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Breas Medical Updates Use Instructions for Vivo 45 LS Ventilators

Internal testing identified the potential for a short-term increase in formaldehyde exposure for people using new ventilators for the first time.

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Medline Recalls SubG Endotracheal Tube with Subglottic Suction

Medline issued the recall due to risk of the inflation tube or other components becoming detached or torn from the main tube.

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Preventing Unplanned Extubations in the NICU/PICU

A study of critical care patients at a large children's hospital finds unplanned extubations are common and linked to adverse events in nearly half of patients. Researchers identify the top risk factors, informing potential patient safety improvement practices.

Philips Agrees to FDA Consent Decree Over Respiratory Device Recall

by RT Staff | Jan 29, 2024 | Industry & Regulatory News, Therapy Devices | 0

Until the requirements of the consent decree are met, Philips Respironics will not sell new CPAP, BiPAP, or other respiratory care devices in the US.

ResMed Updates Safety Guidance for CPAP Masks With Magnets

by RT Staff | Dec 27, 2023 | Sleep Medicine | 0

ResMed is updating its guides for all CPAP masks with magnets to inform users about potential magnetic interference when magnets are near certain implants and medical devices in the body.

Medline Recalls Tracheostomy Care and Cleaning Trays

by RT Staff | Dec 21, 2023 | Recalls & Advisories | 0

Medline Industries is voluntarily recalling several lots and SKUs of tracheostomy care and cleaning trays.

Class I Recall for Olympus Bronchofiberscopes and Bronchovideoscopes

by RT Staff | Dec 19, 2023 | Recalls & Advisories | 0

Olympus Corp is recalling certain bronchofiberscopes and bronchovideoscopes because they may lead to burns or catch fire.

Getinge Recalls ECMO Device Due to Critical Malfunction Risks

by RT Staff | Dec 8, 2023 | Cardiopulmonary & Thoracic, Recalls & Advisories | 0

Getinge is recalling the Cardiohelp Emergency Drive due to possible blocking or impairment of the emergency drive’s cranking ability.

ResMed: Magnetic CPAP Masks May Interfere With Certain Medical Devices

by RT Staff | Nov 21, 2023 | Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

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.

SoClean Issues Voluntary Recall of Equipment Used to Clean CPAPs

by RT Staff | Nov 21, 2023 | Recalls & Advisories | 0

SoClean has issued a voluntary recall of its SoClean2 and SoClean3 equipment used to clean, sanitize, or disinfect CPAP devices and accessories.

Olympus Issues Safety Update for Bronchoscopes Following Combustion Reports

by RT Staff | Nov 15, 2023 | Therapy Devices | 0

Olympus announced a voluntary field corrective action to address complaints of endobronchial combustion occurring during therapeutic procedures involving use of high-frequency therapy equipment in an oxygenated environment.

People Who Used Recalled Philips Breathing Machines Face Painful Choices

by RT Staff | Nov 1, 2023 | Business News, General Healthcare, Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

Millions of people were impacted by the 2021 recall of Philips breathing machines. Here are nine of their stories.

Medtronic Warns of Defective Laryngoscopes Being Sold Illegally

by RT Staff | Oct 23, 2023 | Emergency Room, ICU & Ventilation, Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

Medtronic issued a notification to inform the public of stolen defective video laryngoscopes that have been offered for sale illegally by unauthorized third parties through social media platforms.

Philips Recalls Certain Ventilators Over Power Management Part Concerns

by RT Staff | Oct 20, 2023 | Business News, ICU & Ventilation, Recalls & Advisories | 0

The ventilators contain power management printed circuit board assemblies that were distributed by a third-party warehouse and do not meet ventilator standards, per a safety communication.

Capnography and Pulse Oximetry in the PICU

by RT Staff | Oct 9, 2023 | ICU & Ventilation, Patient Monitoring, Pediatric Care | 0

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.

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