I-Flow ON-Q Pump Recalled For Potential Constant Infusion Risk
The I-Flow ON-Q Pump that comes equipped with an ONDEMAND Bolus Button is being recalled because of a potential threat presented by said button. This infusion device is used before, during, or after surgical procedures to deliver medications such as anesthesia to the area of an incision. The Bolus Button can get stuck in one… read more
Automix Automated Nutrition Compounder Systems Recalled by Baxter
Automix Automated Nutrition Compounder Systems are being recalled by Baxter Healthcare because of the risk that a patient might not receive the correct nutritional solution mix from the device. This could happen for one of two reasons. First, fluid can leak into the keypad, and therefore the device might not accurately respond to an individual’s… read more
Shiley Tracheostomy Tubes Recalled by Covidien For Injury Threat
Shiley size 8 adult tracheostomy tubes have been recalled by Covidien because there exists a risk that these tubes can leak. The items, which are placed into an individual’s windpipe in order to extract fluids from the lungs and trachea, also have an inner and outer cannulae which can become disconnected. The Food and Drug… read more
CareFusion Recalls PC Unit From Alaris Pump For Injury Threat
A component of an intravenous medication delivery system is being recalled by CareFusion due to an error that could impede swift delivery of medicine to a patient. The Alaris electronic infusion pump is the system in question, and the faulty component is the PC unit with a model number of 8015. An error code reading… read more
CareFusion Says Remediation Underway for Recalled EnVe Ventilator
CareFusion is updating consumers on the progress of the Class I recall of the EnVe ventilator. The products were produced from December 2010 to this past January. A leak may take place in these items’ patient breathing circuit, resulting in the ventilator not working properly. The company had previously released remediation plans, which are reportedly… read more
Software Error Prompts Maquet to Recall FLOW-i Anesthesia Systems
An update has been issued on a medical device with a defect that could potentially compromise the health of anyone using the product. The update was announced by MAQUET Medical Systems USA, the distributor, and Maquet Critical Care AB, the manufacturer, and concerns their FLOW-i Anesthesia Systems of the C20, C30, and C40 models. These… read more
Oxygen Concentratros From Nidek Recalled Over Fire Hazard
A Class I recall, the most serious of all types of safety warnings, has been initiated on a medical device that could potentially harm consumers. The recall was announced by Nidek Medical Products and concerns their Nidek Medical Mark5 Nuvo Lite Oxygen Concentrators. 11 models of the product in total fall within the purview of… read more
Blood Loss Risk Prompts Moog to Recall Intravenous Medical Device
A medical device meant to provide intravenous medication to patients afflicted by a variety of conditions has been recalled because of a discovery that the items might not work correctly. The recall was announced by the Moog Medical Devices Group, a company based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. The product in question is the… read more
Heart Attack Detector Recalled For Not Meeting FDA Standards
A device that is used to detect whether a heart attack has taken place has been recalled because certain lots of the device fail to adhere to mandated guidelines. The Waltham, Massachusetts-based Alere Inc. announced the recall of their Alere Triage BNP, Alere Triage D-dimer, and Alere Triage cardiololoy panels. 104 lots in total are… read more
Incorrect Diagnosis Risk Prompts Elecsys Troponin I Recall
Devices that are used to measure vital statistics in order to allow doctors to make an accurate diagnosis have been recalled due to a risk that the results shown will be incorrect. The items in question are called Elecsys Troponin I and Elecsys Troponin I STAT Immunoassays. These products, which were distributed by Roche Diagnostics… read more
Improper Instructions Cause Heartmate II Pump To Be Recalled
Another recall to share with you this afternoon, this one involving an item that is critical to ensuring lives are preserved. The Food and Drug Administration has announced a Class I recall of a product known as the Heartmate II, made by Thoratec Corp. A Class I recall is the most serious form of recalls… read more
Medicine Bottle Storage Units Recalled Due to Lock Failure
Nearly 60,000 medicine bottle storage containers have been recalled by their importer, Locker Brand, a company based out of Henderson, Nevada. The item in question is basically a locker that is used to store prescription medicine bottles so they can’t be tampered with or taken by someone who doesn’t have the code. The product… read more
