205 mobile hoist and Molift Air ceiling hoist - all sizes of 2-point sling bars – risk of fracture of hooks in use
Updated: Nellix Endovascular Aneurysm Sealing (EVAS) System - Device recall and enhanced patient surveillance
Deltec Gripper non-coring needles and PORT-A-CATH trays containing Gripper needles – recall due to risk of needle occlusion
Kiwi Complete Vacuum Delivery System – risk of failure to achieve or maintain vacuum during use (specific lot affected)
Specific Hudson RCI Sheridan endotracheal tubes and connectors - 15 mm connector may detach from the tube before or during use
Alarisâ„¢ Gateway Workstation and Alarisâ„¢ Gateway Workstation web browser user interface
Natus gold cup electrodes and snap electrode leads – risk of electric shock
Recall of Medicina IV Luer Slip syringe (IVS03) batch number 19040303
ApexPro telemetry server – risk of loss of alarms for ECG and pulse oximetry monitoring
Arrow EZ-IO intraosseous vascular access needle sets – risk of needle stick injury
NIPPY ventilator range (all models) – update to instructions for use
Convex two-piece skin barriers (Natura /Surfit /Combihesive Wafers) for use with ostomy bags – recall due to risk of stoma injury, bleeding and leakage under the skin barrier
Professional use defibrillator/monitor: all HeartStart XL+ (Model number 861290) - risk of failure to deliver therapy
Skin preparation electrode gel: recall of all lots of LemonPrep, PediaPrep, Wave Prep and Cardio Prep due to risk of contamination and transmission of infection
t: slim X2 insulin pump – discard or destroy defective mains (A/C) power adapters
Self-expanding stents (S.M.A.R.T. and PRECISE) under MRI – various risks if MRI is operated outside the required conditions for these stents
Pilling Clear Advantage aortic punch – risk of infection due to packaging failure
Philips Respironics V60 ventilator – potential unexpected shutdown leading to complete loss of ventilation
Masks: type IIR from Cardinal Health – destroy affected lots

Updates to this page

Published 9 November 2021