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• Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:40:00 +0000: HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Controllers by HeartWare International: Recall – Clinical Trial Controllers Susceptible to Electrostatic Discharge – MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed
  Electrostatic discharge event could result in a pump stop, which could cause serious injury or death.
• Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:45:00 +0000: Colistimethate for Injection USP, 150 mg and Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg/vial by Heritage Pharmaceuticals: Recall – Lack of Sterility Assurance – MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed
  Administration of non-sterile injection products may result in a site-specific or systemic infection, with the potential to cause hospitalization, permanent organ damage, or death.
• Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:00:00 +0000: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Systems with Magnet Rundown Unit by GE Healthcare: Class I Recall – Potential Disabling of the Magnet Rundown Unit – MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed
  Risk of life-threatening injuries or death if a metal object is brought into the magnetic field.
• Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000: MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163 by Teleflex Medical: Class I Recall – Cracks in Connector Tubes May Lead to Leak Failures – MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed
  Cracks may prevent device from delivering sufficient support to the patient. This may potentially cause serious injury or death.
• Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:15:00 +0000: Atracurium Besylate Injection by Sagent Pharmaceuticals: Recall – Potential Impact on Product Sterility – MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed
  Has the potential to result in infections, which could be fatal, especially in patients who are immunocompromised.