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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FDA reiterates warning over toxic substances in hand sanitiser products

By Jamie Bell

29 Jul 20

The FDA has issued a do-not-use list of 'dangerous' hand sanitiser products thought to be contaminated with toxic…

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Trividia Health issues nationwide voluntary recall for an isolated TRUE METRIX AIR blood glucose meter with serial number TA1548753

By NS Medical Staff Writer

21 Apr 20

The company has determined that one (1) isolated TRUE METRIX AIR Blood Glucose Meter was packaged into a…

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Emerade allergy pen recalled over fears fault could stop children getting life-saving adrenaline shot

By Jamie Bell

05 Mar 20

The MHRA says it has received reports of the Emerade auto-injector pen failing to activate, meaning children may…

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Seven serious medical device malfunctions that have led to urgent FDA recalls

By Jamie Bell

04 Mar 20

Medical device failures can have adverse consequences for healthcare professionals, as well as patients, in certain cases

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Teleflex voluntarily recalls Comfort Flo humidification system

By NS Medical Staff Writer

17 Feb 20

These recalled products were manufactured from October 2014 through June 2019

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Why the FDA needs to be more transparent when it comes to reporting medical device failures

ByEmma Green, Medical Device Developments

14 Feb 20

There is increasing pressure on the FDA to give members of the public improved access to details of…

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Ugandan president to explore use of blockchain to tackle counterfeit drugs

By Anjuman Rahman

22 Jul 19

The Ugandan government will support blockchain company MediConnect to explore using its technology to tackle the spread of…

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BD provides update on voluntary recalls of Alaris Pumps

By NS Medical Staff Writer

19 Jul 19

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has provided update on two voluntary recalls related to certain Alaris Pump Modules…

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How weak cybersecurity for medical devices is putting patient lives at risks

By Anjuman Rahman

16 Jul 19

Attivo Networks' Ms Carolyn Crandall shares significant steps for the healthcare industry to implement in its cybersecurity solutions…

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