FDA Warns of Injuries and Deaths Linked to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
The agency reminds healthcare facilities to follow manufacturer instructions for use and maintenance after reports of fires, serious injuries, and deaths.
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ASDSA Calls for Enhanced Medical Device Safety for Patients of All Skin Types
The ASDSA is calling for changes to minimize risk to patients caused by inaccuracies in medical device readings due to diverse skin tones.
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Patient Dies After Defibrillator Fire at Tennessee Hospital
A patient using a defibrillator died at a southern-based medical center after the device erupted in fire and burned his body.
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FDA Warns of Injuries and Deaths Linked to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
The agency reminds healthcare facilities to follow manufacturer instructions for use and maintenance after reports of fires, serious injuries, and deaths.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Medtronic
According to a stockholder rights law firm, Medtronic made a number of materially false or misleading statements about its business.
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Philips Subsidiary to Pay Over $24M for Alleged False Claims for Respiratory Equipment
Philips RS North America a manufacturer of durable medical equipment agreed to pay over $24 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations.
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ISMP Launches New Perioperative Medication Safety Guidelines
The ISMP published the first set of safe practice guidelines in addressing identified national gaps in medication safety.
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Tiny Optical Sensors Could Put an End to Hospital Bed Sores
Tiny smart bed sensors embedded in hospital mattresses could put an end to painful and potentially life-threatening pressure sores.
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Face Masks May Compromise MRI Safety
Certain types of face masks are unsafe for wearing in and around MRI machines, according to new research by scientists at Cardiff University in Wales.
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Medical Center Uses AI Tech to Enhance Maternal & Fetal Safety
Gadsden Regional Medical Center implemented an artificial intelligence-based maternal-fetal early warning system.
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Smart, Dissolving Pacemaker Offers Remote Patient Monitoring
Researchers who developed a transient pacemaker unveiled a new, smart version that integrates into a coordinated network of wearable sensors.
