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mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines: FDA Safety Communication – FDA Approves Required Updated Warning in Labeling Regarding Myocarditis and Pericarditis Following Vaccination
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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.
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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.
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Early Alert: Esophageal pH Monitoring Capsule Issue from Medtronic
This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program
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El Comité Ejecutivo de la OPS inicia su 176ª sesión abordando temas clave para la salud en las Américas
PAHO Executive Committee kicks off 176th session, addressing key health issues in the Americas
Cristina Mitchell
23 Jun 2025
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Tobacco control efforts protect 6.1 billion people – WHO’s new report
Tobacco control efforts protect 6.1 billion people – WHO’s new report
Cristina Mitchell
23 Jun 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Intra-Operative Positioning System Guidewire Recall: Centerline Biomedical Removes Certain IOPS Guidewires due to Delamination
Sensorized Guidewire Issue from Centerline Biomedical