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Recalls

FDA labels Medtronic recall of some endotracheal tubes as Class I

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The FDA this week said the Medtronic recall of some NIM Contact Reinforced EMG endotracheal tubes is Class I, the most serious kind. Medtronic is recalling its NIM Contact Reinforced EMG endotracheal tubes and NIM Standard Reinforced EMG endotracheal tubes due to reports of obstruction of the endotracheal tube while in use in patients. Tube … [Read more...] about FDA labels Medtronic recall of some endotracheal tubes as Class I

LeMaitre Vascular warns on some Syntel Silicone over-the-wire embolectomy catheters

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LeMaitre Vascular (NSDQ:LMAT) recently issued an urgent field safety notice for some of its Syntel Silicone over-the-wire embolectomy catheters. The Burlington, Massachusetts-based company issued the warning due to the French size next to the outside diameter symbol on the label not reflecting the 5 Fr catheter extrusion used on all models of … [Read more...] about LeMaitre Vascular warns on some Syntel Silicone over-the-wire embolectomy catheters

Gore voluntarily recalls some balloon catheters

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W.L. Gore and Associates recently announced the voluntary product recall of its Molding and Occlusion Balloon (MOB) Catheters. The Newark, Delaware-based manufacturing company issued the warning due to complaints of leakage from the guidewire lumen and the y-hub during the preparation or use of the MOB catheters. The issue could result in … [Read more...] about Gore voluntarily recalls some balloon catheters