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Researchers Study Ventilator Issues in Critically Ill Children

A researcher is studying patient-ventilator asynchrony (PVA) in critically ill children to determine its impact on patient outcomes.

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Redesigned Medical Alarms Better Alert Staff, Improve Patient Experience

Changing the tune of hospital medical devices could improve public health. The research builds on studies of sound design in medical devices.

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LivaNova Recalls Circulatory Support System for Software Malfunction Risk

LivaNova is recalling the LifeSPARC Controller, part of the LifeSPARC circulatory support system, due to a software malfunction.

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Researchers Study Ventilator Issues in Critically Ill Children

A researcher is studying patient-ventilator asynchrony (PVA) in critically ill children to determine its impact on patient outcomes.

Medtronic and DaVita to Form New Kidney Care Tech Company

May 26, 2022

Medtronic and DaVita intend to form a kidney care medical device company to enhance the patient treatment experience.

Scientists Devise Method to Prevent Deadly Hospital Infections Without Antibiotics

May 20, 2022

Scientists are developing a surface treatment to stop microbes from adhering to medical devices to prevent infections in hospital settings.

Use Duodenoscopes with Innovative Designs to Enhance Safety, FDA Says

Apr 12, 2022

The U.S. FDA is updating the April 2020 Safety Communication to provide new information supporting the transition to fully disposable duodenoscopes and those with disposable components.

Deborah Heart and Lung Center Adds Ivenix Infusion System to the Hospital

Mar 14, 2022

The Ivenix Infusion System includes a large-volume infusion pump, portfolio of administration sets, and infusion management software.

ECRI Names Staffing Shortages, Clinician Mental Health Top Patient Safety Threats

Mar 14, 2022

Staffing shortages and the mental health of healthcare workers topped a list of current patient safety concerns released by ECRI.

FDA Orders Philips to Notify Patients of Recall of Certain Breathing Assistance Machines

Mar 11, 2022

The FDA issued a notification order to Philips Respironics requiring the company to of the recall of certain breathing assistance machines.

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Extensive Updates Made for Endoscope Cleaning, Patient Safety Standards

The improved guidance document addresses new technologies as well as concerns about medical device cleanliness and patient safety.