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Recent news from the US Food and Drug Administration on Medical Devices. Click the title below to see the full article, or visit the official FDA pages for Medical Device Safety and Recalls / Early Alerts. Also see updates at CDRHNew News and Updates.

Safety Communications

Potential Risks with Certain Uses of Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling – FDA Safety Communication 10/15/2025
Do Not Use Unauthorized Infant Devices for Monitoring Vital Signs: FDA Safety Communication 09/16/2025
Do Not Use Unauthorized Devices for Measuring Blood Pressure: FDA Safety Communication 09/16/2025
Risk of False Positive Results with Certain Capillary Blood Collection Tubes Used with Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare Testing Systems – FDA Safety Communication 04/24/2025
Mga Cybersecurity Vulnerability sa Ilang Patient Monitor mula sa Contec at Epsimed: Komunikasyon Pangkaligtasan ng FDA 03/10/2025
Vulnerabilidades de Ciberseguridad en Monitores de Pacientes de Contec y Epsimed: Comunicación de Seguridad de la FDA 03/10/2025
La FDA alerta a los pacientes para que revisen con frecuencia las configuraciones de alerta de los teléfonos inteligentes relacionados con la diabetes, en especial, después de realizar cambios en el hardware o el software del teléfono: FDA Safety Communication 02/27/2025
Inaalertuhan ng FDA ang mga Pasyente na Regular na Suriin ang mga Setting ng Alerto sa Kanilang Smartphone Device na may Kaugnayan sa Diabetes, Lalo na Pagkatapos ng mga Pagbabago sa Hardware o Software ng Telepono: FDA Safety Communication 02/27/2025
Ang mga Accolade Pacemaker Device ng Boston Scientific at Potensiyal na Pangangailangan sa Maagang Pagpapalit ng Device – Pangkaligtasang Komunikasyon ng FDA 02/27/2025
Los marcapasos Accolade de Boston Scientific y la posible necesidad de reemplazarlos antes de tiempo: Comunicado de seguridad de la FDA 02/27/2025
FDA Alerts Patients to Regularly Check Diabetes-Related Smartphone Device Alert Settings, Especially Following Phone Hardware or Software Changes 02/05/2025
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities with Certain Patient Monitors from Contec and Epsimed: FDA Safety Communication 01/30/2025

 

Recalls

Early Alert: Stent and Electrocautery-Enhanced Delivery System Issue from Boston Scientific 01/16/2026
Anesthetic Vaporizer Recall: Draeger Removes Vapor 2000 and Vapor 3000 Vaporizers 01/16/2026
Anesthesia Kit Recall: Medline Removes Anesthesia Circuits and Anesthesia Circuit Kits 01/16/2026
Early Alert: Broselow Rainbow Tape Issue from AirLife 01/16/2026
Early Alert: Dialysis Tubing Set Issue from Vantive 01/14/2026
Organ Recovery Pack Correction: AVID Medical Issues Correction for Medical Convenience and Organ Recovery Kits 01/09/2026
Infusion Pump Software Recall: Baxter Removes Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Platforms 01/05/2026
Esophageal pH Monitoring Capsule Recall: Medtronic and Given Imaging Remove Bravo CF Capsule Delivery Devices 01/05/2026
Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter Recall: Conavi Removes Novasight Hybrid Catheters 01/05/2026
Intravascular PICC Catheter Recall: Bard Removes PowerPICC Intravascular Catheters 01/05/2026
Aspiration System Correction: Calyxo Updates Use Instructions for CVAC 01/05/2026
Infusion Pump Recall: Fresenius Kabi Removes Ivenix Large Volume Pumps 01/05/2026
Custom Surgical Pack Recall: Alcon Removes Custom Pak Ophthalmic Procedure Packs 01/02/2026
Intravascular Administration Set Recall: ICU Medical Removes IV Gravity Burette Set 12/30/2025
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Software Correction: Dexcom Issues Correction for Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro
Software
12/29/2025
Anesthesia System Correction: GE HealthCare Updates Use Instructions for CareStation Anesthesia Systems 12/29/2025
Catheter Mount Recall: Draeger Removes ErgoStar Catheter Mounts 12/23/2025
Endovascular Graft Recall: Cook Medical Removes Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Graft 12/23/2025
System Correction: IMPRIS Imaging Inc Issues Correction for IMRIS Neuro III-SV 12/23/2025
Early Alert: Convenience Kit Needle Issue from Integra LifeSciences 12/23/2025
Early Alert: Anesthesia System Issue from GE HealthCare 12/10/2025
Correction Alert: Olympus Updates Use Instructions for Ligating Device 12/03/2025
Early Alert: Glucose Monitor Sensor Issue from Abbott Diabetes Care 12/02/2025
Recall Alert: Glycar SA Removes Pericardial Patch 12/01/2025
Correction Alert: Becton Dickinson Updates Use Instructions for BD Alaris Pump Issue 11/28/2025
Recall Alert: Baxter Permanently Removes Life2000 Ventilation System 11/26/2025
Recall Alert: BALT USA Removes MEGA Ballast Distal Access Platform 11/26/2025
Recall Alert: Max Mobility/Permobil Removes All SpeedControl Dials Used with SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Devices 11/25/2025
Early Alert: Large Volume Pump Primary Administration Set Reverse Flow Issue from Fresenius Kabi 11/24/2025
Recall Alert: Intersurgical Inc Removes i-View Video Laryngoscope 11/21/2025
Correction Alert: Medline Industries, LP Updates Use Instructions for Medline Kits Containing Flexicare BritePro Solo Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Handles 11/21/2025
Alert: NOxBOX Ltd. Issues Correction for NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System Due to Rapid Command Input Issue 11/20/2025
Alert: NOxBOX Ltd. Issues Correction for NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System Due to Risk for Nitric Oxide Dosing Fluctuations 11/20/2025
Alert: Medline Industries, LP Removes Certain Sterile Medline Convenience Kits 11/20/2025
Alert: Siemens Healthineers Issues Correction for 3 Tesla MRI Systems 11/19/2025
Alert: Update to Use Instructions for B Braun Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Set 11/19/2025
Alert: Automated Impella Controller Correction due to Cybersecurity Issue from Abiomed 10/10/2025
Recall and Alert Resources 09/29/2025
What is an Early Alert? 09/29/2025
Blood and Plasma Warming Device Correction: 3M Company Issues Correction for Ranger Blood/Fluid Warming System 09/24/2025
Endoscopic Aspiration Needle Recall: Olympus Removes Certain ViziShot 2 FLEX (19G) Needles Due to Potentially Deformed A-traumatic Tips 09/24/2025
Early Alert: TactiFlex Ablation Catheter Issue from Abbott 09/18/2025
Electrical Wheelchair Component Correction: mo-Vis BVBA Issues Correction for R-net Joysticks Due to a Firmware Error 09/16/2025
Early Alert: Medline Kits May Contain Recalled Medtronic Cardiac Cannulas 09/16/2025
Insulin Pump Correction: Tandem Diabetes Care Issues Correction for Certain t:slim X2 Insulin Pumps Due to Risk for Faulty Speaker Wiring That May Cause Malfunction and Stop Insulin Delivery 09/15/2025
Continuous Glucose Monitor Apps Correction: Dexcom, Inc. Issues Correction for G7 Apps and ONE+ Apps due to a Software Design Error That Does Not Alert Users of Unexpected Sensor Failure 09/12/2025
Ventilator Recall: Philips Respironics Removes Certain DreamStation Devices Due to Programming Errors That Can Result in Failed Therapy Modes 09/12/2025
Mobile Power Unit AC Power Cord Recall: Abbott Medical Removes AC Power Cord Associated with HeartMate Mobile Power Unit (MPU) Due to Potential Risk of the Cord Not Locking into Place 08/29/2025
Breathing Circuit Set Recall: Hamilton Medical, Inc. Removes Coaxial Breathing Circuit Set Due to Possible Inner Blue Tube Cracks That May Impact Ventilation 08/29/2025
Manual Resuscitator Recall: Ambu Inc. Removes SPUR II Resuscitators Due to Blocked Manometer Port 08/29/2025
Ventilator Correction: Hamilton Medical AG Corrects HAMILTON-C6 Due to Risk of Ventilation Interruption from Defective Circuit Board 08/28/2025
Applicator Recall: Integra LifeSciences Removes Extended Tip Applicator Due to Potential Sterility and Endotoxin Concerns 08/28/2025
Infusion Pump Correction: ICU Medical, Inc. Issues Correction for Plum Duo Infusion System Due to Software Possibly Resulting in Pump Becoming Unresponsive 08/28/2025
Vascular Stent Recall: Boston Scientific Removes Carotid WALLSTENT Monorail Endoprosthesis Due to Risk of Resistance During Device Withdrawal 08/22/2025
Early Alert: Cardiac Cannula Issue from Medtronic 08/15/2025
Early Alert: Infusion Pump Issue from Baxter 08/15/2025
Breathing System Filters Recall: Draeger Removes SafeStar and TwinStar Filters Due to Risk of Misleading Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Readings 08/12/2025
Early Alert: WATCHMAN Access System Issue from Boston Scientific 08/06/2025
Early Alert: Electrophysiology Catheter Issue from Medline ReNewal 08/06/2025
Early Alert: Defibrillation Lead Issue from Boston Scientific 08/06/2025
Continuous Ventilator Correction: Philips Respironics Updates Use Instructions for BiPAP A30, A40, and V30 Devices Due to Interruptions and/or Loss of Therapy 08/04/2025
Disposable Surgical Stapler Cartridge Correction: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC Issues Correction for Endopath Echelon to Address Inadvertent Lockout During Surgical Procedures 07/25/2025
Arterial Cannula Recall: Edwards Lifesciences Removes Arterial Cannula due to Risk of Wire Exposure 07/24/2025
Mobile Lift Component Recall: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Removes Mobile Lift Component due to Risk of Improper Attachment 07/23/2025
Early Alert: Infusion Pump Issue from Baxter 07/22/2025
Medical Procedure Kits Correction: Medline Industries, LP Issues Correction for Medline Craniotomy Kits Containing Codman Disposable Perforators Due to Risk for Device Disassembly 07/22/2025
Continuous Ventilator (Respirator) Correction: Maquet Critical Care AB Updates Use Instructions for Servo Ventilator Systems Due to Risk of Inaccurate Compliance Measurement Leading to Improper Tidal Volume Delivery in Neonatal Patients 07/21/2025
Applicator Recall: Integra LifeSciences Removes MicroMyst Applicators Due to Potential Sterility Concerns 07/21/2025
Manual Resuscitator Recall: SunMed Holdings, LLC Removes Adult Manual Resuscitator Devices Due to Incorrect Assembly of B/V Filter 07/18/2025
Continuous Glucose Monitor Receiver Recall: Dexcom, Inc. Removes Certain Dexcom G6, G7, ONE, and ONE+ Receivers Due to Speaker Malfunction That May Cause Missed Alerts for Dangerous Blood Sugar Levels 07/17/2025
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Car Adapter Recall: Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Removes iGo DV6X-619 DC Car Adapter Due to Cord Possibly Becoming Hot to the Touch and/or Melting While Being Used 07/17/2025
Early Alert: Microbore Extension Set Issue from B. Braun Medical Inc. 07/17/2025
Cranial Drill Recall: Integra LifeSciences Recalls Codman Disposable Perforators Due to Risk of Device Disassembly 07/16/2025
Early Alert: Infusion Set Performance Issue from BD 07/15/2025
Closed Suction Catheter Recall: Avanos Medical, Inc. Removes Ballard Closed Suction Systems Due to Risk of Non-Sterility 07/10/2025
Infant Breathing System Recall: AirLife/Vyaire Removes Infant Heated Wire Circuits Due to Risk for Inadvertent Adapter Disconnection During Ventilation 07/09/2025
Broselow Pediatric Emergency Rainbow Tape Recall: AirLife Removes Certain Broselow Pediatric Emergency Rainbow Tapes due to Misprinted Information 07/09/2025
Early Alert: Infusion Pump Software Issue from Baxter 07/01/2025
Early Alert: Blood Pump Controller Issue from Abiomed 07/01/2025
Angiographic Catheter Recall: Cook Removes Beacon Tip Angiographic Catheters due to Tip Separation 06/25/2025
Early Alert: Esophageal pH Monitoring Capsule Issue from Medtronic 06/24/2025
Resuscitation System Recall: ZOLL Circulation, Inc. Recalls AutoPulse NXT Resuscitation System Due to a Failure Code That May Stop Compressions or Deliver Inadequate CPR 06/23/2025
Medical Procedure Kits Correction: Medline Industries, LP Issues Correction for Medline Procedure Kits Containing Medtronic Aortic Root Cannula due to Potential Excess Material in Male Luers 06/23/2025
Anesthesia Delivery Systems Recall: GE HealthCare Issues Correction for Certain Carestations due to Risk of Ineffective Ventilation When Used in Volume Control Ventilation (VCV) Mode 06/23/2025
Blood Products Administration Set Recall: Fresenius Kabi Removes Large Volume Pump Blood Products Administration Sets due to Incorrect Assembly 06/17/2025
Convenience Kit Recall: Medline Industries, LP, Removes Medline Neonatal and Pediatric Kits containing Smiths Medical ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes Due to Smaller Than Expected Tube Diameter That May Cause Underventilation 06/17/2025
Aspiration Catheter Recall: Q’Apel Medical, Inc. Removes Hippo 072 Aspiration System and Cheetah Delivery Tool After FDA Warning Letter About Internal Processes and Distal Tip Characteristics 06/17/2025
Infusion Pump Recall: Zyno Medical Removes Certain Z-800 Series Infusion Pumps due to Software Issue 06/16/2025
Intra-Operative Positioning System Guidewire Recall: Centerline Biomedical Removes Certain IOPS Guidewires due to Delamination 06/13/2025
Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate Recall: Nipro Removes MedicaLyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate due to Contamination 06/13/2025

Flexible Tracheostomy Tube Recall: Medtronic Removes Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff Reusable Inner Cannula Due to Risk for Disconnection of the Flange from the Device Cannula 06/05/2025

Anesthesia Breathing Circuit Kit Correction: Draeger, Inc. Updates Use Instructions for VentStar Flex and Anesthesia Circuit Kits Due to Cracks in Hose That May Cause Inadequate Ventilation 06/05/2025
Infusion Pump Correction: Baxter Updates Instructions for Use for Novum IQ Large Volume Pump due to Potential for Underinfusion 06/05/2025
Infusion Pump Recall: False Alarm Issue with Infusion Pump from Smiths Medical 06/03/2025
Infusion Pump Recall: Infusion Pump Intermittent Connection Issue from Smiths Medical 06/03/2025
Infusion Pump Recall: Infusion Pump Thermal Damage Issue from Smiths Medical 06/03/2025
Esophagogastric Tube Recall: BD Issues Correction for Esophagogastric Balloon Tamponade Tubes due to Challenges Removing Plastic Plugs from Rubber Lumen 05/23/2025
Heart Pump Accessory Removal: Abbott Removes HeartMate Mobile Power Unit due to Instances of Sudden Power Loss 04/24/2025
Early Alert: Intravascular PICC Catheter Issue from BD 04/18/2025
Early Alert: Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter Issue from Conavi 04/18/2025
Vascular Cannula Recall: Medtronic Removes Aortic Root Cannula Due to Unexpected Loose Material in the Male Luer 03/31/2025
Endotracheal Tube Recall: Smiths Medical Removes Intubation ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes Due to Smaller Than Expected Tube Diameter That May Cause Underventilation 03/25/2025
Infusion Pump Software Correction: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Issues Correction for BD Alaris Systems Manager and Care Coordination Engine Infusion Adapter Software Due to Risk for Outdated Automated Programming Requests to Load 03/20/2025
Early Alert: Aspiration System Issue from Calyxo 03/20/2025
Implantable Port Recall: Smiths Medical Removes ProPort Plastic Implantable Ports Due to Manufacturing Error that May Cause Separation 03/19/2025
Embolization Device Recall and Correction: Medtronic Removes Unused 027 Compatible Pipeline Vantage Embolization Device with Shield Technology, Updates Use Instructions for 021 Compatible Pipeline Vantage Embolization Devices due to Increased Risk of Incomplete Wall Apposition and Braid Deformation 03/18/2025
Early Alert: Infusion Pump Issue from Baxter Healthcare Corporation 03/05/2025
Endovascular System Recall: Philips Removes and Discontinues Distribution of Tack Endovascular System Due to User Challenges That Caused Additional Procedures to Reposition or Remove Implant 03/03/2025
Vaporizer Recall: Getinge Removes Vaporizer Sevoflurane Quick-Fil and Expands Recall of Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling due to Risk of Patient and Health Care Professional Exposure to Toxic Chemical Hydrogen Fluoride 03/03/2025
Ablation Catheter Correction: Biosense Webster Updates Use Instructions for Varipulse due to High Rate of Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack 02/28/2025
Patient Table Correction: Philips Updates Use Instructions for Allura and Azurion Systems due to Patient Fall Risk from Incorrectly Positioned Mattresses 02/28/2025
Power Assist Device Recall: Max Mobility/Permobil Removes SpeedControl Dial Component Used with SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Device Due to Risk for Motor to Be Unresponsive to the User 02/28/2025
Regard Newborn Kit Recall: ROi CPS, LLC Removes Certain Newborn Kits Due to a Recalled Component, the Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitator With An Undersized Controller Spring 02/28/2025
Endoscope Instrument Recall: Olympus Removes Single Use Guide Sheath Kits Due to Risk for Radiopaque Guide Sheath Tip Detaching During Procedures 02/28/2025
Pacemaker Recall: Boston Scientific Corporation Recalls Accolade Pacemaker Devices Due to a Manufacturing Issue That May Lead to Early Device Replacement 02/21/2025
Heart Pump Recall: Abiomed, Inc. Updates Use Instructions for Impella RP with SmartAssist and Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist Due to A Risk That the Tip of Guidewires or Other Medical Devices May Come into Contact with The Impella Pump During Insertion, Adjustment, Or Removal 02/14/2025
Breathing Circuit Kit Recall: Sentec/Percussionaire Removes VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuits due to Venturi Component Malfunctions that May Reduce Pressure and Volume Flow 02/10/2025
Arterial Catheter Recall: Medline Industries, LP, Removes Integrated Arterial Catheters due to Excess Material at Catheter Hub that May Detach 02/06/2025
Early Alert: Atherectomy Catheter System Issue from Bard Peripheral Vascular 02/06/2025
Oxygen Concentrator Recall: JIANGSU JUMAO X-CARE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD Removes JMC5A Ni/TruAire-5 Oxygen Concentrator due to the devices spontaneously catching fire 02/05/2025
Continuous Ventilator Correction: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Issues Correction for Life2000 Ventilator due to a nonconforming battery charger, which triggers a battery alarm and renders the ventilator inoperable 02/05/2025
Pressure Monitoring Device Recall: Medtronic Neurosurgery Issues Correction for Becker and Exacta External Drainage and Monitoring Systems Due to Cracks And/Or Leaks in Stopcocks 02/03/2025
Gas Powered Emergency Resuscitator Recall: Mercury Medical Removes Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitator Due to An Undersized Spring in The Controller That May Prevent the Device from Delivering the Required Pressure Levels Needed for Effective Ventilation 01/31/2025
Glucose and Glucose/Ketone Meter Correction: Nova Biomedical Corporation Issues Software Correction for StatStrip Glucose and Glucose/Ketone Hospital Meters Due to Risk for Transmission of Incorrect Patient Results 01/30/2025
Early Alert: Infusion Pump Software Issue from Fresenius Kabi USA 01/16/2025
Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) System Correction: Getinge and Maquet Cardiovascular Update Use Instructions for VasoView HemoPro 2 (VH-4000 and VH-4001) EVH Systems due to Risk for Bent or Detached Heater Wires and Silicone Peeling or Detaching During Use 01/15/2025
Outpatient Telemetry Correction: Philips Issues Correction for Monitoring Service Application used with Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry Due to Potential for Missed Information or Notifications That May Impact Patient Care 01/13/2025

 

Letters to Health Care Providers

Follow Instructions for Safe Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Devices - Letter to Health Care Providers 08/25/2025
Import Alerts for Certain Olympus Medical Devices Manufactured in Japan - Letter to Health Care Providers 06/24/2025
Disruptions in Availability of Hemodialysis Bloodlines - Letter to Health Care Providers 03/14/2025
Safety and Availability Concerns with VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems - Letter to Health Care Providers 11/15/2024
Safe Use of Megadyne Mega 2000 and Mega Soft Patient Return Electrodes - Letter to Health Care Providers 07/31/2024
Disruptions in Availability of BD BACTEC Blood Culture Media Bottles - Letter to Health Care Providers 07/10/2024
Do Not Use Medtronic NIM Standard and Contact EMG Endotracheal Tubes - Letter to Health Care Providers 07/09/2024
Safety and Quality Concerns with Getinge Cardiovascular Devices - Letter to Health Care Providers 05/08/2024

 

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