Allergy Laboratories 8/14/98 8. There are no controls for computer generated labeling used for product inserts. It was noted during the inspection that finished HealthTest HIV 1 + 2 and HBsAg test kits were relabeled from “For in vitro use only” to “For Research Use Only”. SoftwareCPR keywords: software validation, CDRH, devicesRead More

ICS Medical 10/29/98 Diagnostic opthalmic devices 1. Failure to develop, monitor, and control the software development processes to ensure that the software used in _____ conforms to its original design or any approved changes. 2. Failure to review the software development process to identify actions needed to prevent the recurrence of software nonconformances. 3. Failure...Read More

Villa Sistemi Medicali, S.p.A. 9/30/98 Dental x-ray systems Failure to maintain Device Master Records (DMR) that includes or refers to the location of: device specifications including component specifications, software specifications; production process specifications; quality assurance procedures; and labeling specifications as required by 21 CFR 820.181(a)(b)(c) and (d). For example, the firm has no Device Master...Read More

Software for the Abbott AxSYM System, a fully automated immunoanalyzer. Recall #Z-331-9. REASON Extra assay results from a previous run can appear with new sample results, as well as error messages, due to software defect in the internal result database management. CODE All software versions below 3.03. MANUFACTURER Abbott Laboratories, Irving, Texas. RECALLED BY Abbott...Read More

Review of the _____ which consisted of the software and hardware components necessary to _____ DHRs and maintain them as electronic records, revealed the following:. Changes to processes were not always reviewed and evaluated or revalidated, where appropriate, and documented [21 CFR 820.75(c)], in that the software validation dated _____ was completed for software _____...Read More

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9/4/98 Nera Electronics/Baxter Healthcare Flo Gard 8200 Volumetric Infusion Pump: Class II 13 units. Board assemblies had the wrong software version installed on them. The boards have version 2.09 instead of version 2.13. Recall #=-Z-777-8.Read More

10/1/98 Class II Quinton Q-Cath Hemodynamic Analysis System 81 units. Units with version 4.5 software. Device has potential to display previous patient’s blood pressure. Z-855/859-9Read More

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GE Advantx Vascular Imaging Systems, angiographic X-ray systems: a) GE Advantx Vascular Imaging Systems (DX and DLX) with Stenosis Analysis Software and; b) Cardiac Review Stations (CRS) with Quantitative Analysis Software. Safety Alert #N-002/003-9. REASON When procedures in the Operator Manual for stenosis sizing are not followed each time a time measurement is taken, serious...Read More

Blood Bank Control Systems. Recall #B-020-0. REASON Computer software contains programming errors that could potentially result in the release of a unit that has not been tested for antibodies. CODE Software versions 4.0 and greater. MANUFACTURER Blood Bank Computer Systems, Kent, Washington. RECALLED BY Manufacturer, by letter dated September 1, 1998. Firm-initiated field correction complete....Read More

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Bernafon-MAICO Inc. 5/06/97 “Computer Validation The inspection found that the xxxx Computer System, used to add bulk quantities of solvents to the manufacturing processes (from a tank farm) for Ticlopidine and Bromocryptine Mesylate drug substances has not been validated (FDA-483 Item #16). The response to FDA-483 Item #16 is inadequate. Your firm’s commitment is to...Read More

Failure to validate and document significant manufacturing processes and quality assurance tests to assure specific requirements are met, e.g., robot and manual welding processes, and software used to program the chip in the control device of the automatic air mattress. Your firm’s response dated July 30, 1998 and signed by Edward A. Kroll, Director, TQM...Read More

Sabratek Corp. 8/19/98 Infusion pumps 1. Failure to identify the actions needed to correct and prevent recurrence of non-conforming product. For example, it was determined that the _____ had a software problem which prevented the infusion rate from exceeding the bolus rate while operating in the “PCA” mode. While the software has been revised, the...Read More

Allergy Laboratories 8/14/98 4. Failure to routinely calibrate, inspect, or check for accuracy and to exercise appropriate controls for automatic, mechanical, or electronic equipment or other types of equipment, including computers, used in the manufacture, processing, packaging, and holding of a drug product according to a written program designed so as to assure performance [21...Read More

FDA CDRH Office of Device Evaluation standards recognition statement for ” IEC 60601-1-4:1996, Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements For safety; 4. Collateral Standard: Programmable electrical medical systems”. FDA did not choose to recognize this standard for software submissions or even outright for risk management. They did issue a recognition statement explaining their...Read More

8/12/98 Class II PRODUCT Model No. 250 NeuroCybernetic Prosthesis Programming (NCP) Software, Version 5.0 for use only with the Model No. 100 NCP Pulse Generator and Model No. 200 NCP Programming Wand, an implanted autonomic nerve stimulator implanted for epilepsy. Recall #Z-492-0. REASON The software contains a flaw that reports an inaccurate amount of remaining...Read More

7/20/98 Hewlett Packard Image Point Ultrasound System Model 2410A used in ultrasound imaging to determine stenosis of the sarotid artery. Software Revisions A.0.0 A.0.1, and A.0.1.2. Class II 441 units. Software overestimates peak blood velocity by 15-25% in some Doppler examinations with the Model 2135A transducer. Recall #=Z-160-8.Read More

8/10/98 ACS Centaur Automated Chemiluminescence System 29 units with Software Version 1.0-1.2 The test results will be innacurate if the user changes the reporting units and/or slope and intercept for a test. Z-490-9.Read More

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Imaging Sciences International Inc. 7/21/98 CommCat IS-2000 Imaging System dental tomographic and panoramic X-ray machine c) Repair requests beyond the one-year warranty period are not reviewed to determine whether they are complaints, nor is information obtained by the software phone service documented and reviewed for potential complaints.Read More

Multidata Systems Intl. Corp. 7/16/98 Decision Support Systems (DSS) for Radiation Support device 1. Failure of management with executive responsibility to appoint a member of management to establish authority over and responsibility for (a) ensuring that quality system requirements are effectively established and effectively maintained, and (b) reporting on the performance of the quality system...Read More

Failure to investigate adverse device effects;failure to install password clearance on computer You failed to investigate the failure of the _____ when operating in MS Access. The system locks up at random and it is unknown whether the software which controls the _____ during _____ which operates off of MS Excel, could be similarly affected....Read More

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Hil-rom 6/25/98 Isolette C2000 Infant Incubators Failure to assure that all inspection and testing equipment is suitable for its intended purposes and is capable of producing valid results. The inspection revealed that the _____ automated simulator test has not been updated to keep current with hardware and software changes made to the C2000 device. (FDA...Read More

6/25/98 Medtronic 9790C Programmers for Kappa 400 Pacemakekers Model 9952A software: Class II 133 units. Bench testing identified a software anomaly that could result in the delivery of an unitended pacing mode or pacing interval. Recall #=Z-715-8Read More

6/24/98 Beckman/Coulter Access Immunochemistry Set 81500 Software versions 3.22 and 3.23: Class II 1296 units. Sofware anomaly in these versions may allow test results to be posted to a different patient sample number. Recall #=Z-786/787-8.Read More

m. concerning the _____ software, used for the handling, storage, and distribution of product…Your response states that the _____ software will be validated. Please note that the establishment of an adequate validation protocol, including system specifications and criteria for demonstrating that the software will meet the requirements, is necessary in order to conduct adequate validation.Read More

6/17/98 Lifescan Surestep Blood Glucose Monitoring System (Meter of home use) Changed to Class I 727,004 units The meters may give an Er 1 (Error 1)message if a patient’s blood glucose is 500 mg/dL or greater.Read More

Resuscitaire Radiant Warmer, Infant Radiant Warmer: a) Resuscitaire Radiant Warmer, Model RW81; b) Resuscitaire Radiant Warmer, Model RW82; c) Resuscitaire Radiant Warmer, Model RW82VHA; d) Resuscitaire Radiant Warmer, Model WMRW82; e) Resuscitaire Radiant Warmer, Model WBR 81; f) Resuscitaire Radiant Warmer, Model WBR82. Recall #Z-292/297-9. REASON The device fails to control heater power due to...Read More

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.Select Brand Antacid Peppermint Tablets, 75’s, Lot #7026, manufactured on March 1997, was placed “On Hold”, but was not physically labeled as such, nor did the computerized inventory system indicate this status. Accucal Calcium Antacid Peppermint Tablets, 150’s, Lot #7075 was marked “Rejected” as stored in the warehouse, but this status was not indicated in...Read More

CIBA Corning ACS 180 Plus Analyzers, used for numerous assays. Recall #Z-359-9. REASON A software error for Troponin I analysis caused erroneous results. CODE All ACS 180 Plus Analyzers with test definition AL software version. MANUFACTURER Chiron Diagnostics Corporation, Oberlin, Ohio. RECALLED BY Manufacturer, by letter/technical bulletin on June 9, 1998. Firm-initiated field correction complete....Read More

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7. You have failed to establish appropriate procedures to assure that computerized processing control systems and data storage systems used in the production and quality systems at Ansell, Inc. are secured and managed to assure the integrity of processes and data that could effect the conformance of the condoms to established specifications. Examples of such...Read More

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Venturi Ventilator, provides a software that continuously adaptsto the patient’s changing breathing demands and assures ventilation at the lowest pressure. Recall #Z-803-9. REASON Software error may cause ventilator to deliver more than set tidal volume. CODE Venturi Ventilator with Software Revision C. Serial #970222. MANUFACTURER Cardiopulmonary Corporation, Milford, Connecticut. RECALLED BY Manufacturer, by letter on...Read More

Lumisys 5/12/98 MammoWorks” an interactive database designed for mammography practices and teleradiology devices. 1. Failure to develop, conduct, control and monitor production processes to ensure that a device conforms to its specifications [21 CFR 820.70]. For example, your firm does not have sufficient evidence which provides a high degree of assurance that your production process...Read More

DeRoyal Cientifca Esophageal Stethoscopes 5/1/98 “1. Failure to validate computer software for its intended use according to an established protocol when computers or automated data processing systems are used as part of production or the quality system, as required by 21 CFR 820.70(i). This would also be a violation of the GMP Regulation, 21 CFR...Read More

Failure to establish adequate written-recall procedures and to validate the computer software programs designed to facilitate recall of distributed drug products.Read More

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Information Management System for Mammography Practices. Recall #Z-187-9. REASON The software was manufactured with methods that resulted in defective information being provided to the physician, and therefore, the patients with positive mammograms may not follow-up with a biopsy exam. CODE All copies of Mammoworks Version 2.6. MANUFACTURER Lumisys, Inc., (formerly Compurad), Tucson, Arizona. RECALLED BY...Read More