Smiths Medical Recalls Endotracheal Tubes Over Ventilation Risk
Devices are being removed from use after certain sizes were found to have smaller diameters than expected, potentially limiting airflow. Eight injuries have been reported.
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Fresenius Kabi Ivenix LVP Software Update to Address Issues
Fresenius Kabi advises updating Ivenix Infusion System software to avoid two anomalies risking under- or over-infusion.
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Smiths Medical Notifies Users of Bivona Tracheostomy Tube Issue
Smiths Medical has issued an urgent notification for certain Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes due to a defect that may cause improper ventilation.
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Smiths Medical Recalls Endotracheal Tubes Over Ventilation Risk
Devices are being removed from use after certain sizes were found to have smaller diameters than expected, potentially limiting airflow. Eight injuries have been reported.
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Hamilton Medical issued a software correction for the Hamilton-C6 ventilator due to a failure to restart ventilation in sensor fail mode.
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FDA Classifies Philips, Baxter, and Zoll Ventilator Recalls as Class I
Three major manufacturers—Philips Respironics, Baxter Healthcare, and Zoll Medical—have issued Class I recalls for their ventilators due to critical issues posing a risk of serious injury or death.
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Medline Recalls Sub-G Endotracheal Tube for Choking Risk
Medline recalled the Sub-G Endotracheal Tube with Subglottic Suction due to risks of detachment, tearing, and potential airway obstruction.
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Abbott Recalls HeartMate 3 LVAS for Leakage Issue
Abbott is recalling the HeartMate 3 LVAS due to issues with blood leakage and air entrapment during implantation.
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OptumHealth Recalls Nimbus II Plus Infusion Pumps
OptumHealth Care Solutions is recalling Nimbus II Plus infusion pumps due to multiple failure modes, following an InfuTronix recall.
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Medical Device Recalls Up Nearly 14% in 2024
U.S. product recalls increased by 8% in the first quarter of 2024, with the medical device industry seeing a 13.8% surge in recalls.
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SonarMed Recalls Acoustic Airway Sensors
SonarMed Airway acoustic sensors were recalled for a restricted inner diameter, causing compatibility issues with suction catheters.
