37 results

• Needle Dislodgement Problems Pose Risk During Dialysis Treatment: Report

  July 18, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A report warns that U.S. dialysis patients face a high risk of blood loss from needle dislodgment, due to a lack of coverage for potentially life-saving technology in use in Europe.

• Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recall Issued Due to Risk Blood May Enter Catheter

  January 26, 2023

  Russell Maas

  More than 4,000 Cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pumps are being recalled after being linked to severe injuries, malfunctions, and at least one death.

• Blood Test Could Predict Severity of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Study

  August 17, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study indicate certain blood tests could predict the severity and survivability of traumatic brain injuries.

• FDA Launches Investigation Into Potentially Toxic Nanoparticles Used In Blood Products

  March 7, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has launched a new research program to investigate the potential health side effects of nanoparticles used in blood products.

• Safety Failures At MD Anderson Led To Fatal “Never Event” Blood Transfusion Infection

  July 1, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A report by federal investigators reveals a number of safety problems at a leading cancer hospital which resulted in the death of a patient through circumstances that should have never happened.

• Blood Aluminum Exposure Risks Lead to enFlow Fluid Warming System Cartridge Recall

  July 1, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that enFlow warming system cartridges may release dangerous levels of aluminum into patients' bloodstreams, necessitating a class I recall.

• Lead Poisoning Testing Company Hit With FDA Warning Letter Over Inaccurate Blood Tests

  October 24, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A company accused of making inaccurate blood lead testing kits has received a warning letter from the FDA.

• FDA Inspectors Find Possible Violations At Lead Testing Manufacturing Facility

  July 17, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A facility where lead testing kits were manufactured may have been in violation of federal standards, resulting in a warning about the accuracy of the tests in May, according to an FDA inspection report.

• Lead Poisoning Blood Tests May Return Incorrect, Low Readings: FDA

  May 18, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Some tests used to check lead levels in the blood may be inaccurate, resulting in children with high lead levels being misdiagnosed and missing out on crucially needed care.

• Infants, Children Most Susceptible To Bloodstream Infections While Hospitalized: Study

  January 17, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that infants and children are at high risk of bloodstream infections while hospitalized, which could put their lives at risk.