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Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System
Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System In a groundbreaking move, the FDA has recently approved the Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System for market distribution. The device was developed by Edwards Lifesciences LLC. This innovative system...
Prospera Spinal Cord Stimulation System for Intractable Back Pain
Prospera Spinal Cord Stimulation System FDA has recently approved the Prospera Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System, developed by BIOTRONIK NRO, INC., as a treatment for chronic, difficult-to-manage pain in the trunk or limbs. This implanted system comprises a...
A Look at the CDRH 2024 Innovation Report
Revolutionizing Medical Device Innovation In a world where medical technology evolves at a rapid pace, ensuring patients have access to cutting-edge, safe, and effective devices is paramount. Yesterday, the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) released...
CDRH Issues its 2024 Safety Report
2024 CDRH Safety Report The FDA Center for Devices and Regulatory Health issued its CDRH 2024 Safety Report on April 17, 2024. The report outlines the commitment of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of...
Fresenius Kabi Recalls Ivenix Infusion Pump Software
Urgent Class I Recall Notice A crucial recall notice has been issued by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC for the LVP Software of the Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), Version 5.8.0, distributed between March 6, 2023, and March 20, 2024. The recall, initiated on March 7, 2024, is...
Urgent Recall for Boston Scientific Obsidio Conformable Embolic
Urgent Class I Recall Notice Boston Scientific Corporation issued a critical recall notice on February 20, 2024, for its Obsidio Conformable Embolic products. The recall affects products distributed between May 8, 2023, and February 8, 2024. Product Details ...
FDA – Do Not Use Non-piercing Devices to Measure Blood Glucose
FDA Safety Communication On February 21, 2024 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication regarding the use of smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels without the need for skin piercing. Its cautionary...
Medos International Recalls CEREBASE DA Guide Sheath
Urgent Class I Recall Notice Medos International Sàrl has issued an urgent recall for the Cerenovus CEREBASE DA Guide Sheath, a neurovascular catheter commonly used in procedures requiring precise navigation and access to blood vessels in the brain. The recall was...
Asensus Surgical Inc Issues Recall for Senhance Surgical System
Class I Recall Notice Asensus Surgical Inc. has announced a recall for its Senhance Surgical System due to malfunctions leading to unintended movement of the robotically-assisted surgical device. Device Use The Senhance Surgical System is a vital tool utilized in...
Datex-Ohmeda Issues Field Correction for EVair Air Compressors
Urgent Class I Recall Notice Datex-Ohmeda Inc. has announced a field correction for its EVair and Jun-air compressors, optional ventilator accessories designed to provide an alternative source of airflow for patient support in clinical settings where wall air is...