Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recall Issued Over Leaks
The FDA warns that recalled Cardiosave Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps could lead to serious injuries and deaths following reports of one death and more than 70 incidents.
Tag Archives: Medical Device Recall
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Philips CPAP Recall May Have Been Incomplete and Probably Came Years Too Late, Per FDA Report
A scathing FDA inspection report claims Philips did little to ensure the safety of millions of CPAP devices and other breathing machines, even after knowing of potential sound abatement foam…
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Replacement Foam For Recalled Philips CPAP Devices May Have Problems of Its Own, FDA Warns
The FDA warns that silicone foam being considered as a possible replacement for toxic sound abatement foam which led to a Philips CPAP recall may release volatile organic compounds which…
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Philips CPAP Recall Lawyers To Meet With MDL Judge For Initial Conference on Dec. 15
The initial status conference for consolidated Philips CPAP recalls is scheduled for December 15 and will likely include the appointment of plaintiffs' attorneys to leadership positions in the litigation.
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DreamStation CPAP Recall Lawsuit Alleges Degraded Foam Caused Asthma, COPD and Throat Tumor
A New York man says the sound abatement foam used in recalled Philips DreamStation CPAP devices caused him to develop asthma, COPD, a throat tumor and other health problems.
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Class Action Lawsuit Over Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pumps Filed in Canada
Medtronic now faces a class action lawsuit in Canada over problems with its MiniMed 600 series insulin pumps, which have been subject to various recalls in recent years due to…
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Philips DreamStation CPAP Foam Caused Pancreatic Cancer, Lawsuit Alleges
The use of a Philips DreamStation CPAP device, later recalled along with millions of similar devices, led to a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, according to a recently filed product liability lawsuit.
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“Non-Functional” Surgical Staples Led To Sepsis, Numerous Complications After Surgery, Lawsuit Claims
A product liability lawsuit claims a man suffered numerous complications, including sepsis, following the failure of surgical staples used in his abdomen.
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Philips CPAP Foam Removal Attempted By Some Owners of Sleep Apnea Machines, Despite FDA Warnings
A number of Youtube videos are instructing consumers how to remove sound abatement foam from recalled DreamStation CPAP devices, despite warnings this could worsen the potential health risks and jeopardize…
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Philips Respironics Recall of CPAP/BiPAP Machines Hits Manufacturer’s Bottom Line, As Lawsuits Mount
Philips faced significant financial losses this quarter due to the effect of a massive CPAP recall blamed on toxic sound abatement foam.