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Company: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Date of Enforcement Report: 3/11/2024 Class II PRODUCT LVP software of the Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP-SW-0004 Recall Number: Z-1282-2024 REASON: Retroactively reported correction from 2022: A software defect may cause an incorrect (Fail-Stop) Alarm when an administration set is loaded with an upstream occlusion present, resulting in a non-recoverable...
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Today, FDA published a guidance paper for the use of augmented reality (AR) & virtual reality in medical devices. The information from that paper is provide below. Medical Extended Reality (XR), which includes Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), has the potential to deliver new types of treatments and diagnostics, transforming how and where...
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Company: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 3/1/2024 Class II PRODUCT VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Catalog Nos. 6802783 (regular) and 6802914 (refurbished) Recall Number: Z-1224-2024 REASON: A software defect affecting VITROS Systems running VITROS Software Versions 3.8.1 causes QC baseline statistics to not update as expected when changed by the user. This may cause...
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SoftwareCPR® partner Mike Russell is attending the AAMI/FDA neXus medical device standards conference this week in Washington D.C., and chairing a panel. This year’s conference has added a third standards success track: application. Accordingly, Mike is chairing a panel session today on “Reducing Submission Rejections and Recalls with Software Standards.” In addition to his experience...
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Company: PTW-FREIBURG Date of Enforcement Report: 2/22/2024 Class II PRODUCT Software VERIQA (S070031), version 2.0 and 2.1- Software package for display, evaluation and digital processing of medical image data sets and treatment plans in radiation oncology. Recall Number: Z-1181-2024 REASON: Software: If the user excludes voxels from the Gamma calculation that are below a dose...
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One of the cornerstones of a quality management system is the integrity of the quality system records. It should go without saying how critical it is for these records to be truthful, accurate, and genuine. Fraudulent data can lead to an unsafe medical device, or a medical device that does not fully achieve its intended...
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Company: Baxter Healthcare Co. Date of Enforcement Report: 02/16/2024 Class I PRODUCT ExactaMix Pro 1200 and the Pro 240 with software 2.0.8 and 2.1.8 Recall Number: Z-1002-2024 REASON: Baxter Healthcare is recalling the ExactaMix Pro 1200 and the Pro 2400 because of a software error that can cause more ingredients than needed to be added...
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Company: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Date of Enforcement Report: 2/16/2024 Class I PRODUCT Baxter Exactamix Pro 1200, REF EXM12DY Recall Number: Z-1001-2024 REASON: An error was identified in software versions 2.0.8 and 2.1.8 while using the “Use Some Overfill” feature which may lead to over-delivery of an ingredient. This issue can result in redundant ingredient delivery...
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Company: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/14/2024 Class I PRODUCT Smiths Medical, Medfusion Syringe Infusion Pump, Model 4000, Software Version V1.0 & V1.1, Reorder Numbers 4000-0100-50, 4000-0100-95, 4000-0101-50, 4000-0101-51, and 4000-0101-78. Designed for use in care areas for the administration of fluids requiring precisely controlled infusion rates. Recall Number: Z-2107-2012 REASON: Smiths...
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Company: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS Date of Enforcement Report: 2/8/2024 Class II PRODUCT Spectral CT on Rails: Software Version 5.1.0.X, model 728334 Recall Number: Z-1054-2024 REASON: A software issue that can incorrectly label all captured images that may lead to misdiagnosis and subsequent incorrect treatment. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE: US:...
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Shepherdly: A bug prediction & code resilience coverage tool In the context of software development, Resilience Coverage measures the overall protection a pull request has against bugs that can impact large portions of your user base and/or expose observability gaps. When coupled with a Software Quality Risk Score driven by a predictive model, engineers can...
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Company: Thoratec Corp. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/2/2024 Class I PRODUCT 1. HeartMate Touch Communication System, REF HMT1100 2. HeartMate Touch Communication System, Rental REF HMT1100-R 3. HeartMate Touch Communication System, HMT1150 The HeartMate Touch Application is loaded onto a tablet and will provide a user interface with state-of-the-art hardware/software platforms for supporting LVAD patients....
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Company: Smiths Medical ASD Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/1/2014 Class I PRODUCT Smith’s Medical Medfusion Model 3500 Syringe pump Recall Number: Z-0863-2024 REASON: Medfusion syringe pumps, with software versions before v6.0.0, may have the following issues:1. Delivery During Motor Not Running High Priority Alarm, 2. Infusion Restarted with Incorrect Parameters, 3. Screen Lock, 4....
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Company: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V. Date of Enforcement Report: 1/30/2024 Class II PRODUCT Azurion 7 M20 FlexArm system (Software version R2.x) with Maquet Magnus Table (Software version 05.02.12) Recall Number: Z-0860-2024 REASON: Loss of connectivity between the FlexArm and the Table due to a software issue. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V. VOLUME...
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Learn about the Canadian regulatory framework from SoftwareCPR® partner, Ginny Kwan Gattinger, who will give a presentation at the RAPS Global Regulatory Strategy Conference in Baltimore, MD on March 7, 2024, at 10:30 am EST. The conference is being held at the Hilton Baltimore near the BWI Airport. Ginny will co-present with our affiliate, Karen...
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62304 Public Training Course Course Dates:  June 5-7, 2024 CANCELLED COST: 3 Full Days for $2,900.00 (50% refundable through January 31, 2024. Fully transferable at any time.) Limited number of Early Bird discount coupons (worth $895)  available on a first come-first serve basis.  Use coupon code: (thats three-zero-letter p-letter e-letter r) Early bird discount available...
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Deymond Diagnostics s.r.o. was issued a warning letter from the FDA. Excerpts from a warning letter of interest to software professionals: The “inspection revealed that these devices are adulterated within the meaning of section 501(h) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 351(h), in that the methods used in, or the facilities or controls used for,...
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iRythm Technologies, Inc. was issued a warning letter from the FDA. SoftwareCPR comments: This Warning Letter demonstrates the need for: Quality systems to stay compliant (CAPA and complaints!) Regulatory oversight to engineering and marketing activities Really communicating product behavior in the IFU!!” Excerpts from a warning letter of interest to software professionals: “As stated in...
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Company: Philips Healthcare (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Date of Enforcement Report: 1/5/2024 Class II PRODUCT Incisive CT, model 728143 & 728144 running Software Version 5.0.0. Recall Number: Z-0640-2024 REASON: Multiple software issues which have the potential to lead to misdiagnosis due to image artifacts or incorrect image orientation labels, or the need for a CT rescan....
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Company: Boston Scientific Corporation Date of Enforcement Report: 1/5/2024 Class II PRODUCT Boston Scientific Model 3120 ZOOM LATITUDE Programmer/Recorder/Monitor (PRM) installed with Model 2892 Programmer Application Software used for the following pacemaker products: ALTRUA 20, ALTRUA 40, ALTRUA 60, INSIGNIA I Entra, INSIGNIA I Plus, INSIGNIA I Ultra, NEXUS I Entra, and NEXUS I Plus....
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Company: Covidien Date of Enforcement Report: 1/3/2023 Class II PRODUCT Covidien Valleylab FT10, FT Series Energy Platform, REF: VLFT10GEN, DLVLFT10GEN, VLFT10GENZD Recall Number: Z-0631-2024 REASON: Due to software issue, New systems may exhibit an error which may prohibit use of new systems resulting in system being inoperable. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: Covidien VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE:...
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Company: Abbott Date of Enforcement Report: 1/3/2024 Class I PRODUCT HeartMate Touch Communication System (version 1.0.32) Recall Number: Z-0842-2024 REASON: Abbott is recalling their HeartMate Touch System (version 1.0.32) for risk of unexpected pump stop or start. Issues may occur if the HeartMate Touch System is disconnected from a patient’s HeartMate Controller while a “pump...
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Company: Abbott Laboratories Date of Enforcement Report: 12/22/2023 Class II PRODUCT Alinity ci-series System Control Module, REF: 03R70-01 Recall Number: There are potential performance issues found in the Alinity ci-series System software versions 3.4.0 and lower, including: 1) SCC Reagent load error during daily maintenance; 2) Sample Laboratory Report error; 3) Customer requests mechanism to...
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Company: Abbott Laboratories Date of Enforcement Report: 12/22/2023 Class II PRODUCT Alinity ci-series System Control Module, REF: 03R70-01 Recall Number: Z-0613-2024 REASON: There are potential performance issues found in the Alinity ci-series System software versions 3.4.0 and lower, including: 1) SCC Reagent load error during daily maintenance; 2) Sample Laboratory Report error; 3) Customer requests...
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Company: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc Date of Enforcement Report: 12/20/2023 Class II PRODUCT epoc NXS Host Blood Analysis System, Siemens Material Numbers 11413497 (EU), 11413475 (US), 11413506 (CA), 11413517 (MX), 11413518 (ROW), 11413498 (JP), 11413583 (CN, KR), 11413879 (IN) with software versions from 4.9.4 to the current version 4.11.11 Recall Number: Z-0601-2024 REASON: Siemens Healthcare...
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Company: Philips North America Llc Date of Enforcement Report: 12/18/2023 Class II PRODUCT The device is a whole-body CT x-ray system. The acquired x-ray transmission data is reconstructed by computer into cross-sectional images of the body taken at different angles and planes. The system also includes signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports,...
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Company: Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 12/13/2023 Class II PRODUCT VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Product Code 6802783 and Refurbished Product Code 6802914 Running Software Version 3.8.0 Recall Number: Z-0543-2024 REASON: During planned monitoring of data post-release of Software Version 3.8.0 an increased occurrence of software issues relating to unresponsive subsystems, unresponsive user interface...
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Company: Medtronic Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 12/09/2023 Class II PRODUCT Medtronic SynchroMed, Model A10 Recall Number: Z-0522-2024 REASON: The previous software application version (1.1.300) is missing a decimal separator (a comma) for parameter range guidance values displayed on some of the programming screens: Catheter, Reservoir, Infusion, Bolus, myPTM, and Alarm. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: Medtronic Inc....
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Company: Bebig Isotopentechnik Gmbh Date of Enforcement Report: 12/08/2023 Class II PRODUCT SagiPlan 2.2, CE0344, Rx Only , Brachyterapy Treatment Planning System Recall Number: Z-0517-2024 REASON: Due to software malfunction, numerical values may be rounded resulting in inaccurate measurements. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: Bebig Isotopentechnik Gmbh VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE: 2 software licenses in US, 255...
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Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA was issued a warning letter from the FDA. Excerpts from a warning letter of interest to software professionals: “This inspection revealed that the above devices are adulterated within the meaning of section 501(h) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 351(h), in that the methods used in, or the...
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Company: AURIS HEALTH INC Date of Enforcement Report: 12/01/2023 Class II PRODUCT Monarch Platform REF MON-000005-01, 100-240V- 50/60Hz 1440w Recall Number: Z-0448-2024 REASON: There is the potential that software issues may result in flipped image of the virtual Bronchoscope view. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: AURIS HEALTH INC. VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE: 110 units In total DISTRIBUTION:...
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Cybersecurity for legacy medical devices plays a crucial role in healthcare but to remove these devices may pose a greater risk to patient safety, clinical operations, and financial stability than to leave them in service. The challenging task of “securing” these legacy devices is paramount. It must be recognized that overall management of the risk...
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Interesting list from the Central Digital and Data Office of the U.K. Government on using open source development. They provide a handy checklist of things to consider when deciding on open source or proprietary software. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/be-open-and-use-open-source
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Company: Philips North America Date of Enforcement Report: 11/15/2023 Class II PRODUCT Spectral CT on Rails, Software Version 5.1.0, Model Number 728334 Recall Number: Z-0306-2024 REASON: When preparing for CCT Fluoroscopy mode and activating the CCT foot pedal simultaneously, the operator may experience a software crash. This would result in the system needing to be...
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Company: Medtronic Navigation, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 11/09/2023 Class I PRODUCT StealthStation S8 Application version 2.0 and 2.0.1 (Part 9735762) The StealthStation System, with StealthStation Cranial software, is intended as an aid for locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous neurosurgical procedures. The StealthStation FlexENT System, with StealthStation ENT software, is intended as...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that AAMI SW96 Receives FDA Consensus Standard status.  Medical device manufacturers are now expected to conform to the requirements of this standard as applicable, or have processes that show address the requirements of the standard. The broad outline of AAMI SW96 is: General requirements for security...
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Wavi Co. was issued a warning letter from the FDA for reason of “failure to perform validation of device software as required by 21 CFR 820.30(g).” More specifically, “Your firm distributed at least 90 WAVi Complete Systems consisting of WAVi Headsets, WAVi eSoc single use electrodes, electrode contacts, Electronic Processing Units [EPU], ear clips, Heart...
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FDA issues a warning letter for Abiomed Inc. for the reason of “Our inspection also revealed the Impella Connect System device is adulterated under section 501(f)(1)(B) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 351(f)(1)(B), because your firm does not have an approved application for premarket approval (PMA) in effect pursuant to section 515(a) of the Act,...
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Sonesta Medical AB was issued a warning letter from the FDA. Excerpts from a warning letter of interest to software professionals: “This inspection revealed that these devices are adulterated within the meaning of section 501(h) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 351(h), in that the methods used in, or the facilities or controls used for,...
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The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) released a white paper titled OWASP Top 10 for LLM.  The introduction states, The frenzy of interest of Large Language Models (LLMs) following of mass-market pre- trained chatbots in late 2022 has been remarkable. Businesses, eager to harness the potential of LLMs, are rapidly integrating them into their...
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Recalled Product Product Names: Oxylog 3000 Plus Emergency and Transport Ventilator Part Numbers: 5704811 and 5704813 Product Material Numbers: See Recall Database Entry Distribution Dates: April 30, 2012 to June 13, 2022 Devices Recalled in the U.S.: 300 Date Initiated by Firm: June 12, 2023 Device Use The Oxylog 3000 Plus Emergency and Transport Ventilator is...
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A former employee forges FDA clearance letters at a Philadelphia-area medical device manufacturer.  Peter Stoll III pleaded guilty to one felony count of violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) by causing the introduction of misbranded and adulterated medical devices into interstate commerce, in violation of 21 United States Code, Section 331(a) and 331(a)(2). ...
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Tampa, FL, July 13, 2023. Crisis Prevention and Recovery, LLC, dba SoftwareCPR® is pleased to announce that our partner, Dr. Peter Rech, has received the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) prestigious certification.  Peter has led the SoftwareCPR staff in cybersecurity related activities for our clients and is one of the premier regulatory experts with...
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In May 2023, FDA centers CDER and CBER released guidance on the integration of risk with quality management.  Per FDA, these “principles and examples of tools for quality risk management that can be applied to different aspects of pharmaceutical quality.”  The guidance covers the general quality risk management process but discusses the roles and responsibilities...
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ZYTO Technologies was issued a warning letter from the FDA for the reason of “the ZYTO Hand Cradle GSR and associated proprietary software is adulterated under section 501(f)(1)(B) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. 351(f)(1)(B), because you do not have an approved application for premarket approval (PMA) in effect pursuant to section 515(a) of the Act,...
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In March 2023, FDA released a draft guidance on Part 11 Application to Clinical Investigations.  The specific introduction in the guidance stated: This document provides guidance to sponsors, clinical investigators, institutional review boards(IRBs), contract research organizations (CROs), and other interested parties on the use of electronic systems, electronic records, and electronic signatures in clinical investigations...
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FDA releases Final Guidance on Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions.  This final guidance provides requirements for the recommended documentation manufacturers should include in premarket submissions for the FDA’s evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of device software functions. The guidance replaces the FDA’s Guidance for the Guidance for the Content of Premarket...
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Tampa, FL, May 10, 2023.  Crisis Prevention and Recovery, LLC, dba SoftwareCPR® announced today that Windi has joined SoftwareCPR® as a Partner. In her role, Windi will lead the expert regulatory and quality team, bringing a unique client-side perspective for both US, Canada, UK/EU, and Japan markets. Windi’s career path is one marked by a...
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