Compatibility Issues With Some LAV Connectors And Prefilled Syringes Can Interrupt Drug Delivery, FDA Warns :: Medtech Insight

Oct 15, 2023

The US FDA says issues with certain LAV connectors attached to prefilled glass syringes may cause clogging and prevent the proper administration of drugs. This could result in serious harm, especially during emergencies.

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Less than a month after Philips released test results that it said showed the company's much scrutinized sleep therapy devices were safe, the FDA has reported more complaints, including deaths, associated with the machines.

This week, Illumina's board added two independent members; the VA and the FDA agreed to collaborate on supply chain issues; and Think Surgical, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Blue Earth all landed FDA clearances.

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