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Abbott/Thoratec Recalls HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 LVAS
Recall Alert: HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Systems (LVAS) The FDA has issued a Class I recall, the most serious type, for the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Systems (LVAS) due to potential serious injuries or death...
Overview of ISO 13485
ISO 13485, Medical devices quality management systems ISO 13485, Medical devices quality management systems, is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS) for medical device manufacturers. It also outlines requirements...
FDA Quality System Regulation – 21 CFR 820
QMSR CentralFDA Quality System Regulation – 21 CFR 820 21 CFR 820, also known as the Quality System Regulation (QSR), outlines the requirements for the establishment and maintenance of a quality management system for medical device manufacturers in the United States....
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...
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Abbott Safety Alert for Freestyle Libre Systems
Misuse may cause battery overheating and incorrect readings The FDA has issued a safety notification regarding the FreeStyle Libre, FreeStyle Libre 14 day, and FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring Systems. The notification warns users of the potential for...
Camber Recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP
Camber Recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP for Potential Contamination Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP due to potential contamination. The recall was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug...
Prodigy Proclaim Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems
Significant advancement for chronic pain treatment On February 15, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of the Prodigy Proclaim and Proclaim XR Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) systems. This approval marks a significant step forward in...
Exposure to toxic materials during hemodialysis and dialysis
FDA announcement The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement on March 7 to update its May 2022 letter to healthcare providers regarding the potential risks of exposure to toxic compounds when using hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. This update...
Do Not Blame FDA for Lax Oversight of Dietary Supplements
A Regulatory System Designed to Fail The recent recalls involving contaminated moringa leaf powder should alarm every...
Has Industry Self-Regulation Been Effective?
Has Industry Self-Regulation Been Effective? Supplement industry self-regulation has helped in limited ways, but it has...
Why DSHEA Reform Must Be a Priority
Why DSHEA Reform Must Be a Priority The recent wave of moringa-related contamination recalls – touching national retail...
The 30-Year Consequences of Faulty Supplement Legislation
How a 1994 Law Created Today’s Dietary Supplement Crisis In light of the current moringa contamination recalls affecting...
Invisible Outbreak of Contaminated Supplement Ingredients
Contaminated Products Distributed Nationwide How a contaminated Moringa shipment was spread across the U.S. supplement...
Organic Moringa Powder Recalled for Salmonella Contamination
On November 12, organic moringa powder importer and packager Africa Imports issued a recall notice for its products dating...
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