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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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PQRI Provider Call on July 19 at 3 p.m. EDT

Thursday, July 08, 2010

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Provider Communications Group will host a national provider conference call on the 2010 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) and Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program (eRx). This toll-free call will take place from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., EDT, on Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

Conference call details :

Date: July 20, 2010
Conference Title: Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) - National Provider Call
Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT

In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data. This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation.

Registration will close at 3:00 p.m. EDT on July 19, 2010, or when available space has been filled. No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time.

To register for the call participants should:

  • Visit here
  • Fill in all required data
  • Verify that your time zone is displayed correctly in the drop down box
  • Click "Register"

You will be taken to the “Thank you for registering” page and will receive a confirmation e-mail shortly thereafter. Note: Please print and save this page, in the event your server blocks the confirmation emails. If you do not receive the confirmation e-mail, please check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there.

For those who will be unable to attend, a transcript and MP3 file of the call will be available at least one week after the call on the CMS website.

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