FDA: Reworked Philips Trilogy Ventilators Have Additional Safety Issues
The FDA reports that Philips Trilogy ventilators reworked as a part of the June 2021 recall have two new potential issues that may affect performance and safety.
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Neonatal/Pediatric Endotracheal Suctioning
Endotracheal suctioning is one of the most commonly performed NICU/PICU interventions but the practice requires special care for neonatal and pediatric airways.
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Breas Medical USA Releases Xpac extended-life battery for Vivo Ventilators
Breas Medical USA is happy to announce the release and immediate availability of the Xpac by Breas...
Class I Recall for Hillrom Volara System
Baxter International Inc has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Hillrom Volara System (home care) over a possible risk of oxygen desaturation or barotrauma.
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Dale Introduces BreezeLock Endotracheal Tube Holder
Dale Medical Products has introduced its new BreezeLock Endotracheal Tube Holder, featuring a soft, comfortable, flexible neckband with no hard plastic parts.
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Premier Inc Contracts Olympus Single-use Bronchoscopes
The Olympus single-use bronchoscope portfolio is made up of five premium H-SteriScope single-use bronchoscopes that can be used in complement with the company’s reusable bronchoscope portfolio.
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As Little as Two Hours of PAP Therapy Has Sleep Benefits
Sleep apnea sufferers can gain health benefits from PAP therapy (positive airway pressure) in as little as two hours per night, according to a study presented at ATS 2022.
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Caire Oxygen Portfolio Expands in Brazil
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.
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Philips Respironics Issues V60 Ventilator Recall Over ‘Silent Shutdowns’
Philips Respironics issued a recall for its V60 ventilators due to an electrical error that may cause the devices to cease to operate, potentially without setting off an audible/visual alarm.
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High-flow Oxygen for Severe COVID-19
Emerging research shows that high-flow oxygen therapy could be enough support for many COVID-19 patients through to recovery.
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Philips Respironics Issues Voluntary Recall Notification for V60 Ventilators
customers of its V60/V60 Plus and V680 ventilators about a potential issue with the electrical circuit in these ventilators that controls the 35V power supply to the ventilator and alarm.
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Caire: 20 Years of Portable Oxygen Concentrators
Caire is celebrating 20 years of patient access to portable oxygen concentrators after the...
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Caire Portable Oxygen Concentrator Outperforms Competitors
The Caire portable oxygen concentrator FreeStyle Comfort outperformed other market leading devices in a study assessing COPD oxygen delivery.
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Class I Recall Issued for Philips V60 and V60 Plus Ventilators
Philips Respironics is recalling certain V60 and V60 Plus ventilators due to an expired adhesive in what the FDA has labeled a Class I recall.
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Olympus to Supply Vizient Network with Single-use Bronchoscopes
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.
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