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JVIR is pleased to announce new 13-credit CME


opportunity The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology is pleased to announce a new CME opportunity, JVIR Best of 2021, which will launch on the IR Store on sirweb.org on June 11, 2022. Built around the 13 papers selected for 2021 JVIR Editor’s Top Paper awards (five laboratory investigations and eight clinical studies), this exam will provide 13 SA-CME credits to those who complete the exam. SIR members may purchase the opportunity for free in June 11–16, the week of the SIR 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting, and may complete the activity at any point in the coming 3 years. After the meeting, members may still purchase it for $75—a 70% discount off the nonmember price.


Contact jvir@sirweb.org with any questions, or see


the list of winners on jvir.org. LEARN Plus


Webinar Series SIR is proud to announce its newest member benefit: LEARN Plus Webinar Series. This webinar series is designed to bring the LEARN format, engagement and education to all SIR members. This webinar series launched on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 and will take place on the last Tuesday of each month. Check this page often for the schedule and registration information.


Use the informational links to the right to register for the next scheduled LEARN Plus Webinar Series.


Learn more and register at sirweb.org/learning-center.


8 IRQ | SPRING 2022SPRING 2022 Medtronic recalls device


In December 2021, Medtronic Inc. recalled the HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System. According to the Federal Drug Administration, the product was recalled due to the “risk of the guidewire within the catheter moving downward or prolapsing when force is applied during use. If this happens, the catheter tip may break off or separate.”


Medtronic requested customers to:


• Share with all those who need to be aware within the organization or to any organization where the products have been transferred.


• Before using the HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System, review the “Instructions For Use” included with the product, noting the warnings and precautions listed in the “Urgent Medical Device Notice” letter.


• Complete the Customer Confirmation Form enclosed in the “Urgent Medical Device Notice" letter and email to rs.cfqfca@medtronic.com.


Customers who have questions about this recall should contact their Medtronic Field Representative or call Medtronic Customer Service at (800) 854-3570.


CME credit courses soon expiring


The following accredited courses will be expiring later this year, so take advantage of last minute credit claiming and earn 13.25 SA-CME credits!


• Acute Arterial Thrombosis On-demand 2019: expires September 2022 (2 credits) • Anticoagulation Essentials On-demand 2019: expires November 2022 (1 credit)


• Below the know SA-CME On-demand: expires July 2022 (1.5 credits)


• Infra-inguinal disease: The essentials 2019 On-demand: expires September 2022 (1.5 credits)


• Lung Ablation: Basics to advanced 2019: expires November 2022 (1.25 credits)


• Pain Management On-demand 2019: expires June 2022 (1.5 credits) • Prostate Artery Embolization 2019 On-demand: expires August 2022 (3.5 credits) • Renal case-based training 2019: expires October 2022 (1 credit)


Visit learn.sirweb.org for more information and to enroll.


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