Regulatory Updates

Using an IV infusion giving set instead of a blood transfusion set may cause serious patient harm.

Medline Industries and Kimal PLC have reported safety concerns with Namic Angiographic Control Syringes and White Star Off‑Handle Manifold devices, issuing field safety notices to UK hospitals.

Customer complaints indicate lamina fluid leaks in iQ200 Series and DxU 840m/850m analyzers due to a compromised rinse-line check valve.

Health Canada alerts that Aisys™ Carestation™, Aisys™ CS² and CS² with Et Control anesthesia systems may automatically switch to Alternate O₂ Control due to certain electronic gas mixer assemblies.

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency released its July 2026 safety roundup, highlighting recent advice for medicines and medical device users.

MHRA warns that several medical devices on the UK market do not meet UK MDR 2002 or EU requirements and must be removed from use and quarantined.

The MHRA released a list of Field Safety Notices covering the period 3 to 7 August 2026.

ResMed issued a Field Safety Notice for Astral 100 and 150 ventilators and related PCB spare parts made before Oct 2024, citing a fault that could unexpectedly interrupt ventilation.

The UK MHRA warns that rectal catheters marketed as gas and colic relievers must not be used in infants for colic, gas discomfort or constipation. Users should stop and dispose of devices.