The FDA issued another Class I recall designation for the BD Alaris from Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX), this time for potentially incorrect displays. Recalled products include the BD Alaris syringe module (model 8110) and BD Alaris PCA module (model 8120), and the BD Alaris syringe/PCA sizer sensor replacement kit (P/N 122786). Affected products related to the infusion […]
Feds unveil COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
The Trump administration today released a plan to distribute an eventual COVID-19 vaccine free of charge, initially to targeted groups and more broadly as supply increases. The government is planning a phased distribution using a contract awarded to McKesson in August. The first recipients could include: Healthcare personnel likely to be exposed to or treat […]
Report: BD investigating false-positive COVID-19 test results
Reports today say that Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) is investigating false-positive results from its COVID-19 tests in nursing homes. The Wall Street Journal reported this morning that the company is probing reports of false positives from assays analyzed through its handheld, point-of-care Veritor Plus system. A Becton Dickinson spokesperson confirmed that the company is aware that a […]
BD has a serious recall of some Alaris System infusion pumps with stuck keys
The FDA announced today that the August recall of a Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) Alaris PC unit is Class I, the most serious kind. Initiated on Aug. 4, 2020, the recall pertains to the BD Alaris PC unit 8015 and five affected keypad replacement kits manufactured between April 7, 2017 and June 15, 2020 and distributed between […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Stocks brought back down again
A week after topping pre-pandemic highs, the medtech industry’s stocks were brought back down to earth in quick fashion. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — finished last week at 89.03 (Sep. 11), marking a -0.3% dip from the 89.29 points registered at the end of the […]
6 Georgia residents suing Sterigenics, BD over ethylene oxide exposure
The first six of what attorneys said could be more than 100 lawsuits were filed recently in Georgia against Sterigenics and Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) by people who have lived, worked or attended school near those companies’ medical device sterilization plants. The plants use ethylene oxide (EtO) to sterilize millions of devices per year and reportedly have emitted thousands pounds of the […]
BD says 3 serious issues related to Alaris recall
Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) today offered an update confirming three separate issues related to the recall of its BD Alaris infusion pumps. Three situations described in the recall, which was announced on June 30, were designated as FDA Class I recalls (the most serious kind), meaning that there is reasonable probability that use of the product will […]
BD names IR director
Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) announced yesterday that it appointed Kristen Stewart as its new senior VP of strategy and investor relations. In the newly created position, Stewart is slated to work closely with the BD executive team to “drive shareholder value and communicate the company’s long-term growth strategy,” according to a news release. Stewart previously held roles […]
FDA releases first pandemic supply shortage list
Months into the coronavirus pandemic, the FDA has released its first official list of shortages of items needed by healthcare workers. The list ranges from personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns and gloves to testing supplies and ventilation-related products for the sickest patients. The list also includes Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) BodyGuard infusion pump and syringe […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Up-and-down week for industry
Medtech stocks highlighted the topsy-turvy nature of the market last week, but ultimately finished the seven days nearly unchanged. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 89.77 points at the end of last week (Aug. 14). Overall, medtech stocks saw a 0.13% increase from the […]
The top 5 MassDevice stories of the week — August 14, 2020
COVID-19 continues to batter medical device companies — not to mention the world as a whole. But some of this week’s top five MassDevice stories demonstrate that medtech companies continue to innovate and ink business deals as they look toward a post-pandemic future. Want to hear more about the week’s top news? Executive editor Chris […]
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