Tag Archives: Medical Mistake

FDA to Hold Advisory Committee Hearing on Problems with Pulse Oximeters

June 30, 2022 By: Irvin Jackson

Pulse oximeter inaccuracies have led to treatment delays for Black, Asian and Latinx patients.
Poorly Designed Pulse Oximeters Endangered Black and Latino Patients During Pandemic, Study Finds

June 08, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

Many Black and Latino patients received delayed care for COVID-19 due to poorly designed pulse oximeters, researchers warn
Following Nurse’s Conviction, ISMP Says Criminalizing Medical Errors Will Not Make Patients Safer

April 19, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

Criminalizing a medical error led to the conviction of a nurse, which could lead to hesitation to report medication mistakes, medical safety experts warn.
ISMP Releases Recommendations on Reducing Disrespectul Behaviors Against Healthcare Providers

March 22, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

A healthcare setting where disrespectful behaviors are allowed to flourish can face an increased risk of medication errors and medical mistakes for patients, the ISMP warns.
Surgical Stapler Risks Targeted By New FDA Rules and Guidelines To Make Devices Safer

October 08, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson
Pulse Oximeters Less Accurate When Used On Dark-Skinned People of Color, FDA Warns

February 22, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson
Daylight Savings Time May Affect Medical Error Rates: Study

September 21, 2020 By: Martha Garcia
Surgical Stapler Problems Are Biggest Health Concern of 2020, Medical Research Institute Warns

November 18, 2019 By: Irvin Jackson
Leg Stent Surgery Unnecessary in Many Cases, Report Warns

September 11, 2019 By: Austin Kirk
Newborn Twins And Triplets Face Greater Risk Of Getting Of Wrong-Patient Medical Mistakes: Study

September 03, 2019 By: Martha Garcia

Lawyers in Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits Fail To Reach Agreement on Bellwether Plan (Posted 4 days ago)

Judge presiding over all federal hair relaxer lawsuits has ordered the parties to submit separate briefing on the bellwether selection process by January 3.

Depo-Provera Lawsuit MDL Application Will Be Considered by JPML at Hearing on Jan. 30, 2025 (Posted 5 days ago)

With a growing number of women pursuing Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuits throughout the federal court system, the U.S. JPML will decide whether to consolidate and centralize the claims before one judge for coordinated discovery and pretrial proceedings.

AngioDynamics Port Catheter Lawyers Seek Leadership Roles in MDL (Posted 6 days ago)

A proposal has been submitted for a group of 12 lawyers involved in AngioDynamics port catheter lawsuits to serve in various leadership positions in the litigation, which involves dozens of claims that the implants were defectively designed, leading to fractures, migration and infections.

Tag Archives: Medical Mistake

FDA to Hold Advisory Committee Hearing on Problems with Pulse Oximeters

Poorly Designed Pulse Oximeters Endangered Black and Latino Patients During Pandemic, Study Finds

Following Nurse’s Conviction, ISMP Says Criminalizing Medical Errors Will Not Make Patients Safer

ISMP Releases Recommendations on Reducing Disrespectul Behaviors Against Healthcare Providers

Surgical Stapler Risks Targeted By New FDA Rules and Guidelines To Make Devices Safer

Pulse Oximeters Less Accurate When Used On Dark-Skinned People of Color, FDA Warns

Daylight Savings Time May Affect Medical Error Rates: Study

Surgical Stapler Problems Are Biggest Health Concern of 2020, Medical Research Institute Warns

Leg Stent Surgery Unnecessary in Many Cases, Report Warns

Newborn Twins And Triplets Face Greater Risk Of Getting Of Wrong-Patient Medical Mistakes: Study

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