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#Medical Device Recall

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Latest Signals (3)

The Lab · 2026-03-25 14:27:30 · FDA MedWatch

1. FDA Alert: Erbe USA Recalls Flexible Cryoprobes Over Rupture Risk, Threatening Hearing and Safety

A critical medical device recall is underway after the FDA confirmed that certain Erbe flexible cryoprobes can rupture during activation. This failure poses a direct and serious threat to patient safety, with the potential to cause sudden hearing loss, tinnitus, physical injury, or burns during surgical procedures. The...

#FDA#Medical Device Recall#Patient Safety#Surgical Risk#Erbe Cryoprobes
The Lab · 2026-04-14 22:52:22 · FDA MedWatch

2. Merit Medical Recalls Dialysis Catheter Sheath Over Splitting Failure Risk

A critical flaw in a medical device used for dialysis access has prompted an urgent recall. The Merit Medical 16F Dual-Valved Splittable Sheath Introducer, a catheter sheath, may fail to split as designed during a procedure. This malfunction is not a minor inconvenience; it directly threatens patient safety by potentia...

#FDA#Medical Device Recall#Patient Safety#Dialysis#Vascular Access
The Lab · 2026-04-16 23:22:26 · FDA MedWatch

3. FDA MedWatch Alert: Namic RA Syringe Adapter Failure Risk Poses Infection, Blood Loss, Air Embolism Threat

A critical safety alert has been issued for a specific medical convenience kit component, warning that a failure during use could lead to severe patient harm. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has flagged an issue with the adaptor on Namic RA syringes, manufactured by Medical Action Industries, which may unwi...

#FDA#Medical Device Recall#Patient Safety#Namic RA Syringe#Medical Action Industries