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Philips Issues Correction for Trilogy Evo Ventilators Following FDA Class I Recall

The Food and Drug Administration identifies the software update and nebulizer restrictions as the most serious type of recall.

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FDA Issues Recall Early Alert for Olympus Single-Use Ligating Devices

Olympus has updated use instructions after reports that the ligation loop may not release as expected, potentially requiring emergency intervention.

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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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Philips Issues Correction for Trilogy Evo Ventilators Following FDA Class I Recall

The Food and Drug Administration identifies the software update and nebulizer restrictions as the most serious type of recall.

Philips Respironics Updates Use Instructions for Certain BiPAP Devices

Aug 5, 2025

Updated guidance addresses ventilator inoperative alarm failures that may lead to therapy loss, with 13 injuries and eight deaths reported.

New RTLS Upgrade Brings Staff Duress Coverage Beyond Hospital Walls

Aug 1, 2025

The RTLS platform now enables panic-button protection outdoors—extending support to parking lots, garages, and walking paths.

First, Do No Harm… With AI

Jul 29, 2025

Experience raises what-if moments AI might catch—but also deeper questions only humans think to ask.

FDA Issues Early Alert on Infusion Pump Issue from Baxter

Jul 22, 2025

The FDA issued an early alert under its recall communications pilot citing 79 injuries and two deaths linked to Baxter’s Novum IQ infusion pump.

BD Recalls Alaris Pump Modules Serviced With Previously Recalled Parts

Jul 21, 2025

The voluntary recall involves pump modules that may have been repaired with FR-110 bezels, which the company says can weaken over time and compromise safe infusion delivery.

Man Critically Injured After Entering Active MRI Room Wearing Metal Chain

Jul 18, 2025

Police say the 61-year-old was pulled into the machine during a scan at a New York imaging center.

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SunMed Holdings Removes Adult Manual Resuscitator Devices

The Class I recall involves devices with incorrectly assembled B/V filters.