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.
Tag Archives: Medical Device Recall
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GE Resuscitation System Recall Issued Due to Infant Death Risk
GE Healthcare has recalled a number of infant resuscitator systems which the FDA says could cause infant deaths.
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Covidien Ventilator Recall Issued Due to Risk of Shut Down, Death
The FDA warns that a asoftware problem linked to some Covidien ventilators could cause serious injury or death to patients.
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Bard LifeStent Recall Issued for Solo Vascular Stent
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.
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ForeCYTE Breast Health Test Recall Issued Over FDA Concerns
Breast tests have been recalled because they were not cleared by the FDA for use and involved questionable claims and quality.
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H&H Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kit Recall Due to Defective Cuff Balloon
More than 6,600 emergency cricothyrotomy kits were recalled last week due to possible defective cuffs that could lead to patient injuries.
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Avea Ventilator Recall Issued Due to Sensor Problems
An Avea Ventilator Recall has been classified as Class I after reports of problems at high altitudes.
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Breeze C Scooter Recall Issued Due to Problems Stopping
some Breeze C Mobility Scooters are being recalled because they have a problem stopping, which could cause an accident
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MicroScan Negative Panels Recall Issued Due to False Results
About 78,000 microbiology testing panels were recalled because of false results, which may place patients' lives in danger.
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MRidium Infusion System Recall Issued Due to Malfunction Risk
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.