The Recall Desk

Hazard

Inability To Use recalls

5 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
5
Critical
0
Severe
1
Most recent
2016-04-13

Of the 5 inability to use recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (20%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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1–5 of 5

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1343-2016·2016-04-13

    AngioDynamics Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Needle Lumen Defect

    AngioDynamics is recalling 136 NAMIC Convenience Kits because the needle inner lumen is too small to accept the intended 0.038-inch guidewire.

    Product
    NAMIC CONVENIENCE KIT SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE PV LEG PACK, REF Catalog No. 651919311, UPN Product No. H7496519193111 Product Usage - This needle is intended to be placed over the guidewire to enlarge the opening in the vessel, and is then removed before sliding the catheter…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1346-2016·2016-04-13

    AngioDynamics Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Needle Lumen Defect

    AngioDynamics is recalling 45 NAMIC Convenience Kits because the needle inner lumen may be too small to accept a 0.038-inch guidewire.

    Product
    NAMIC CONVENIENCE KIT MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL NEURO KIT, REF Catalog No. 601319810, UPN Product No. H7496013198101 Product Usage - This needle is intended to be placed over the guidewire to enlarge the opening in the vessel, and is then removed before sliding the catheter…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1345-2016·2016-04-13

    AngioDynamics Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Needle Lumen Defect

    AngioDynamics is recalling 8 NAMIC Convenience Kits because the needle inner lumen is too small to accept the intended guidewire.

    Product
    NAMIC CONVENIENCE KIT HOLYOKE HOSPITAL SPECIAL PROCEDURE KIT, REF Catalog No. 60080094, UPN Product No. H749600800941 Product Usage - This needle is intended to be placed over the guidewire to enlarge the opening in the vessel, and is then removed before sliding the catheter…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1311-2014·2014-04-09

    Zoll Medical Defibrillators Recalled for Continuous Device Reset Loop

    Zoll Medical is recalling 3,169 defibrillator/pacemaker/monitor units because they may latch in a continuous reset loop, rendering them unusable.

    Product
    Zoll Medical X Series, PropaqMD, PropaqM Defibrillator/Pacemaker/Monitor With System Software Version 02.10.02.00 or Higher, automated external defibrillator.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0058-2014·2013-10-30

    Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring Kits Recalled for Defective Hex Wrench

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring Kits because some contain a hex wrench that may not loosen the set screw on the drill bit.

    Product
    Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IM3.SR Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide