How Gaps in Requirements Traceability Fuel Recalls and Injuries
Breakdowns in linking requirements to design, risk, and verification are fueling software errors, compliance gaps, and costly recalls across device categories.
Breakdowns in linking requirements to design, risk, and verification are fueling software errors, compliance gaps, and costly recalls across device categories.
GE HealthCare has issued an update to the EVair Compressor recall, with testing results confirming safe usage across all patient groups.
SonarMed Airway acoustic sensors were recalled for a restricted inner diameter, causing compatibility issues with suction catheters.
Breakdowns in linking requirements to design, risk, and verification are fueling software errors, compliance gaps, and costly recalls across device categories.
Philips announced that it would stop selling CPAP or BiPAP sleep therapy devices and other respiratory care devices in the U.S.
Read MoreOlympus warned customers of issues involving use of certain bronchoscopes with high-frequency therapy equipment.
Read MoreMedical device recalls fell 4.4% in Q2 2023 to 241 events, with quality concerns accounting for the majority of recalls.
Read MoreGetinge recalled the Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue IABPs because they may shut down unexpectedly due to electrical failure.
Read MoreDraeger initiated a voluntary recall notification for Draeger Carina Sub-Acute Care Ventilators to address a possible contamination issue.
Read MoreBaxter announced an urgent issue with its Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ infusion pumps related to recent software updates.
Read MoreAbiomed issued the recall because the pumps’ instructions for use do not adequately address precautions to take when treating patients who have undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement.