Medical Device Recall Volume Hits Three-Year Low, But Class I Events Rise
While total recalls and units affected declined in Q1 2025, the number of Class I events increased.
While total recalls and units affected declined in Q1 2025, the number of Class I events increased.
Fresenius Kabi recalled a specific lot of Ivenix LVP Primary Administration Sets due to a defect that could cause uncontrolled flow.
Fresenius Kabi is recalling their Ivenix Infusion System LVP software due to serious anomalies that could harm patients, necessitating an urgent update to version 5.9.1.
While total recalls and units affected declined in Q1 2025, the number of Class I events increased.
Olympus 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.
Read MoreThese infusion system replacement batteries were recalled because a defect has diminished how long they can be used to run the system, which may cause the system to shut down an ongoing infusion.