An Urgent Medical Device Notification was issued for certain Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes due to a potential manufacturing defect that may cause the device to dislodge from its position in the trachea, according to an FDA alert.
Medtronic has recalled specific endotracheal tubes after receiving complaints about blockages leading to serious health risks, prompting an FDA alert to health care providers.
Philips Respironics Inc is recalling its Trilogy Evo continuous ventilators due to a possible software-related power malfunction.
Medtronic issued updated recommendations for the potential risk of airway obstruction in its NIM CONTACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube and NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube, according to an FDA alert.
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The use of the affected Phasitron kits may cause serious adverse health consequences, including lung injury, low blood pressure, collapsed lung, cardiac arrest, and death.
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The FDA issued an update on the June 2021 recall of Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP and CPAP devices for the period of July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023.
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Haleon is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult due to microbial contamination.
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An article published by the New York Times outlines how an FDA black box warning for the asthma drug Singulair (montelukast) did little to alert patients to its potential mental health side effects or to dissuade physicians from prescribing it.
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The FDA has alerted healthcare providers about potential exposure to elevated levels of formaldehyde when GE Healthcare accessory compressors are used with certain ventilators.
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Medical providers and patients who leased, rented, or purchased recalled Philips CPAPs, BiPAPs, or ventilators—as well as payers who reimbursed recalled devices—can now file a claim for a share in the company’s $479 million settlement deal. Â
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Medline Industries is voluntarily recalling several lots and SKUs of tracheostomy care and cleaning trays.
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Olympus Corp is recalling certain bronchofiberscopes and bronchovideoscopes because they may lead to burns or catch fire.
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Getinge is recalling the Cardiohelp Emergency Drive due to possible blocking or impairment of the emergency drive’s cranking ability.
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The FDA received over 270 reports related to thermal issues such as fire, smoke, burns, and other signs of overheating while patients are using Philips DreamStation 2 CPAP machines.
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ResMed has issued an urgent field safety notice for its CPAP masks with magnets due to potential interference with some implants or certain medical devices.
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