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3. Mindray Medical recalls anesthesia delivery systems over potential leak
Mindray Medical recalls its A3 and A5 anesthesia delivery systems over concerns that improper seating of the CO2 absorbent canister may result in leaking gas.
2. FDA blocks Hospira Symbiq touchscreen-enabled infusion pump imports
The FDA prohibits Hospira from importing any new Symbiq infusion pumps systems after the medical device company recalled the devices over a touchscreen issue.
1. National VC group targets medical device tax repeal, relaxation
The National Venture Capital Assn. names the 2.3% medical device tax contained in the Affordable Care Act among its top repeal priorities, entertaining opportunities for the industry to repeal or relax the levy.
