Recalls and Safety Alerts:
ShoulderFlex Massager by King International: Safety Communication - Risk of Strangulation
Do not use or recommend use of the ShoulderFlex Massager, dispose of the device components separately so it cannot be reassembled and used...
GE Healthcare Vital Signs Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier Passive Humidification Device (HCH)
The HCH device may have an occlusion that can prevent proper flow of the medical gases or oxygen, possibly resulting in insufficient oxygen delivered to the patient...
Arrow International, Inc. Arrow NextStep Antegrade Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter
Recall due to reports of breakage and/or separation of the stylet...
Highlighted Articles:
CDC Issues Checklist for Infection Prevention in Out-Patient Settings to Accompany New Guide
Facilities using this checklist should identify all procedures performed in their ambulatory setting and refer to appropriate sections to conduct their evaluation...
8 Safety Tips for Working with Reproductive Hazards
To minimize the danger of agents that fall into the category of reproductive hazards, managers and workers can follow these tips...
External Defibrillators: Strategies for Home Users and Public Access AED Owners to Maintain Readiness of Automated External Defibrillators
The following are strategies for home users and public access AED owners to maintain readiness of automated external defibrillators...
Health Care Comes Home: The Human Factors
The book identifies knowledge gaps in the field and how these can be addressed through research and development initiatives...
Details Crucial When Reporting Adverse Events Due to Medical Devices
Many adverse events reported to FDA do not include vital information such as the patient’s age, which may delay identification of problems in the pediatric population and result in under-reporting of serious adverse events in children...
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