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QuidelOrtho reports potential for biased results in Vitros A1c slides

QuidelOrtho has identified an issue where certain generations of Vitros chemistry products A1c slides may produce positively biased results. The manufacturer has received 58 complaints regarding this performance issue as of October 15, 2026. No adverse events have been reported to date.

If you use these slides in your lab, contact the manufacturer for further guidance on managing potential result inaccuracies.

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Calgary developed wound gel treats 6000 patients in Ukraine conflict

Calgary-based NanoTess's NanoSALV Catalytic, a catalyst suspended in a lightweight, non-flammable gel applied directly to wounds, has treated 6,000 wounded soldiers and civilians since reaching Ukraine's front lines in June. The gel uses nanomaterials to support the body's natural healing and fight infection-causing microbes, can be flown in by drone, and can be applied by people with limited medical training. It won Health Canada approval in 2022 after initial National Defence funding, and its Ukraine results were presented at the CAN Health Network conference in Toronto.

A Canadian-made treatment that lets wounds heal with little nursing input — one nurse may care for up to 90 patients — could ease mass-casualty and short-staffed care; it was already used for burn injuries from the CFB Wainwright wildfire earlier this month.

News source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)

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Software error in Siemens cardiac imaging systems causes inaccurate flow measurements

A software defect in syngo.via MR Cardiac Analysis affects the evaluation of 2D cardiac flow data. The algorithm fails to include the final cardiac phase in calculations, leading to systematic underestimation of flow quantification parameters like forward volume. This issue specifically impacts beat sensor-triggered data where flow peaks occur during the final cardiac phases.

If you use these imaging systems, be aware that cardiac flow measurements may be underestimated and require manual verification of data.

Official source: Health Canada recalls and alerts (opens in a new tab)

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Siemens releases software update for Magnetom MRI scanners

Siemens has released service pack NX VA60A-SP04 for Magnetom MRI scanners. This update addresses image loading errors, improves system stability, and adjusts coil specifications for breast and body imaging. It also implements new data access requirements and ensures compliance with safety standards for table movement.

If you work with Magnetom MRI systems, check with your technical team to ensure this update is installed for improved system performance and safety.

Official source: Health Canada recalls and alerts (opens in a new tab)

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BioMérieux reports false negative risks for specific BIOFIRE BCID2 panel lot

BioMérieux identified a product issue with lot 0727226 of the BIOFIRE BCID2 Panel kit. Unintended movement of pouch chemistry in this specific lot may cause false negative results across all analytes on the panel. No other product lots are affected by this safety notice.

If your lab uses this specific lot, contact the manufacturer for guidance on managing potential false negative results.

Official source: Health Canada recalls and alerts (opens in a new tab)