AI Chatbots Top Annual List of Health Technology Hazards
ECRI’s report also sounds the alarm on insufficient planning for systems outages, substandard medical products, missed recalls of home diabetes management devices, and more.Â
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Draeger Pulls Certain ErgoStar Catheter Mounts After Reports of Hose Cracking
The company is asking facilities to stop using affected mounts and return unused stock; cracks can cause leakage that may restrict ventilation if uncompensated.
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The company is pulling the Life2000 system from the market after finding a vulnerability that could allow unauthorized changes to ventilation settings.
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The FDA issued a safety alert after users reported nitric oxide dose fluctuations, potentially leading to hypoxemia or increased pulmonary artery pressure.Â
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The issue affects certain systems in which ice may obstruct the venting system, potentially leading to dangerous overpressure events if a magnet quench occurs.
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The alert follows reports of damaged patient connectors that could introduce micro-air bubbles, trigger air-in-line alarms, and lead to treatment delays or blood loss during hemodialysis.
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HSCC Releases Updated Guidance on Model Contract Language for Medtech Cybersecurity
New guidance aims to clarify cybersecurity roles and expectations between health delivery organizations and medical device manufacturers.
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Healthcare Hit by Evolving Ransomware Tactics in 2025
Sophos’ latest annual report explores the real-world ransomware experiences of 292 healthcare providers hit by ransomware in the past year.
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ACHC Launches Branding Effort Spotlighting Its Accreditation Model
The organization says the rebrand highlights a streamlined, purpose-driven approach.
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Health Sector Publishes Previews for AI Cybersecurity Guidance
A new HSCC preview outlines the phased rollout of AI cybersecurity resources designed to help healthcare organizations manage emerging risks across operations, governance, device security, and third-party tools.
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ECRI and Massachusetts General Hospital Collaborate to Develop Mobile Medical Units
ECRI is working with Massachusetts General Hospital to design and deploy mobile medical vehicles to bring advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities to underserved areas. 
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ECRI Names 2025 Safety Excellence Award Winner
The healthcare organization earned the honor for improving safety culture through leadership engagement, open communication, and data-driven risk reduction.
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ECRI Announces Winners of 2025 Alerts Impact Award
The annual award recognizes excellence in recall management among healthcare institutions worldwide.
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Partnership Formed to Advance Medical Device Cybersecurity and Interoperability
​​The agreement will focus on delivering integrated solutions to support device cybersecurity, interoperability, and regulatory compliance from development through deployment.
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