The FDA is adding hemodialysis bloodlines (also referred to as set, tubing, blood, with and without anti-regurgitation valve; product code FJK) to the Medical Device Shortage List because of recent supplier issues.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd is recalling one Batch/Lot No: A1540076 of Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,000 mg/100 mL (10 mg/mL) single-dose infusion bags to the consumer level, in the United States.

As a precautionary measure, the following lots of Immune Globulin Intravenous (IGIV) and Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (IGSC) have been voluntarily withdrawn by the manufacturers due to a higher rate of allergic/hypersensitivity type reactions, some of which were considered medically significant.

The FDA is raising awareness about cybersecurity vulnerabilities with Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors.

Smiths Medical has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction to notify affected global customers of a potential issue with the 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm sizes of Intubation ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tube products being smaller than expected.

This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program