MedWatch Safety Alerts RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/ en 2022 Medical Device Recalls http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/2022-medical-device-recalls List of Medical Device recalls in 2022. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/2022-medical-device-recalls Medtronic Inc. Recalls HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System Due to Risk of Tip Damage During Use http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/medtronic-inc-recalls-hawkone-directional-atherectomy-system-due-risk-tip-damage-during-use This device is used during an atherectomy to treat patients who have calcified narrowings and blockages in the peripheral arteries. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/medtronic-inc-recalls-hawkone-directional-atherectomy-system-due-risk-tip-damage-during-use Sodium Citrate Blood Specimen Collection Tube Conservation Strategies – Letter to Health Care and Laboratory Personnel http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/sodium-citrate-blood-specimen-collection-tube-conservation-strategies-letter-health-care-and Sodium Citrate Blood Specimen Collection Tube Conservation Strategies Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/sodium-citrate-blood-specimen-collection-tube-conservation-strategies-letter-health-care-and Getinge USA Sales, LLC Recalls the Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling for Flow Family Anesthesia Systems Due to a Risk of Harmful Chemical Exposure http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/getinge-usa-sales-llc-recalls-vaporizer-sevoflurane-maquet-filling-flow-family-anesthesia-systems Getinge USA Sales, LLC recalls its Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling for Flow Family Anesthesia Systems due to a risk of harmful chemical exposure. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/getinge-usa-sales-llc-recalls-vaporizer-sevoflurane-maquet-filling-flow-family-anesthesia-systems UPDATE: Blood Specimen Collection Tube Conservation Strategies - Letter to Health Care and Laboratory Personnel http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/update-blood-specimen-collection-tube-conservation-strategies-letter-health-care-and-laboratory The FDA recommends conservation strategies to minimize the use of these tubes and maintain the quality and safety of care for patients. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/update-blood-specimen-collection-tube-conservation-strategies-letter-health-care-and-laboratory Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris Company, Conducting Voluntary Recall of One Batch of Semglee® (insulin glargine injection), 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pens, Due to the Potential for a Missing Label in the Batch http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mylan-pharmaceuticals-inc-viatris-company-conducting-voluntary-recall-one-batch-semgleer-insulin Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris company, is voluntarily recalling one batch of its non-interchangeable Semglee® (insulin glargine injection), 100 units/ml (U-100), 3mL prefilled pens, which are packaged in a labelled carton of five (5) pens. The product is being recalled due to the potential f Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mylan-pharmaceuticals-inc-viatris-company-conducting-voluntary-recall-one-batch-semgleer-insulin Update on Risk of Type III Endoleaks with Use of Endologix AFX Endovascular AAA Graft Systems – FDA Safety Communication http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-risk-type-iii-endoleaks-use-endologix-afx-endovascular-aaa-graft-systems-fda-safety-0 Do not routinely use AFX2 endovascular grafts for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-risk-type-iii-endoleaks-use-endologix-afx-endovascular-aaa-graft-systems-fda-safety-0 UPDATE: The FDA Reminds Patients and Health Care Providers of the Importance of At Least Yearly, Lifelong Follow-Up with Use of Endologix AFX Endovascular AAA Graft Systems: FDA Safety Communication http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-fda-reminds-patients-and-health-care-providers-importance-least-yearly-lifelong-follow-use The FDA is updating our October 28, 2019 safety communication on the use of AFX endovascular grafts with Duraply material (AFX with Duraply or AFX2). Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-fda-reminds-patients-and-health-care-providers-importance-least-yearly-lifelong-follow-use 2022 Safety Communications http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/2022-safety-communications Listing of Medical Device 2022 Safety Communications Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/2022-safety-communications Oscor Inc. Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Destino Twist Steerable Guiding Sheath Due to the Risk of the Device Hub Cap and Seal on the Proximal End of the Device Handle Detachment During Use http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/oscor-inc-issues-voluntary-worldwide-recall-destino-twist-steerable-guiding-sheath-due-risk-device Oscor Inc. is voluntarily recalling 14 lots of Destino Twist 14F model DST1405525 & Guidestar 14F model D141103 down to the user level. The Destino Twist 14F model DST1405525 & Guidestar 14F model D141103 have been found to have increased risk of the hub cap and seal on the proximal end of the devic Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/oscor-inc-issues-voluntary-worldwide-recall-destino-twist-steerable-guiding-sheath-due-risk-device Lohxa LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL Due to Microbial Contamination http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lohxa-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-senna-syrup-88mg5ml-due-microbial-contamination Lohxa LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL, unit-dose cups to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination. Use of contaminated product by the elderly, patients with a weakened immune system, or patients at a higher risk of developing li Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lohxa-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-senna-syrup-88mg5ml-due-microbial-contamination Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Metformin HCl Extended- Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viona-pharmaceuticals-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-metformin-hcl-extended-release-tablets-0 Cranford, New Jersey, Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., is voluntarily recalling thirty three (33) lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg to the retail level. Reason for the recall is an Out of specification result observed for the said product, Lot number M008132, “N-nitroso Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viona-pharmaceuticals-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-metformin-hcl-extended-release-tablets-0 Buprenorphine: Drug Safety Communication - FDA warns about dental problems with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder and pain http://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/buprenorphine-drug-safety-communication-fda-warns-about-dental-problems-buprenorphine-medicines FDA is warning that dental problems have been reported with medicines containing buprenorphine that are dissolved in the mouth. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/buprenorphine-drug-safety-communication-fda-warns-about-dental-problems-buprenorphine-medicines Stop Using LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 Tests: FDA Safety Communication http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/stop-using-lusys-laboratories-covid-19-tests-fda-safety-communication The tests are likely to have a high risk of false results and are not FDA authorized, cleared, or approved. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST CDRH http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/stop-using-lusys-laboratories-covid-19-tests-fda-safety-communication Cardiovascular Systems, Inc Recalls WIRION Embolic Protection Device Due to Complaints of Filter Breakage During Retrieval http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/cardiovascular-systems-inc-recalls-wirion-embolic-protection-device-due-complaints-filter-breakage Cardiovascular Systems, Inc Recalls WIRION Embolic Protection Device Due to Complaints of Filter Breakage During Retrieval Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/cardiovascular-systems-inc-recalls-wirion-embolic-protection-device-due-complaints-filter-breakage Medtronic Recalls Synergy Cranial and StealthStation S7 Cranial Software Due to Potential Risk of Inaccurate Biopsy Depth Gauge Cycle View http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/medtronic-recalls-synergy-cranial-and-stealthstation-s7-cranial-software-due-potential-risk Medtronic is recalling its Synergy Cranial and StealthStation S7 Cranial software due to the potential inaccuracy of the Biopsy Depth Gauge Cycle View. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/medtronic-recalls-synergy-cranial-and-stealthstation-s7-cranial-software-due-potential-risk Getinge/Datascope/Maquet Recalls Cardiosave Hybrid and Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Due to Reports of Fluid Leaks http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/getingedatascopemaquet-recalls-cardiosave-hybrid-and-cardiosave-rescue-intra-aortic-balloon-pump Getinge/Datascope/Maquet recalls the Cardiosave IABP after complaints of fluid leaks causing the system to shut down. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST CDRH http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/getingedatascopemaquet-recalls-cardiosave-hybrid-and-cardiosave-rescue-intra-aortic-balloon-pump Covidien, LP Recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator Due to Manufacturing Assembly Error http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/covidien-lp-recalls-puritan-bennett-980-series-ventilator-due-manufacturing-assembly-error Covidien, LP (part of Medtronic) is recalling its Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator due to a capacitor manufacturing assembly error. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/covidien-lp-recalls-puritan-bennett-980-series-ventilator-due-manufacturing-assembly-error Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60 g Tubes, Lot AC13786 Due to Microbial Contamination http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/taro-pharmaceuticals-usa-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-clobetasol-propionate-ointment-usp-005 Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (“Taro” or the “Company”) is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% packaged in 60 g tubes, to the consumer level. This recall ONLY applies to tubes labeled with “Lot AC13786” and “Exp Dec 2022”. No other lots of this product Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/taro-pharmaceuticals-usa-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-clobetasol-propionate-ointment-usp-005 Padagis Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray Due to a Possible Defective Delivery System http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/padagis-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-nitroglycerin-lingual-spray-due-possible-defective December 27, 2021 – Padagis US LLC announced today it has issued a voluntary nationwide recall to the consumer/user level of the lots of Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray listed in the table below. Out of an abundance of caution, this product is being recalled from the market due to a complaint received t Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/padagis-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-nitroglycerin-lingual-spray-due-possible-defective