Medical device types
A sampling of the types of medical devices on the U.S. market, from electrical stimulators to CPAP and BiPAP machines. Most of these are U.S. Class II devices that require a cleared premarket notification (510(k)) to enable them to be marketed in the United States. And most of them have had a product safety recall or correction.
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Medical Device Headlines
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...
Differences between BiPAP and CPAP
What Are the Differences between BiPAP and CPAP Machines? BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) and CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines are both commonly used to treat sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during...
CPAP Machines
What Is a CPAP Machine? A CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is a medical device used primarily to treat sleep apnea, a condition characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. CPAP therapy involves delivering a continuous...
Urgent Recall Notice for ARROW QuickFlash Catheterization Kits
Urgent Recall Notice for ARROW QuickFlash Catheterization Kits In February 2024, Teleflex and its subsidiary Arrow International issued an urgent recall notice for the ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery and Radial Artery/Arterial Line Catheterization Kits. Today, a...
Plastic Syringe Safety: FDA’s Ongoing Evaluation
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided a crucial update regarding the quality and performance issues associated with plastic syringes made in China. This announcement follows the agency's previous safety communication issued on November 30, 2023,...
Original FDA Safety Warning for China-made Syringes
In an announcement dated November 30, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice regarding the evaluation of potential device failures associated with plastic syringes manufactured in China. The FDA is actively collecting and analyzing data to...
Electrical Stimulation Devices – ESDs
Devices use controlled electrical pulses Electrical stimulation medical devices are sophisticated tools designed to deliver controlled electrical impulses to specific areas of the body for therapeutic purposes. These devices utilize various forms of electrical...