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Arterial Cannula Recall: Edwards Lifesciences Removes Arterial Cannula due to Risk of Wire Exposure
Edwards recalls arterial cannulae due to risk of wire exposure that may cause serious patient harm.
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HHS, FDA and USDA Address the Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods
HHS, FDA and USDA Address the Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/hhs-fda-and-usda-address-health-risks-ultra-processed-foods
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Mobile Lift Component Recall: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Removes Mobile Lift Component due to Risk of Improper Attachment
Baxter is removing mobile lift components due to risk of false attachment, which may result in patient injury due to falls.
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PAHO Director and CARICOM Secretary-General sign 2025-2029 Joint Subregional cooperation strategy to advance health and equity in the Caribbean
PAHO Director and CARICOM Secretary-General sign 2025-2029 Joint Subregional cooperation strategy to advance health and equity in the Caribbean
Cristina Mitchell
22 Jul 2025
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HHS, FDA Praise Consumer Brands Association’s Vow to Remove Artificial Colors from America’s Food Supply
HHS, FDA Praise Consumer Brands Association’s Vow to Remove Artificial Colors from America’s Food Supply
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/hhs-fda-praise-consumer-brands-associations-vow-remove-artificial-colors-americas-food-supply
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Manual Resuscitator Recall: SunMed Holdings, LLC Removes Adult Manual Resuscitator Devices Due to Incorrect Assembly of B/V Filter
Manual resuscitator recalled due to incorrect B/V filter assembly that could delay therapy. May cause hypoxia, hypercapnia, or death if used.
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Medical Procedure Kits Correction: Medline Industries, LP Issues Correction for Medline Craniotomy Kits Containing Codman Disposable Perforators Due to Risk for Device Disassembly
Medline Craniotomy Kits are procedure convenience kits. Kits containing the Codman Disposable Perforator are being corrected by Medline Industries.
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Stanford faculty member George Tidmarsh, M.D., Ph.D. named Director of Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Stanford faculty member George Tidmarsh, M.D., Ph.D. named Director of Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/stanford-faculty-member-george-tidmarsh-md-phd-named-director-center-drug-evaluation-and-research
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Continuous Ventilator (Respirator) Correction: Maquet Critical Care AB Updates Use Instructions for Servo Ventilator Systems Due to Risk of Inaccurate Compliance Measurement Leading to Improper Tidal Volume Delivery in Neonatal Patients
Maquet is updating Servo Ventilator instructions due to a risk of inaccurate tidal volume delivery when the extended leak test is used.
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Applicator Recall: Integra LifeSciences Removes MicroMyst Applicators Due to Potential Sterility Concerns
MicroMyst Applicators are being recalled due to potential non-sterile product., but these devices may not have been properly sterilized.
