sábado, 11 de mayo de 2013

The May 2013 MedSun Newsletter



Recalls and Safety Alerts:

Hospira Inc., GemStar Infusion System: Recall
Damage from battery leakage may cause the device to shut off without warning…

Newport Medical Instruments, Inc., HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilators: Class I RecallThe recall is in response to customer reports of ventilator alarming and going into internal backup battery sooner than expected…

GE Healthcare, Giraffe OmniBed and Giraffe Incubator: Class I RecallAffected devices may randomly delete stored information and enter new information in its place (over-write) when the device turns “on” or recovers from a power failure…

LifeScan, Inc. OneTouch Verio IQ Blood Glucose Meter – Class I RecallAt extremely high blood glucose levels of 1024 mg/dL and above, the OneTouch Verio IQ Meter will turn off instead of displaying the message “EXTREME HIGH GLUCOSE above 600 mg/dL” as intended…

CareFusion Alaris PC Unit with Software V9.12: Class I RecallWhen the unit experiences a communication error, the programmed infusion(s) will continue as programmed but no further key presses will have an effect on the system except for the System On key which allows the user to power down the device…
  
Medical Bed Mattresses: FDA Safety CommunicationFDA is concerned that fluid ingress from worn or damaged medical bed mattress covers may be widespread and largely under-recognized by health care providers, health care facility staff, and caregivers…

BCI Remote Alarm Cables By Smith's Medical ASD, Inc.: Class I RecallIn rare instances, the BCI Remote Alarm Cables (BCI Cables) are not transferring alarms when used with some remote nurse alarm systems…

Covidien Endo GIA Articulating 60-3.5 Surgical Stapler Reloads with lot number N3B0165LX were stolen from the manufacturer before they were sterilized. Although these devices were packaged and labeled as sterile, they are not sterile…

Discussions with Healthcare Providers:

Batteries in Medical Devices: Small Sample Survey SummaryThe purpose of this survey is to enhance FDA’s understanding of how batteries are used, maintained, fail, and how FDA can work with device manufacturers to improve battery reliability…

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