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Medtronic’s recall of HawkOne system is Class I
The FDA today issued a notice confirming that the recall of Medtronic’s (NYSE:MDT) HawkOne system is Class I, the most serious kind. So far in 2022, the FDA has classified three Medtronic-related recalls as Class I, with the Covidien (part of Medtronic) Puritan Bennett 980 series ventilator and the Synergy Cranial and StealthStation S7 Cranial software receiving the same classification earlier…
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Formlabs scores contract with Vizient to get 3D printers to health providers
Formlabs announced today that its 3D printers have made it into the catalog of Vizient, a major group purchasing organization for U.S. health providers. The Vizient contract is the first for a 3D printing company seeking access to the healthcare market. Officials at Somerville, Massachusetts–based Formlabs said the deal demonstrates the increased demand at hospitals…
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Medtronic’s recall of HawkOne system is Class I
The FDA today issued a notice confirming that the recall of Medtronic’s (NYSE:MDT) HawkOne system is Class I, the most serious kind. So far in 2022, the FDA has classified three Medtronic-related recalls as Class I, with the Covidien (part of Medtronic) Puritan Bennett 980 series ventilator and the Synergy Cranial and StealthStation S7 Cranial software receiving the same classification earlier…
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P-Duke Technology is selling dc/dc converters for medical
P-Duke Technology is promoting its MPS and MPH series of medical dc/dc converters. The MPS and MPH series comply with Medical EN60601-1 and I.T.E. EN 62368-1 certifications, according to the company. They provide 2W and 3.5W output power, 2:1 input range, regulated 5, 9, 12, 15, 24, ±12, ±15 VDC output voltage, and both DIP16…
