Fresenius Kabi announced the availability of a single-needle venous access option for its Amicus extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) system. The company announced its availability at the 49th annual meeting of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT). Fresenius Kabi first launched the Amicus Blue system with online ECP in Europe in 2019 with double-needle venous access […]
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Fresenius Kabi recall of Ivenix infusion systems in Class I
The FDA this week said the Fresenius Kabi recall of some Ivenix infusion systems is Class I, the most serious kind. Fresenius Kabi is recalling some Ivenix infusion systems due to a leak in the system that allows fluid to enter the administration set loading area near the air detector. The leak could damage the […]
Fresenius Kabi wins Vizient contract for Ivenix infusion system
Fresenius Kabi this week announced its Ivenix infusion system was awarded an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient. Vizient members include more than half of all acute care hospitals in the U.S., and the Innovative Technology contracts are recommended after review and interaction with products submitted through the organization’s program. The contract sets terms for hospitals […]
Fresenius Kabi to acquire Ivenix and its smart infusion system for $240M upfront
Fresenius Kabi announced today that it will acquire Ivenix with plans to bring a comprehensive infusion product portfolio to the U.S. The acquisition, which has a purchase price of $240 million upfront, also includes potential milestone payments linked to achievements of commercial and operating targets. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
FDA clears Fresenius Kabi wireless Agilia Connect infusion system
Fresenius Kabi announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its wireless Agilia Connect infusion system. Lake Zurich, Illinois–based Fresenius Kabi’s Agilia Connect infusion system includes the Agilia volumetric pump and the Agilia syringe pump with Vigilant software suite-Vigilant Master Med technology. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Fresenius Kabi recalls sodium acetate injection due to presence of particulate matter
Fresenius Kabi USA announced today that it initiated the voluntary recall of seven lots of its sodium acetate injection. Lake Zurich, Illinois-based Fresenius Kabi recalled the USP, 400 mEq/100 mL (4 mEq/mL), 100 mL fill in a 100 mL vial to the user level due to the presence of particulate matter found in reserve and/or […]
Government warns on cybersecurity issue with Fresenius Kabi’s Agilia Connect infusion system
The U.S. Cyber Security & Infrastructure Security Agency today issued a medical advisory for the Fresenius Kabi Agilia Connect infusion system. Fresenius Kabi’s Agilia Connect infusion system has been deemed “exploitable remotely/low attack complexity” by the agency. Successful exploitation of vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information, modify settings or parameters or perform […]
Omnicell, Fresenius Kabi collaborate on controlled substance dispensers
Omnicell (NSDQ:OMCL) and Fresenius Kabi announced today that they are collaborating on new technology for managing controlled substances. The collaboration aims to provide U.S. hospitals and health systems with innovative new pharmacy technology designed to support safety and efficiency in dispensing controlled substances in patient care areas. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business […]
Fresenius Kabi launches Simplist fentanyl citrate injection
Fresenius Kabi announced today that it initiated the U.S. introduction of a fentanyl citrate injection in the Simplist pre-filled syringe. Lake Zurich, Ill.-based Fresenius Kabi’s proprietary Simplist ready-to-administer prefilled syringe offers the fentanyl citrate injection at 50 mcg per 1 mL in an effort to reduce waste and diversion while ensuring the safe delivery of medication. […]
Fresenius Kabi launches sodium chloride injection in Freeflex IV bags
Fresenius Kabi announced today that it launched two new presentations of Heparin sodium in its Freeflex IV bags. Lake Zurich, Ill.–based Fresenius Kabi’s Heparin sodium in sodium chloride injection at a concentration of two USP units per ml is indicated as an anticoagulant to maintain catheter patency, according to a news release. Get the full […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Heading back to previous heights?
Although March brought on tough times for top stocks in the medtech industry, April is already showing signs of a rebound. The year’s strong start, during which MassDevice‘s MedTech 100 index notched an all-time best of 110.96 points (Feb. 15) came to an end later that month and carried over into March, with the index hitting its lowest […]
