FDA classifies Baxter’s recall of WatchCare IMS systems as Class I

By NS Medical Staff Writer

24 Nov 22

The recall is based on reports of interference to other nearby critical medical devices by radiofrequency emissions from…

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Philips reports new safety issues in previously-replaced Trilogy ventilators

By NS Medical Staff Writer

22 Nov 22

The firm has notified the two issues to the appropriate authorities throughout the world and anticipates finishing its…

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Philips to lay off 4,000 employees amid falling sales

By NS Medical Staff Writer

25 Oct 22

The Dutch health technology company has been hit with a loss of €1.5bn in Q3 2022, which was…

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Becton, Dickinson recalls sterilisation containers for potential quality breach

By NS Medical Staff Writer

10 Oct 22

The recall list includes 17 versions of the reusable metal containers, sold under the Genesis Sterrad brand, which…

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FDA classifies Baxter recall of Clearlink due to risk of leaks as Class I

By NS Medical Staff Writer

16 Sep 22

The Clearlink Basic Solution Set with Duovent is being recalled after increased customer reports of leaks that may…

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Philips recalls Respironics BiPAP machines due to plastic issue

By NS Medical Staff Writer

30 Aug 22

The US FDA said that the machines may contain plastic contaminated with a non-compatible material that could leak…

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FDA classifies recall of Medtronic’s HeartWare HVAD batteries as Class I

By NS Medical Staff Writer

26 Aug 22

The firm recalled the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system batteries due to risks of electrical faults that…

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US FDA classifies recall of GE’s ventilator batteries as Class I recall

By NS Medical Staff Writer

29 Jun 22

The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator's backup batteries and replacement backup batteries were recalled as they were draining fast and…

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US FDA classifies recall of Avanos Medical’s Cortrak* 2 EAS as Class I

By NS Medical Staff Writer

17 May 22

The Cortrak* 2 EAS device has been designed to help health care professionals to place the medical feeding…

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Velentium launches specialised cyber security training for medical device manufacturers

By Jamie Bell

06 Oct 20

The US engineering firm's cyber security programme will initially provide specialised training for medical device manufacturers via online…

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