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Update: Recommendations for Certain Medtronic Electromyogram Endotracheal Tubes and Risk of Airway Obstruction – Letter to Health Care Providers

Medtronic initiates recall for silicone-based EMG endotracheal tubes due to the risk of airway obstruction and ventilation failure.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/update-recommendations-certain-medtronic-electromyogram-endotracheal-tubes-and-risk-airway

 
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Do Not Use Smartwatches or Smart Rings to Measure Blood Glucose Levels: FDA Safety Communication

Do not use smartwatches or smart rings to measure blood glucose. They are not authorized by the FDA. Using them could result in inaccurate blood glucose measurement, which can lead to serious injury or death if used to make medical decisions. Only use FDA-authorized devices to measure blood glucose.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-smartwatches-or-smart-rings-measure-blood-glucose-levels-fda-safety-communication