Obsidio Conformable Embolic Recall Issued After Reports of Deaths, Serious Injuries
Boston Scientific reports that seven patients have been injured and two have died due to restricted blood flow caused by Obsidio Embolic side effects.
Boston Scientific reports that seven patients have been injured and two have died due to restricted blood flow caused by Obsidio Embolic side effects.
Children who meet the new criteria for sepsis diagnosis may face an 8x higher risk of death than children with suspected sepsis, who do not match the new guidelines.
Judge has approved a new streamlined process for plaintiffs to file Bard Power Port lawsuits directly in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, where the federal litigation is centralized.
Researchers indicate that premature infant death rates have leveled off since 2015, but fatalities from certain conditions are rising, such as chronic lung disease.
The FDA warns that the recalled syringes could cause infections, blood loss, increased blood clot risks, embolism and death.
Manufacturers allegedly withheld information from patients and the medical community about problems with the port catheter design, which increased the risk of Bard PowerPorts becoming infected
Researchers note that infection rates have declined as better infection controls among premature infants see wider use in the U.S., but more could be done
Infant probiotics are classified as dietary supplements and not approved by the FDA as a form of medical treatment.
One out of every three hospital deaths involves a sepsis diagnosis, according to CDC officials, which issued new guidelines to reduce the risk of hospital infections.
Failure to diagnose strokes is one of the most common diagnostic errors, often leading to permanent disability or death.