Here are three of the most recent recalls reported to the FDA in June:
Q’Apel Medical recalled its Hippo 072 aspiration system, including the Cheetah delivery tool and aspiration tubing, following a FDA warning letter. The devices, used for removing blood clots in stroke patients, may have design issues at the distal tip that could lead to blood vessel tears, vasospasm or death. Two injuries and no deaths have been reported.
Medline Industries recalled various neonatal and pediatric convenience kits that contain Smiths Medical endotracheal tubes. The tubes may have a smaller than expected diameter, which could result in underventilation, hypoxia or cardiopulmonary arrest. Eight injuries and no deaths have been reported.
Fresenius Kabi recalled a lot of its LVP blood administration sets after discovering incorrect assembly. The primary and secondary inlet lines were reversed, which could lead to the infusion of unfiltered blood and associated risk such as embolism, sepsis or therapy delays. No injuries or deaths have yet been reported.
