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mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines: FDA Safety Communication – FDA Approves Required Updated Warning in Labeling Regarding Myocarditis and Pericarditis Following Vaccination

mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines: FDA Safety Communication – FDA Approves Required Updated Warning in Labeling Regarding Myocarditis and Pericarditis Following Vaccination

http://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/mrna-covid-19-vaccines-fda-safety-communication-fda-approves-required-updated-warning-labeling

 
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Flexible Tracheostomy Tube Recall: Medtronic Removes Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff Reusable Inner Cannula Due to Risk for Disconnection of the Flange from the Device Cannula

The Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube is being recalled as it may come loose if the flange disconnects, potentially leading to a blocked airway.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/flexible-tracheostomy-tube-recall-medtronic-removes-shiley-adult-flexible-tracheostomy-tube

 
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Import Alerts for Certain Olympus Medical Devices Manufactured in Japan – Letter to Health Care Providers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting health care providers about import alerts for certain medical devices manufactured in Japan by Olympus Medical Systems Corporation (Olympus) and its subsidiaries.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/import-alerts-certain-olympus-medical-devices-manufactured-japan-letter-health-care-providers

 
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Transderm Scōp (Scopolamine Transdermal System): Drug Safety Communication – FDA Adds Warning About Serious Risk of Heat-Related Complications with Antinausea Patch

The FDA is warning that the antinausea patch Transderm Scōp (scopolamine transdermal system) can increase body temperature and cause heat-related complications, resulting in hospitalization or even death in some cases. Most cases occurred in children 17 years and younger and in adults 60 years and o

http://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/transderm-scop-scopolamine-transdermal-system-drug-safety-communication-fda-adds-warning-about

 
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Resuscitation System Recall: ZOLL Circulation, Inc. Recalls AutoPulse NXT Resuscitation System Due to a Failure Code That May Stop Compressions or Deliver Inadequate CPR

Recall: ZOLL Circulation, Inc. Recalls AutoPulse NXT Resuscitation System Due to a Failure Code That May Stop Compressions or Deliver Inadequate CPR

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/resuscitation-system-recall-zoll-circulation-inc-recalls-autopulse-nxt-resuscitation-system-due

 
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Medical Procedure Kits Correction: Medline Industries, LP Issues Correction for Medline Procedure Kits Containing Medtronic Aortic Root Cannula due to Potential Excess Material in Male Luers

Medline Industries is correcting certain lots of their medical procedure kits that contain a recalled Medtronic aortic root cannula

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/medical-procedure-kits-correction-medline-industries-lp-issues-correction-medline-procedure-kits