FDA Issues Oxygenator Device Warning Over Patient Infection Risks
The FDA is warning healthcare providers not to use recalled Quadrox oxygenators due to a risk of patient infections.
Tag Archives: Heart Surgery Infection
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FDA Approves New Heater-Cooler System Designed to Prevent Bacterial Contamination That Has Plagued Competitors
The FDA has approved a new heater-cooler system that uses a fluid which suppresses the growth of bacterial contamination instead of water.
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TAVR Surgery Linked To Increased Endocarditis And Risk of Death: Study
A new study finds increased risk of heart infections following heart valve replacement surgery, warning that late diagnosis increases the risk of death.
