FDA Alerts and Recalls for Diabetes Devices, Oxygen Concentrators, and Ventilators
On February 5, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued three important updates regarding medical device safety. The FDA has reminded patients and…
US Attorney’s Office Collects over $26 Million in FY 2024 Actions
Acting US Attorney Marc H. Silverman announced that the District of Connecticut collected $26,212,307 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2024. Of this…
New York AG Secures Prison Sentence for Serial Healthcare Fraudster
On February 5, 2025, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the sentencing of Imran Shams, 66, of California, to eight and one third to…
Iowa Reduces Educational, Licensing Requirements for Nursing Home Administrators
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, which oversees nursing homes in the state, is adopting new rules that lessen the educational and licensing…
Jiangsu Jumao Recalls TruAire-5 Oxygen Concentrator Over Fire Risk
JIANGSU JUMAO X-CARE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD is recalling certain devices due to incidents of device melting and fire during the use of oxygen concentrators.…
Baxter Healthcare Issues Correction for Life2000 Ventilator over Faulty Battery Charger
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is correcting the Life2000 Ventilator System due to a nonconforming battery charger, which triggers a battery alarm and renders the ventilator inoperable.…
FDA Advises Patients to Check Diabetes Device Alerts After Phone Updates
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting patients who use diabetes devices and their caregivers of reports where users of continuous glucose monitors…
ALF Cited for Elopement, Safety Failures After Resident’s Death
An assisted-living facility (ALF) in Arizona was fined $500 and, under a settlement, agreed to implement stricter safety measures following an incident in which an…
Georgia Care Home Worker Knocked Down Resident, Leading to Death
An employee at an east Georgia care home is being charged with battery and exploiting an elderly person after a man died following an incident…
More Allegations Surface Against Arizona Care Facility Sex Assault Suspect
A medication technician at a Scottsdale assisted living facility has been arrested and is accused of sexual assault, and as it turns out, it’s not…