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Critical Update for Medical Device Use: Boston Scientific Issues New Guidelines for Safe Application of Obsidio Embolic in GI Procedures

Marlborough, Massachusetts — In a significant update, Boston Scientific has issued new guidelines for the use of its Obsidio Embolic devices, distributed to over 1,500 customers since May 2023. The recall, classified as Class I, which is used for serious or life-threatening product defects, surprisingly does not require the return of any devices. Instead, the company has asked health professionals to heed revised instructions aimed at ensuring patient safety during gastrointestinal bleeding embolization procedures. The …

Violations of Restraint Guidelines Multiplying in Police-Involved Deaths

Indianapolis, Indiana – Recent findings suggest that in instances where law enforcement resorts to force to subdue individuals without causing fatal harm, officers frequently fail to adhere to established safety protocols. These violations were not isolated incidents but rather recurrent occurrences, pointing to a concerning trend in police practices. A significant number of these infractions involved placing individuals face down in manners that could impede their ability to breathe, as well as repeatedly deploying Tasers—indicating …

Bill Proposes Child Visitation and Custody Guidelines Following Tragic Murder-Suicide

VERDIGRIS, Okla. — After a tragic murder-suicide in Verdigris, two fathers are advocating for changes to the law following the deaths of their children at the hands of their mother. Last July, Brandy McCaslin took the lives of 9-month-old Billy, 5-year-old Bryce, and 11-year-old Noe during a supervised visitation, as reported by investigators. In response to the devastating loss, Noe and Billy’s fathers, Ryan McGee and Billy Jacobson, are actively working on a new senate …