Acetaminophen Liver Failure Side Effects
Acetaminophen Liver Failure Research has shown that hundreds of Americans each year experience acute liver failure as a result of taking acetaminophen — widely known under the brand name Tylenol — and about 100 people die annually from overdosing on the painkiller, either intentionally or... [more]
Acetaminophen Black Box Warning by FDA
6-30-2009 Acetaminophen /Tylenol - Black Box Warning Recommended by the FDA The FDA has recommends that the a black box warning is added to the labels of prescription pain and cold products that contain acetaminophen wich is widely known under the brand name Tylenol. The FDA states that there is a signifigant... [more]
Bard IVC Filter Injury Report
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are Medical devices which are meant to help prevent blood clots from getting to the lungs.They are placed in patients who are at high risk for blood clots in the lungs. Defective IVC Filters: The two defective products are: Bard Peripheral Vascular Recovery (Recovery... [more]
Zicam Warning by FDA - Consumers Should Stop Taking
Federal drug regulators warned consumers to stop using Zicam, a popular homeopathic cold remedy, because it could damage or destroy their sense of smell. The action is an early indication that the Obama administration is likely to take far more aggressive enforcement actions againstdrug companies than... [more]
Blair Robes Recall- 162,000 women’s robes recalled after 6 deaths
Consumers are being urged to immediately stop wearing a certain type of chenille robe made by Blair LLC due to a fire hazard that is believed to have killed at least six people. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Blair LLC, based in Warren, Pa., on Thursday said they were issuing the second recall... [more]
Hydroxycut Recall Information - 5/2/2009
Products included in the Hydroxycut Recall Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets Hydroxycut Liquid Shots Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink) Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Capsules Hydroxycut Max Liquid Capsules Hydroxycut... [more]
Hydroxycut liver failure, injury and death - FDA Warning
May 1 , 2009 - FDA Recall of Hydroxycut due to kidney and liver failure, cardiovascular disorders and even death As millions of people in the United States attempt to lose weight for a plethora of reasons, many are turning to different products to help them do so. As a result, companies are beginning... [more]
Bone Screw Recall - Calaxo Screws
Smith & Nephew Inc. is recalling all lot numbers and all item codes of CALAXO screws which were first distributed in the UK in 2006. This screw is used to secure the graft in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Worldwide, 0.3% of patients have developed pre-tibial soft tissue swelling,... [more]
Digoxin Recall - Caraco Brand
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a consumer-level recall of Caraco brand Digoxin, USP, 0.125 mg, and Digoxin, USP, 0.25 mg, distributed prior to March 31, 2009, which are not expired and are within the expiration date of September, 2011. The tablets are... [more]
Pistachios Recall Salmonella Warning
A California pistachio processor issued a nationwide voluntary recall on Tuesday of pistachios due to potential salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the California Dept. of Public Health are investigating the matter. Thus far, several illnesses have been reported by consumers... [more]
Propafenone HCL Tablets Recall
Propafenone HCL Tablets 225 mg Recall Recalled lot number: 112680A, expiration date July 31, 2010 Product Name: Propafenone HCL tablets Shipped: Between October 15, 2008 and November 26, 2008. The lot is being recalled because some tablets may contain slightly higher levels of the active ingredient... [more]
Baxter Infusion Pump Recall
A Class 1 Recall of Baxter infusion pumps by the FDA. Colleague Single and Triple Channel Volumetric Infusion Pumps by Baxter The Model numbers are: Mono 2M8151 and 2M8153 CX 2M8161 and 2M8163 CXE 2M9161 and 2M9163 The defective Pumps were manufactured and distributed from February, 1997 through... [more]
