Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) is warning patients who use its MiniMed 600 series insulin pumps of an issue that could cause a dangerous over- or under-dosing of insulin. In a letter to patients, the company said that the pump’s insulin reservoir may become loose if a retainer ring breaks, preventing a proper lock. Dropping the pump or […]
Eitan Group launches preventative maintenance servicing tool for Sapphire infusion pumps
The Eitan Group last week said it launched a new preventative maintenance servicing tool to cut maintenance costs and runtime on its Sapphire infusion pumps. The new FasTestPM (preventative maintenance) replaces Eitan Group subsidiary Q Core’s previous maintenance kit and will allow users to quickly perform full maintenance tests on their Sapphire infusion pumps. Applicable tests include […]
Medtronic recalls certain Synchromed II pain pumps
This article has been updated with comments from Medtronic. Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) is recalling an unspecified number of its SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pumps because of the possibility of malfunction. In a global urgent field notice to healthcare providers, the company said it received complaints about the pumps’ motors stalling permanently. A company investigation determined […]
RMS Medical rebrands as Koru Medical Systems
Infusion system-maker RMS Medical (NDSQ:REPR) said today that it is rebranding as Koru Medical Systems, effective tomorrow. The newly branded Koru Medical Systems said it will commence trading its common stock under the new ticker symbol “KRMD” on the NASDAQ market tomorrow as well. The company’s email address domain will change to @korumedical.com and its […]
iRadimed clears 5-year-old warning letter
iRadimed (NSDQ:IRMD) last week finally cleared a five-year-old warning letter from the FDA issued over quality issues with its IV infusion pumps. The August 2014 warning letter chided Winter Springs, Fla.-based Iradimed for its complaint handling and ordered it to seek a new 510(k) clearance for software upgrades to one of the pumps, the mRidium 3860+, […]
ICU Medical recalls infusion sets
ICU Medical (NSDQ:ICUI) said today that it is recalling certain lots of its Plum and Sapphire microbore infusion sets with inline filters due to the potential for small amounts of fluid to leak from the filters’ air vents. San Clemente, Calif.-based ICU Medical said it is not aware of adverse events related to the problem, […]
Report: Medtronic establishes $35m settlement fund for Synchromed pumps
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) last week reportedly agreed to create a settlement fund worth some $35 million to compensate those who say they were harmed by the SynchroMed II intrathecal drug pump. The settlement involves about 500 people who claimed harm came from use of the pain-fighting pump, represented by three law firms that are negotiating individual […]
B. Braun recalls 2,600 infusion sets
B. Braun Medical is voluntarily recalling one lot of an infusion pump administration set due to the potential for leakage and disconnection. Customers complained about the problems occurring at the bonded joint between the tubing and injection site for the company’s Infusomat space volumetric infusion pump administration sets, according to the Melsungen, Germany-based company. The […]
Eitan Group inks Canadian distribution deal for Sapphire infusion pumps
Eitan Group today announced it signed a distribution agreement with Canadian Hospital Specialities to distribute its Sapphire infusion pumps in Canada. Through the agreement, Canadian Hospital Specialties will supply and support Israel-based Eitan Group’s Sapphire infusion pumps to hospitals and alternate site customers in Canada. Get the full story on our sister site, Drug Delivery Business.
How the Eitan Group aims to disrupt the infusion pump industry
Privately held Eitan Group wants to bring more infusion pumps into people’s homes. Can it compete against the established players? Officials at the Eitan Group want to disrupt the infusion pump market by selling devices that are more connected and software-based — able to be used not only in hospitals but in the home. Eitan is […]
Medtronic lands reimbursement for MiniMed 670G pump in Germany
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today it has secured reimbursement for its MiniMed 670G insulin pump system from regulators in Germany. The German Federal Association of the Statutory Health Insurances (GKV-SV) granted reimbursement for the smart insulin pump for patients with type 1 diabetes, according to the company. Get the full story on our sister site, Drug Delivery […]
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