- Reuters
UPDATE 1-US FDA advises healthcare facilities to switch from Getinge's heart devices
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday advised healthcare facilities to move away from using Getinge's heart devices in patients as they faced safety and quality concerns despite a string of recalls. The Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) are electromechanical systems that inflate and deflate balloons in the aorta to provide temporary support to the left ventricle. Getinge did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment.
- Defense News
Airbus acquires small drone maker Aerovel, eyes Replicator business
Aerovel's Flexrotor drone, which Airbus now owns, can take off and land vertically as well as fly for long periods while it conducts recon missions.
- ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports
Christian Watson "in a great place now" with hamstring
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has shown the ability that made him a second-round pick over his first two seasons, but the flashes have come too infrequently because of hamstring injuries that have kept him off the field for long stretches.
