The Hidden Risk: How Disposables and Accessories Fit into the Broader Medical Device Ecosystem
Many “no fault found” device issues may actually stem from accessories, disposables, or workflow conditions rather than the device itself.
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How Health Systems Are Rolling Out Large Language Models
Early adopters built custom internal platforms and structured oversight around them. With vendor healthcare versions now emerging, the technology may become easier to deploy—even as ECRI warns about misuse.
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ECRI Names 2025 Safety Excellence Award Winner
The healthcare organization earned the honor for improving safety culture through leadership engagement, open communication, and data-driven risk reduction.
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The Hidden Risk: How Disposables and Accessories Fit into the Broader Medical Device Ecosystem
Many “no fault found” device issues may actually stem from accessories, disposables, or workflow conditions rather than the device itself.
Woman Dies After Hospital Loses Power Mid-Procedure
A coroner’s report found that a 10-minute power outage at Scunthorpe General Hospital delayed life-saving treatment and contributed to the death of 77-year-old Jean Dye.
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CT Technology Cuts Radiation Levels in Cardiac Care
Jeffrey Boone, MD, founder of Boone Heart Institute, discusses how the integration of low-radiation CT technology is improving patient safety and expanding access to early cardiac imaging.
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AAMI Awards Grants to Research Teams Focused on Advancing Health Technology Safety
The Mary K. Logan Research Grants will fund studies focused on enhancing the safety and effectiveness of health technology to improve patient care.
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FDA Flags Defibrillator Lead Issue Linked to Serious Injuries, Deaths
Boston Scientific’s Endotak Reliance leads with ePTFE-coated coils may reduce shock efficacy due to coil calcification.
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Philips Respironics Updates Use Instructions for Certain BiPAP Devices
Updated guidance addresses ventilator inoperative alarm failures that may lead to therapy loss, with 13 injuries and eight deaths reported.
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New RTLS Upgrade Brings Staff Duress Coverage Beyond Hospital Walls
The RTLS platform now enables panic-button protection outdoors—extending support to parking lots, garages, and walking paths.
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First, Do No Harm… With AI
Experience raises what-if moments AI might catch—but also deeper questions only humans think to ask.
