Tag: catheter
FDA Recalls Penumbra’s JET 7 Stroke Catheter After 14 Deaths
A device that is supposed to save the lives of patients suffering a stroke was recalled after reports of 14 deaths and 200 malfunctions.
Catheter Injury Lawsuits Increase After Slew of Recalls
Millions of catheters were recalled this year due to life-threatening safety risks. Lawsuits have been filed by people who were injured when the tip of the catheter broke off in their body.