The FDA determined that a recall of the Fresenius Kabi Ivenix large-volume infusion pump is Class I, the most serious kind. This recall affects the LVP-0004 model of the Ivenix large-volume pumps. Fresenius Kabi distributed these systems between Oct. 1, 2021, and July 31, 2023. In total, the company recalled 938 devices in the U.S. […]
Recalls
BD recalls more Alaris pumps due to compatibility issues with Cardinal Health syringes
The FDA determined that another recall of BD (NYSE:BDX) Alaris infusion pumps is Class I, the most serious kind. In the latest Alaris recall, the company cites compatibility issues with Cardinal Health Monoject syringes. The issue mainly relates to changes made to the products by Cardinal Health. It affects more than 1 million total devices. […]
Baxter issues Novum IQ infusion pump warning
Correction: the original version of this article identified this as another recall for Novum IQ. Baxter issued a notification related to a Nov. 15 recall, not a notification for a separate recall. This story has been updated. Baxter (NYSE:BAX) issued an urgent medical device correction notice regarding its Novum IQ syringe infusion pump. A few […]
Eitan Medical’s Sapphire infusion pump recall is Class I
The FDA determined that the recall of certain Eitan Medical Sapphire infusion pumps is Class I, the most serious kind. Netanya, Israel-based Eitan recalled certain Sapphire pumps running software version Rev 16.10. The recall includes the Sapphire multi-therapy pump, the Sapphire Epidural pump and the Sapphire Plus pump. Eitan initiated the recall on Sept. 11, […]
B. Braun infusion pump battery recall is Class I after one reported death
The FDA labeled a recall of B. Braun Medical infusion pump battery packs Class I, the most serious kind. B. Braun’s recall is a correction, not a product removal, affecting the battery pack for its Infusomat Space large-volume pump. It affects both wireless and non-wireless batteries, model numbers 8713051U and 8713052U. According to an FDA […]
Baxter recalls some syringe pumps due to underdosing risk
The FDA determined that the recall of the Baxter (NYSE:BAX) Novum IQ syringe pump is Class 1, the most serious kind. Baxter designed its Novum IQ syringe pump as an infusion pump to deliver fluids into a patient’s body in a controlled manner. The device is suitable for patient care in hospitals and outpatient facilities […]
FDA issues warning about over-the-counter eye drops
The FDA issued a notice warning consumers about 26 over-the-counter eye drop products that could result in eye infections. In its notice, the FDA instructed consumers not to purchase and to immediately stop using these products. Using those eye drops could lead to the risk of infections that could result in partial vision loss or […]
Medtronic warns on previous software MiniMed 780G in Germany
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) issued an urgent field safety notice in Germany to warn of a potential issue with its MiniMed 780G system. MiniMed 780G, Medtronic’s next-generation automated insulin delivery system, has been available in Europe since earning CE mark in mid-2020. In March 2021, the company first communicated that its pumps with software version 6.5 could […]
Baxter warns on some infusion pumps due to potential false alarms
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) issued an urgent medical device correction for some Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IV infusion pumps in the U.S. The FDA later issued a notice identifying the recall as Class I, the most serious kind. Baxter recalled 22,769 devices in total. Affected pumps in the U.S. and Puerto Rico received upgrades to software versions […]
B. Braun recalls some two-piece syringes due to potential packaging barrier damage
B. Braun issued an urgent field safety notice in Europe related to potential issues with certain two-piece syringes. The company’s notice said it decided to proactively recall a batch combination of the syringes. B. Braun identified a number of batches of its Exadoral, Henke-JECT, Norm-Ject and Injekt devices. In the course of postmarket surveillance and […]