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Some of today’s most popular products promise better immune, adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, gut, skin or joint health—or combinations of two or more of the above.  

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This recall was put in place due to a risk of the included adhesive not working. Nothing needs to be returned, but clinicians should not use the adhesive that comes inside the procedure kits.

Current research suggests this technology is just getting started when it comes to transforming patient care.

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Scientia Vascular, a medtech company focused on advanced stroke therapies, is now officially part of Medtronic. 

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Deviations from a device’s intended use most often trigger FDA recalls, “highlighting unique safety challenges” in AI, experts write June 11 in JAMA. 

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Maui Memorial Medical Center, a 214-bed acute care hospital in Wailuku, celebrated the new computed tomography machine with its imaging team on June 8. 

FDA issues recall of imaging systems

A handful of fluoroscopy units manufactured by GE HealthCare are the subject of a new recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

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The team’s work will emphasize the role of specialized MRI techniques capable of detecting subtle changes around tumors with the help of pH-based imaging.

California-based Penumbra has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance Thunderbolt, a new computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) device designed to treat acute ischemic stroke.

The Thunderbolt device from California-based Penumbra uses modulated aspiration to detect and remove blood clots. Back in January, Boston Scientific agreed to acquire Penumbra for approximately $14.5 billion.

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Researchers tracked real-world data from more than 140 patients who originally received a transcatheter heart valve from Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic or Boston Scientific. 

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The new recall impacts thousands of portable systems. A software update is now available that should resolve any issues. 

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The exam should be performed on patients with greater than 10 years of life expectancy and between the ages of 50 and 70, with earlier imaging recommended for black men. 

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Some of today’s most popular products promise better immune, adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, gut, skin or joint health—or combinations of two or more of the above.  

This recall was put in place due to a risk of the included adhesive not working. Nothing needs to be returned, but clinicians should not use the adhesive that comes inside the procedure kits.

Current research suggests this technology is just getting started when it comes to transforming patient care.