UPDATE: Mycobacterium chimaera Infections Associated with LivaNova PLC (formerly Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH) Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System: FDA Safety Communication

October 13, 2016 Audiences: Health care providers who use 3T Heater-Cooler System Primary care providers who are responsible for the ongoing care of patients who have undergone cardiothoracic  surgery Patients who have undergone cardiothoracic surgery Hospital staff who are responsible for operating and maintaining 3T Heater-Cooler System Health care facilities that perform procedures using the…

Premature Battery Depletion of St. Jude Medical ICD and CRT-D Devices: FDA Safety Communication

Date Issued: October 11, 2016 Audience: Patients with a St. Jude Medical Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) device Caregivers of patients with a St. Jude Medical ICD and CRT-D device Cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons, primary care physicians treating patients with heart failure or heart rhythm problems Medical Specialties: Cardiac Electrophysiology,…

Public Meeting

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting entitled “Medical Device User Fee Amendments.” The purpose of the meeting is to discuss proposed recommendations for the reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA) for fiscal years (FYs) 2018 through 2022.  MDUFA authorizes FDA to collect fees and use them for…