Smiths Medical announced that it is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of Portex® Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm) manufactured before September 2009. Description of the Issue A small number of tubes were manufactured with internal diameters slightly smaller than indicated on the labeling, which may create … [Read more...]

CONTACT: CONMED Corporation Robert Shallish Chief Financial Officer 315-624-3206 - PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL: * PRO5 and PRO6 Series Handpieces Manufactured and Distributed Prior to May 31, 2008 * MC5057 Universal Cable Manufactured and Distributed Prior to December 1, 2006 CONMED Corporation's (Nasdaq: CNMD) CONMED Linvatec unit announced … [Read more...]

Penumbra and FDA notified healthcare professionals of the Class 1 recall of the Neuron 5F Select Catheter, used to remove blood clots or foreign objects from blood vessels. Due to a manufacturing error, the catheters may contain pin holes and exposed wire braids which may result in a brain clot or a blood vessel puncture, and this may lead to … [Read more...]

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Accusure® Insulin Syringes (1/2 cc – 31 G – Short Needle) with lot number 6JCB1 (Expiration 10/2011) – NDC 0603-7001-21. This lot was distributed between January 2007 and June 2007 to wholesalers and retail pharmacies nationwide (including Puerto Rico). Also today, … [Read more...]

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