Friday, February 26, 2021

FDA Updates Device Discontinuance List

Devices, including sterilization products and oxygen conservers, were added to the device discontinuance list.

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US Food and Drug Administration

Discontinued Medical Devices During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added new devices to the device discontinuance list, including sterilization products and oxygen conservers. There are no updates to the device shortage list at this time.

Specifically, the FDA added the following devices to the device discontinuance list:

  • Becton Dickinson and Company (ContainMed Inc.)
    • V. Mueller Horseshoe Retraction Kit Blades and Clamps Insert
    • V. Mueller Horseshoe Retraction Kit Frames and Post Insert
    • V. Mueller Universal Ring Retraction Set Blades and Rings Insert
    • V. Mueller Universal Ring Retraction Set and Posts Insert
  • Inovo, Inc.
    • Single Lumen Conservers; Accupulse; Accupulse Single Lumen Conserving Regulator
    • Dual Lumen Conservers; Economizer; Inovo, Inc. Economizer Conserving Regulator
  • Philips Medical Systems
    • SureSigns VS4 NBP, SPO2SureSigns VS4 U.S. Gov NBP, SPO2
    • SureSigns VS4 Government Bundle
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
    • Synojoynt (Sodium Hyaluronate 1% INJ 10mg/ml 3X2M) * Note: This device is not related to the COVID-19 PHE, but has been posted to the discontinuance list to assist stakeholders.

The FDA will continue to update the device discontinuance and device shortage lists as the COVID-19 public health emergency evolves.

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