Medtronic Recalls Some Video Laryngoscopes Due To Increased Risk For Battery Overheat, Explosion

Thursday, Medtronic Plc MDT said it is recalling certain devices and updating use instructions for another due to the possibility that the battery may deplete below its designed threshold.

If this happens, it increases the risk of battery instability and may lead to increased battery temperature and a potential explosion. 

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The use of the affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including burns, cuts (lacerations), scarring and other tissue injuries, tooth loss, eye injury, damaged hearing (impairment or acoustic shock), or ringing in the ears (tinnitus), respiratory failure, lack of oxygen to the body (hypoxia), scarring, and death. 

There has been one reported injury. There have been no reports of death.  

This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type.

This recall also involves updating instructions for using other models of these devices.

The McGrath MAC and MAC EMS Video Laryngoscopes are used to help care providers see into the trachea during a medical procedure. The devices include a light source and a miniature camera to view the voice box (larynx) during laryngoscopy, a procedure that allows a doctor to examine the larynx (voice box) and nearby structures.

Wednesday, Baxter International Inc. BAX said it would recall certain Single-Patient Use Circuits and Blue Ventilator Adapter Assemblies due to reports that the handset plug within these components may disconnect from the nebulizer port on the blue ventilator adapter.

When using the Volara system in line with a ventilator and without a nebulizer connected to the blue ventilator adapter, the handset plug is required for proper operation and gas flow.

If the plug is disconnected, the ventilator may not provide enough ventilation to the patient.

The Volara System is intended for use with patients who are using a ventilator to help them breathe.

The Single Patient Use Circuit and Blue Adapter Assembly are patient circuit components that connect the Volara System to the ventilator. They are sold separately from the system. 

Price Action: MDT stock is down 1.36% at $89.79 at last check Thursday.

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