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…

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

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 Product Part No.  Product Name  UDI-DI  Potential Affected Lots  MP00355  VentStar Flex 220  04048675248996  All Lot…

Medtronic Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Newport™ HT70 and Newport™ HT70 Plus Ventilators and Certain Related Newport™ Service Parts

Summary Company Announcement Date: June 11, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 11, 2025 Product Type: Medical Devices Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Device & Drug Safety – Potential Defect Company Name: Medtronic Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Newport™ Product Description: Product Description Newport™ HT70 and HT70 Plus ventilators and certain related service parts Company Announcement…