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enAuroMedics Pharma LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Polymyxin B for Injection USP, 500,000 Unit per Vial, Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/auromedics-pharma-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-polymyxin-b-injection-usp-500000-unit-vial
East Windsor, New Jersey, AuroMedics Pharma LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of lot number CPB200013 of Polymyxin B for Injection USP, 500,000 Units/Vial, to the consumer level from the USA market due to a product complaint for the presence of particulate matter, identified as hair being discoveFri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/auromedics-pharma-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-polymyxin-b-injection-usp-500000-unit-vialBlaine Labs Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel Due to Bacterial Contamination
http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blaine-labs-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-revitaderm-wound-care-gel-due-bacterial-contamination
Blaine Labs Company is voluntarily recalling one lot of RevitaDerm Wound Care to the consumer level because a bottle of the 1.0 ounce RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel has been found to be contaminated with Bacillus cereus. Patients who apply the contaminated product to a wound could develop a skin and softThu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blaine-labs-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-revitaderm-wound-care-gel-due-bacterial-contaminationUpdate: Certain Philips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks: FDA Safety Communication
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-certain-philips-respironics-ventilators-bipap-and-cpap-machines-recalled-due-potential-health
This update provides additional information on the recall and recommendations for people who use repaired and replaced devices.Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-certain-philips-respironics-ventilators-bipap-and-cpap-machines-recalled-due-potential-healthPhilips Respironics Recalls Certain Trilogy EVO Ventilators for Potential Health Risks from PE-PUR Foam
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/philips-respironics-recalls-certain-trilogy-evo-ventilators-potential-health-risks-pe-pur-foam
Philips Respironics Recalls Certain Trilogy EVO Ventilators for Potential Health Risks from PE-PUR FoamWed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/philips-respironics-recalls-certain-trilogy-evo-ventilators-potential-health-risks-pe-pur-foam2022 Medical Device Recalls
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/2022-medical-device-recalls
List of Medical Device recalls in 2022.Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/2022-medical-device-recallsPhilips Respironics CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilator Recalls: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/philips-respironics-cpap-bipap-and-ventilator-recalls-frequently-asked-questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions on Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines recallWed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/philips-respironics-cpap-bipap-and-ventilator-recalls-frequently-asked-questionsMedtronic Inc. Recalls HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System Due to Risk of Tip Damage During Use
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/medtronic-inc-recalls-hawkone-directional-atherectomy-system-due-risk-tip-damage-during-use
This device is used during an atherectomy to treat patients who have calcified narrowings and blockages in the peripheral arteries.Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/medtronic-inc-recalls-hawkone-directional-atherectomy-system-due-risk-tip-damage-during-useSodium Citrate Blood Specimen Collection Tube Conservation Strategies – Letter to Health Care and Laboratory Personnel
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/sodium-citrate-blood-specimen-collection-tube-conservation-strategies-letter-health-care-and
Sodium Citrate Blood Specimen Collection Tube Conservation StrategiesWed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/sodium-citrate-blood-specimen-collection-tube-conservation-strategies-letter-health-care-andGetinge USA Sales, LLC Recalls the Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling for Flow Family Anesthesia Systems Due to a Risk of Harmful Chemical Exposure
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/getinge-usa-sales-llc-recalls-vaporizer-sevoflurane-maquet-filling-flow-family-anesthesia-systems
Getinge USA Sales, LLC recalls its Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling for Flow Family Anesthesia Systems due to a risk of harmful chemical exposure.Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/getinge-usa-sales-llc-recalls-vaporizer-sevoflurane-maquet-filling-flow-family-anesthesia-systemsUPDATE: Blood Specimen Collection Tube Conservation Strategies - Letter to Health Care and Laboratory Personnel
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/update-blood-specimen-collection-tube-conservation-strategies-letter-health-care-and-laboratory
The FDA recommends conservation strategies to minimize the use of these tubes and maintain the quality and safety of care for patients.Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/update-blood-specimen-collection-tube-conservation-strategies-letter-health-care-and-laboratoryMylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris Company, Conducting Voluntary Recall of One Batch of Semglee® (insulin glargine injection), 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pens, Due to the Potential for a Missing Label in the Batch
http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mylan-pharmaceuticals-inc-viatris-company-conducting-voluntary-recall-one-batch-semgleer-insulin
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris company, is voluntarily recalling one batch of its non-interchangeable Semglee® (insulin glargine injection), 100 units/ml (U-100), 3mL prefilled pens, which are packaged in a labelled carton of five (5) pens. The product is being recalled due to the potential fWed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mylan-pharmaceuticals-inc-viatris-company-conducting-voluntary-recall-one-batch-semgleer-insulinUpdate on Risk of Type III Endoleaks with Use of Endologix AFX Endovascular AAA Graft Systems – FDA Safety Communication
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-risk-type-iii-endoleaks-use-endologix-afx-endovascular-aaa-graft-systems-fda-safety-0
Do not routinely use AFX2 endovascular grafts for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms.Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-risk-type-iii-endoleaks-use-endologix-afx-endovascular-aaa-graft-systems-fda-safety-0UPDATE: The FDA Reminds Patients and Health Care Providers of the Importance of At Least Yearly, Lifelong Follow-Up with Use of Endologix AFX Endovascular AAA Graft Systems: FDA Safety Communication
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-fda-reminds-patients-and-health-care-providers-importance-least-yearly-lifelong-follow-use
The FDA is updating our October 28, 2019 safety communication on the use of AFX endovascular grafts with Duraply material (AFX with Duraply or AFX2).Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-fda-reminds-patients-and-health-care-providers-importance-least-yearly-lifelong-follow-use2022 Safety Communications
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/2022-safety-communications
Listing of Medical Device 2022 Safety CommunicationsThu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/2022-safety-communicationsOscor Inc. Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Destino Twist Steerable Guiding Sheath Due to the Risk of the Device Hub Cap and Seal on the Proximal End of the Device Handle Detachment During Use
http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/oscor-inc-issues-voluntary-worldwide-recall-destino-twist-steerable-guiding-sheath-due-risk-device
Oscor Inc. is voluntarily recalling 14 lots of Destino Twist 14F model DST1405525 & Guidestar 14F model D141103 down to the user level. The Destino Twist 14F model DST1405525 & Guidestar 14F model D141103 have been found to have increased risk of the hub cap and seal on the proximal end of the devicWed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/oscor-inc-issues-voluntary-worldwide-recall-destino-twist-steerable-guiding-sheath-due-risk-deviceLohxa LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL Due to Microbial Contamination
http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lohxa-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-senna-syrup-88mg5ml-due-microbial-contamination
Lohxa LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL, unit-dose cups to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination. Use of contaminated product by the elderly, patients with a weakened immune system, or patients at a higher risk of developing liWed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lohxa-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-senna-syrup-88mg5ml-due-microbial-contaminationViona Pharmaceuticals Inc., Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Metformin HCl Extended- Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity
http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viona-pharmaceuticals-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-metformin-hcl-extended-release-tablets-0
Cranford, New Jersey, Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., is voluntarily recalling thirty three (33) lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg to the retail level. Reason for the recall is an Out of specification result observed for the said product, Lot number M008132, “N-nitrosoWed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/viona-pharmaceuticals-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-metformin-hcl-extended-release-tablets-0Buprenorphine: Drug Safety Communication - FDA warns about dental problems with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder and pain
http://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/buprenorphine-drug-safety-communication-fda-warns-about-dental-problems-buprenorphine-medicines
FDA is warning that dental problems have been reported with medicines containing buprenorphine that are dissolved in the mouth. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/buprenorphine-drug-safety-communication-fda-warns-about-dental-problems-buprenorphine-medicinesStop Using LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 Tests: FDA Safety Communication
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/stop-using-lusys-laboratories-covid-19-tests-fda-safety-communication
The tests are likely to have a high risk of false results and are not FDA authorized, cleared, or approved.Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTCDRHhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/stop-using-lusys-laboratories-covid-19-tests-fda-safety-communicationCardiovascular Systems, Inc Recalls WIRION Embolic Protection Device Due to Complaints of Filter Breakage During Retrieval
http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/cardiovascular-systems-inc-recalls-wirion-embolic-protection-device-due-complaints-filter-breakage
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc Recalls WIRION Embolic Protection Device Due to Complaints of Filter Breakage During RetrievalMon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ESTFDAhttp://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/cardiovascular-systems-inc-recalls-wirion-embolic-protection-device-due-complaints-filter-breakage