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October 13 - 17 2012, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2012

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FDA MEDWATCH ALERTS

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May 16, 2012

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

Summary:

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

April 18, 2012

Morphine Sulfate Injection USP, 4 mg/mL (C-II), 1 mL fill in 2.5 mL Carpuject by Hospira, Inc: Recall - May Contain More Than Intended Fill Volume

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Customer report of two Carpujects syringes containing more than the 1 mL labeled fill volume. Opioid pain medications such as morphine have life-threatening consequences if overdosed. Those consequences can include respiratory depression (slowed breathing or suspension of breathing), and low blood pressure.

March 05, 2012

Cardiac Science Powerheart, CardioVive, CardioLife; GE Responder and Responder Pro; and Nihon-Kohden Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Class I Recall - Defective Component

Summary: FDA notified healthcare professionals and medical care organizations of the Class 1 recall of the listed AEDs which contain a component that may fail unexpectedly due to a defect. If the component were to fail during a rescue attempt, the AED may not deliver defibrillation therapy, causing serious adverse health consequences, including death. The unit’s self test may not detect the failure or impending failure of the component.

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ASA Washington Office
1501 M Street, N.W., Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005

(202) 289-2222
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Personnel of the Washington Office include:

Ronald Szabat, J.D., LL.M
Executive Vice President & General Counsel
r.szabat@asawash.org

Angela Allen
Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President
a.weigelt@asawash.org

Manuel Bonilla, M.S.
Director of Congressional and Political Affairs
m.bonilla@asawash.org

Jason R. Byrd, J.D.
Director of Practice Management, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
j.byrd@asawash.org

Lisa Pearlstein, J.D.
Pain Medicine and Regulatory Lobbyist
l.pearlstein@asawash.org

Mary L. Kuffner, J.D.
Associate General Counsel
m.kuffner@asawash.org

Lisa Percy Albany, J.D.
State Legislative and Regulatory Issues Manager
l.albany@asawash.org

Carly Simpson
State Affairs Assistant
c.simpson@asawash.org

Sharon Merrick, CCS-P
Coding and Reimbursement Manager
s.merrick@asawash.org

Maya D. Grassi, J.D.
Staff Counsel
m.grassi@asawash.org

Bryan Shuy
Manager of Governmental and Political Outreach
b.shuy@asawash.org

Loveleen Singh, M.P.H.
Health Policy Analyst
l.singh@asawash.org

Michelle Mathy
PAC Political Coordinator
m.mathy@asawash.org

Grant Couch
Federal Affairs Associate
g.couch@asawash.org