medical devices

FDA Alert Issued for Olympus MAJ-891 Accessory

The FDA has issued an early alert regarding Olympus’s MAJ-891 Forceps/Irrigation Plug accessory.

JANUARY 30, 2025

Is Ethylene Oxide a Go-To for Reprocessing? Or Does It Have to Go?

Ethylene oxide has long been a mainstay in sterilizing medical equipment and has qualities that make it ideal for ...

JANUARY 27, 2025

Sterilization Has Been a Problem for Months—Then COVID-19 Hit

For months, officials have been warning of a looming shortage in the supply of a gas used in the sterilization of ...

APRIL 20, 2020

Hurricane Maria Puts Burden on Med Device Manufacturers

The destruction in Puerto Rico caused by September’s hurricane could have serious consequences for the global ...

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Senate Report Sees Systemic Problems With Med Device Safety

Gastroenterologists and device safety experts say stepped-up patient safety measures are needed for all medical ...

MARCH 16, 2016

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