Medical Device Safety

Medical Device Safety

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	Date
FDA Warns People with Diabetes and Health Care Providers Against the Use of Devices for Diabetes Management Not Authorized for Sale in the United States: FDA Safety Communication	05/17/19
FDA Alerts Providers and Patients to Check for Premature Battery Depletion in Certain Medtronic Pacemakers: FDA Safety Communication	05/07/19
Mammography Problems at East Palestine Family Medical Clinic in East Palestine, Ohio: FDA Safety Communication	04/26/19
Use of the Stryker Wingspan Stent System Outside of Approved Indications Leads to an Increased Risk of Stroke or Death: FDA Safety Communication	04/25/19
The FDA Continues to Remind Facilities of the Importance of Following Duodenoscope Reprocessing Instructions: FDA Safety Communication	04/12/19
The FDA Recommends Only Using Cleared or Approved Medical Devices to Help Assess or Diagnose a Head Injury, Including Concussion: FDA Safety Communication	04/10/19
The FDA Warns Against Use of Previously Owned Test Strips or Test Strips Not Authorized for Sale in the United States: FDA Safety Communication	04/08/19
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Affecting Medtronic Implantable Cardiac Devices, Programmers, and Home Monitors: FDA Safety Communication	04/03/19
UPDATE -- Zoll LifeVest 4000 Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator - Software Update for Potential Lack of Treatment (Shock) Delivery Due to Device Failure: FDA Safety Communication	03/18/19
Caution When Using Robotically-Assisted Surgical Devices in Women's Health including Mastectomy and Other Cancer-Related Surgeries: FDA Safety Communication	03/05/19
FDA Warns Thermography Should Not Be Used in Place of Mammography to Detect, Diagnose, or Screen for Breast Cancer: FDA Safety Communication	02/27/19
Intravascular Air-in-Line and Air Embolism Risks Associated with Infusion Pumps, Fluid Warmers, and Rapid Infusers: FDA Safety Communication	02/22/10
FDA Warns Against Use of Teething Necklaces, Bracelets, and Other Jewelry Marketed for Relieving Teething Pain or Providing Sensory Stimulation: FDA Safety Communication	02/15/19

MORE MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS

Recent Letters to Health Care Providers

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

Device Name	Date
UPDATE: Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease with Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons and Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents Potentially Associated with Increased Mortality - Letter to Health Care Providers	03/15/19
Safe Use of Surgical Staplers and Staples - Letter to Health Care Providers	03/08/19
Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) - Letter to Health Care Providers	02/06/19
Increased Rate of Mortality in Patients Receiving Abiomed Impella RP System - Letter to Health Care Providers	02/04/19
Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease with Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons and Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents Potentially Associated with Increased Mortality - Letter to Health Care Providers	01/17/19
Update Regarding Risk of Tissue Overheating Due to Inaccurate Magnetic Resonance Thermometry	11/08/18
Update Regarding Unintended Heating Associated with the Monteris Medical NeuroBlate Probe	11/08/19
Device Failure Associated with Getinge's Maquet/Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps - Letter to Health Care Providers	11/01/18

MORE LETTERS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Recent Medical Device Recalls

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

Device Name	Date
Ethicon Recalls Circular Staplers for Insufficient Firing and Failure to Completely Form Staples	05/16/19
Alpha Omega Engineering Recalls Neuro Omega System Due to Design Flaw Which May Cause Significant Tissue Harm	05/06/19
Edwards Lifesciences Recalls Miller and Fogarty Atrioseptostomy Dilation Catheters Due to Balloon Deflation, Fragmentation and Detachment Issue	04/26/19
O-Two Medical Technologies, Inc. Recalls o_two e700, e600 and e500 Automatic Transport Ventilators Due to Potential Risk of Fire	04/03/19
Cook Medical Inc. Recalls Transseptal Needle Due to Risk of Detached Plastic Fragments	03/18/19
RVO 2.0, Inc. Recalls Raindrop Near Vision Inlay Due to Risk of Increased Risk of Corneal Haze	03/05/19
Physio-Control Recalls LIFEPAK15 Monitor/Defibrillator Due to Risk of Device "Lockup" (Freezing)	02/27/19
ICU Medical Recalls ChemoLock Vial Spike (20mm) Due to Risk of Detached Plastic Particles	02/22/19
Medtronic, Inc. Recalls Dual Chamber Implantable Pulse Generators (IPGs) Due to Possible Circuit Error	02/15/19
Edwards Lifesciences Recalls Swan-Ganz Thermodilution Catheter Due to Incorrect Assembly Causing Reversal of Lumens	02/05/19
Medex Cardio-Pulmonary, doing business as Smiths Medical, Recalls Sterile Saline and Sterile Water for Inhalation Due to Potential Exposure to Infectious Agents as a Result of Leaking Containers	02/04/19
Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply Recalls CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips Used to Monitor Blood Thinner Warfarin Due to Inaccurate Test Results	02/01/19

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