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FDA Medical Technology

Eileen Cook August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 FDA, Medical devices, Recalls

The FDA Calls Them ‘Recalls,’ Yet the Targeted Medical Devices Often Remain in Use

(By David Hilzenrath for KFF Health News) In 2016, medical device giant Abbott issued a recall for its MitraClip cardiac

FDA Medical Technology

Eileen Cook June 14, 2024 FDA, Medical devices, Natural Disaster Contingency Plan, NOAA, Supply Chain Disruptions

FDA to healthcare supply chain: Prepare for hurricanes

(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) During the current hurricane season, healthcare providers should brace for supply chain disruptions,

FDA Medical Technology

Eileen Cook December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 FDA, Medical devices, patient safety

Deep Flaws in FDA Oversight of Medical Devices, and Patient Harm, Exposed in Lawsuits and Records

(By Fred Schulte and Holly K. Hacker for KFF Health News) Living with diabetes, Carlton “PeeWee” Gautney Jr. relied on

Medical Technology Telehealth Veterans Benefits

Eileen Cook December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 Medical devices, Telehealth services, Veterans, Veterans Health care

VA’s remote temperature monitoring prevents diabetic limb loss

(Source – news.va.gov) VA’s remote temperature monitoring program encourages Veterans to use the Podimetrics SmartMat in their podiatry care. The

End of Life FDA Medical Technology

Eileen Cook December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 Courts, FDA, Medical devices, Older Adults, patient safety

Patients Facing Death Are Opting for a Lifesaving Heart Device — But at What Risk?

(By Daniel Chang and Holly K. Hacker for KFF Health News) Too old and too sick for a heart transplant,