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  1. Exemption From Premarket Notification: Wheelchair Elevator (inclined/vertical platform lifts) 1.usa.gov/N3mlYB #fda #medicaldevice
  2. Exemption From Premarket Notification: Powered Patient Transport (stairlifts) 1.usa.gov/KDD3MJ #fda #medicaldevice
  3. 6/27-28/12: Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Devices Committee; Amendment of Notice 1.usa.gov/L36dkU #fda #medicaldevice
  4. MedSun June 2012 newsletter for health professionals bit.ly/9RI59Z #fda #medicaldevice #hospitals #nurses #nursing #healthcare
  5. #Recall - Curlin Infusion Admin Sets; potential defective segment that reverses flow 1.usa.gov/NnRraS #fda #medicaldevice
  6. Blunt-Tip Suture Needles Reduce Needlestick Injuries & Risk of Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission 1.usa.gov/JZEmka #fda #medicaldevice
  7. #Recall - Other-Sonic Generic Ultrasound Transmission Gel. Possible microbial contamination. 1.usa.gov/Kfz5eN #fda #medicaldevice
  8. Waiver & Acknowledgement letter for 6/13/12 Circulatory System Devices Committee Mtg 1.usa.gov/JpOIz0 #fda #medicaldevice
  9. 24 Hour Summary & Presentations 5/24/12 Circulatory System Devices Committee Mtg 1.usa.gov/JpOIz0 #fda #medicaldevice
  10. #FDA Safety Communication: Dialysate Concentrates & Alkali Dosing Errors with #Hemodialysis 1.usa.gov/KGISE1 #medicaldevice
  11. Proposed collection of info on IDE Reports & Records - comments due by 7/23 1.usa.gov/KdCE2W #fda #medicaldevice
  12. Circulatory System Devices Panel- May 24 meeting materials 1.usa.gov/JpOIz0 #fda #medicaldevice
  13. Public Meeting - Clinical Study Design & Performance of Hospital Glucose Sensors, 6/25/12 1.usa.gov/JCForR #fda #medicaldevice
  14. Steps 4 requesting speakers from device center 2 participate in your org's mtgs, conferences 1.usa.gov/Mb2lQP #fda #medicaldevice
  15. RT @fdawomen: #FDA wants your input on drug, device, & biologic approvals. Join webinar 5/18 9am EST: ow.ly/aV5uG #medicaldevice
  16. #FDA expands use 4 FilmArray Respiratory Panel - can detect viral, bacterial infection from 1 sample 1.usa.gov/KDuXTA #medicaldevice
  17. Webinar on Hearing Aids: Basic Info You Need to Know 5/23/12 1.usa.gov/MkcIUQ #fda #medicaldevice #hearingaids
  18. People w MS - risk of serious injuries & death assoc w CCSVI. 1.usa.gov/J38GKg #fda #medicaldevice