Early Alert: Esophageal pH Monitoring Capsule Issue from Medtronic

This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program. The FDA has become aware of a potentially high-risk device issue. The FDA will keep the public informed and update this web page as significant new information becomes available. Affected Product The FDA is aware that Medtronic and their subsidiary…

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 

This recall involves correcting certain devices and does not involve removing them from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it without correction.   Affected Product •    Product Names: Carestation 620/650/650c and 750/750c Anesthesia…

Transderm Scōp (Scopolamine Transdermal System): Drug Safety Communication – FDA Adds Warning About Serious Risk of Heat-Related Complications with Antinausea Patch

AUDIENCE: Patient, Health Care Professional, Neurology ISSUE: The FDA is warning that the antinausea patch Transderm Scōp (scopolamine transdermal system) can increase body temperature and cause heat-related complications, resulting in hospitalization or even death in some cases. Most cases occurred in children 17 years and younger and in adults 60 years and older, who may…

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

This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it. Affected Products Product Name  Product Code  UDI  NEONATAL INTUBATION TRAY  ACC010371C  10193489268188  NEWBORN RESUSCITATION KIT  ACC010381A  10193489800944 …

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

This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it. Affected Products Product Names: 072 Aspiration System or Hippo 072 Aspiration System including Cheetah Delivery Tool and…