The Hidden Risk: How Disposables and Accessories Fit into the Broader Medical Device Ecosystem
Many “no fault found” device issues may actually stem from accessories, disposables, or workflow conditions rather than the device itself.
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AI Tops 2025 Health Technology Hazards List
ECRI’s 2025 report names AI-enabled health technologies as the top healthcare hazard, citing risks like bias, false results, and safety concerns, while urging careful integration alongside other critical challenges such as home care support gaps, cybersecurity threats, and medical device safety.
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Getinge Subsidiary’s Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps Get Class I Recall
Getinge subsidiary Datascope is recalling two types of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps due to the possibility of unexpected device shutdown.
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The Hidden Risk: How Disposables and Accessories Fit into the Broader Medical Device Ecosystem
Many “no fault found” device issues may actually stem from accessories, disposables, or workflow conditions rather than the device itself.
ECRI Names Monument Health Winner of 2022 Safety Excellence Award
Rapid City, S.D.-based Monument Health is recognized for exceeding organization-wide safety goals of reducing harm and errors by improving culture of safety and event reporting.
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The Joint Commission Publishes Safety Recommendations to Address Diagnostic Errors
Reducing diagnostic errors (such as missed, delayed or wrong diagnoses) is a major challenge for...
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ISMP Names Recipients of Inaugural Just Culture Scholarship
The ISMP awarded the 2023 Judy Smetzer Just Culture Champion Scholarships to three healthcare practitioners who are emerging safety leaders.
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ECRI Analysis: Healthcare Providers Are Main Target of Racial Incidents Occurring in Health Systems
An analysis of race-related patient safety reports by ECRI shows that both patients and healthcare providers are frequently on the receiving end of inappropriate comments about race.
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ECRI & ISMP Celebrate World Patient Safety Day 2022
ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) are joining the World Health Organization and healthcare leaders around the globe in celebrating World Patient Safety Day on Saturday, September 17.
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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.
