Category: Products & Treatment

Products & Treatment

Luna G3 APAP Recalled Due to Firmware Defect

According to an FDA alert, BMC Medical Co Ltd retrospectively reported a recall of 20,160 Luna G3 APAP (Model LG3600) devices distributed in the United States due to firmware defect.

Products & Treatment

Application Accepted for Inhaled Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment

If cleared by federal regulators, nebulized Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution would become the first inhaled option designed to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Products & Treatment

Capnography and Pulse Oximetry in the PICU

For patients in the pediatric ICU, pulse oximetry and waveform capnography are valuable tools to monitor the effectiveness of respiratory support and to inform treatment decisions.

Industry & Regulatory News

Early Alert for CooperSurgical Neonatal nCPAP Device

CooperSurgical has issued a letter to affected customers recommending certain ventilators be removed from where they are used or sold, according to a USFDA early alert.

Pharmaceuticals

Study to Evaluate Effectiveness of Brensocatib for Bronchiectasis

The BEST-BE observational study will track 1,000 bronchiectasis patients to measure the impact of brensocatib on pulmonary exacerbations and patient quality of life.

Diagnostics & Testing

Increasing Use of Oscillometry for Lung Testing

A national survey shows that while most laboratories use oscillometry technology, lack of standardized guidelines and high costs limit its growth.

Monitoring & Treatment

Early Alert for NOxBox Nitric Oxide Delivery System

NOxBox reported complaints of oxygen leaks due to failure of the oxygen tubing or tubing connection within the NOxMixer module of the NOxBoxi device, according to the FDA.