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BD warns on esophagogastric balloon tamponade tubes after death

May 27, 2025 By Sean Whooley

BD esophagogastric tube recall (1)

The FDA issued a notice highlighting a letter issued by BD and its C.R. Bard Urology and Critical Care subsidiary warning of new balloon device instructions. This warning follows one death associated with the device issue. BD sent affected customers a notice updating instructions for all lots of certain esophagogastric balloon tamponade tubes. … [Read more...] about BD warns on esophagogastric balloon tamponade tubes after death

Filed Under: Balloons, Catheters, Connectors, Materials, Plastics, Recalls, Regulatory, Technologies & Devices, Tubing Components Tagged With: BD, BD Bard, C.R. Bard

Fresenius Medical Care recalls more than 2 million catheter components

April 25, 2024 By Sean Whooley

The FDA says a recall of Fresenius Medical Care catheter extension sets and luer lock adapters is Class I, the most serious kind. Fresenius Medical Care initiated the recall of a number of its Stay-Safe luer lock adapters and catheter extensions on Jan. 23, 2024. It extends to nearly 2.2 million devices distributed between March 5, 2003, and … [Read more...] about Fresenius Medical Care recalls more than 2 million catheter components

Filed Under: Catheters, Connectors, Recalls, Regulatory, Technologies & Devices Tagged With: fda, Fresenius Medical Care

Medtronic has a serious catheter tubing recall

March 7, 2024 By Chris Newmarker

This is an FDA-provided image of Medtronic Duet EMDS catheters disconnected from luer connectors. Some of the catheters were involved in a Class I level recall in 2024.

The FDA today designated a Medtronic recall of Duet external drainage and monitoring system catheter tubing as Class I, its most serious level. Medtronic Neurosurgery initiated the recall on Jan. 22. According to the FDA, it involves 45,176 devices distributed from May 3, 2021, to Jan. 9, 2024. The model numbers involved are 46913, 46914, 46915, … [Read more...] about Medtronic has a serious catheter tubing recall

Filed Under: Catheters, Connectors, Recalls, Regulatory Tagged With: medtronic

Qosina announces new luer lock connectors amid nylon shortage

April 11, 2022 By Chris Newmarker

Qosina

Qosina (Ronkonkoma, New York) announced today that it is adding to its luer lock connector product line to address a global Zytel nylon shortage. The new selection of luer lock connectors is made of high-performance Vydyne that the company has in stock. As a result, the connectors are ready for immediate shipment. In addition, the connectors are … [Read more...] about Qosina announces new luer lock connectors amid nylon shortage

Filed Under: Components, Connectors Tagged With: qosina

Biomerics expands Costa Rica, Texas manufacturing operations

March 8, 2021 By Danielle Kirsh

biomerics-logo

Biomerics recently announced that it is doubling its manufacturing footprint in Costa Rica and Texas. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based company broke ground on a new greenfield plant adjacent to its current operations in the La Zeta Free Trade Zone in Cartago, Costa Rica. The new facility totals 110,000 sq. ft and will include engineering labs, … [Read more...] about Biomerics expands Costa Rica, Texas manufacturing operations

Filed Under: Assembly, Catheters, Connectors, Extrusions Tagged With: Biomerics

This swelling fluid helps boost medical tubing assembly

August 15, 2019 By Chris Newmarker

MicroCare Medical Swellex tubing

MicroCare Medical has earned success selling its Swellex silicone swelling fluid to companies assembling medical tubing. Here’s how it works. MicroCare Medical (New Britain, Conn.) over the past decade has found that its Swellex silicone swelling fluid is a popular product for medical tubing manufacturers. “That’s because the swelling fluid … [Read more...] about This swelling fluid helps boost medical tubing assembly

Filed Under: Assembly, Connectors, Materials Tagged With: MD&M West, MicroCare Medical

Qosina expands ISO 80369-7 compliant component offerings

May 1, 2019 By Danielle Kirsh

Qosina (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) recently announced that it has expanded its ISO 80369-7 compliant offerings. The ISO certification specifies the dimensions and requirements for the design and performance of small-bore connectors that are designed to be used in intravascular or hypodermic applications. The ISO 80369-7 standard replaces ISO 594-1 and ISO … [Read more...] about Qosina expands ISO 80369-7 compliant component offerings

Filed Under: Connectors Tagged With: medtech, qosina

Qosina adds CPC AseptiQuik G and S series connectors

March 4, 2019 By Danielle Kirsh

Qosina (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) recently announced that it has added its full line of AseptiQuik G and S series connectors to its online offering. The connectors are ideal for easy sterile connections for small-flow applications and can be used in non-sterile environments. They also have a genderless design that allows them to be used universally to … [Read more...] about Qosina adds CPC AseptiQuik G and S series connectors

Filed Under: Connectors Tagged With: medtech, qosina

ODU touts Medi-Snap Advanced plastic circular connector for medical applications

February 14, 2019 By Chris Newmarker

ODU (Camarillo, Calif.) recently announced that it is introducing its Medi-Snap Advanced plastic circular connector to the North American market. ODU describes the Medi-Snap as lightweight and cost-efficient. It's a plastic circular connector with high chemical resistance ideal for medical, industrial and test and measurement applications, … [Read more...] about ODU touts Medi-Snap Advanced plastic circular connector for medical applications

Filed Under: Components, Connectors Tagged With: odu

Injectech adds to male/female luers lineup

January 10, 2019 By Chris Newmarker

Injectech (Fort Collins, Colo.) said today that it has started selling male/female luer locks and male/female bond-in luers that meet the ISO 80369-7 standard. The new products join Injectech's existing line of male/female luers. The ISO 80369 series of standards is meant to minimize misconnections between small-bore connectors of different … [Read more...] about Injectech adds to male/female luers lineup

Filed Under: Components, Connectors Tagged With: Injectech

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