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publicFDA · USA · Updated Jun 5, 2026

GE HealthCare Carestation Devices - Correction for Ineffective Ventilation in VCV Mode (FDA Class I Recall)

Urgency: High

Do not use VCV mode until corrected. Use PCV or PCV-VG mode. Perform Ventilation Screening Test. Return acknowledgement form to GE HealthCare.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medical Device Recall / Correction
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Giraffe™ OmniBed™ Carestation™ - Fastener Disengagement Risk

Urgency: High

Healthcare facilities should implement manufacturer's corrective actions to ensure safe operation.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medical Device Recall
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 2, 2026

MHRA Class 2 Recall: ChloraPrep 2% applicators (potential sterility breach)

Urgency: High

Identify and quarantine all impacted batches of ChloraPrep 2% 1mL and Frepp 2% 1.5mL applicators; return to Becton Dickinson UK Ltd.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Class 2 Medicines Recall
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publicUpdated Jun 4, 2026

Hintermann Series H3 Total Ankle Replacement: Higher-Than-Expected Risk of Device Failure - FDA Safety Communication

Monitoring

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SOP Impact
ConfidenceMedium
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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