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Medtronic initiated a voluntary recall last week of certain infusion pump software cards after the cards were linked to data errors that resulted in numerous adverse events, including two patient deaths and seven serious injuries.
Wright Medical announced Sept. 20 that it was recalling certain Conserve line metal acetabular hip cups due to a manufacturing defect, but the firm said it does not believe the recall will affect its pending premarket approval (PMA) application for a next-generation Conserve hip replacement product.
Tyco Healthcare subsidiary Nellcor has initiated a nationwide recall of its CapnoProbe product following reports that the device might have caused life-threatening infections in 11 patients, including two who later died.