Search Results

The default setting for search results displays All Content. If you prefer to see recent content only, please adjust the date filter.

15 Results Found

FDA recalls Medtronic Aortic Root Cannulas 

The Food and Drug Administration has identified a Class I recall of Medtronic Aortic Root Cannulas due to a risk of unexpected loose material in the male luer used in the cannula.
Public

Can Collaborative Efforts to Improve Device Design Improve Safety?

The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) brought together a small group composed of hospital and health system leaders, device manufacturers and policy leaders to explore how to make devices safer by design.

Recall issued for Becton, Dickinson and Company infusion pump adapters

The Food and Drug Administration has identified a Class I recall of Becton, Dickinson and Company BD Alaris Systems Manager and BD Care Coordination Engine Infusion Adapters due to reports that customers using Systems Manager software who are also connected to the system’s CCE Infusion Adapter may experience delayed system response and backlogging of automated programming requests.

FDA issues recall on Medtronic embolization devices

The Food and Drug Administration has identified a Class I recall of Medtronic Neurovascular 027 Compatible Pipeline Vantage Embolization Devices due to reports of a higher incidence of the flexible, braided tube part of the device failing to properly attach or stay attached to the blood vessel wall during and after procedures.

Baxter recalls Spectrum infusion pumps 

The Food and Drug Administration March 5 announced that Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalled its Spectrum infusion pumps due to the potential for missing motor mounting screws.

White House announces tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

The Trump administration yesterday announced it issued

Baxter alerts providers to potential high-risk issues with devices 

The Food and Drug Administration Dec. 31 released an alert highlighting a Baxter letter that recommended health care providers not use certain lots of Solution Sets with Duo-Vent Spikes due to a potentially high-risk issue.

FDA announces firm distributing Chinese-made plastic syringes in the U.S. initiates recall 

Medline Industries initiates recall of Chinese-made plastic syringes in the U.S.

FDA issues import alert, additional recommendations against using plastic syringes made in China 

The Food and Drug Administration yesterday announced an import alert for plastic syringes manufactured by two China-based manufacturers, in addition to recommendations against using any other Chinese-manufactured plastic syringes.