patient safety

FDA alerts to safety defects in Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci staplers causing incomplete staple lines, one death, and four injuries. Company directs hospitals to remove affected devices immediately.

Class action lawsuit filed against $SLNO over alleged securities fraud tied to DCCR drug safety concerns, patient death, and disappointing Q3 results.

Canadian health coalitions call for ending Canadian Blood Services' contract with Grifols over reported deaths, kidney damage, and non-compliance at plasma collection centres.

Portnoy Law Firm investigates Encompass Health for securities fraud after New York Times report alleged substandard safety records; stock falls 10.4%.

Global IV infusion pump market projected to grow from $6.72B in 2025 to $14.02B by 2035 at 7.6% CAGR, driven by aging populations and smart pump technology.

Epson to showcase healthcare solutions at HIMSS 2026, demonstrating print, scan, and projection technologies across pharmacy, clinical, and administrative workflows.

FDA issues Class I recall for Medline homecare beds due to fire and electrical shock hazards. One death linked to overheating cords; company distributing revised instructions instead of removal.