I have heard faculty members complain, on occasion, that students develop bad habits at these clinics because of inadequate supervision. Certainly the quality of care and the ethics of students ‘practicing’ on those who cannot afford other care should be reviewed.

-E. Poulsen, JAMA (1995)1

Introduction

Student-run clinics (SRCs), in which medical and health professions students take responsibility for operational and logistics management of charitable clinics,2 are a powerful expression of service-based learning: students hone clinical and administrative skills while communities receive essential medical services that might otherwise be unavailable. Yet over the past 20 years, these clinics have begun globalising2–5 and increasing in complexity.5 This is happening within a landscape of limited evidence,5 6 growing concerns about ethics and substandard care,7–13

On April 02, 2026, Aligned Medical Solutions, Billings, MT, initiated a nationwide recall of two convenience kits that contain the Medline Namic Angiographic Rotating Adapter(RA) 10CC Syringe. Associated kits are AMS6908E Angio Pack and AMS6908F Angio Pack.

The adaptor on Namic RA syringes may unwind during use. The resulting loose connection or disconnection may lead to infection, blood loss, or air embolism.

The adaptor on Namic RA syringes may unwind during use. The resulting loose connection or disconnection may lead to infection, blood loss, or air embolism.

Stryker is updating use instructions for TMJ Unilateral and Bilateral Implants due to a discrepancy in the positioning of the screw hole.

Philips Trilogy Evo Ventilators may not function as intended if used with certain nebulizers.

Percussionaire Corporation issues updated instructions for ventilator tubes due to design defect that could cause hypoventilation, respiratory failure

Draeger corrects the Atlan A350, A350 XL for piston ventilator failures and mechanical ventilation issues due to manufacturing impurities

The Merit 16F Dual-Valved Splittable Sheath Introducer may not split as intended. This may cause bleeding, embolization, or loss of vessel for future access.

The adaptor on Namic RA syringes may unwind during use. The resulting loose connection or disconnection may lead to infection, blood loss, or air embolism.

When the Volara system is used in a home setting, there is a risk for oxygen desaturation or barotrauma if it is used in-line with a ventilator. 

When the sizing catheters are used during angiographic procedures the marker bands may be at an increased risk of cracking/breakage.

Santa Fe Springs, California – April 07, 2026 – Blaine Labs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling three (3) lot numbers of Wound Care Gel products, 1 oz. & 3 oz. (0.1% Benzalkonium Chloride) to the consumer level due to microbial contamination.

The differential pressure sensor in certain Impella devices may malfunction and cause sensor values to drift.

Impella Generation 1 Purge Cassettes have an increased risk of purge leaks. Purge leaks can lead to low pump pressure and pump stops.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 03/30/2026 - Flushing, New York, Aphreseller (Ebay seller ID), Buy-herbal.com is recalling all lots of Kian Pee Wan capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found that the product contains the undeclared drug ingredients dexamethasone and cyproheptadine. Products cont

Navajo Manufacturing company is recalling certain heating pads that overheat when folded leading to potential burn injuries.

Erbe Cryoprobes may rupture during activation, leading to potential hearing loss, tinnitus, injury, or burns.

Bridgewater, New Jersey, Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, USP, 4g/100mL, IV bag, to the hospital level. A Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection pouch was found to contain an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid in 0.7% Sodium Chloride I

DUBLIN, Ohio, March 19, 2026 – Cardinal Health has issued a voluntary recall for select lots of Webcol™ Large Alcohol Prep Pads (70% isopropyl alcohol) to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination identified as Paenibacillus phoenicis.