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healthcare3 days ago•17 min saved

Boston Scientific pulls Imager II catheters over tip-detachment risk

Boston Scientific is discontinuing its Imager II Angiographic Catheters after a manufacturing issue could cause the catheter tip to detach; the FDA issued an early alert, two serious injuries have been reported, and healthcare facilities are instructed to stop using or distributing the devices and verify inventory using universal product numbers as the company removes the product from the market.

via MedTech Dive|

#boston-scientific #fda-alert #healthcare

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Widespread Recall of Radioactive Frozen Shrimp Amid Health Concerns

The FDA has issued a recall for certain frozen shrimp sold under various brands due to potential contamination with the radioactive isotope Cesium-137, though levels are below federal intervention thresholds. The contamination's source is unclear, and consumers are advised to dispose of or return the affected products. No illnesses have been reported.

via Gizmodo|

#cesium-137 #fda-alert #food-safety