Increasing concerns over infusion pump security and recent FDA security warnings could affect the competitive balance in the infusion pump market, says a report from research firm Kalorama Information.

The FDA has posted a safety alert concerning a security loophole in Hospira’s LifeCare PCA3 and PCA5 infusion pump systems. The vulnerability could allow a third party to access the pump remotely and modify the programmed dosage, leading to over- or under-infusion of therapeutic drugs.

The AAMI Foundation is spearheading the launch of the National Coalition for Infusion Therapy Safety to address key issues connected to patient safety.

A new publication from Rigel Medical provides guidance on testing medical infusion devices and describes the operation and features of Rigel’s Multi-Flo analyzer.

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices has chosen the AAMI Foundation’s Healthcare Technology Safety Institute as a recipient of its annual Cheers Awards for HTSI’s ongoing efforts to ensure infusion system safety.

The system automatically programs infusion pumps with patients’ order information and collects real-time infusion and medical device data into the electronic health record.

Hospira Inc and Smiths Medical announced that effective immediately they will begin co-promoting their complimentary product lines.