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Health Canada Recalls Nitrous Oxide Chargers

Health Canada has issued a recall for nitrous oxide chargers sold for inhalation without market authorization. Consumers are warned not to inhale these products recreationally and to seek medical attention if side effects occur. The recall affects multiple brands sold by Total Merchandise Ltd.

Instinct Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device manufactured by Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. due to 486 reported malfunctions where the clip fails to open. This recall is to withdraw products manufactured prior to corrective actions being implemented.

Arjo Tenor Mobile Lift Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the Arjo Tenor Mobile Lift due to a brake defect that can cause uncontrolled descent. All affected units must be removed from service immediately until repaired by authorized personnel.

SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser System Recall

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser System manufactured by Gyrus Acmi, Inc. The recall is due to a defect in the 24V power supply causing sudden power loss or failure to power on. Affected customers will be contacted by Olympus representatives to schedule service.

HHS - Syracuse ASC Pays $250,000 for HIPAA Violations

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reached a resolution agreement with Syracuse ASC, L.L.C. for violations of HIPAA Rules. Syracuse ASC will pay $250,000 and comply with a Corrective Action Plan to address failures in risk analysis and timely breach notifications.

MMG Fusion Settles HIPAA Violations for $10,000

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a resolution agreement with MMG Fusion, LLC, a business associate handling protected health information (PHI). MMG Fusion will pay $10,000 to settle alleged violations of HIPAA's Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules following a data breach that exposed patient information.

HHS Settles HIPAA Breach Case with BST CPAs for $175,000

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has settled a HIPAA breach case with BST & Co. CPAs, LLP for $175,000. The settlement resolves allegations that BST failed to conduct a risk analysis following a ransomware attack that impacted the protected health information of 170,000 individuals.

Comstar, LLC HIPAA Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has entered into a resolution agreement with Comstar, LLC, a business associate under HIPAA. Comstar will pay $75,000 and comply with a corrective action plan to resolve alleged violations of HIPAA's Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules following a ransomware attack affecting 585,621 individuals.

Deer Oaks HIPAA Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has entered into a Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan with Deer Oaks, a covered entity under HIPAA. The agreement resolves allegations of impermissible disclosure of protected health information (PHI) and a subsequent data breach, requiring Deer Oaks to pay a resolution amount and implement corrective actions.

Nova Bus Recall: Cooling Pump Failure Causes Power Loss

Transport Canada has issued a recall for certain Nova Bus models (2022-2025 LFS) due to a potential cooling pump failure that can lead to a loss of power. This issue poses a safety risk, increasing the potential for crashes and passenger injury.