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Medline Issues Class I Recall for Kits Containing Contaminated Pain Management Components

12 Aug 2026 2:42 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Medline has issued a Class I recall for convenience kits containing ICU Medical pain management components due to a Huons Bupivacaine Hydrochloride recall. This correction addresses serious risks including infection and neurological complications.

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Medline Advises Correction for Kits Containing Recalled BD Chloraprep Applicators

12 Aug 2026 2:42 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Medline advises customers to correct convenience kits by removing recalled BD Chloraprep applicators due to a potential sterility breach. The FDA is aware of the issue, which could lead to infection, though no serious injuries or deaths have been reported…

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Hamilton Medical Recalls Breathing Circuit Sets Over Expiratory Valve Malfunction

11 Aug 2026 2:30 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Hamilton Medical has recalled specific coaxial breathing circuit sets for HAMILTON-C1, T-1, and MR1 ventilators. The FDA is aware of the issue, where an expiratory valve malfunction can impede gas flow, potentially causing serious patient injury and inadequate ventilation.

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Governor Whitmer Announces 182 New Jobs, $42.2 Million Investment in Michigan Business Expansions

11 Aug 2026 10:03 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

Governor Whitmer announced 182 new jobs and over $42.2 million in capital investment from three business expansions across Mid and West Michigan. Vertical Autonomy, R.W. LaPine, and Shoulder Innovations are growing, boosting advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, and medical technology sectors.

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Medline Recalls Neonatal/Infant Breathing Circuits Over Electrical Connector Failures

10 Aug 2026 2:36 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Medline Industries, LP has recalled Hudson RCI Neonatal/Infant Heated Wire Breathing Circuits nationwide due to electrical connector failures. The issue, affecting 0.011% of devices, can lead to unconditioned gas delivery, posing risks to infant health. Consumers should discard affected products.

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Liebel-Flarsheim Recalls OPTIRAY Imaging Vials Over Particulate Contamination

4 Aug 2026 4:22 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Liebel-Flarsheim Company, LLC is recalling OPTIRAY Imaging Bulk Package vials nationwide and in Mexico due to particulate matter. The recall affects hospitals and clinics, posing risks like blood clots, though no adverse events have been reported yet.

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BD Recalls Intraosseous Needle Sets Over Removal Difficulties, Linked to Deaths

4 Aug 2026 4:18 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

BD has issued a nationwide recall for specific lots of its Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets due to difficulties removing the obturator. This critical issue has been associated with serious injuries and four patient deaths, prompting urgent action.

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FDA Alerts Public to Serious Issues with BD Intraosseous Needle Sets

4 Aug 2026 1:55 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA has issued an early alert regarding specific lots of BD Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets due to manufacturing defects causing removal difficulties, leading to 45 serious injuries and four deaths.

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Argon Medical Issues Class I Recall for Kits with Huons Lidocaine

30 Jul 2026 12:41 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Argon Medical issued a Class I recall for convenience kits containing Huons lidocaine, citing risks like infection and meningitis. The FDA warns of serious injury or death if uncorrected, with two serious injuries reported.

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FDA Issues Early Alert on Baxter Duo-Vent Solution Sets Over Air Bubble Risk

20 Jul 2026 12:42 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA has issued an Early Alert for Baxter Duo-Vent solution sets, which may introduce air bubbles into IV lines, posing serious risks like stroke or death for vulnerable patients. Baxter recommends removal of affected lots.

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FDA Announces Class I Recall for Arrow International Convenience Kits

16 Jul 2026 1:03 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Arrow International has issued a Class I recall for convenience kits containing Huons-manufactured lidocaine, bupivacaine, and saline ampules. The FDA warns of serious injury or death if uncorrected, citing risks like infection and ineffective pain control from the compromised injectables.

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B. Braun Recalls Spinal Anesthesia Kits Due to Huons Bupivacaine Recall

16 Jul 2026 10:58 a.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

B. Braun Medical, Inc. has recalled spinal anesthesia kits containing Huons Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP, due to serious risks including infection and meningitis. The FDA has classified this as the most serious type of recall.

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Memphis Gynecologist Sentenced to 20 Years for Medical Device Adulteration and Healthcare Fraud

14 Jul 2026 10:33 a.m. · Source: FBI

Sanjeev Kumar, a Memphis gynecologist, received a 20-year prison sentence for adulterating medical devices and healthcare fraud. He performed over 15,000 procedures with unsafe devices on Medicare and Medicaid patients, netting millions.

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OFAC Issues New General License for Democratic Republic of Congo

10 Jul 2026 10:34 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

OFAC has issued a new general license for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorizing transactions for agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, and other essential goods and services, easing certain sanctions.

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FDA Issues Early Alert for Medical Action Industries Convenience Kit Recall

9 Jul 2026 2:16 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

FDA issues early alert for Medical Action Industries' Convenience Kits due to particulate in Medline Manifolds. The recall warns of serious injury or death risk from particulates entering blood circulation, urging immediate removal of affected lots.

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Medline Recalls Convenience Kits Over Sterility Concerns in Applicators

9 Jul 2026 1:26 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Medline advises customers to remove convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep and FREPP Clear applicators due to a sterility breach risk. The FDA alert highlights potential microbial contamination and infection, though no serious injuries or deaths have been reported as of…

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FDA Alerts Public to Serious Infusion Pump Issues with Fresenius Kabi Ivenix Devices

8 Jul 2026 7:10 a.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA has issued a serious alert for Fresenius Kabi's Ivenix Large Volume Infusion Pumps due to software and touchscreen issues. These corrections address risks of treatment delays or interruptions, with the FDA classifying them as the most serious type…

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FDA Expands Medline Catheter Recall Over Particulate Risk

18 Jun 2026 4:34 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA has expanded a recall of Medline Industries' reprocessed electrophysiology and ultrasound catheters due to potential residual particulates. This Class I recall warns of serious injury or death, though no incidents have been reported.

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Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Kits Over Contaminated Alcohol Prep Pads

16 Jun 2026 4:55 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Windstone Medical Packaging recalls custom convenience kits due to contaminated Cardinal Health alcohol prep pads. The FDA issued an Early Alert, warning of infection risks from Paenibacillus phoenicis, especially for vulnerable patients.

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FDA Issues Warning to SNOO Smart Sleeper Manufacturer Over Unauthorized Products and Unsanitary Conditions

15 Jun 2026 6:51 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA has warned Happiest Baby, Inc., maker of SNOO Smart Sleeper, for selling unauthorized sleep sacks and hospital bundles, and for unsanitary refurbished units and mold reports, urging caution for users.

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FDA Warns Against Use of Recalled Bupivacaine Injections from Huons Co., Ltd.

12 Jun 2026 1:31 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Huons Co., Ltd. has recalled Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP, due to quality issues. Medline advises customers to remove these injections from convenience kits, as their use poses risks of infection, inflammation, and severe neurological complications.

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FDA Issues Early Alert for Baxter Volara System Circuits Due to Leakage Risk

11 Jun 2026 1:15 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA has issued an Early Alert regarding Baxter's Volara System single-patient use circuits, which may leak air and medication. This issue can lead to ineffective therapy and patient desaturation.

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BD Recalls ChloraPrep and FREPP Applicators Due to Fungal Contamination Risk

9 Jun 2026 4:25 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

BD has voluntarily recalled specific lots of ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL and FREPP Clear 1.5 mL applicators due to potential fungal contamination with Aspergillus penicillioides, which could lead to serious infections.

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BD Recalls ChloraPrep and FREPP Applicators Over Fungal Contamination Risk

8 Jun 2026 2:22 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

BD has recalled specific lots of ChloraPrep and FREPP applicators due to Aspergillus penicillioides contamination. This poses risks of serious infection, sepsis, and death, prompting immediate discontinuation and destruction of affected units.

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FDA Issues Early Alert on Hamilton Medical Breathing Circuit Sets

8 Jun 2026 12:47 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

FDA issues an Early Alert regarding Hamilton Medical coaxial breathing circuit sets. Certain lots may not perform as intended, leading to impaired exhalation and four reported serious injuries.

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FDA Issues Early Alert for GE HealthCare Infant Resuscitation Systems Over Oxygen Delivery Risk

5 Jun 2026 2:50 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA has issued an Early Alert for GE HealthCare Infant Resuscitation Systems due to loose blender knob shafts. This defect could cause incorrect oxygen delivery, posing risks of hypoxia or hyperoxia to infants, though no serious injuries are reported.

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Dexcom Recalls Stolen G7 Glucose Sensors Following Third-Party Theft

29 May 2026 4:22 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Dexcom has recalled two lots of G7 continuous glucose monitoring sensors, 1725204004 and 1725069002, after they were stolen during destruction and sold by unauthorized third parties, posing risks of infection or device failure. Users should seek replacements.

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FDA Updates Erbe Flexible Cryoprobe Recall with More Lot Numbers

28 May 2026 3:02 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA updated its recall of Erbe Flexible Cryoprobes, adding more affected lot numbers. This Class I recall warns of serious injury or death if devices are used without correction, urging customers to contact Erbe USA with questions.

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Philips Updates Nebulizer Guidance for Trilogy Evo Ventilators Amid Recall Clarification

28 May 2026 10:57 a.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

Philips has updated guidance for nebulizer use with Trilogy Evo Ventilators, clarifying recall reasons. The FDA's Class I recall now permits non-pneumatic nebulizers under specific placement, with no new serious injuries reported since May 27.

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FDA Issues Early Alert on ICU Medical IV Tubing Sets Over Contamination Concerns

27 May 2026 3:59 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA has issued an Early Alert concerning ICU Medical IV tubing sets due to reports of black specks and particulate matter in drip chambers. ICU Medical is investigating potential contamination and patient risk, though no serious injuries have been…

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