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BD tells customers not to use Cardinal’s Monoject syringes with Alaris pumps
The FDA labeled BD's safety notice as a Class I event. The warning comes amid several actions from the agency on the safety of syringes.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 4, 2023 -
FDA advises against using plastic syringes made in China amid reports of quality failures
Officials began the investigation after receiving information about quality issues associated with “several Chinese manufacturers of syringes.”
By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Trendline
Medical 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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Unomedical recall of infusion sets tagged as Class I by FDA
The company notified Tandem Diabetes Care, its sole consignee, in October of the risk for infusion sets to detach from insulin pumps, disrupting insulin delivery.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 28, 2023 -
FDA weighs in on SoClean’s field correction for CPAP cleaning machines
SoClean announced a voluntary field action last week to address user complaints related to improper set-up and unauthorized modifications.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 22, 2023 -
FDA concerned Cardinal Health failed to mitigate risk of incompatible syringes
Days after posting the Class 1 recall notice, the FDA said changes made to certain syringes could lead to overdose, underdose, or delays in therapy or alarms.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 21, 2023 -
B. Braun infusion pump safety correction linked to 51 complaints, one death
While no devices need to be removed, the FDA labeled the correction a Class I recall due to the risk of injury or death for patients.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Cardinal’s changes to disposable syringes trigger FDA Class I recall notice
The problem is linked to 15 reports of delayed therapy and 13 reports of inaccurate dispensing.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Stolen Medtronic laryngoscopes deemed Class 1 recall
Some of the defective devices turned up on Facebook Marketplace before the posting was taken down, the FDA said in the recall notice.
By Susan Kelly • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Olympus receives Class I recall label for another bronchoscope safety issue
The company's latest corrective action follows four reports of “endobronchial combustion” during procedures with its bronchoscopes.
By Ricky Zipp • Updated Dec. 21, 2023 -
11 key moments in Philips’ massive recall of respiratory devices
The recall of millions of sleep apnea devices and ventilators is still ongoing more than two years later, as Philips works to repair and replace affected machines.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 31, 2023 -
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Tracking Philips Respironics recalls
Philips recalled its Trilogy ventilators to fix new and previously reported problems with the machines. The company issued a mandatory software update and changed the devices’ instructions.
By Elise Reuter • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
Philips leader signed off on sale of respiratory devices despite evidence of health risks: report
Roy Jakobs approved the sale of respiratory devices held by manufacturers after the company stopped shipping new machines, according to an article published last week by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and ProPublica.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Fresenius’ work to replace hemodialysis tubing flagged as Class I recall by FDA
Agency officials warned healthcare professionals last year about the potential for silicone tubing to expose patients to toxic compounds.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Olympus recall of abdominal insufflation devices linked to reports of 10 serious injuries, 1 death: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration labeled the recall a Class I event.
By Ricky Zipp • Updated Oct. 30, 2023 -
J&J’s Abiomed hit with FDA warning letter over Impella heart pump
The letter identifies quality system problems in a group of recalled devices and says monitoring software used with the pump requires premarket authorization.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 12, 2023 -
FDA says Philips’ testing of recalled devices is inadequate
The regulator called for further tests to evaluate health risks posed to patients from the sound abatement foam used in the devices.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Hamilton Medical recalls ventilators for control board problem
The issue can cause a short circuit or lead the capacitor to lose function, interrupting ventilation.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Abbott’s neurostimulator recall, with 73 injuries reported, deemed Class I by FDA
The company contacted customers in July after receiving complaints from patients who were unable to exit the devices’ MRI mode.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Hamilton Medical’s urgent ventilator notice deemed Class I recall by FDA
The company contacted customers in June after learning that long-term use of the devices could cause them to stop providing active ventilation.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 31, 2023 -
Medtronic identifies patients at increased risk of heart pump failure
The company has recalled its HeartWare HVAD pump multiple times since it was pulled from the market in 2021.
By Elise Reuter • Aug. 29, 2023 -
Draeger’s ventilator sound insulation recall triggers FDA Class I notification
The company found concentrations of a potentially carcinogenic foam component were above acceptable levels for children.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 24, 2023 -
Integra receives warning letter related to quality issues at Boston plant
The company recalled all products made at its Boston facility over the last five years, and hopes to restart manufacturing in the fourth quarter.
By Elise Reuter • Updated Aug. 17, 2023 -
One death, 2 injuries reported in recall of Philips Trilogy ventilators
Philips warned in a previous recall about problems with the devices’ sensors that can lead to under-delivery of oxygen.
By Elise Reuter • Aug. 16, 2023 -
Medtronic’s dialysis device recall assigned to Class I by the FDA
The company contacted customers after routine manufacturing testing identified a blockage that could obstruct the catheter.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 16, 2023 -
Getinge’s heart assist pump shutdown problem given FDA Class I recall tag
The company notified healthcare providers after receiving 26 complaints about Cardiosave devices, used to support severely ill patients, unexpectedly shutting down.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 11, 2023