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Medtronic Recalls Cobalt XT, Cobalt and Crome ICDs and CRT-Ds for Risk that Devices May Issue a Short Circuit Alert and Deliver Reduced Energy Shock During High Voltage Therapy

Cobalt/Crome ICDs and CRT-Ds may deliver reduced-energy electric shocks and short circuit protection (SCP) alerts during high voltage therapy.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/medtronic-recalls-cobalt-xt-cobalt-and-crome-icds-and-crt-ds-risk-devices-may-issue-short-circuit

 
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FDA Approves First Cell-Based Gene Therapy to Treat Adult and Pediatric Patients with Beta-thalassemia Who Require Regular Blood Transfusions

FDA Approves First Cell-Based Gene Therapy to Treat Adult and Pediatric Patients with Beta-thalassemia Who Require Regular Blood Transfusions
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-cell-based-gene-therapy-treat-adult-and-pediatric-patients-beta-thalassemia-who

 
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Stop Using Certain Syringes and Needles with Needle Safety Devices Manufactured by Haiou – Letter to Health Care Providers

Certain syringes and needles with needle safety devices manufactured by HAIOU may cause needles to detach in patients’ arms after injection or needle failure.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/stop-using-certain-syringes-and-needles-needle-safety-devices-manufactured-haiou-letter-health-care