Category: FDA Updates

FDA Updates

FDA Clears for Augmented Reality Navigation Platform for Neurosurgery

The system is designed to give surgeons a clear, real-time view of critical anatomy and planned trajectories.

FDA Updates

FDA Issues Recall Alert for B Braun Medical Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Set

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.

FDA Updates

Class I Recall Expanded for Alaris Pump Infusion Sets

The voluntary recall involves certain infusion sets used with the BD Alaris Pump Module model 8100 due to performance deviations that could impact dose accuracy.

Clearances

FDA OKs Remote Scanning Platform Covering MR, CT, PET/CT, and Ultrasound

The vendor-agnostic system enables remote scanning in a command center configuration and real-time remote expertise.

Recalls

Hamilton Medical Corrects C6 Ventilators Over Circuit Board Defect

The FDA has issued a Class I recall designation for the correction, which addresses a fault that can cause ventilation to stop unexpectedly.

Labeling

Admetsys Blood Diagnostic System Made Breakthrough Device

Admetsys announced that the FDA has designated its automated glucose control and continuous blood diagnostics system a Breakthrough Device.

Draft Guidances

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.