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<p><strong>Update – November 21, 2024</strong></p> <p>CDRH is announcing a <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b6e92b3d-e49e-4605-ae1c-bdc440917844" href="/medical-devices/medical-devices-news-and-events/cdrh-announces-communications-pilot-enhance-medical-device-recall-program" title="CDRH Announces Communications Pilot to Enhance Medical Device Recall Program">communications pilot to enhance the medical device recall program</a> and to improve the timeliness of communications about corrective actions being taken by companies that the FDA believes are likely to be high-risk recalls. The pilot will include early alerts of potentially high-risk device removals or corrections related to cardiovascular, gastrorenal, general hospital, obstetrics and gynecology, and urology. This pilot follows the commitments noted in our 2024 Safety Report and recommendations from the Patient Engagement Advisory Committee, to enhance our medical device recall program.</p> <p> </p></div> <p>The FDA monitors reports of adverse events and other problems with medical devices and when needed, alerts patients, health care providers, industry, and the public. The lists below contain our most recent information. For additional information, <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="43db1e55-f57e-4c99-ad18-21866d191df7" href="/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice" title="Contact Us – Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE)">contact us – Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE)</a>.</p> <hr> <section class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blockrecent-letters-to-health-care-providers-block-2 clearfix" id="block-views-block-recent-letters-to-health-care-providers-block-2" data-block-plugin-id="views_block:recent_letters_to_health_care_providers-block_2"> <div class="form-group"><div class="caption view view-recent-letters-to-health-care-providers view-id-recent_letters_to_health_care_providers view-display-id-block_2 js-view-dom-id-0067b8a63e1beafb35a9448fee0aaf9517e7b26fd90c21df016eb22415a1ebea"> <div class="float-left"> <p></p><h2>Recent Medical Device Safety Communications</h2> <p></p><h4>The FDA's analyses and recommendations for patients and health care providers about ongoing medical device safety issues.</h4> </div> <div class="view-content"> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table table-hover table-striped"> <thead> <tr> <th id="view-title-table-column" class="views-field views-field-title" scope="col"><a href="?order=title&sort=asc" title="sort by FDA Safety Communication">FDA Safety Communication</a></th> <th id="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column" aria-sort="descending" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active" scope="col"><a href="?order=field_first_publish_date&sort=asc" title="sort by Publish Date">Publish Date<span class="icon glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-down icon-after" aria-hidden="true" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="bottom" title="Sort ascending"></span> </a></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/safety-communications/mga-may-kaugnayang-recall-mga-plastik-na-hiringgilya-na-gawa-sa-china-para-sa-mga-potensyal-na" hreflang="en">Mga May Kaugnayang Recall - Mga Plastik na Hiringgilya na Gawa sa China para sa Mga Potensyal na Pagpalya ng Device</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-09-30T18:12:29Z">09/30/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/safety-communications/xiangguanzhaohui-zhongguozhizaodesuliaozhusheqicunzaiqianzaiqixieguzhang" hreflang="en">相关召回——中国制造的塑料注射器存在潜在器械故障</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-09-30T18:12:27Z">09/30/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/safety-communications/retiros-relacionados-jeringas-de-plastico-fabricadas-en-china-para-detectar-posibles-fallas-en-los" hreflang="en">Retiros relacionados: jeringas de plástico fabricadas en China para detectar posibles fallas en los dispositivos</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-09-30T18:12:23Z">09/30/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/safety-communications/zimmer-biomet-cpt-hip-system-femoral-stem-nadagdagang-panganib-ng-bali-sa-buto-sa-may-hita" hreflang="en">Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Femoral Stem at Nadagdagang Panganib ng Bali sa Buto sa May Hita - Komunikasyong Pangkaligtasan ng FDA</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-09-30T18:12:18Z">09/30/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/safety-communications/zimmer-biomet-cpt-kuanguanjiexitonggugubingkenengzengjiadatuiguguzhefengxian" hreflang="en">Zimmer Biomet CPT 髋关节系统股骨柄可能增加大腿骨骨折风险——美国食品药品监督管理局 (FDA) 安全通报</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-09-30T18:12:15Z">09/30/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/safety-communications/vastago-femoral-del-sistema-de-cadera-cpt-de-zimmer-biomet-y-mayor-riesgo-de-fracturas-del-femur" hreflang="en">Vástago femoral del sistema de cadera CPT de Zimmer Biomet y mayor riesgo de fracturas del fémur: Comunicado de seguridad de la FDA</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-09-30T18:11:46Z">09/30/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/safety-communications/zimmer-biomet-cpt-hip-system-femoral-stem-and-increased-risk-thigh-bone-fracture-fda-safety" hreflang="en">Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Femoral Stem and Increased Risk of Thigh Bone Fracture - FDA Safety Communication</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-09-17T13:01:50Z">09/17/2024</time> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="float-left"> <p><span contenteditable="false" tabindex="-1"><span contenteditable="false" tabindex="-1"><a class="btn btn-info" data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="3480ef3a-7681-46ee-9610-905574d884e0" data-widget="btbutton" href="/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/safety-communications" title="Safety Communications">MORE MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS</a></span></span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blockrecent-letters-to-health-care-providers-block-1 clearfix" id="block-views-block-recent-letters-to-health-care-providers-block-1" data-block-plugin-id="views_block:recent_letters_to_health_care_providers-block_1"> <div class="form-group"><div class="caption view view-recent-letters-to-health-care-providers view-id-recent_letters_to_health_care_providers view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-a54090c4ccbe4b8dc378de13a1b83deb9392ec2162b023f36515116d2703cc8e"> <div class="float-left"> <p></p><h2>Recent Letters to Health Care Providers</h2> <p></p><h4>Information for health care providers about the safe use of medical devices in medical facilities.</h4> </div> <div class="view-content"> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table table-hover table-striped"> <thead> <tr> <th id="view-title-table-column--2" class="views-field views-field-title" scope="col"><a href="?order=title&sort=asc" title="sort by Device Name">Device Name</a></th> <th id="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--2" aria-sort="descending" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active" scope="col"><a href="?order=field_first_publish_date&sort=asc" title="sort by Publish Date">Publish Date<span class="icon glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-down icon-after" aria-hidden="true" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="bottom" title="Sort ascending"></span> </a></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--2" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/safety-and-availability-concerns-vasoview-hemopro-endoscopic-vessel-harvesting-systems-letter-health" hreflang="en">Safety and Availability Concerns with VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems - Letter to Health Care Providers</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--2" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-11-15T14:54:56Z">11/15/2024</time> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="align-left"> <p><span contenteditable="false" tabindex="-1"><span contenteditable="false" tabindex="-1"><a class="btn btn-info" data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="c6691a9e-562c-4627-9358-3cdd51d557eb" data-widget="btbutton" href="/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/letters-health-care-providers" title="Letters to Health Care Providers">MORE LETTERS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS</a></span></span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blockrecent-letters-to-health-care-providers-block-3 clearfix" id="block-views-block-recent-letters-to-health-care-providers-block-3" data-block-plugin-id="views_block:recent_letters_to_health_care_providers-block_3"> <div class="form-group"><div class="caption view view-recent-letters-to-health-care-providers view-id-recent_letters_to_health_care_providers view-display-id-block_3 js-view-dom-id-27b30847f5fd0eb45934906009d18bfa4ef3b0206876b214cfd911d291477806"> <div class="float-left"> <p></p><h2>Recent Medical Device Recalls and Early Alerts</h2> <p></p><h4>Medical device recalls that may potentially present significant risks. Note that Early Alerts, as part of a <a href="/medical-devices/medical-devices-news-and-events/cdrh-announces-communications-pilot-enhance-medical-device-recall-program">pilot</a>, include information on actions being taken by companies that the FDA believes are likely to be the most serious type of recall, but where the FDA may not yet have determined that the actions meet the regulatory definition of a recall. These actions may include when companies remove products from the market, correct products, or update instructions for using products due to potentially high safety risks.</h4> </div> <div class="view-content"> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table table-hover table-striped"> <thead> <tr> <th id="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title" scope="col"><a href="?order=title&sort=asc" title="sort by Device Name">Device Name</a></th> <th id="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" aria-sort="descending" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active" scope="col"><a href="?order=field_first_publish_date&sort=asc" title="sort by Publish Date">Publish Date<span class="icon glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-down icon-after" aria-hidden="true" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="bottom" title="Sort ascending"></span> </a></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/early-alert-infusion-pump-issue-fresenius-kabi-usa" hreflang="en">Early Alert: Infusion Pump Issue from Fresenius Kabi USA</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-12-11T15:02:06Z">12/11/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/neonatal-incubator-correction-ge-healthcare-updates-use-instructions-ge-healthcare-giraffe-omnibed" hreflang="en">Neonatal Incubator Correction: GE HealthCare Updates Use Instructions for GE HealthCare Giraffe OmniBed Carestation and Incubator Carestation due to Risk of Patient Formaldehyde Exposure</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-12-06T12:48:19Z">12/06/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/syringe-recall-cardinal-health-removes-certain-monoject-u-100-ml-insulin-syringe-luer-lock-tip-cap" hreflang="en">Syringe Recall: Cardinal Health Removes Certain Monoject U-100 mL Insulin Syringe Luer Lock with Tip Cap Soft Packs due to Incompatibility with Needleless Connectors</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-12-04T15:26:23Z">12/04/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/hemodialysis-correction-baxter-issues-correction-ak-98-hemodialysis-machines-due-risk-patient" hreflang="en">Hemodialysis Correction: Baxter Issues Correction for AK 98 Hemodialysis Machines Due to Risk of Patient Exposure to Higher Than Allowable Levels of Toxic Compound NDL-PCBA and/or NDL-PCBs</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-11-29T17:09:08Z">11/29/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/peritoneal-dialysis-set-correction-baxter-issues-correction-minicap-extended-life-peritoneal" hreflang="en">Peritoneal Dialysis Set Correction: Baxter Issues Correction for MiniCap Extended Life Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Sets Due to Risk of Patient Exposure to Higher Than Allowable Levels of Toxic Compound NDL-PCBA and/or NDL-PCBs</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-11-29T17:09:06Z">11/29/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/insertion-tube-recall-fhc-removes-microtargeting-insertion-tube-sets-due-manufacturing-size-error" hreflang="en">Insertion Tube Recall: FHC Removes microTargeting Insertion Tube Sets due to a Manufacturing Size Error That May Lead to Patient Harm</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-11-29T15:48:17Z">11/29/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/biopsy-needle-recall-elekta-removes-disposable-biopsy-needle-kits-due-risk-microscopic-stainless" hreflang="en">Biopsy Needle Recall: Elekta Removes Disposable Biopsy Needle Kits due to Risk of Microscopic Stainless Steel Debris Inside Needle</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-11-29T14:07:41Z">11/29/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/anesthesia-machine-correction-draeger-inc-issues-correction-atlan-a350-and-a350-xl-anesthesia" hreflang="en">Anesthesia Machine Correction: Draeger, Inc., Issues Correction for Atlan A350 and A350 XL Anesthesia Workstations Due to Possible Mechanical Ventilation Failure</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-11-19T21:43:27Z">11/19/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/ventilator-correction-philips-updates-use-instructions-trilogy-evo-evoo2-ev300-evo-universal-aeris" hreflang="en">Ventilator Correction: Philips Updates Use Instructions for Trilogy Evo, EvoO2, EV300, Evo Universal, Aeris EVO, Garbin Evo, and LifeVent EVO2 due to Risk of Inaccurate Flow Measurements Caused By Certain In-Line Nebulizer Placements </a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-11-19T20:00:35Z">11/19/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/battery-pack-correction-smiths-medical-updates-use-instructions-cadd-solis-li-ion-rechargeable" hreflang="en">Battery Pack Correction: Smiths Medical Updates Use Instructions for CADD-Solis Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Risk That Pack Damage May Cause a Circuit Short and Prevent Recharge </a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-11-19T14:42:47Z">11/19/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/endoscopic-vessel-harvesting-system-recall-getinge-and-maquet-cardiovascular-remove-vasoview-hemopro" hreflang="en">Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Recall: Getinge and Maquet Cardiovascular Remove VasoView HemoPro 1 and 1.5 Endoscopic Vessel</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-11-15T14:44:15Z">11/15/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/ipv-therapy-device-recall-percussionaire-removes-certain-phasitron-5-breathing-circuits-due-risk" hreflang="en">IPV Therapy Device Recall: Percussionaire Removes Certain Phasitron 5 Breathing Circuits Due to Risk of Nickel Exposure </a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-11-01T14:39:01Z">11/01/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/incubatorwarmer-correction-ge-healthcare-updates-use-instructions-giraffe-omnibed-and-giraffe" hreflang="en">Incubator/Warmer Correction: GE Healthcare Updates Use Instructions for Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe Omnibed CareStation due to Risk of Heater Door Falling and Causing Infant Injury</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-10-31T18:22:20Z">10/31/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/assistive-arm-correction-kinova-issues-correction-jaco-assistive-robotic-arm-due-fire-hazard-and" hreflang="en">Assistive Arm Correction: Kinova Issues Correction for Jaco Assistive Robotic Arm due to Fire Hazard and Burn Risk </a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-10-25T18:04:33Z">10/25/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/tracheostomy-tube-recall-smiths-medical-removes-bluselect-blugriggs-and-bluperc-tracheostomy-tube" hreflang="en">Tracheostomy Tube Recall: Smiths Medical Removes BLUselect, BLUgriggs, and BLUperc Tracheostomy Tube Kits due to Potential Disconnection of Pilot Balloon </a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-10-25T15:56:15Z">10/25/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/insulin-pump-recall-medtronic-notifies-users-minimed-600-and-700-series-pumps-risk-shorter-expected" hreflang="en">Insulin Pump Recall: Medtronic Notifies Users of MiniMed 600 and 700 Series Pumps of Risk of Shorter than Expected Battery Life</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-10-17T16:05:06Z">10/17/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/infusion-pump-recall-zyno-medical-removes-z-800-z-800f-z-800w-and-z800wf-infusion-pumps-due-air-line" hreflang="en"> Infusion Pump Recall: Zyno Medical Removes Z-800, Z-800F, Z-800W, and Z800WF Infusion Pumps due to an Air-in-Line Software Defect That May Allow Larger than Expected Air Bubbles to Enter Patients </a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-10-11T16:27:43Z">10/11/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-title"><a href="/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/resuscitator-recall-mercury-medical-removes-neo-tee-t-piece-resuscitators-due-risk-inline-controller" hreflang="en">Resuscitator Recall: Mercury Medical Removes Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitators due to Risk of Inline Controller Detachment that May Impact Ventilation</a> </td> <td headers="view-field-first-publish-date-table-column--3" class="views-field views-field-field-first-publish-date is-active"><time datetime="2024-10-07T14:09:31Z">10/07/2024</time> </td> </tr> <tr> <td headers="view-title-table-column--3" 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