All models and lot numbers of the units are subject to the recall. The security vulnerability could allow an unauthorized person to access and control the pumps, posing a serious health risk to patients.
A growing number of private insurers are now covering these advanced technologies. Roosha Parikh, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the hard work of SCCT and other groups has helped make this happen.
Some cardiologists feel the specialty is inclusive and nothing needs to change, but not everyone agrees with that sentiment. A new survey detailed the perspective of more than 1,500 cardiologists.
The error caused incorrect glucose data to be displayed to clinicians. According to Medtronic, any treatment decisions or recommendations based on those data need to be revisited.
The recall was put in place after a hydrophilic coating was discovered on the inside of the devices. According to the FDA, patients treated with the catheters could face a number of significant risks.
Six professional organizations including the Society for Pediatric Radiology made their case in a joint statement published across multiple medical journals Nov. 25.
President Donald Trump's plan included a two-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. But without support from Congress, any such proposal has no chance of being implemented.
It has been well established that chronic stress can affect an individual both physically and psychologically but measuring its impact objectively has remained a challenge.
Approximately 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors need to be replaced due to a risk of incorrect glucose readings. Abbott has received reports of 736 severe adverse events and seven deaths that may be related to this issue.
All models and lot numbers of the units are subject to the recall. The security vulnerability could allow an unauthorized person to access and control the pumps, posing a serious health risk to patients.
A growing number of private insurers are now covering these advanced technologies. Roosha Parikh, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the hard work of SCCT and other groups has helped make this happen.
