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FDA issues Class I alert for Abiomed Impella heart device over cybersecurity risks

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 10 classified a cybersecurity correction involving Abiomed’s Automated Impella Controller as a Class I recall, the most serious type, according to the FDA Medical Device Recalls and Early Alerts database.……Read More

Study finds Medicare paid nearly $2 billion for unnecessary back surgeries

More than 200,000 older Americans underwent back surgeries they likely did need, costing Medicare and Medicare Advantage a combined $1.9 billion, Axios October 9 reports. The findings, based on an analysis by the Lown Institute, raise new concerns……Read More

FDA accelerates medical device safety alerts to reach public within days

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its early alert recall program to include all medical devices, speeding up how quickly the public learns about high-risk safety issues, Modern Healthcare October 9 reports. The initiative allows the……Read More

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Considerations for external transportation of processed medical devices
The centralization of medical device processing to one facility is becoming more prevalent. Centralizing sterile processing activities reduces expenses while concentrating expertise. However, this also…Read More

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Practice the fundamentals of stress management

Life rarely slows down on its own. Most of us spend our days doing, producing, and responding to demands. But managing stress requires a conscious pause. Quiet time—even just a few minutes of sitting still and breathing—can give your mind and body a surprising sense of relief. It is not about emptying your mind but about letting thoughts come and go without judgment. Pair this with positive affirmations to counterbalance.…Read More

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