Infusion Pumps
Becton Dickinson (BD) Alaris Infusion Pump System Class I Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said recently that the agency labeled the Becton Dickinson (BD) Alaris infusion pump system recall as Class I. A Class I recall, as defined by the FDA, means that a medical device or medication could cause serious injury or death if the device or medication if patients … [Read more...] about Becton Dickinson (BD) Alaris Infusion Pump System Class I Recall
Implantable Medtronic SynchroMed II Pain Pump Recall
Implantable Infusion Pump Recall Issued Over Possible Foreign Particles and Risk of Pump Stalling USA- Fda.gov writes that certain models of the SynchroMed II Pump are now subject to a recall. The Medtronic SynchoMed II is an implantable device inserted into a person’s body that delivers a controlled amount of a prescription … [Read more...] about Implantable Medtronic SynchroMed II Pain Pump Recall
Medtronic’s Infusion Pump Includes Side Effects
Medtronic Inc.'s Synchromed pump devices are surgically implantable devices meant to deliver medication to an area near a patient's spinal cord. The SynchroMed II drug pump system is used to treat patients who have been diagnosed with cancer, severe muscle spasms, chronic pain, and other serious disorders and who do not respond to … [Read more...] about Medtronic’s Infusion Pump Includes Side Effects
Implantable Infusion Pumps Raise Safety Concerns
What Is An Implantable Infusion Pumps? Implantable infusion pumps are medical devices that are surgically implanted below the skin, normally in the abdominal area. They are designed to deliver medications and fluids within the body. Infusion pumps are connected to an implanted catheter and may be used to treat cancer, chronic pain, … [Read more...] about Implantable Infusion Pumps Raise Safety Concerns
Medtronic SynchroMed II Infusion Pump Tied to 2 More Patient Deaths
Medtronic Pain Pump Linked to Dosing Errors, Deaths. Medtronic Pain Pump Linked to Dosing Errors, Deaths. Medtronic PLC is facing scrutiny over its SynchroMed II infusion pump, a pain pump that slowly delivers pain medication through a patient's spinal canal. The SynchroMed II infusion pump is used for conditions such as advanced … [Read more...] about Medtronic SynchroMed II Infusion Pump Tied to 2 More Patient Deaths
Medtronic SynchroMed II Infusion Pump Tied to More Patient Deaths
Medtronic SynchroMed Pain Pump Linked to Dosing Errors, Deaths. Medtronic PLC is facing scrutiny over its SynchroMed II infusion pump, a pain pump that slowly delivers pain medication through a patient's spinal canal. The SynchroMed II infusion pump is used for conditions such as advanced metastatic cancer, chronic pain and … [Read more...] about Medtronic SynchroMed II Infusion Pump Tied to More Patient Deaths
J&J Animas 2020 Insulin Pump Recalled
Animas Corporation recalls 2020 insulin pump. Animas Corporation, a Johnson & Johnson Company has recalled its 2020 insulin pumps. The Animas 2020 Insulin Pumps are used to deliver insulin directly into the patients’ blood for the treatment of diabetes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) assigned this as a … [Read more...] about J&J Animas 2020 Insulin Pump Recalled
Medtronic Recalled SynchroMed II Infusion Pumps
SynchroMed II Infusion Pumps Recall. Medtronic Inc.’s Model 837 SynchroMed II Infusion pumps have been named in a Class I recall, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The affected SynchroMed II Infusion pumps could suffer from reduced battery function, leading to the sudden loss of therapy and the … [Read more...] about Medtronic Recalled SynchroMed II Infusion Pumps
Baxter Colleague Infusion Pump Recall
Baxter Colleague Infusion Pump. Federal regulators have published final requirements for a recall of Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pumps that was issued by Baxter International Inc. this past May. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) ordered Baxter to recall the Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pumps, which had been … [Read more...] about Baxter Colleague Infusion Pump Recall
FDA to Increase Regulation of Infusion Pumps
More Stiffer Infusion Pumps Regulation Sought. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has undertaken an initiative to boost the safety of infusion pumps. Infusion pumps are marketed by a number of firms, including Baxter International Inc, Abbott Laboratories Inc, Hospira Inc and CareFusion. According to the FDA, it … [Read more...] about FDA to Increase Regulation of Infusion Pumps
Alaris Pump Recall Update
Potential risks identified with the Alaris System. CareFusion Corporation, which is expected to become a public company following its planned spin-off from Cardinal Health, just issued an update to its previously disclosed recall of the Alaris System, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On June 12, 2009, the company … [Read more...] about Alaris Pump Recall Update
Medtronic Recalls Insulin Infusion Sets Citing Concerns
Insulin Infusion Sets Tagged In Recall Proceeding. Medtronic Inc. is recalling some of its Quick-set insulin infusion sets that are used with MiniMed Paradigm insulin pumps. According to a Medtronic statement released today, the Quick-set insulin infusion sets may not vent air pressure properly, causing delivery of improper … [Read more...] about Medtronic Recalls Insulin Infusion Sets Citing Concerns
Medtronic Warned on SynchroMed Drug Pumps
Medtronic Certainly Failed. Medtronic Inc. has received a warning letter regarding its SynchroMed II Drug Pumps and MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump. In the letter, the Food & Administration (FDA), cites Medtronic for taking too long to recall the SynchroMed pumps. The letter also said that an inspection conducted last year at … [Read more...] about Medtronic Warned on SynchroMed Drug Pumps
COLLEAGUE Infusion Pumps Class I Recall
COLLEAGUE Infusion Pumps Have Problems, Says Baxter. Baxter International has issued a Class I recall for some of its U.S. COLLEAGUE Volumetric Infusion Pumps. Baxter had sent an Urgent Device Correction letter to customers regarding the infusion pumps in January, but announced today that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) … [Read more...] about COLLEAGUE Infusion Pumps Class I Recall
Medtronic SynchroMed and IsoMed Infusion Systems Recall
Infusion systems has now been deemed a Class I recall. Medtronic Inc.'s January communication regarding problems with its SynchroMed and IsoMed infusion systems has now been deemed a Class I recall by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). A Class I recall indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use … [Read more...] about Medtronic SynchroMed and IsoMed Infusion Systems Recall
FDA seizes flawed infusion pumps from Cardinal
Infusion Pumps Are Being Recalled. The Food and Drug Administration seized infusion pump made by a unit of Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio, and the company said it was suspending installation, production, sale and repair of the ‘Infusion Pumps’. Earlier this month, Cardinal's Alaris Products unit, which makes the pumps, issued an … [Read more...] about FDA seizes flawed infusion pumps from Cardinal
