FDA issued a draft guidance “Content of Premarket Submissions forManagement of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices”, dated 10/17/18. This document contains some terms (e.g. Cybersecurity Bill of Material) and concepts (e.g., Tier 1 and Tier 2 risks) that is important for manufacturers to understand and address in premarket submissions. It also includes labeling recommendations for cybersecurity...Read More

Company: AS Software, Inc Date of Enforcement Report 10/24/2018 Class II: PRODUCT AS-OBGYN Information System version 7.824.x Recall Number: Z-0118-2019 REASON Any change made to current ultrasound machine software or hardware upgrades, adding or modifying custom fields, or adding a new Ultrasound Machine, must be tested prior to the use in production environment to ensure that...Read More

FDA announces a new pilot program to simplify certain 510(k)s. For more information on eligibility click the link and scroll to near the bottom of the page.  Read More

Company: GE Medical Systems, LLC Date of Enforcement Report 8/24/2018 Class II: PRODUCT GE Healthcare MRI Systems, Software Version 11.x Recall Number: Z-0110-2019 REASON The latest on-site software version may not have been reinstalled at some sites after service activities were performed resulting in images possibly flipped left/right and/or there can be patient data mismatch. RECALLING...Read More

This final guidance, “Appropriate Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards in Premarket Submissions for Medical Devices,” replaces the 2013 draft guidance. This guidance focuses on clarifying and formalizing existing FDA practice including the requirement to submit FDA’s standards form for each standard used as well as discusses the use of obsolete standards. Originally standards were a...Read More

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. published the First Edition of the Standard for Safety for Remote Software Updates, UL 5500 on September 6, 2018. This standard covers remote software updates, accounting for the manufacturer’s recommended process to ensure safety. It is limited to software elements having an influence on safety and compliance with the particular end product...Read More

Baxter Healthcare Corporation Date of Enforcement Report 10/24/2018 Class II: PRODUCT SPECTRUM IQ INFUSION SYSTEM WITH DOSE IQ SAFETY SOFTWARE, 3570009 Recall Number: Z-0107-2019 REASON If an operator attempts to manually program a Basic Infusion for a drug that is not included in the Drug Library using the Basic-Dose Mode, the operator will receive a...Read More

This SoftwareCPR.com newsletter in pdf form lists items added to the web site from early-June 2018 through mid-October 2018. It serves as an easy reference to find new or updated items that may be of interest to you. Please search the library to see all items posted as the newsletter only lists new or updated...Read More

Company: Agfa Healthcare NV Date of Enforcement Report 10/17/2018 Class II: PRODUCT Enterprise Imaging Desktops Enterprise Imaging Desktops (Radiology Suite/Cardiology Suite) when deployed as PACS Recall Number: Z-0101-2019 REASON Adding an additional comparison study to the Clinical Side Bar in the Enterprise Imaging Diagnostics Desktop, can result in a change of the sort order of the...Read More

FDA released a final guidance "Benefit-Risk Factors to Consider When Determining Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications 510(k) with Different Technological Characteristics" dated Sept. 25, 2018.  This guidance applies only to devices with similar intended use and if the different technological characteristics do not raise different questions of Safety and Effectiveness.  Read the full guidance at...Read More

The Australian medical device regulatory division TGA has release a new online tool to assist manufacturers with classifying their products.  The SME Assist tool “is a dedicated service that TGA offers to help small to medium enterprises (SMEs), researchers, start-ups and those unfamiliar with regulation to understand their regulatory and legislative obligations.”Read More

Company: GE Healthcare Finland Oy Date of Enforcement Report 10/17/2018 Class II: PRODUCT GE Healthcare CARESCAPE Monitor B450 Recall Number: Z-0095-2019 REASON When multiple CARESCAPEMonitor B450 or B850 units are connected to the same network and a network overload occurs for a prolonged time, the monitors may simultaneously restart as designed. The monitor restart will not...Read More

Company: Synaptive Medical, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 10/9/2018 Class l: PRODUCT: Synaptive Medical’s BrightMatter Guide with SurfaceTrace Registration provides detailed three-dimensional (3D) images of a patient’s brain to help surgeons safely navigate surgical tools used during brain surgery. Recall Number: Z-0470-2019 REASON: Synaptive Medical has initiated this recall due to a software defect found in the BrightMatter...Read More

FDA has posted their FY 2019 Proposed Guidance Development list with priorities. A link is provided below but here is the “A” list items: Final Guidance Topics Consideration of Uncertainty in Making Benefit-Risk Determinations in Medical Device Premarket Approvals, De Novo Classifications, and Humanitarian Device Exemptions Unique Device Identification: Policy Regarding Compliance Dates for Class...Read More

“Could this be a problem with the label printing software?” – Brian Pate Company: Smiths Medical ASD Inc. Date of Enforcement Report 10/10/2018 Class III: PRODUCT First Breath Adult Nasal Cannula, REF 001283, Non-flared Tips, 213 cm (7 ft.) Tubing, Over-the-Ear Style Recall Number: Z-0071-2019 REASON “Manufactured” and “Use By” labels are transposed incorrectly suggesting the...Read More

Medical devices within the EU are currently regulated by three Directives: Council Directive 90/385/EEC on Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMDD) (1990) Council Directive 93/42/EEC on Medical Devices (MDD) (1993) Council Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVDMD) (1998)Read More

Company: Vision RT Ltd Date of Enforcement Report 10/10/2018 Class II: PRODUCT Integrated Gate Controller PCB (component of AlignRT Plus) Truebeam variant only Recall Number: Z-0065-2019 REASON RTInterface error in the event of an I/O error between the IGC PCB and the Framegrabber PCB RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Vision RT Ltd London, United Kingdom on 8/24/2018 Voluntary: Firm Initiated...Read More

Company: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc Date of Enforcement Report 10/10/2018 Class II: PRODUCT OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System, CE 0044 containing software cOS 5.00.33 Recall Number: Z-0066-2019 REASON Software upgrade exhibits failures when executing Daily Alignment Verification (DAV), specifically, cuts on the plastic hemisphere during DAV do not match the intended cuts shown on...Read More

Company: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc. Date of Enforcement Report 10/10/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System, CE 0044 containing software cOS 5.00.33 Product Label for Serial Numbers: 44109015; 44106215; 44107315; and 44065613 label states “Manufactured for: OptiMedica Corporation 1310 Moffett Park Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA Product Label for Serial Numbers:...Read More

Company: Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd. Date of Enforcement Report 10/10/2018 Class II: PRODUCT Visualase Thermal Therapy System, Software: Visualase Software versions 3.1.1 – 3.2, Product #: CS08651, CS08651-01, CS08651-01, CS08651-03, CS08657, CS08657-02, CS08657-01, CS08657-03, CS08653, CS08659, CS08750, CS08751, CS78651, CS78653, CS78657, CS78659, CS08652, CS08652-01, CS08652-02, CS08652-03, CS08658, CS08658-01, CS08658-02, CS08658-03, CS08654, CS08654RA, CS08654RN, CS08660, CS08796,...Read More

Company: Vision RT LtdDate of Enforcement Report 10/10/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT Integrated Gate Controller PCB (component of AlignRT Plus) Truebeam variant only. The AlignRT is a video-based three-dimensional (3D) surface imaging system which is used to image the skin surface of a patient in 3D before and during radiotherapy treatment. Part number: V000172 Recall Number:...Read More

Datascope Corporation Product: drug manufacturing facility Date:9/11/18 Purchasing controls; complaint investigations 1. Failure to establish and maintain the requirements, including quality requirements, that must be met by suppliers, contractors, and consultants, as required by 21 CFR 820.50(a). Specifically, your firm performed a supplier assessment from (b)(4) for Circulatory Technology and approved (“(b)(4)”) the use of...Read More

Email: Industry.Biologics@fda.hhs.gov Phone: 240-402-8020 or 1-800-835-4709 After hours (after 4:30 pm EST weekdays, all day on weekends, and federal holidays) FDA Emergency Call Center, Phone: 866-300-4374 or 301-796-8240 What The MATTB Does CBER’s Manufacturers Assistance and Technical Training Branch (MATTB) responds to public inquiries for information (by phone and email) from the biologics industry. MATTB strives to provide...Read More

Quality in 510(k) “Quik” Review Program Pilot The Quality in 510(k) (“Quik”) Review Program provides an alternate method to submit a premarket notification (510(k)) to the FDA using the eSubmitter software to format the submission. The FDA has identified a list of product codes that are eligible for this pilot. These device types are moderate risk and are considered...Read More

For more information on eligibility click the link. You can also download the current working model.Read More

October is National Cybersecurity Month; for more information from FDA click the link.Read More

Information on the FDA CDRH Patient Engagement Advisory Committee, including how to nominate candidates.Read More

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Company: Radiometer America Inc.Date of Enforcement Report 10/3/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT ABL90 FLEX analyzers with software versions 3.3MR1 or below. The ABL90 FLEX Analyzer is a portable, automated Analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin and oximetry in whole blood. It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near patient or...Read More

Company: Varian Medical SystemsDate of Enforcement Report 10/3/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT TrueBeam Radiotherapy Delivery System version 2.0 and 2.5 EDGE Radiotherapy Delivery System version 2.0 and 2.5 Product Usage: The TrueBeam delivery systems are intended to provide radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated....Read More

FDA Center for Biologics provides manufacturers with technical assistance. For email and phone contact information, and other information about this service, click the link.Read More

Company: Varian Medical SystemsDate of Enforcement Report 10/10/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT VitalBeam Radiotherapy Delivery System Version 2.5 Product Usage: The VitalBeam delivery systems are intended to provide precision radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is indicated. Recall Number: Z-0005-2019 REASON Reports have been received of...Read More

Two webinars will be held for the National Committees of IEC/SC 62A and the Member Bodies of ISO/TC 215, Health Informatics, as well as the Member Bodies of ISO/TC 210, Quality management and corresponding general aspects for medical devices. These webinars are being held to explain the status of the IEC 62304 project. A committee...Read More

Company: Boston Scientific Corporation Date of Enforcement Report 10/3/2018 Class II: PRODUCT Model 3300 LATITUDE(TM) Programming System Product Usage – The Boston Scientific LATITUDE Programming System is intended for use in hospital and clinical environments to communicate with Boston Scientific implantable systems. The software in use controls all communication functions for the Pulse Generator (PG)....Read More

Company: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Date of Enforcement Report 10/3/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT Visualase Thermal Therapy System, Software: Visualase Software versions 3.1.1 – 3.2, Product #: 9735542 Recall Number: Z-3251-2018 REASON Inaccuracy of MR thermometry during MRI-guided laser ablation procedures using the Medtronic Visualase Thermal Therapy System may result in unaccounted spread of thermal energy to the...Read More

Company: Swissray Date of Enforcement Report 10/3/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT ddR Formula B X-ray System, ddR Formula B Product Usage: X-ray system used for imaging. Serial Numbers within U.S.A commerce – 1302002, 1302003, 1302005, 1302009, 1302011, 1402001, 1402002, 1402006, 1402007, 1402008, 1402009, 1402011, 1402012, 1402015, 1502001, 1502002, 1502004, 1502005, 1502006, 1502007, 1602001, 1602002, 1602003, 1602005,...Read More

Company: Tosoh Bioscience Inc.Date of Enforcement Report 10/3/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT G8 Automated HPLC Analyzer – 723G8 Product Usage – In vitro diagnostic use for the quantitative measurement of % hemoglobin A1c in whole blood specimens. This test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of diabetes and as an aid in...Read More

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Company: Stryker GmbH. Date of Enforcement Report 10/3/2018 Class II: PRODUCT Hoffmann LRF Hexapod Software Catalog #: 983031 Software Version #: HLRF 1.0-2/002, HLRF 1.1-2/002 Recall Number: Z-3240-2018 REASON When creating a correction plan with the Correct Axial First button selected and the No. of corrections per day set to more than 1 (e.g., 2,...Read More

UL 5500 – Safety for Remote Software Updates has been adopted as a U.S. National Standard. It covers the remote updating of software via the manufacturer’s recommended process. It is limited to software elements having an influence on safety and on compliance with the particular end product safety standard. It is not specific for medical...Read More

Company: Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC Date of Enforcement Report: 9/26/2018 Class II: PRODUCT 2008T HEMODIALYSIS SYS, WITH CDX, Part Number 190713, Applicable only with 2008T BlueStar Premium Upgrade Kit, Part Number 191138 Product Usage: Indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy Recall Number: Z-3194-2018 REASON In the hemodialysis machine during the cleaning/disinfection...Read More

Company:Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLCDate of Enforcement Report 9/26/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT 2008T HEMODIALYSIS SYS, WITH CDX, Part Number 190713, Applicable only with 2008T BlueStar Premium Upgrade Kit, Part Number 191138 Product Usage: Indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy Recall Number: Z-3194-2018 REASON In the hemodialysis machine during the cleaning/disinfection program, when...Read More

Company:Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC.Date of Enforcement Report 9/26/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT 2008T HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM W/BIBAG, Part Number 190766, Applicable only with 2008T BlueStar Premium Upgrade Kit, Part Number 191138 Product Usage: Indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy. Recall Number: Z-3195-2018 REASON In the hemodialysis machine during the cleaning/disinfection program, when there...Read More

Company:Mako Surgical Corporation Date of Enforcement Report 9/26/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT Makoplasty RIO Standard System; Ethernet to Fiber Optic Converter Catalog # 200933 Product Usage: The Partial Knee Application (PKA), for use with the Mako System, is indicated for use in surgical knee procedures, in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and...Read More

Company:Mako Surgical CorporationDate of Enforcement Report 9/26/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT Makoplasty RIO Standard System; Ethernet to Fiber Optic Converter Catalog # 200933 Product Usage: The Partial Knee Application (PKA), for use with the Mako System, is indicated for use in surgical knee procedures, in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where...Read More

Company:Mobius Imaging, LLC.. Date of Enforcement Report 9/26/2018 Class II: PRODUCT AIRO Mobile CT System Model # Mobi CT-32 Recall Number: Z-2991-2018 REASON The Tube Current Modulation feature (Modulated Scans) is not working in AIRO systems with software version 2.0.0.0, and operators would not be able to detect this fault until after a scan is...Read More

Company:Mobius Imaging, LLC..Date of Enforcement Report 9/26/2018 Class lI: PRODUCT AIRO Mobile CT System Model # Mobi CT-32 Recall Number: Z-2991-2018 REASON The Tube Current Modulation feature (Modulated Scans) is not working in AIRO systems with software version 2.0.0.0, and operators would not be able to detect this fault until after a scan is completed.....Read More

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Company: Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corp Informatics Division. Date of Enforcement Report 9/12/2018 Class II: PRODUCT VidiStar(TM) PACS & DICOM Viewer Software system. Recall Number: Z-2992-2018 REASON The secure filesystem client software used in the interface between the Vidistar PACS and an EHR system may cause intermixed images from multiple patients showing in a single study....Read More