Philips is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,400 HeartStart FR2+ automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This recall is being conducted due to the possibility of a memory chip failure that may render the device inoperable. Only certain HeartStart FR2+ AEDs (models M3860A and M3861A, distributed by Philips; and models M3840A and M3841A, … [Read more...]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting healthcare providers of a change to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph for heparin, effective October 1, 2009.  Manufacturers will not begin shipping heparin products manufactured and tested according to the new USP monograph until October 8th or later. This change—largely in … [Read more...]

Nutricia North America, Inc. ("Nutricia") has contacted customers to undertake the voluntary recall and replacement of one (1) lot of the specialized infant formula product, Neocate®. This recall involves a limited quantity of individual cans (approximately 3700) from Lot # P91877, and does not affect any other Neocate® products or lot … [Read more...]

Smiths Medical announced that it is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of Portex® Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm) manufactured before September 2009. Description of the Issue A small number of tubes were manufactured with internal diameters slightly smaller than indicated on the labeling, which may create … [Read more...]