How can we ensure that the items we purchase are safe for our children? As parents today, we have to be on guard continually in order to protect our children. And, what a job that seems to be lately, with so many recalls. So once again, I pose the question, is there anything safe for [...]
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More Talk About Dietary Supplements: Healthy People Co Issues A Recall
Recently there has been much talk about dietary supplements. We have reported how the industry is furious about the new guidelines and regulations that the FDA is imposing, as well as how 2 soldiers died last year after taking energy supplements on military bases. Now, we have another story on supplements. This time about the [...]
Pfizer Birth Control Recall Could Result In Accidental Pregnancies
The reason a woman takes a birth control pill, is to prevent unwanted, or accidental pregnancies. And, although the pills are not 100% effective, most women assume they will be protected from the life changing event. But, a manufacturing mix-up is leaving women at an even greater risk of unwanted pregnancies. Apparently the mix up [...]
FYI- Dietary Supplements Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Eclectic Institute is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its freeze-dried capsules containing Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) and Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) capsules because of potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others [...]
According To This Latest Recall, You May Be Getting More Than Just Relief From A Stuffy Nose!!
And, yet another recall has just been announced in the news. But, this time, although you may think you are simply going to relieve your stuffy nose symptoms, due to a nasty bacteria, you may be getting more than you bargained for! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just announced a voluntary nationwide recall [...]
Birth control pills recalled due to packaging error
According to a statement issued on the US Food and Drug Administration website, September 16, 2011 a pharmaceutical company has issued a voluntary recall for multiple lots of an oral contraceptive, at the retail level, effective immediately. The contraceptives have been recalled by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, a generic drugmaker from Alabama, because a number of lot [...]
Darvon and Darvocet: 30 Year Battle To Remove Painkillers From The Market
Darvon and Darvocet may very well hold the distinction of being the drugs with the longest history of being permitted to remain on the market while under a cloud of suspicion due to serious safety concerns.
In 1957 propoxyphene was approved for sale in the United States under the brand name of Darvon and Darvocet (which is propoxyphene + acetaminophen) by Eli Lilly, a multi-national drug company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. And, in 1976 it became a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, which was approved by the FDA for use to treat mild to moderate pain.
Popular weight loss drug pulled due to cardiovascular risks
The popular weight loss drug Meridia will be leaving store shelves due to its risk of cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack.
Fentanyl pain patches recalled by the FDA
The FDA and the manufacturer of Fentanyl are recalling 18 lots of the medication due to an increased risk for unsteady release of the drug.
Lipitor sees its fourth recall this year
The familiar musty odor has returned, prompting Pfizer to pull an additional 19,000 bottles of the popular cholesterol drug.
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Latest Drug Injury News
A Fake Cancer Drug Infuriates Real Cancer Patients
Cancer patients are furious that a counterfeit version of the drug Avastin has landed in U.S. clinics. But, who wouldn’t be when your life is on the line? Definitely can’t blame them one bit! The counterfeit version was just discovered at U.S. health care facilities, prompting the maker of the cancer drug to warn doctors [...]
Another Dietary Supplement, RegenArouse, Recalled By FDASeems like lately we’ve written a lot about dietary supplements. Apparently the FDA is cracking down on dietary supplements that contain ingredients that have not been approved by the FDA. Just last week we told you about the recall that Healthy People Co made due to unlisted ingredients, and now, RegenArouse is the latest to [...]
New Study Questions Controversial Lung Cancer TreatmentA recent study is questioning a controversial radiation treatment for lung cancer, that may not benefit the life expectancy of a cancer patient. The treatment, Postoperative radiotherapy (PORT), according to U.S. researchers, may not help increase the life span of elderly patients, said Reuters Health. PORT is believed to help minimize the likelihood of a [...]
New FDA Recommendations To Prevent Another Heparin ContaminationFour years after US drug-maker Baxter International’s blood thinner heparin was contaminated in China, causing dozens of deaths, lawmakers urged the FDA to prevent another heparin scare, during a recent hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives. Therefore, US regulators issued draft guidelines to ensure the safe production of the blood-clot prevention. “We’re making sure [...]
Heartburn Meds Linked To A Diarrhea That Just Won’t Go AwayHeartburn is a frustrating thing to have to deal with, but chronic heartburn is just down right aggravating. One way to treat it is by taking a medication called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). PPI’s are available by a prescription, and over the counter. Prescription PPIs are used to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease [...]
Latest Medical Device Injury News
Two California Surgery Centers Halt Lab Band Surgeries At Least Temporarily
Just a few weeks ago we reported the controversy around 1-800-GET-THIN promotion in Southern California. There are several reports of patients dying, as well as possible fraudulent activity. Now, a pair of southern California clinics that advertise via the 1-800-GET-THIN promotion have agreed to stop performing Lap-Band gastric band weight-loss procedure. “Unfortunately, recent allegations question [...]
Latest Info On Metal On Metal Hip ImplantsDoctors have known for several years that some hip devices, in which both the ball and cup are made of metal, were failing at faster rates than other hip implants. Now, new research is confirming this information and claiming that the problem can cause trouble for many years to come, even after removal. “This is [...]
Medical Device Industry And FDA Reach Fee Agreement After Negotiations Took PlaceJust a few weeks ago, we reported that the FDA had missed a January 15 deadline to submit a new agreement on medical device fees to U.S. lawmakers. Well, apparently negotiations are over. The FDA and medical device makers have reached an agreement on the fees. Device makers will double product review fees paid to [...]
Lap-Band Surgery Centers In Hot Water With Death Toll Rising & Possible Fraudulent ActivityJust last week we reported that a group of Democratic lawmakers were calling on the Republicans who control the House Energy and Commerce Committee for a safety review concerning 2 controversial medical devices. Now it just so happens that one of those devices, The Lap-Band, is again in the news, and the topic of this [...]
Johnson & Johnson Suffering From Manufacturing Issues and RecallsThe drug & medical device giant Johnson & Johnson seems to be a name that is coming up a lot lately; from the controversial chemicals found in baby products to the major artificial hip recall surrounding DuPuy Orthopaedic’s, they continually seem to be on the radar. Now, in their just released last quarter financial statement [...]
