The medical device giant Medtronic recently issued a recall which affects hundreds of thousands of diabetes patients. The company has recalled its Minimed insulin pumps due to a potentially deadly situation. Nearly half a million units were involved in the recall which was given the most serious rating of Class I, which is assigned when …
Cardinal Health recently announced that it would recall over nine million surgical gowns due to issues with possible contamination. The recall is expected to be a costly one for the company. Cardinal Health recently informed its shareholders that it would be taking a $96 million charge against its earnings in the second quarter of 2020. …
After increasing to a historic level in 2018, the amount of medical device recalls remained elevated in 2019. This is borne out by the statistics that quantify exactly how widespread the problem has become. The number of medical device recalls has increased for several reasons, and one of the primary causes is the increasing sophistication …
As of this writing in September 2019, there have been a total of 26 medical device recalls this year. These have impacted approximately 50 million people in this country. These recalls have ranged from minor issues to major ones that could potentially be life threatening. Here is some information on the nine most consequential medical …
While many medical products are safe, there are times when situations occur that present a high level of concern for medical professionals and government regulators. Such is the case with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which recently chose to issue a Class 1 recall regarding 50 NeuroBlate brain probes. Designed to be …
Medical device recalls are common. Companies typically decide to recall a device when there is a health and safety issue. Here are some of the biggest medical device recalls in recent history: Abbott Pacemakers Recalled Because of Cyber-Security Issues Abbot announced that it would be recalling over 500,000 pacemakers in August 2017. They were recalled …
The FDA recently announced that medical device manufacturer Medtronic has issued an implantable cardioverter defibrillator recall for 48 of its resynchronization defibrillators. The reason for the recall is the device’s inability to deliver the correct level of voltage to effectively pace a person’s heartbeat. According to the American Heart Association, these devices are made to …
For many people who suffer from cardiovascular problems, relying on various heart devices to help their hearts work more efficiently is the difference between life and death. Because of this, many medical device manufacturers are investing millions of dollars into designing and manufacturing numerous devices to combat these and other problems. However, in some instances, …
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there were almost 70 medical devices recalled over the past two years. In 2016, there have already been over 20 devices recalled, indicating that the epidemic of medical technology recalls is not slowing down. There are several reasons why medtech recalls seem to be an …
Covidien, a global healthcare product manufacturer, has issued a recall for certain lots of its Pipeline Embolization Device and Alligator Retrieval Device. What Is The Covidien Pipeline Embolization Device and Alligator Retrieval Device? The Pipeline Embolization Device (PED) is the first and only flow diversion device approved by the FDA. The Pipeline Device is designed …
