Audit Flags Gaps in Medical Equipment Oversight, Maintenance in New York’s Emergency Stockpile
A state audit finds tens of thousands of ventilators and other devices purchased during COVID-19 remain unused and unmaintained.
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CorVent Medical’s Respond Ventilator Gets FDA Nod
CorVent Medical’s Respond ventilator, designed for pediatric to adult patients, has received FDA 510(k) clearance as the first U.S.-manufactured ventilator cleared in over 20 years.
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FDA Classifies Philips, Baxter, and Zoll Ventilator Recalls as Class I
Three major manufacturers—Philips Respironics, Baxter Healthcare, and Zoll Medical—have issued Class I recalls for their ventilators due to critical issues posing a risk of serious injury or death.
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Audit Flags Gaps in Medical Equipment Oversight, Maintenance in New York’s Emergency Stockpile
A state audit finds tens of thousands of ventilators and other devices purchased during COVID-19 remain unused and unmaintained.
Philips Issues New Urgent Medical Device Correction for Ventilators
Philips Respironics issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter regarding a problem for certain ventilators that could harm patients.
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Baxter Issues Medical Device Correction for LIFE2000 Ventilator
Baxter has issued a medical device correction for the Life2000 Ventilation System, citing the potential for patient oxygen desaturation events due to improper use with third-party oxygen concentrators, which may cause patient harm or even death.
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MIT Engineers Design a Soft, Implantable Ventilator
A team of engineers from MIT are developing a ventilator solution that will aid people with compromised diaphragm function.
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French Prosecutors Launch Criminal Investigation Into Philips Ventilator Recall
Philips’ ventilator recall woes, which stemmed from the machines causing patient health issues, are under investigation by French prosecutors.
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Hamilton Medical Recalls Intensive Care Ventilator Due to Potential Breathing Support Defect
Hamilton Medical AG is recalling an intensive care ventilator after complaints revealed a hardware issue with its status indicator board.
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Breas Releases Extended-Life Battery for Ventilators
Breas Medical USA announced the release and immediate availability of the Xpac by Breas extended life battery for ventilators.
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‘Substantial Increase’ in Mechanical Ventilators Reported by Acute Care Hospitals in 2020
New findings may help guide policy makers in deploying ventilators to states with an urgent need of the technology.
