Tag: Patient Safety
UK Nursing Regulator Failed to Screen Criminal Records for 12 Years
The UK's nursing regulator admits to 12 years of systematic failures in reviewing criminal records for healthcare professionals. More than…
FDA Recalls Omnicell Syringe Labels After Automated Compounding System Failures
FDA recalls Omnicell syringe labels for automated compounding systems after label detection failures that could result in mislabeled sterile medications.…
FDA Issues Early Alert for Heart Pump Controller Software Error That May Cause Dangerous Restarts
FDA issues early alert for critical software error in Automated Impella Controller that may cause dangerous restarts during life-sustaining cardiac…
WHO Issues Global Alert on Substandard Medical Imaging Dye Following Irish Discovery
WHO issues global alert after Ireland identifies substandard contrast imaging agents used in CT scans and medical procedures. Three major…
Bolton Medical Recalls Relay Pro Thoracic Stent Grafts Over Deployment Failure Risk
Bolton Medical has recalled its Relay Pro thoracic stent graft system worldwide after reports of deployment failure that may force…
FDA Issues Safety Alert Over TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Monitors: Risk of Inaccurate Readings
The FDA has issued a safety alert regarding TRUE METRIX blood glucose monitoring systems by Trividia Health, warning of potential…
FDA Issues Early Alert on Draeger Anesthesia Machine Ventilator Failures
The FDA has issued an early alert on Draeger anesthesia workstations with a manufacturing defect that may cause ventilator failure…