News and Notes

GE Healthcare is recalling the Carestation 620/650/650c A1 anesthesia systems because there is a potential for a loose cable connection inside the system which may cause the mechanical ventilation to stop working. If this occurs, the system will emit a high priority...

On February 4, 2020, BD posted an Alaris™ System Recall Notification on its website. “BD is committed to providing safe and secure products to our customers given their important benefits to patient health. BD is issuing a voluntary recall to address specific software...

Infection control and outbreak preparedness resources for hospitals and healthcare providers The World Health Organization named the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. First reported from Wuhan, China, 12/31/19,...

GE Healthcare is recalling the CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules and Airway Gas Option due to a manufacturing issue which may cause the devices to display incorrect oxygen values which could lead to high (hyperoxia) or low (hypoxia) blood oxygen levels in the patient. The...

Getinge has globally launched Torin – a complete OR management software that helps surgical departments advance their surgery planning, execute efficiently on the schedule, and continuously improve the utilization of resources in and across collaborating departments....