
Oct 12 to Oct 18, 2026
What FDA published for drug, device and biologics teams: 5 warning letters, 9 OAI inspections, 35 recalls, 2 new guidances, 4 Federal Register documents, 44 drug shortage updates.
Medline bed fires and Draeger neonatal circuit cracks
- Medline expanded its bed fire recall to 771,127 units after 12 injuries and one death[1][2].
- Draeger removed VentStar Resus Neo hoses for cracks that can block infant ventilation[3].
- CBER finalized two blood donor eligibility compliance policies in October 2026[4].
Medline Industries, LP expanded its November 2025 homecare bed correction in August 2026 to add bed and pendant codes, with FDA listing the action as Class I and the cause as device design[1][5]. The reason is a fire hazard from the hand control pendant and wiring that may overheat and lead to smoking, sparking, melting, burning or fire, covering 771,127 units distributed nationwide and in Bermuda, Canada and Panama[1]. FDA reports 12 injuries and one death linked to pendant overheating and two injuries and one death linked to entrapment when non-Medline accessories are used, noting patients at home face increased risk from delayed detection[2].
Draeger removed VentStar Resus Neo model MP00310, a disposable breathing circuit that conveys gas to infants up to 22 lbs, after users found obvious cracks in the hose before use[3]. A cracked hose may fall off or leak and cause restricted ventilation or delayed therapy that could lead to desaturation, hypoxia or patient death, with no serious injuries or deaths reported as of September 3[3]. FDA issued an Early Alert on September 3, 2026 and classified the action as a Class I recall on October 2, 2026[3].
The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research finalized its compliance policy on donation suitability, donor eligibility and Source Plasma quarantine hold for blood establishments that collect blood and blood components[6]. The policy covers donation suitability under 21 CFR 630.30, donor eligibility under 21 CFR 630.10(c)(2) and quarantine hold under 21 CFR 640.69(f), finalizing the May 2022 draft and superseding the April 2020 COVID procedures guidance[6]. A second final compliance policy addresses blood pressure and pulse donor eligibility requirements for the same establishments collecting for transfusion or further manufacturing use[7].
Both Class I device actions depend on users following updated handling, with Medline limiting beds to Medline rails and accessories and Draeger directing inspection and discard of cracked or detached hoses[2][3]. FDA also announced availability of the final questions and answers guidance on postapproval manufacturing changes to biosimilar and interchangeable biosimilar products, published October 13, 2026 to finalize the July 2024 draft[8].
Warning letters 5
Rohto-Mentholatum (Vietnam) Co., Ltd.
Calibrate IV Hydration
Tides Medical, LLC
Signature Formulations, LLC
Inspections classified Official Action Indicated 9
BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.OAI
EuroAPI Italy SRLOAI
I. Shay Cosmetics IncOAI
Cosmoceutical Research Center, Inc.OAI
OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. Hinode PlantOAI
Olympus Medical Systems CorporationOAI
Olympus Winter & IBE GmbhOAI
Shirakawa Olympus Co., Ltd.OAI
AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. Kuroishi SiteOAI
Recalls 35
Draeger, Inc.Class I
VentStar Resus Neo. Neonatal. 25 Units per Box. Part Number: MP00310 Disposable breathing circuit for use with a resuscitation module.
Medline Industries, LPClass I
Medline Basic Homecare Beds and Medlite Homecare Beds and Accessories MDR107000P BED, MANUAL, MEDLITE (and 1 more product)
Ajanta Pharma USA Inc
Ranolazine Extended-Release Tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Marketed by: Ajanta Pharma USA Inc., Bridgewater, NJ 08807. NDC…
Alere San Diego, Inc.
Fisher Scientific Sure-Vue Serum/Urine hCG, Model/ Part: FHC-202/23900529, FHC-202/23900528; Beckman Coulter Inc's ICON 25 hCG, Model/ Part… (and 3 more products)
American Contract Systems Inc
Medical convenience kits containing BD CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY - 205989 Model No… (and 2 more products)
American Nitrile Operations Llc
Brand Name: Performance Pro Product Name: Performance Pro Model/Catalog Number: 72-RM50601,72-RM50602, 72-RM50603,72-RM50604 Product… (and 2 more products)
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Estradiol Gel, 0.1%, 0.25 mg, 30-packets per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08907, NDC…
Apotex Corp.
Paroxetine Extended-Release Tablets, 37.5mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9…
ASP Global, LLC.
Brand Name: Expressaire Product Name: DISPOSABLE TOURNIQUET CUFF, 30" X 4" 2-LINE (CS 18) WHITE Model/Catalog Number: 553323 Software… (and 63 more products)
Aurolab Trust
FOCUS PI Hypromellose 0.7% Formula, 0.3 FL O (10 mL) per vial, STERILE, Manufactured for: Covalent Management, Inc., Manassas, VA 20109…
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
EnCor EnCompass Breast Biopsy and Tissue Removal System Console (model number: ENCPCONSOLE) and Driver (model number: ENCPDRIVER) with…
Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K.
Systems/units containing affected software/SQL BECKMAN COULTER CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU480 REF / UDI-DI code: B96692 / 14987666542965 B96693 /…
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Presource Packs Containing Stryker StrykeFlow PS and AHTO tube sets: 1) KIT, GYN LAPAROSCOPY NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PB23GLNLAC; 2) KIT… (and 3 more products)
Custom Interventional Pain Management, LLC
Brand Name: Ferndale Laboratories; Medline; Custom Interventional Pain Management CIPM Product Name: Mastisol Skin Adhesive Model/Catalog…
Heraeus Medical GmbH (Dental Division)
PALACOS MV+G pro 40; PALACOS MV+G pro 80. Model/Catalog Number: 5081290; 5081291. Radiopaque, poly(methyl methacrylate)-based (PMMA) bone… (and 3 more products)
Illumina, Inc.
NovaSeq 6000Dx including DRAGEN Server, Catalog Number: 20068232; Illumina DRAGEN Server for NextSeq 550Dx, Catalog Number: 20086130
Karl Storz Endoscopy
HOPKINS Telescope 30¿, 4mm REF 10005BA UDI-DI code: 04048551045121 KARL STORZ HOPKINS¿ and HOPKINS¿ II telescopes are to be used for…
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Embosphere 500-700 micrometer 2 mL Syringe Sterile Steam, REF: S420GH/EUA, S620GH/EUA; Embosphere 700-900 micrometer 2 mL Syringe Sterile…
Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology REF PED2-300-12 UDI-DI code: 00763000448806 he Pipeline Flex Embolization Device…
NOXBOX LTD
NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System. Model Number: NOXBOX-I.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Olympus M3 Gold Autoclavable Foroblique Telescope 30. Model Number: M3-30A. (and 1 more product)
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Olympus Tripp-Lite P580-025 25ft DisplayPort Cable, Model Number P580-025, an accessory used in conjunction wtih OLYSENSE Hub System
Par Health USA, LLC
Buprenorphine Hydrochloride, Injection 0.3 mg/mL, Rx Only, 5 x 1 mL Single Dose Vials, Manufactured for: Endo USA, Malvern, PA, NDC…
Penumbra Inc.
Brand Name: Penumbra System (RED 62 Reperfusion Catheter) Product Name: Penumbra System (RED 62 Reperfusion Catheter) Model/Catalog Number…
Percussionaire Corporation
Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation, IPV HC, Product Number: S00009; Phasitron, P5-HC (and 6 more products)
Philips North America
Ingenia 3.0T and 3.0T CX; Model number (REF): 1. 781342 (3.0T), 2. 781377 (3.0T), 3. 782103 (3.0T), 4. 781271 (3.0T CX); Software Versions… (and 11 more products)
Philips North America Llc
Philips Medical Systems Technologies Ltd. Spectral CT 7500, Software V5.2.x, Product Code 728333
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Computed Tomography X-ray System, Model: uCT 530 with software (and 11 more products)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Atellica CH Revised C-Reactive Protein (RCRP); Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11537223;
SPECTRUM MEDICAL SRL
Brand Name: Quantum PureFlow Product Name: Quantum PureFlow Standard Heat Exchanger High Flow 3/8 W Model/Catalog Number: HX55V-S0W Software… (and 1 more product)
SV Labs Toronto Corporation
Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 10%, packaged in a)5 FL OZ (148mL) bottles (NDC 0536-1261-63), and b) 8.5 FL OZ (237 mL) bottles (NDC… (and 1 more product)
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
Brand Name: Tandem t:slim mobile application Product Name: t:slim Mobile Application, iOS Model/Catalog Number: iOS software version 2.13…
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
Zoladex (goserelin) implant, 3.6 mg, One single-Use Syringe packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: TerSera therapeutics LLC…
Volcano Corp
Philips IntraSight Plus REF: 797423 and 797417 100-120v-220-240v,50/60hZ, 1000 VA
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
CHARLOTTE CLAW Screw, REF: 40122716, intended for use with CLAW II Polyaxial Compression Plating System
New guidance documents 2
Compliance Policy Regarding Blood and Blood Component Donation Suitability, Donor Eligibility and Source Plasma Quarantine Hold Requirements: Guidance for Industry
Blood Pressure and Pulse Donor Eligibility Requirements – Compliance Policy: Guidance for Industry
Federal Register: rules, proposed rules and notices 4
Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD); Data Standards; Supporting Forward Compatibility for eCTD 4.0
Electronic Common Technical Document; Data Standards; Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Supporting Electronic Common Technical Document Version…
Fit-for-Purpose Rare Disease Framework Initiative; Public Meeting; Request for Information and Comments
Postapproval Manufacturing Changes to Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products: Questions and Answers; Guidance for Industry; Availability
Current drug shortages updated this week 44
Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Furosemide Injection · Injection · Furosemide, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 23155-473-44)
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Conivaptan Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Vaprisol Dextrose In Plastic Container, Injection, 20 mg/100 mL (NDC 66220-160-10)
EDW Pharma, Inc. (formerly Italfarmaco Pharma, Inc.)
Riluzole Oral Suspension · Oral Suspension · Tiglutik, Oral Suspension, 50 mg/10 mL (NDC 70726-0303-1)
Elite Laboratories, Inc.
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsule · Capsule · Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate, Capsule, 10 mg (NDC 64850-550-01) (+6 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-496-97) (+7 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Sensorcaine, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-466-31)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-671-00) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Naropin, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-285-61) (+2 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Epinephrine Bitartrate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Xylocaine, Injection, .005 mg/1 mL; 5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-481-57) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Epinephrine Bitartrate Injection · Injection · Sensorcaine, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL; .005 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-463-57) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Morphine Sulfate Injection · Injection · Morphine Sulfate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-454-01)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection · Injection · Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-0212-10) (+2 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Dilaudid, Injection, .2 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-121-11) (+3 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection · Injection · Ketorolac Tromethamine, Injection, 30 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-104-10) (+2 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Atropine Sulfate Injection · Injection · Atropine Sulfate, Injection, .4 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-580-20)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Naropin, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-285-10) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Midazolam Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Midazolam Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 2 mg/2 mL (NDC 76045-211-20) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ifosfamide Injection · Injection · Ifosfamide, Injection, 1 g/1 (NDC 63323-142-10)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Rifampin Injection · Injection · Rifampin, Injection, 600 mg (NDC 63323-351-20)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Rocuronium Bromide Injection · Injection · Rocuronium Bromide, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-065-05) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Sensorcaine, Injection, 2.5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-464-31)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Valproate Sodium Injection · Injection · Valproate Sodium, Injection, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-494-05)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Midazolam Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Midazolam Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-411-10)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Naropin, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-288-10) (+3 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Propranolol Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Propranolol Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-604-01)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Sodium Acetate Injection · Injection · Sodium Acetate, Injection, 4 meq/100 mL (NDC 63323-032-00)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Epinephrine Bitartrate Injection · Injection · Sensorcaine, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL; .005 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-462-31)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Epinephrine Bitartrate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Xylocaine, Injection, .005 mg/1 mL; 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-489-27)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-421-02)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Sterile Water Injection · Injection · Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-10)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-671-20)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection · Injection · Ketorolac Tromethamine, Injection, 30 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-162-01) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Azacitidine Injection · Injection · Azacitidine, Injection, 100 mg/30 mL (NDC 63323-771-39)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Morphine Sulfate Injection · Injection · Morphine Sulfate, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-455-01)
Lannett Company, Inc.
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release · Tablet · Methylphenidate Hydrochloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 36 mg (NDC 62175-312-37) (+1 related packages)
Milla Pharmaceuticals
Sodium Acetate Injection · Injection · Sodium Acetate, Injection, 400 mEq/100mL (4 mEq/mL) (NDC 71357-009-10)
Oryza Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablet · Tablet · Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Amphetamine Sulfate… (+4 related packages)
Par Health, USA LLC
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection · Injection · Methylprednisolone Acetate, Injection, 80 mg/1 mL (NDC 42023-240-01)
Par Health, USA LLC
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 42023-186-20) (+2 related packages)
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Carboplatin Injection · Injection · Carboplatin, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 0703-4239-01)
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Methotrexate Sodium Injection · Injection · Methotrexate Sodium Preservative Free, Injection, 25 mg/1 mL (NDC 0703-3678-01) (+1 related packages)
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release · Tablet · Methylphenidate Hydrochloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 36 mg (NDC 62037-726-01)
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Streptozocin Powder, For Solution · Powder, For Solution · Zanosar, Powder, For Solution, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 0703-4636-01)
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Hydroxocobalamin Injection · Injection · Hydroxocobalamin, Injection, 1000 MCG/ML, 30 ML Multi-Dose Vial (NDC 0591-2888-30)
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