FDA Expands Early Alert Program for High-Risk Device Issues
The initiative provides faster notifications on potentially high-risk removals or corrections for all medical devices.
The initiative provides faster notifications on potentially high-risk removals or corrections for all medical devices.
Boston Scientific’s Endotak Reliance leads with ePTFE-coated coils may reduce shock efficacy due to coil calcification.
The correction follows reports that extended standby time or leaving the pump powered off with an administration set loaded may reduce flow delivery.
The initiative provides faster notifications on potentially high-risk removals or corrections for all medical devices.
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