Katie Hobbins is a Managing Editor for Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MDDI). With a focus on the medical device industry, Katie's articles cover topics such as corporate restructuring, layoffs, FDA recalls and warnings, and updates on medical technology. Her work has also been featured in Plastics Today.
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This is the second layoff announced by the company so far in 2024.
The recall details that the affected kits contain incorrect concentrations of Ceftriaxone antibiotic in two wells.
In a statement of policy intent, UK's MHRA discusses how it would recognize regulatory approvals from Australia, Canada, EU, and US depending on device type, class, and prior approval.
The agency has issued two new warning letters and added a recommendation to transition away from the use of enteral syringes from Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production.
The company said the layoffs were initiated to consolidate all US-based cartridge manufacturing activities at its Lodi manufacturing campus.
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The company said the cuts to its global workforce are a “one-size right-sizing of the organization”.
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The correction, which centers on faulty occlusion alarms, now includes three Infusomat products.
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How to improve current risk management processes, ensure companies retain corrective expectations for the use of RMF, and create a robust process that links PMS data to product risk assessments.
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The company said the software updates and IFU addendum will resolve multiple safety issues reported.
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In a Class I correction, the company said it is updating the instructions for use after it uncovered the potential of accidental misuse of the expiratory port plug.
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