Recalls
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Philips BiPAP machine recall associated with 8 deaths
Philips sent updated instructions after disclosing problems last year with an alarm that can interrupt treatment for people with obstructive sleep apnea or respiratory insufficiency.
By Elise Reuter • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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J&J’s Ethicon recalls stapler cartridges over issue linked to 1 death
The FDA said the device can lock, leading to adverse events including surgical delay, bleeding and death.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Updated July 29, 2025 -
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TrendlineMedical device safety in spotlight after high profile recalls
From Philips’ massive recall of respiratory devices to ongoing health risks with breast implants, medical devices tied to patient harm have put a focus on product safety.
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Edwards recalls arterial cannulas over exposed wires
Exposed wires could puncture the artery and cause bleeding, inadequate perfusion and hemolysis, the FDA said in its Class I recall notice.
By Nick Paul Taylor • July 25, 2025 -
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Baxter recalls certain Novum pumps over issues tied to 79 injuries, 2 deaths
The company has advised users to change the pump and infusion set at a time when a delay in treatment would not harm the patient.
By Nick Paul Taylor • July 23, 2025 -
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Integra recalls cranial drills over defect linked to 10 injuries
The defect has resulted in problems including a procedural delay, difficulty removing device fragments and bleeding, the FDA said.
By Nick Paul Taylor • July 17, 2025 -
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J&J’s Abiomed recalls heart pump controllers after 3 patients die
The FDA published an early alert, which the agency reserves for potentially high-risk issues.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Updated July 8, 2025 -
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Cook Medical recalls catheters over fault linked to 3 serious injuries
The company began the recall after receiving four field complaints about tip separation before and during use.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 27, 2025 -
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Medtronic recall of capsule delivery devices tied to 33 serious injuries
The Food and Drug Administration published an early alert for the recall on Tuesday. No deaths have been associated with the problem.
By Ricky Zipp • June 25, 2025 -
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GE Healthcare recalls Carestation devices over ventilation failure risk
The recall affects 15 Carestation models and more than 14,000 individual devices.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 24, 2025 -
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Q’Apel recalls clot removal device in response to FDA warning letter
Rather than pursuing a new regulatory pathway, Q'Apel said it is discontinuing the recalled system “as part of its strategic shift toward newer technologies.”
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 18, 2025 -
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Dexcom recalls more than 700,000 CGM receivers for lack of audible alarm
Severe adverse events, including seizure and loss of consciousness, were potentially linked to the issue, based on 56 reports Dexcom received.
By Elise Reuter • Updated June 24, 2025 -
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Zyno recalls infusion pumps over unvalidated software
Customers have been asked to stop using the pumps and wait for someone to contact them about exchanging devices.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 17, 2025 -
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Centerline recalls guidewire over risk of coating being left in patients
Coating for the guidewires could come off and get left in patients, which could result in extended or additional procedures. No serious injuries or deaths have been tied to the recall.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 16, 2025 -
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Medtronic recalls ventilators linked to 2 serious injuries, 1 death
The recall comes more than one year after Medtronic announced it would exit the ventilator market.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 12, 2025 -
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Baxter recalls Novum pump linked to 1 serious injury
The company has asked users to monitor patients frequently to ensure the appropriate infusion is being delivered.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Updated June 11, 2025 -
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Medtronic removes tracheostomy tubes due to dislodging risk
If the tube moves out of place, it could prevent a patient from breathing or block the airway. A Medtronic spokesperson said patient harm was reported in some cases.
By Elise Reuter • June 6, 2025 -
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Smiths Medical recalls infusion pumps over 3 problems
Smiths has not reported any serious injuries or deaths related to the issues, but the FDA sees a risk of harm.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 4, 2025 -
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BD recalls esophagogastric tubes linked to 2 serious injuries, 1 death
A problem when preparing the devices for use can delay diagnosis or treatment, leading BD to update its instructions.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 27, 2025 -
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HHS overhaulRFK’s FDA layoffs could slow safety communications, experts warn
The mass cuts, which included communications staff, could slow public notices on medical device recalls and other safety alerts.
By Elise Reuter • May 6, 2025 -
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Bausch + Lomb will resume intraocular lens sales weeks after recall
An analysis of the timing of adverse event reports has convinced the company that raw material delivered by a vendor was the source of the problem.
By Nick Paul Taylor • April 28, 2025 -
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FDA issues early alert for BD catheters due to leaks
BD recalled certain intravascular catheters tied to reports of 10 serious injuries after finding an increase in cracks from “material fatigue.”
By Susan Kelly • April 21, 2025 -
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Bausch + Lomb recalls Envista intraocular lenses over safety risks
J.P. Morgan analysts said it was too early to discuss the financial impact of the recall, but estimated that $70 million to $90 million of revenue could be at risk this year.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 31, 2025 -
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Smiths Medical recalls port implants, warns on endotracheal tubes
The business, acquired by ICU Medical in 2022, has been dealing with a series of recalls and quality issues over the past several years.
By Susan Kelly • March 21, 2025 -
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FDA posts early alert after Calyxo urinary stone device tied to death
The alert describes a problem that can lead to excessive pressure in the kidney during procedures to remove urinary stones.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 21, 2025 -
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Medtronic recalls embolization devices tied to 17 injuries, 4 deaths
Medtronic will remove one model of Pipeline Vantage devices from where they’re used and sold and will update the instructions for another model.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 19, 2025
