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Living with vascular access

Stories from people navigating vascular access — diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, and the ordinary days in between.

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Packaged intraosseous access supplies being checked against an inventory list in an emergency department.

Innovation & Devices

Intraosseous Needle Recall Prompts Emergency Stock Review

The FDA recall affects specified Becton Dickinson intraosseous needle sets. Hospitals and emergency services should identify recalled stock while maintaining dependable alternatives for urgent vascular access.

Rayan Salih · November 13, 2026 · 6 min

An IV supply cart with packaged start kits separated for recall review in a hospital materials area.

Innovation & Devices

Halyard IV Start Kit Class I Recall Requires Fast Action

The FDA classified the Halyard IV START KIT NONSTERILE recall as Class I. Facilities holding affected kits need rapid inventory control and a safe plan for uninterrupted vascular access.

Rayan Salih · 6 min read

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