Fresenius Kabi Issues Alert for Ivenix LVP Pump Alarm Malfunction
Fresenius Kabi warns of potential pneumatic valve failures in certain Ivenix LVPs, urging providers to remove affected devices for repair.
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AdvaMed Seeks Extension of Federal Public Health Emergency Declaration
AdvaMed has requested that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services extend the declared federal public health emergency beyond its current expiration date, so that the medical technology industry can continue to efficiently deliver the tools hospitals need to treat people with COVID-19.
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Global Medical Robots Market Projected to Reach $16.74 Billion by 2023
Among the factors expected to drive the growth of this market include technological advancements, increased funding for medical robot research, and the issuance of IPOs by medical robot companies. However, safety concerns with some robotic surgery devices could limit the growth of the market, caution the authors of the new report.
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Fresenius Kabi Issues Alert for Ivenix LVP Pump Alarm Malfunction
Fresenius Kabi warns of potential pneumatic valve failures in certain Ivenix LVPs, urging providers to remove affected devices for repair.
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FDA to Host Public Meeting Concerning MDUFA
The FDA is hosting a public meeting titled “Medical Device User Fee Amendments” on Wednesday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST at its Silver Spring, Md., location. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss proposed recommendations for the reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA) for fiscal years 2018 through 2022.
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BD Unveils Point-of-Care Diagnostic Device
Becton, Dickinson and Co., aka BD, has launched a wireless rapid diagnostic system for the detection of influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus, and group A strep. The new wireless BD Veritor Plus System provides health care providers with objective, lab-quality immunoassay test results within minutes.
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FDA Clears Pediatric Vision Scanner
The US FDA has cleared REBIScan’s Pediatric Vision Scanner (PVS)—a handheld device that helps physicians screen for amblyopia (“lazy eye”) and strabismus (misaligned eyes) in young children. Such technology is a boon to the medical community, REBIScan officials say, since amblyopia and strabismus are easiest to treat in preschoolers.
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LatestNihon Kohden Announces American Expansion
Nihon Kohden, a Tokyo-based medical device manufacturer, is opening a technical support call center in Allentown, Pa. The company’s new 6,000-square-foot facility will complement the call center at its Irvine, Calif-based U.S. headquarters, allowing it to more quickly reach customers on the East Coast.
