Intravenous Products

Effective immobiliization of Candida auris by SecurePortIV – White Paper

“The objective of this white paper is to demonstrate the evidence that Candida auris can effectively be immobilized by SecurePortIV® Catheter Securement Adhesive” Sheng Zhang, Adhezion Biomedical (2023).

Cardinal Health recalls Monoject disposable syringes – Read Full Alert

“Cardinal Health is recalling some of its syringes branded as “Cardinal Health Monoject syringes.” These new syringes differ from the previously branded “Covidien Monoject syringes” as they have different dimensions” FDA Alert (2023).

Baxter recalls infusion pumps due to false upstream occlusion alarms – Full Text

“False upstream occlusion alarms cause interrupted or delayed therapy and contribute to clinician fatigue, which may cause serious adverse health consequences, especially for people receiving life-sustaining medications” FDA (2023).

Recall of Arrow Endurance Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter System – FDA Alert

“Teleflex, and their subsidiary Arrow International, are recalling the ARROW Endurance Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter System after reports of catheter separation or leakage” FDA (2023).

ICU Medical recalls replacement batteries for Plum 360 – Plum A+ – Plum A+3 infusion systems – Full Report

“ICU Medical is recalling replacement batteries for the Plum 360, Plum A+, and Plum A+3 Infusion Systems because a manufacturing defect has substantially diminished how long they can be used to run the system” FDA (2023).

Hamilton Health Sciences has procured KiteLock 4% – Press Release

“During the 6-month commercialization project funded by the CAN Health Network, HHS achieved a 60% reduction in vascular catheter infections in select units at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre” Can Health Network (2023).

Becton Dickinson recalls intraosseous needle – FDA Alert

“Becton Dickinson is recalling the BD Intraosseous Needle Set Kits, BD Intraosseous Manual Driver Kits, and BD Intraosseous Powered Drivers for three separate issues” FDA (2022).

SecurePort IV tissue adhesive – NICE Medtech innovation briefing

“SecurePort IV has been tested for compatibility with a wide range of catheters and can be used alone as a securement device or in addition to currently available devices” NICE (2022).

NICE guidelines on antimicrobial barrier caps – Full Text

“ClearGuard HD caps are used with central venous catheters in haemodialysis. They are different from standard caps because they contain a rod coated in the antimicrobial chlorhexidine acetate to prevent infection” NICE (2021)

Implantable port for solid tumours

“For most patients receiving SACT, PORTs are more effective and safer than both Hickman and PICCs” Moss et al (2021).

Medical convenience kit with Chloraprep recall – US Recall

“Medical Action Industries is recalling the Medical Convenience Kits that include the BD/Carefusion Chloraprep 3mL applicator” FDA (2021).

Tenacore recalls Alaris Pump Bezel Assembly – US Alert

“Tenacore is recalling the Alaris Pump because the bezel repair posts may crack or separate leading to inaccurate delivery of fluids to patients” FDA (2021).

Medoject sterile hypodermic and blunt fill needle – UK Recall

“Since the FSN was released, the black residue has been identified as amorphous carbon” MHRA (2021).

CareFusion 303 recalls BD Alaris Pump Module Model 8100 – US Recall

“CareFusion 303 Inc is recalling the Alaris Pump Module because of the risk of the keypad lifting up due to fluid entry” FDA (2021).

Zydus Pharmaceuticals issues recall of acyclovir sodium injection – Full Alert

“Pennington, NJ, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. is voluntarily recalling four lots of Acyclovir Sodium Injection, 50 mg/mL, 10 mL and 20 mL vials, to the Hospital/User level after receiving several complaints of crystallization in vials” FDA (2021).

Category: Intravenous Products