Duodenoscopes — tubular cameras threaded into the intestine — with disposable parts were supposed to be safer. But the parts can fall off in the body, the F.D.A. warned.
Category: Medical Devices
-
These Devices Sickened Hundreds. The New Models Have Risks, Too.
The New York Times – Business: -
Brain Implants Have Begun to Restore Functions, but Advances Are Slow
The New York Times – Business:But achieving full-body restoration of movement, as Elon Musk envisions with such devices, is considered far into the future, if at all.
-
Lasik Patients Should Be Warned of Complications, FDA Draft Says
The New York Times – Business:Draft recommendations by the agency describe dry eyes, visual disturbances and other side effects of the procedure. Surgeons say the benefits are being ignored.
-
Frustrations Grow Over Company’s Response to Breathing Device Recalls
The New York Times – Business:Lawsuits claim the company, Philips Respironics, knew of problems with its CPAP and other machines long before notifying customers of potential health risks.