Medical Device Recalls Up 97% Since 2002: FDA Report
A new report shows medical device recalls up 97% since 2003, which the FDA says is a sign that efforts to get bad devices off the market are working.
A new report shows medical device recalls up 97% since 2003, which the FDA says is a sign that efforts to get bad devices off the market are working.
GE Healthcare has recalled a number of infant resuscitator systems which the FDA says could cause infant deaths.
The FDA warns that a asoftware problem linked to some Covidien ventilators could cause serious injury or death to patients.
Due to a risk of loss of limb, or even death, the FDA has announced a class I recall for Bard LifeStent Solo Vascular Stents.
Breast tests have been recalled because they were not cleared by the FDA for use and involved questionable claims and quality.
More than 6,600 emergency cricothyrotomy kits were recalled last week due to possible defective cuffs that could lead to patient injuries.
An Avea Ventilator Recall has been classified as Class I after reports of problems at high altitudes.
some Breeze C Mobility Scooters are being recalled because they have a problem stopping, which could cause an accident
About 78,000 microbiology testing panels were recalled because of false results, which may place patients' lives in danger.
A MRidium infusion pump software glitch could cause serious or fatal consequences, according to the FDA. The infusion pumps have been recalled as a result.