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Heart Pump Accessory Removal: Abbott Removes HeartMate Mobile Power Unit due to Instances of Sudden Power Loss

Heart Pump Accessory Removal: Abbott Removes HeartMate Mobile Power Unit due to Instances of Sudden Power Loss<br> <br>

Posted On: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:20:00 EDT
Risk of False Positive Results with Certain Capillary Blood Collection Tubes Used with Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare Testing Systems – FDA Safety Communication

FDA is alerting health care providers and lab staff of reports of false positives when using certain Micro Capillary Blood Collection tubes with the LeadCare Testing Systems.

Posted On: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:00:00 EDT
Early Alert: Intravascular PICC Catheter Issue from BD

This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program

Posted On: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:52:00 EDT
Early Alert: Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter Issue from Conavi

This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program

Posted On: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:25:00 EDT
FDA Classifies Q’Apel Medical Inc.’s Worldwide Medical Device Recall and Discontinuation of its 072 Aspiration System (Hippo) as Class I

On April 7, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or “the agency”), classified Q’Apel Medical, Inc.’s (“Q’Apel” or “the company”) voluntary recall of 1,617 units of its 072 Aspiration System (also known under the product name “Hippo”, which includes “Cheetah”; collectively, the “product

Posted On: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Amneal Pharmaceutical LLC Issues a Nationwide Recall of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP 500mg/100mL, Due to the Potential Presence of Particulate Matter

Bridgewater, NJ, Amneal Pharmaceutical LLC, is recalling two lots of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 500mg/100mL, Infusion bags to the hospital/user level as the products may contain an inert fiber identified as polypropylene fibers from the IV bag. <br>

Posted On: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Max Mobility / Permobil Expands Nationwide Recall of SmartDrive Speed Control Dial Due to the Motor Being Unresponsive to the User

Max Mobility/Permobil has expanded the recall of the Speed Control Dial, a wired control option for the SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Device due to safety and performance concerns. The recall was originally initiated on December 20, 2024, and has been expanded to address recalled product that may hav

Posted On: Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Bausch + Lomb Announces Voluntary Recall of enVista Aspire™, enVista Envy™ and Certain enVista® Monofocal Intraocular Lenses in the U.S.

Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced a voluntary recall of intraocular lenses (IOLs) on its enVista platform.

Posted On: Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Peritoneal Dialysis Set Correction: Baxter Issues Correction for MiniCap Extended Life Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Sets Due to Risk of Patient Exposure to Higher Than Allowable Levels of Toxic Compound NDL-PCBA and/or NDL-PCBs

Use of Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets during peritoneal dialysis may expose patients to higher than allowable NDL-PCBAs.

Posted On: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Update: Potential Risk of Exposure to Toxic Compounds When Using Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Systems - Letter to Health Care Providers

The FDA expanded its evaluation of the potential risk of exposure to toxic compounds when using hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis systems

Posted On: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Vascular Cannula Recall: Medtronic Removes Aortic Root Cannula Due to Unexpected Loose Material in the Male Luer

Aortic Root Cannulas are used during heart surgery. There is a risk of extra material in the device due to a manufacturing error.

Posted On: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Safe Use of Megadyne Mega 2000 and Mega Soft Patient Return Electrodes - Letter to Health Care Providers

Read the FDA’s recommendations related to four recalls of Megadyne Mega 2000 and Mega Soft patient return electrodes for patient burn injuries.

Posted On: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. Recalls Mega Soft Universal Patient Return Electrode Due to Reports of Patient Burns

Megadyne is updating the instructions and product labeling to reflect that the Mega Soft Universal pads should not be used in patients under 12 years old.

Posted On: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Endotracheal Tube Recall: Smiths Medical Removes Intubation ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes Due to Smaller Than Expected Tube Diameter That May Cause Underventilation

ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes keep air flowing through a patient’s airway, but some tubes may be smaller in diameter than expected.

Posted On: Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Infusion Pump Software Correction: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Issues Correction for BD Alaris Systems Manager and Care Coordination Engine Infusion Adapter Software Due to Risk for Outdated Automated Programming Requests to Load

Software from Alaris System Manager and CCE Infusion Adapter needs updates so outdated infusion information does not load to the Alaris infusion pump system.

Posted On: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Update on Alert: Infusion Pump Issue from Baxter Healthcare Corporation

This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program

Posted On: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Early Alert: Aspiration System Issue from Calyxo

This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program

Posted On: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Update on Alert: Atherectomy Catheter System Issue from Bard Peripheral Vascular

This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program

Posted On: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Implantable Port Recall: Smiths Medical Removes ProPort Plastic Implantable Ports Due to Manufacturing Error that May Cause Separation

A manufacturing error may cause ProPort Plastic Implantable Ports, which are used in patients who need repeat venous access for treatment, to separate before, during, or after implantation.

Posted On: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT
Embolization Device Recall and Correction: Medtronic Removes Unused 027 Compatible Pipeline Vantage Embolization Device with Shield Technology, Updates Use Instructions for 021 Compatible Pipeline Vantage Embolization Devices due to Increased Risk of Incomplete Wall Apposition and Braid Deformation

Pipeline Vantage Embolization Devices block off blood flow to intracranial aneurysms. Some devices do not attach properly or fail to stay attached.

Posted On: Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EDT