The FDA monitors reports of adverse events and other problems with medical devices and alerts health professionals and the public when needed to ensure proper use of devices and the health and safety of patients. The lists below contain our most recent information. Other safety communications can be found using the links on the left side of this page. For additional information, contact us at: 1-800-638-2041 or DICE@fda.hhs.gov.

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Recent Medical Device Safety Communications

The FDA's analyses and recommendations for patients and health care providers about ongoing medical device safety issues.

FDA Safety Communication	Publish Date
No utilice pruebas fabricadas por Universal Meditech, Inc.: Comunicación de seguridad de la FDA	09/01/2023
Do Not Use Tests Manufactured by Universal Meditech, Inc.: FDA Safety Communication	08/11/2023
No use dispositivos médicos de ultrasonido RoyalVibe Health, CellQuicken o Well-Being Reality: Comunicado de seguridad de la FDA	07/28/2023
Do Not Use RoyalVibe Health, CellQuicken, or Well-Being Reality Ultrasound Medical Devices: FDA Safety Communication	07/17/2023

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Recent Letters to Health Care Providers

Information for health care providers about the safe use of medical devices in medical facilities.

Device Name	Publish Date
UPDATE: Risk of Device Failures for Getinge’s Maquet/Datascope Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) – Letter to Health Care Providers	08/31/2023
Use Alternative Testing Method for the Quidel Cardiovascular Inc. Quidel Triage Cardiac Panel - Letter to Health Care Providers	07/19/2023
UPDATE: Paclitaxel-Coated Devices to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease Unlikely to Increase Risk of Mortality - Letter to Health Care Providers	07/11/2023
UPDATE: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics’ Precice Devices - Letter to Health Care Providers	06/28/2023
Oxygenator Devices Used for Extracorporeal Circulation - Letter to Health Care Providers	06/09/2023

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Recent Medical Device Recalls

Medical device recalls that may potentially present significant risks to consumers or users of the product.

Device Name	Publish Date
Getinge/Maquet/Datascope Recalls Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) for Power Failures When Device is Unseated from Cart	08/31/2023
Getinge/Maquet/Datascope Recalls Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) for System Over Temperature Alarms Causing Pump Stops	08/31/2023
Getinge/Maquet/Datascope Recalls Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) for Gas Loss and Gas Gain Failures	08/31/2023
Getinge/Maquet/Datascope Recalls Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) for Autofill Failure Alarms Resulting in Pump Stops	08/31/2023
Hamilton Medical Inc. Recalls HAMILTON-C1, C2, C3, T1 Ventilators for Software Issues that May Cause Ventilators to Stop Without Notice	08/30/2023
Draeger Recalls Carina Sub-Acute Care Ventilators for Contaminants in Airpath	08/23/2023
Abiomed Recalls the Labeling for Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist for Risk of Blood Clots	08/17/2023
Datascope/Maquet/Getinge Recalls Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) for PCBA Failures Affecting the Ability to Charge the Batteries Leading to Unexpected Shutdowns	08/17/2023
Philips Respironics Recalls Trilogy Evo, Evo O2, EV300, and Evo Universal Ventilators After Finding Dust and Dirt in Air Path That Can Reduce Air Flow to Patients	08/14/2023
Datascope/Maquet/Getinge Recalls Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) for Unexpected Shutdowns	08/10/2023
Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recalls SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps with Master Drug Library and Spectrum IQ Infusion Systems with Dose IQ Safety Software for Repeat Upstream Occlusion False Alarms	07/31/2023
GE HealthCare Recalls TruSignal SpO2 Sensors for Issues That May Reduce Defibrillation Energy, Expose Patients to Unintended Voltage, or Give Inaccurate Readings	07/28/2023
Abiomed Recalls All Impella Left Sided Blood Pumps for Risk of Motor Damage After Contact with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Stent	07/27/2023
Abbott Recalls Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath for Increased Risk of Air Embolism	07/26/2023
Medtronic Recalls Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) with Glassed Feedthrough for Risk of Low or No Energy Output During High Voltage Therapy	07/18/2023
Quidel Cardiovascular Inc. Recalls Quidel Triage Cardiac Panels for Risk of False Negative Troponin Results that Could Cause Delayed Diagnosis or Missed Myocardial Infarction	07/17/2023
Draeger Medical Recalls Oxylog 3000 Plus Emergency and Transport Ventilators for Risk of Unexpected Depleted Battery and Ventilator Stop	07/13/2023
NOxBOX Ltd. Recalls NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide System for Manifold Failure that May Cause Gas Leaks and Interrupt Therapy to Neonates	07/13/2023
Megadyne Recalls MEGA 2000 and MEGA Soft Reusable Patient Return Electrodes for Risk of Serious Burn Injuries to Patients	07/11/2023
Teleflex, and Arrow International, Recall ARROW Endurance Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter System for Risk of Catheter Separation and Leakage	06/26/2023
BearCare, Inc. Recalls Rechargeable Walnut Wearable Smart Thermometers for Risks of Serious Injury, including Burns During Use	06/12/2023

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