Smiths Medical Recalls PneuPac paraPAC Plus Ventilator Kits
Smiths Medical is recalling its paraPAC Plus 300 and 310 Ventilator Kits due to a malfunction where the device may not cycle properly.
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Abbott Recalls HeartMate LVAS For Obstruction Issue
Abbott is recalling its HeartMate II and 3 LVAS due to Extrinsic Outflow Graft Obstruction, which can lead to severe health risks or death.
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Racial Disparities in Healthcare: Skin Tone and Pulse Oximeters
Scott Lucas, PhD, PE, vice president of device safety at ECRI, talks about how skin tone affects pulse oximeters and racial inequity in healthcare.
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FDA Proposes Ban on Electrical Stimulation Devices
The U.S. FDA has proposed banning electrical stimulation devices for self-injurious or aggressive behavior due to significant risks, marking the second attempt at prohibition, with implications including potential treatment transitions for users and a thorough review of updated evidence and expert opinions.
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New Clinician Learning Curve Tops ECRI’s Patient Safety Concerns
Challenges transitioning new clinicians from academic training to professional practice tops ECRI’s 2024 list of 10 patient safety concerns.
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