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January 12, 2012

Respironics, Inc. Trilogy 100 Ventilators: Class I Recall - Device May Stop Delivering Therapy to Patient

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FDA notified health care professionals of the Class 1 recall of this product due to a manufacturing issue can stop delivering therapy to the patient. Part of the blower that circulates air and other gases through the ventilator may move out of position and cause the device to alarm.  Failure to respond could result in the potential for harm or death of a ventilator-dependent patient.

January 12, 2012

Bedford Laboratories Vecuronium Bromide And Polymyxin B For Injection USP For Injection: Recall - Glass Particles

Summary:

Bedford Laboratories issued guidance on the nationwide voluntary product recalls originally issued on August 2, 2011. The recalls were initiated after the discovery of a visible glass particle in a limited number of vials within the lots listed.

January 09, 2012

Endo Pharmaceuticals Opiate Products by Novartis Consumer Health: Public Health Advisory - Potential Safety Risk

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FDA is advising health care professionals and patients of a potential problem with opiate products manufactured and packaged for Endo Pharmaceuticals by Novartis Consumer Health at its Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing site.

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ASA FEATURED PRODUCT

Self-Education and Evaluation (SEE) Program

SKU: 30701-12CE

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Single Copies, Member Price: $300

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Corporate Supporters

The American Society of Anesthesiologists would like to recognize and thank our Corporate Supporters for their generous unrestricted support for the vital functions of ASA – which include member resources, professional development programming and advancement of the specialty. 

ASA Industry Supporters

 

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is the principal domestic operating subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., a global, diversified healthcare company that creates products advancing patient care worldwide. Baxter’s Global Anesthesia and Critical Care division is a leading manufacturer in anesthesia, and sells all three of the modern inhaled anesthetics for general anesthesia: Suprane (desflurane, USP), the only proprietary anesthetic, Forane (isoflurane, USP) and Sevoflurane, USP. The portfolio also includes Transderm Scop (scopolamine 1.5 mg) for postoperative nausea and vomiting.*

*Baxter, Forane and Suprane are registered trademarks of Baxter International Inc. Transderm Scop is a registered trademark of Novartis AG.

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Hospira, Inc. is the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies.  Through its broad, integrated portfolio, Hospira is uniquely positioned to Advance Wellness™ by improving patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare costs.  Hospira's Anesthesia portfolio includes Precedex (dexmedetomidine HCI Inj), Voluven (6% Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection), a full line of anesthesia injectables, differentiated drug delivery systems including iSecure and a full range of medication management systems.

 

PharMEDium is the leading national provider of outsourced sterile pharmacy preparations with an unsurpassed commitment to quality and innovation. We are dedicated to supporting anesthesia professionals with advanced solutions designed to improve patient care throughout the hospital. Our broad portfolio of prefilled O.R. anesthesia syringes, solutions for nerve block pumps, epidurals and ICU medications are prepared using only the highest standards proven to support the way you practice. 


Surgical Information Systems  

Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”) provides software solutions that are uniquely designed to add value at every point of the perioperative process. All SIS solutions – including anesthesia – are architected on a single database and integrate easily with other hospital systems. SIS offers the only anesthesia information management system endorsed by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and is the first AIMS provider to be designated as an AQI Preferred Vendor by the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI). 

 
Teleflex partners with anesthesia professionals to promote high quality healthcare. For over 100 years, our comprehensive range of clinician-inspired products from Arrow, Rusch and Hudson RCI have advanced the art of anesthesia by improving safety, procedural efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Our commitment is to continue this legacy of innovation and quality by providing world-class products, clinical education and support.

 

ASA Practice Management Supporter

 

Anesthesia Business Consultants has specialized in anesthesia and pain medicine billing and practice management for 30 years. ABC offers an integrated business management solution for the perioperative environment. ABC serves more than 400 clients representing some 8,000 anesthesia providers nationwide using its custom F1RSTAnesthesia™ suite and consulting expertise. ABC’s product lineup includes F1RST AnesthesiaRecord and F1RST Access; electronic preoperative health records from ePREOP™; F1RST Touch Fast Solutions, a data manager from Mobile Epiphany and MetaVision EHR software from iMDsoft®.