GE Healthcare has recalled its Carestation 620/650/650c A1 anesthesia systems because there is a potential for a loose cable connection inside the system, which may cause the mechanical ventilation to stop working.
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Stryker is notifying a population of LifePak 15 customers of an issue that may cause their devices to fail to deliver a defibrillation shock after the “Shock” button on the keypad is pressed.
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In the works, if certain challenges can be overcome, is a “collaborative community” of medical device servicers. 24×7 Magazine correspondent Chris Hayhurst explores the initiative in this in-depth feature article.
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In this installment of CE Reflections, Massachusetts General Hospital Systems Engineering Manager Rick Schrenker cuts through the jargon and shares why HTM professionals need to know—and comply—with some important acronyms.
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There’s no doubt that remote cardiac monitoring is saving lives. Yet the security of remote cardiac devices—which rely on wireless communications and web connectivity—has caused concern among health officials, clinicians, and patients.
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