GE Healthcare is recalling Carescape R860 ventilator backup batteries, including replacement backup batteries, because the batteries may run out before they are expected to do so, according to an FDA advisory.
Caire Inc will be expanding its portfolio of solutions to Brazil, with anticipated approval of the Companion 5 and NewLife Intensity 10 stationary oxygen concentrators by the Brazilian Health Regularity Agency (Anvisa) by July.
The Olympus single-use bronchoscope portfolio is made up of the five premium H-SteriScope single-use bronchoscopes that can be used with the company's leading reusable bronchoscope portfolio.
The Vitalograph AIM (Aerosol Inhalation Monitor) is designed to assist medical practitioners in training patients to use their inhalers correctly.
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Researchers say the hydrofluorocarbons in pressurized metered dose inhalers are potent greenhouse gases and switching to dry powder inhalers would cut emissions while not worsening asthma management.
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According to an FDA alert, Vyaire Medical is recalling the bellavista 1000 and 1000e Series Ventilators after reports of ventilators failing to ventilate and generating a technical failure alarm, with specific software versions and configure combinations.
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Vyaire Medical and imtmedical ag have initiated a voluntary field correction for certain bellavista ventilators due to risk the ventilators can cease ventilation and generate a technical failure alarm 305.
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Belluscura has sold 377 units of its X-PLO2R portable oxygen concentrator since September 2021 — 25% above current consensus forecasts and 150% above initial forecasts for 2021.
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A study published in the Annals of Intensive Care shows a 53% reduction of ventilator-associated pneumonia with Bactiguard’s endotracheal tube.
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Bronchoscopy plays a role in both diagnosis and treatment of lung disease and recent advances in the procedure have greatly enhanced the usefulness of the fiberoptic bronchoscope.
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Covidien, LP (part of Medtronic) is recalling its Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator due to a capacitor manufacturing assembly error that may cause the ventilator to become inoperable or stop working as intended, according to an FDA alert.
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According to new research published in Thorax, the use of noninvasive breathing support to treat patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 in hospitals isn’t linked to a heightened risk of transmitting infection to others.
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has launched F&P Visairo, a hospital under-nose mask for noninvasive ventilation, in the United States.
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Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare is partnering with BILT Inc to make it easier for users to assemble products at home with the help of 3D, step-by-step instructions.
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Suction? PEP? Percussion? Oscillation? Cough assist? With an array of airway clearance therapy options available for respiratory therapists, how do RTs choose the right method for the job?
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