Medical Device Recall Events Drop 5% as Affected Units Surge 517%
The number of medical devices affected by recalls reached a five-year high in the first half of 2026, according to Sedgwick’s latest Recall Index.
The number of medical devices affected by recalls reached a five-year high in the first half of 2026, according to Sedgwick’s latest Recall Index.
Early experiences in the HTM field revealed an unexpected challenge: Many hospital staff don’t fully understand who BMETs are or what they do.
An independent forensic review confirmed unauthorized network access was contained to limited on-premises IT systems, leaving clinical, manufacturing, and device maintenance platforms unaffected.
Designed with no scheduled calibration or proprietary consumables, the battery-powered unit maintains pressure bag settings across critical care workflows.