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Certain Broselow Pediatric Emergency Rainbow Tapes were manufactured with incorrect information on the tape.
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Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities with Certain Patient Monitors from Contec and Epsimed: FDA Safety Communication
The FDA is raising awareness about cybersecurity vulnerabilities with Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors.
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Early Alert: Infusion Pump Software Issue from Baxter
This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program
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Early Alert: Blood Pump Controller Issue from Abiomed
This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program
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Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD: FDA Drug Safety Communication – FDA Requires Expanded Labeling about Weight Loss Risk in Patients Younger than 6 Years
The FDA is revising the labeling of all extended-release stimulants indicated to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – including certain formulations of amphetamine and methylphenidate – to warn about the risk of weight loss and other adverse reactions (side effects) in patients yo
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FDA Eliminates Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Autologous Chimeric Antigen Receptor CAR T cell Immunotherapies
FDA Eliminates Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Autologous Chimeric Antigen Receptor CAR T cell Immunotherapies
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-eliminates-risk-evaluation-and-mitigation-strategies-rems-autologous-chimeric-antigen-receptor
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Sandoz Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Cefazolin for Injection Due to Product Mispackaging
Sandoz, Inc. (“Sandoz”) is initiating a voluntary recall of one (1) lot of Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gram per vial.
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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
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Angiographic Catheter Recall: Cook Removes Beacon Tip Angiographic Catheters due to Tip Separation
Affected device lots may experience tip separation; field complaints reported that the tip separation can occur both prior to and during patient contact.
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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.