A Class I recall is the most serious type of recall, typically announcing the risk of a life threatening illness due to a defect in a product. Cardiologists and Risk Managers recently received notice that components in the Arstasis One Access System may fracture and/or separate which could result in an emergent life threatening situation.…
Continue reading ›The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced a conclusion from the Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations for the owner of JMM LLC, based out of Rhode Island, who smuggled erectile dysfunction drugs that were called Herbal Dietary Supplements from the People’s Republic of China. The owner of JMM LLC pled guilty to…
Continue reading ›Nuvigil, a drug used to treat jet lag, has been linked to Steven’s Johnson Syndrome which is a life threatening disease signified by skin rashes and skin death that may encompass many areas of the body. Nuvigil, manufactured by Cephalon, was approved by the FDA to fight off fatigue and narcolepsy, but is not FDA…
Continue reading ›Sanofi lawsuits may shortly be underway since two of its drugs have been linked to seizures and liver damage, resulting in serious personal injury. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration approved Multaq to treat atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation, also known as, irregular heart rhythms that can result in reduced blood flow throughout the…
Continue reading ›All lots, totaling 13 million, of Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, and Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas soft chews that were distributed in the United States have been recalled. The reason for the recall is that there have been several complaints that the product is tainted with metal and wood particles. This…
Continue reading ›The dietary supplement known as Duro Extend Capsules, manufactured by Intelli Health Products, has been recalled throughout the nation. Intelli Health Products took this step after the Food and Drug Administration produced results from an analysis of the product showing that it contains Sulfoaidenafil. Sulfoaidenafil is an ingredient that is FDA approved for the treatment…
Continue reading ›Last year alone, roughly 10 million people in the U.S. used propoxyphene, known under the brand names Darvocet and Darvon, to relieve post operative pain. It is unknown how many people have died or been seriously injured since the drug was approved in 1957. Recently, Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group, petitioned the Food and…
Continue reading ›Hostility, irritability and aggressive behavior are the serious side effects that are still being reported by parents whose children take Singular. This comes as no surprise to the U.S Food and Drug Administration because in March of 2008 the agency reexamined the safety of Singular and required new labeling to disclose the risks associated with…
Continue reading ›Recently, there have been recalls involving blood products following the discovery that the donor posed a risk injury to any individual who may receive the product. Typically, donors are screened to ensure that they are safe candidates to donate blood. It is not known why the blood products in the recall were distributed following the…
Continue reading ›The Meredia Diet Pill has recalled by the Federal Drug Administration on October 8, 2010. Previously, the dietary supplement was banned from Europe and Australia. The drug is manufactured by Abbot Drugs, located in Lake County, Illinois. The reason for the ban and recall is because of very serious side effects associated with the drug.…
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