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Company: Abbott Laboratories, Inc.Date of Enforcement Report: 4/28/04 Class: II PRODUCT ARCHTECT System RS-232 Manual, product list number 06F71- 04, for the ARCHITECT i2000 Processing Module and the ARCHITECT C8000 Processing Module. Recall # Z-0818-04. REASON When using a LIS the software system will send up a test result of up to 20 characters although...
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Company: Gyrus Medical, IncDate of Enforcement Report: 4/28/04 Class: II PRODUCT Gyrus PlasmaKinetic Super Pulse Generator is a micro-computer based radio frequency generator with electrical and software components made of biocompatible materials for medical applications. Recall # Z-0841-04. REASON The generator may malfunction when used in close proximity to a monopolar generator. CODE Model 744000....
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Company: Tri-Med Laboratories IncProduct: “PSE Carbinoxamine DM Syrup,” “Carbodex DM Syrup,” “Ronddamine DM Syrup” and other drugs Date: 4/28/04 Your investigation report for failing Pediahist lot F312 indicates that the batch was formulated superpotent because the manufacturing order sheet was reproduced from another product format on a computer, hence the incorrect amounts of ingredients were...
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Company: Positron CorpProduct: “POSICAM HZ,” “POSICAM HZL,” “mPower PET” and other Positron Emission Tomography diagnostic scanners Date: 4/26/04 The above-referenced service reports indicated that an upgrade was needed. There are no records attached or referenced in these service reports or clear descriptions to explain if the upgrade was due to a hardware design problem, a...
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Company: Medex, Inc.Date of Enforcement Report: 4/21/04 Class: III PRODUCT Medex 3000 Series Syringe Infusion Pumps. Recall # Z-0813-04. CODE Model numbers: 3010 (General use pump for use with 3cc to 60cc syringes, 3010a (Pump for use with 1 cc to 60cc syringes), 3010aE (Use with 1cc to 60cc syringes in UK), 3010aVX (Evaluation pump...
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Company: Spencer Technologies, Inc.Date of Enforcement Report: 4/21/04 Class: II PRODUCT Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound System with 2 MHz Transducer: TCD 100M Digital Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound System & PMD 100 Digital Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound System (these systems are the same hardware and software – the change from TCD 100M to PMD 100 is a marketing change)....
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Company: Surgilight IncProduct: Optivision Laser System Date: 4/20/04 Validation of Borland Compiler is incomplete because software used to control passwords was not addressed (FDA 483, Item #3) Complaint #17 dated December 17, 2001, references software locked up due to possible computer time and/or patient file recreation. Failure not determined Your firm’s design validation failed to...
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Company: Able Laboratories Inc.Product: Lithium, methylphenidate, phentermine and other drugs Date: 4/19/04 The MedWatch forms which you submitted were on FDA form 3500, which is for the voluntary reporting of ADEs by healthcare workers and consumers. As a drug manufacturer, you must be reporting all domestic ADEs on FDA MedWatch form 3500A. Reports of foreign...
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Company: Cordis Corp.Product: “Cypher Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent” Date: 4/1/04 Failure to adequately validate for its intended purpose and according to an established protocol computer software used as part of the production or quality system, and failure to document validation activities and results, as required by 21 CFR 820.70(i). The automated _____ data acquisition system, used...
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Recipient:Cordis Corporation Product: Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Date: 4/1/2004 Failure to validate with a high degree of assurance, processes, including changed processes, that cannot be fully verified by subsequent investigation and test, as required by 21 CFR 820.75(a) & (c). For example: The automated [redacted] data acquisition system, used to ensure the integrity of the analytical...
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Company: Siemans Medial Solutions USA, Inc CoDate of Enforcement Report: 3/31/04 Class: III PRODUCT Acuson Cypress Echocardiography System. Catalog number 8264604; Recall # Z-0744-04. REASON Software problem – mode does not appear on screen. CODE Serial numbers 73480 through 73535, 71165, 71561, 72532, 73125, and 73292. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Siemans Medial Solutions USA, Inc, Plymouth Meeting,...
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Company: General Electric Medical Systems Information TechnologyDate of Enforcement Report: 3/31/04 Class: II PRODUCT PatientNet Monitoring System – PatientNet Central Stations utilizing software Versions 1.03.14, 1.04xx, 2.00xx. Recall # Z-0727-04. REASON Non-invasive blood pressure readings on central station may not match bedside monitor due to software anomaly. CODE All PatientNet Central Stations. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER General...
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Company: Instrumentation Laboratory CoDate of Enforcement Report: 3/31/04 Class: II PRODUCT a) ACL Futura Instrument Analyzer. Recall # Z-0736-04; b) ACL Advance Instrument Analyzer. Recall # Z-0737-04. REASON Software may cause instrument to omit step causing reagent carryover which may effect patient test result. CODE a) Software prior to Version V3-5; b) Software version prior...
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Company: Beckman Coulter IncDate of Enforcement Report: 3/24/04 Class: II PRODUCT a) CXP software, Part No. 623560. Recall # Z-0635-04; b) Cytomics MXP Software, Part No. 623688. Recall # Z-036-04; c) Cytomics RXP Software, Part Numbers: 175488, 6418489, 175260, 175261, 175262, 175263, 175264, 175265. Recall # Z-0637-04. REASON Software anomaly. Sample ID and the Run...
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Company: Coherent Inc Laser GroupsDate of Enforcement Report: 3/24/04 Class: I PRODUCT Coherent brand Quattro Diode Laser Systems; A Quattro FAP System. Recall # Z-0357-04. REASON Software problem that may cause the instrument to remain on and emitting laser radiation after the interlock has been activated. CODE Serial Numbers/Model Numbers: TFAP0004P-TFAP00048. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Coherent Inc...
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The AAMI Software Risk Management Technical Information Report draft comment period ended March 1, 2004. Comments were generally positive.The next step is a working group meeting May 11-12, 2004 to resolve comments and do a final edit to prepare the document for formal ballot. Contact one of the co-chairs if you are not a member...
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Company: Michigan Instruments Inc.Product: Thumper Model 1007 Mechanical CPR System Date: 3/23/04 You failed to perform or document the verification or validation of production process changes, such as the Inspiratory Time Test Specification, _____ on 12/17/2002 and the _____ software changes on 11/7/2000 (FDA-483 #11, c. and # 11, i) as required by 21 CFR...
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FDA has been investigating putting together information on hazards of various types of devices as an aide to both FDA and industry. Sandy Weininger at CDRH has established a forum for dissemination of information on this project. If you are interested in participating or receiving updates on this effort send email to office@softwarecpr.com or directly...
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Company: American Red Cross Transplantation ServicesProduct: Cryopreserved heart valves Date: 3/11/04 The cryopreservation process dated 5/19/95, Computer Rate Controlled Freezer for Cryopreservation of Human Tissue, was not adequate. The validation included determining the maximum tolerance limits of the cryopreservation unit to freeze heart valves at a specified rate but only cryopreservation solution was used, not...
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Company:Toshiba American Med SysDate of Enforcement Report: 3/10/04 Class: III PRODUCT Magnetic Resonance Imaging, System: Flexart, Visart and Excelart Models. Recall # Z-0546-04. REASON Software anomally causes image slices to be in incorrect order. CODE Flexart systems with software V3.51*R534 to V4.10*R551. Visart systems with software V3.51*R234 to V4.10*R251. Excelart systems with software V4.04*R251 to...
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Company: Varian Medical SystemsDate of Enforcement Report: 3/10/04 Class: II PRODUCT EPROM and Control Software (embedded), version 5.08, for the GammaMed 12i/t Afterloader. Recall # Z-0582-04. REASON Radiation treatment software could potentially cause a healthcare practitioner to apply incorrect treatment regimen to patients undergoing brachytherapy CODE Serial numbers (Domestic units): 724 215 765 210 212...
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Company: Health Directions Inc.Product: Health Pax Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator Device Date: 3/4/04 -“Most recently, the dramatic evidence of the efficacy of CES entails use of computerized EEG’s or topographical brain mapping, validating that CES alters the abnormal electrophysiology associated with drug/alcohol abuse and other organic brain diseases as well as normalizing other dysfunctional brain wave...
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Company: Coherent, Inc.Date of Enforcement Report: 3/3/04 Class: II PRODUCT Quattro FAP System, Class IV multi-wavelength laser diode material processing machine. Recall # Z-0357-04. REASON Performance requirement-safety interlocks malfunction due to improper information included in the software operating the laser CODE None. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Coherent, Inc, Santa Clara, CA, by technician visit to install software,...
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Company: Soft Computer Consultants, Inc.Date of Enforcement Report: 3/3/04 Class: II PRODUCT “Softbank II” Laboratory Information System. Recall # B-0841-4. REASON Defects in the design of blood bank software program could result in incorrect patient laboratory records. CODE V.19, V.21, and V.22; Release 3.1.3. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Soft Computer Consultants, Inc., Palm Harbor, FL, by telephone...
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Company: Ocuserv Instruments Inc.Product: Ultrasonic Imaging Systems, Autoscan DB 3000, DB 3000C Biometric Rulers and Ophthalmic A-Scan Systems Date: 3/2/04 During an inspection of your firm located in Jamaica, New York, conducted during the dates of January 13, 14 & 23, 2004, our investigator determined that your firm manufactures medical devices under the brand names...
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Company: MedRx Inc.Product: “Otowizard” and “Vet Digitizer” Date: 3/1/04 Your firm failed to establish and maintain procedures to adequately control environmental conditions that could reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect on product quality as required by 21 CFR 820.70(c). There was no electro-static discharge (ESD) procedures or other precautions in effect when electronic...
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Company: GVI Technology PartnerDate of Enforcement Report: 2/18/04 Class: III PRODUCT CDLCAM, First-Pass Radionuclide Angiography Camera System, Model 70-500101, with operating Software Version BIA. Recall # Z-0527-04. REASON Due to limitations in the operating software, the acquired scan may not be processed properly. CODE S/Ns: 100 thru 105, and 107 thru 116. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER GVI...
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Company: Medtronic MiniMedDate of Enforcement Report: 2/18/04 Class: III PRODUCT Medtronic MiniMed Model 7311 Version 5.0B Solutions Pumps and Meters Software. Recall #Z-0531-04. REASON A minor software anomaly results in an error in the calculation of the average glucose range that appears on one of the reports available in the model 7311 software. CODE All...
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Company: Cerner CorporationDate of Enforcement Report: 2/11/04 Class: II PRODUCT Cerner HNA Classic Patient Management (U60)/Patient Linking (PHC) software, HNA Classic 306. Recall # B-0440-4. REASON Blood bank software, which included a defect that could result in the failure to accurately display all alloantibodies when linking or combining medical records for the same patient, was...
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Company: Shanghai Medical Ltd.Product: Active pharmaceutical ingredients Date: 2/10/04 One of the discussion points with management concerned missing data for the analysis of [redacted] and [redacted] by [redacted] There were six entries in the [redacted] logbook that could not be found in the correlating computer files. The investigative team was together during the interaction with...
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Company: Imaging Diagnostic Systems Inc.Product: Investigational device Date: 1/28/04 Monitors also failed to observe that the first enrolled patient’s…was assessed with an earlier software version. Because earlier software versions were not equivalent to later versions used in the study, the data should not have been included in the data analysis. Issuer: Center for Devices and...
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Company: Respironics California Inc.Product: Espirit mechanical ventilator Date: 1/27/04 The design validation activities conducted for the Esprit ventilator software version 3.2 failed to ensure that the device conforms to the defined user/patient needs and intended uses [21 CFR 820.30]. Specifically: There was no documented evidence that any integration and throughput testing of the device was...
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Company: Rocky Mountain Lions Eye BankProduct: Human corneas, sclera and whole eye globes Date: 1/26/04 Paragraph 12 of the Biohazardous Waste Disposal procedure includes the provision that the Quality Assurance (QA) staff will review and verify the documentation of destroyed tissue on the Destruction Log is consistent with the record entry in the chart and...
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Company: General Electric Medical Systems Information TechnologyDate of Enforcement Report: 1/21/04 Class: II PRODUCT Solar 9500 Information Monitor. Recall # Z-0250-04. REASON Software gives inaccurate readings when transferring TRAM module from Solar 9500 to other Solar monitoring systems without discharging TRAM first. CODE Software version 3A. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER General Electric Medical Systems Information Technology, Milwaukee,...
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Company: Medtronic MiniMedDate of Enforcement Report: 1/21/04 Class: III PRODUCT Medtronic MiniMed. Model 7311 Solutions Pumps and Meters Software. Recall # Z-0265-04. REASON Accessory software fails to report certain reports following download of data from 712 pump. CODE Version 5.0A. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Medtronic MiniMed, Northridge, CA, by visit or FedEx software on CD-rom beginning on...
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Company: Misys Healthcare Systems.Date of Enforcement Report: 1/21/04 Class: II PRODUCT Calculator/Data Processing Module for Clinical Use. Recall # Z-0235-04. REASON Software Defect. When orders are modified before the Roche Cobas Integra query for a specimen, the sample ID locks. CODE Versions 5.2, 5.23 and 5.3. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Misys Healthcare Systems, Tucson, AZ, by facsimile...
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Company: Roche Diagnostics Corp.Date of Enforcement Report: 1/21/04 Class: II PRODUCT a) Roche brand OMNI 7 clinical chemistry analyzer; catalog numbers GD0435 and GD0435R. Recall # Z-0326-04; b) Roche brand OMNI 8 clinical chemistry analyzer; catalog numbers GD0455 and GD0455R. Recall # Z-0327-04; Roche brand OMNI 9 clinical chemistry analyzer; catalog numbers GD0475, GD0475R and...
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Company: Urologix, Inc., Date of Enforcement Report: 1/21/04 Class: II PRODUCT Prostatron is a computer-controlled device designed to deliver microwave energy to the prostrate for the treatment of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). The Prostatron utilizes a transurethral microwave antenna, with simultaneous urethral cooling, to heat the prostate. This heating process is regulated through feedback from...
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The AAMI software committee is preparing comments on the “FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices” in the interest of providing FDA input for future revision of this and related guidances. If you are not a member of the AAMI software committee and would like SoftwareCPR (a member...
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Company: James Howe M.D. – University of Vermont College of MedicineProduct: Investigational device Date: 1/16/04 The x-rays and radiology report for patient [redacted] 24-month visit in 2002 were not included in the subject’s file. The patient’s Radiographic Evaluation form you signed on September 27, 2002, shortly after [redacted] 24-month visit was scheduled to take place,...
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Company:Minolta Corp.Date of Enforcement Report: 1/14/04 Class: II PRODUCT a) Pulsox-3Si. LCD, SpO2, PR, Pulse strength bar, Motion artifact, Low battery message, Error message, Event mark, Measuring range Sp02 (%) 0 to 100, Pulse rate 20 to 250, Measuring accuracy +/- 2% (70 to 100), Pulse rate +/- 2%, Sp02 alarm, no, Probe type, finger,...
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Company: Information Data ManagementDate of Enforcement Report: 1/9/04 DATE RECALL INITIATED: January 9, 2004 PRODUCT / VERSIONS: IDM Surround System, Software versions 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6 REASON: IDM’s Surround System fails to recognize duplicate batches when used in conjunction with the Abbott PPC (Parallel Processing Center) and the TPC (Total Process Control) mode is utilized....
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The AAMI Software Risk Management Technical Information Report working group has a full draft out for formal comment as of Jan 5, 2004. The comment period ends March 1, 2004. Contact one of the co-chairs if you are not a member of the AAMI committee and would like a copy for comment: Alan Kusinitz Managing...
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