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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Joint Commission Names Inaugural Recipient of the 2025 Healthcare Innovation Award
Tampa General Hospital is honored for integrating new strategies and technologies to improve patient safety and care quality.
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Disconnection Hazard Prompts Recall of AirLife Infant Ventilation Circuits
AirLife and manufacturer Vyaire are recalling certain infant heated wire circuits due to the risk that accessory adapters provided with the product may unintentionally disconnect during setup or use when the circuit reaches operating temperature.
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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.
Baxter Issues Correction for Novum IQ Infusion Pump Over Underinfusion Risk
The correction follows reports that extended standby time or leaving the pump powered off with an administration set loaded may reduce flow delivery.
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Joint Commission and NQF Reveal 2024 Eisenberg Award Honorees
The Joint Commission and NQF have announced the 2024 Eisenberg Award recipients, recognizing national, local, and individual achievements in patient safety and healthcare quality.
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CDC Investigates Infections Tied to Non-Sterile Ultrasound Gel Use
The CDC is investigating reports of an environmental bacterium linked to the use of ultrasound gel in percutaneous procedures across multiple states.
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Right to Repair Laws Expand, But Medical Devices Remain Sidelined
All 50 states have introduced Right to Repair legislation, and seven have passed laws—largely focused on electronics and appliances—leaving questions about whether, and how, medical devices should be included.
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The Joint Commission’s New Event to Tackle Healthcare Challenges
The inaugural event, scheduled for Sept 16-17, will bring together healthcare leaders and policymakers to discuss critical issues in patient safety and healthcare quality.
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ECRI Names Top 10 Patient Safety Threats for 2025
ECRI’s 2025 report outlines the top 10 threats affecting patient safety, with recommendations for system-wide improvements.
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ECRI Expands Total Systems Safety and HFE Solutions
ECRI has expanded its Total Systems Safety (TSS) and Human Factors Engineering (HFE) solutions to address preventable harm in healthcare.
