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Archived Safety Alerts, Public Health Advisories and Notices

The following documents have been designated “Archived” because some or all of the information in them is no longer current. They are provided for historical reference.

Date of Issue Title  
12/11/2007
(See 9/24/08 Update)
Deaths reported following Radio Frequency Ablation of Lung Tumors Text
2/27/2007
(See 7/16/07 Update)
Custom Ultrasonics, Inc. Endoscope Washer/Disinfectors Text
4/18/2007
(See 4/19/07 Update)

Possible Contamination and Malfunction of Heart Valves and Valve Conduits, Annuloplasty Rings, Surgical Grafts, Meshes and Other Devices Manufactured by Shelhigh, Inc.

See Related Document: Advice to Patients

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4/28/2006 Important Safety Recommendations for Baxter's COLLEAGUE Infusion Pumps Text
12/20/2005
(See 2/1/07 Update)
Update of Information about Ralstonia spp. Associated with Vapotherm® Respiratory Gas Administration Device Text
4/24/2006
(See 6/19/06 Update)
Oxygen Regulator Fires Resulting from Incorrect Use of CGA 870 Seals Text
4/21/2006
(See 5/31/06 Update)

Fungal Keratitis Infections Related to Contact Lens Use (First Update)

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4/10/2006
(See 5/31/06 Update)

Fungal Keratitis Infections Related to Contact Lens Use

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10/27/2005 New Information about Ralstonia spp. Associated with Vapotherm® Respiratory Gas Administration Device Text
10/14/2005

Recall of Boston Scientific ENTERYX® Procedure Kits and ENTERYX® Injector Single Packs for Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

See Related Document: Advice to Patients

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8/23/2005
(See 2/27/06 Update)
Gambro Prisma® Continuous Renal Replacement System Text
7/24/2002
Updated:
9/25/2003
Risk of Bacterial Meningitis in Children with Cochlear Implants Text
11/25/2003 Updated Information for Physicians on Sub-acute Thromboses (SAT) and Hypersensitivity Reactions with Use of the Cordis CYPHER™ Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent Text
10/29/2003 Information for Physicians on Sub-acute Thromboses (SAT) and Hypersensitivity Reactions with Use of the Cordis CYPHER™ Coronary Stent Text
8/21/2002 Human Tissue Processed by Cryolife, Inc Text
3/15/2002 Recall of Ob/Gyn and Surgical Products Manufactured by A & A Medical/Rocket USA/Lifequest Text
3/29/2000 Recall of Clinipad Sterile Products Used in Prepackaged Procedure Kits and Trays Text
12/30/1999 Important Information Regarding the Year 2000 Transition Text
12/13/1999 FDA Public Health Notification: Important Information about Y2K and Medical Devices Text
7/16/1999 Important Y2K Planning Information Text
12/29/1998 FDA Medical Device Malfunction Text
10/14/1998 Interaction Between Minute Ventilation Rate-Adaptive Pacemakers and Cardiac Monitoring and Diagnostic Equipment Text
8/5/1997 Update to Radioactivity in Radiation Protection Devices Text
6/13/1997 Radioactivity in Radiation Protection Devices Text
10/11/1995 Urgent Notice About Recalled Blood-Glucose Test Strips Text
1/26/1994 Laerdal Defibrillators PDF
8/20/1992 Important Information About Rophae Intraocular Lenses PDF
3/28/1985 Defibrillator Batteries  
7/2/1984 Pediatric Cribs Text

Updated September 24, 2008

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