Pakistani authorities are investigating allegations that cough syrup has killed at least three dozen people, a government official has announced, making this the second time in recent months that medicine is suspected of causing multiple deaths. The deaths from the cough syrup occurred in the eastern city of Gujranwala and nearby villages, said local official [...]
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Digoxin Increases Risk Of Death
Experts are questioning the widespread use of Digoxin for atrial fibrillation (AF), in the wake of findings that patients who used the drug were more likely to die. Digoxin, a drug widely used to treat heart disease, increases the possibility of death when used by patients with the common heart rhythm problem, according to new [...]
Chantix May Raise Heart Risk, FDA Warns
Many would agree that kicking the habit of smoking is definitely worth the health benefits in the long run. But, are the smoking cessation products that are available on the market worth the health risks involved with each? Perhaps not. The FDA has said that smokers who use Chantix (varenicline), a drug used to help [...]
A Medical Device Horror Story
CNNMoney describes the chilling details of the bone cement horror stories surrounding the medical device company Synthes. In 2009 the U.S. attorney in Philadelphia accused the medical device manufacturer of running illegal clinical trials — essentially, experimenting on humans. Between 2002 and 2004, Synthes tested a product called Norian XR, a cement that has a [...]
5 Deaths Prompts FDA To Investigate Energy Drinks
Energy drinks have been one of the latest fads in beverage options for the last few years, but are they safe? Are there any side effects from the extra bit of energy one may get from consuming such a drink? These answers and more are being questioned by federal regulators as they investigate what appears [...]
Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Claims More Victims, Congress Acts
Twenty lives have now been lost due to a meningitis outbreak that is sweeping our nation. Now members of Congress are investigating whether federal regulators did enough to prevent this tragedy. Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee are questioning whether federal regulators did enough to prevent the major outbreak of meningitis Nine lawmakers wrote [...]
Non-FDA Approved Stryker Surgical Device Recall And Alert
Stryker Neptune Waste Management System is the subject of a recent FDA recall and safety alert. The non-FDA approved device can cause bleeding as well as soft tissue, muscle and vital organ damage. The Stryker Neptune Waste Management System is used during surgical procedures to collect fluid waste from the patient. The Neptune 2 Ultra [...]
Steroid Meningitis Outbreak Victims Could Reach 13,000
Steroid meningitis outbreak victims could reach 13,000 say federal officials. It is believed that as many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak. Steroid Meningitis Risk Highest With Back Injections It is unclear how many of the 13,000 will develop deadly meningitis. Officials do not know how many of the [...]
Iodine Prep Solution Deaths Prompt FDA Recall
Surgical kit maker Custom Medical Specialties used recalled iodine prep solution in its products prompting the FDA to issue a Class I recall of 14 products. The recalled iodine has been linked to serious adverse reactions, including iodine prep solution death. Recalled Iodine Prep Solution Left In Products The problem stared last year when the [...]
FDA Warns Against Off-Label Use Of Pfizer’s Revatio In Children
In an August 30 safety communication, the FDA indicated that Revatio (sildenafil) should not be prescribed off-label to children between the ages of 1 and 17 for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), due to an increase in mortality. This recommendation is based on a recent long-term clinical pediatric trial showing that children taking a high dose [...]
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Medical Mattresses Pose Risk Of Infection And Contamination
The FDA warns that medical mattresses may not be as clean as once perceived. Routine checks on mattresses are advised as any rips, tears, or excessive wear alter the efficacy. The medical mattresses as well as the covers have an expected life depending on the manufacturer, which should not go unnoticed.
On Third Of Children Medications Are Only Tested On Adults Leading To Improper UseOne third of children medications are not tested on children, but rather adults. Thus, these drugs are approved for adult use. Companies base the dosages off the adult studies, increasing the risk for improper use.
Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy Linked To AutismExpectant mothers who take the popular anti-epileptic drug valproate during pregnancy should be aware that there is an increased risk for their child developing autism compared with children of women who did not take the epilepsy drug, according to a recently published Danish study. Valproate is a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other [...]
Cough Syrup Responsible For Over 36 DeathsPakistani authorities are investigating allegations that cough syrup has killed at least three dozen people, a government official has announced, making this the second time in recent months that medicine is suspected of causing multiple deaths. The deaths from the cough syrup occurred in the eastern city of Gujranwala and nearby villages, said local official [...]
Merck Settles Vioxx Class-Action LawsuitIn almost a decade old battle, Merck & Co. Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Missouri consumers over its prescription pain reliever Vioxx in a deal that could cost the drugmaker up to $220 million, lawyers for the consumers said. According to CNBC, the agreement announced on November [...]
Latest Medical Device Injury News
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Cause Soft Tissue Damage Says FDA
Hip joint deterioration can lead to pain, stiffness or difficulty walking. When these symptoms do not respond to conservative treatment, such as physical therapy, patients may be advised to undergo total hip replacement or hip resurfacing. As part of this treatment, they may receive a “metal-on-metal” hip implant in which the “ball and socket” of [...]
Ethicon Recalls Surgical StaplerThe FDA has announced a voluntary global recall of more than 157,000 Ethicon surgical staplers, due to problems with incomplete firing strokes that may cause faulty staple formation, potentially resulting in painful and severe internal complications for the patient. An Ethicon surgical stapler recall was first announced in August, after reports surfaced where surgeons experienced [...]
Another Device Maker Investigated By DOJEarlier this month, cardiovascular device maker Abiomed announced that the US Attorney’s Office was investigating the company’s marketing and labeling of the Impella 2.5 circulatory support device. According to Forbes, the announcement confirmed rumors that had been circulating for at least two weeks, though in the press release the company said it had just been [...]
A Medical Device Horror StoryCNNMoney describes the chilling details of the bone cement horror stories surrounding the medical device company Synthes. In 2009 the U.S. attorney in Philadelphia accused the medical device manufacturer of running illegal clinical trials — essentially, experimenting on humans. Between 2002 and 2004, Synthes tested a product called Norian XR, a cement that has a [...]
Non-FDA Approved Stryker Surgical Device Recall And AlertStryker Neptune Waste Management System is the subject of a recent FDA recall and safety alert. The non-FDA approved device can cause bleeding as well as soft tissue, muscle and vital organ damage. The Stryker Neptune Waste Management System is used during surgical procedures to collect fluid waste from the patient. The Neptune 2 Ultra [...]
