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Recalls & Warnings Varenicline May Be Linked to Risk for Serious Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
Patients given varenicline should be monitored for strange thoughts/behaviors, depressed mood, and suicidality.
February 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Antiepileptic Drugs Linked to Increased Risk for Suicidality
Patients taking certain drugs for epilepsy or other indications should be carefully monitored for behavioral changes.
February 2008
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Recalls & Warnings NuCel Labs Issues Voluntary Recall for Eye Drops and Eye/Ear Washes
FDA testing reveals bacterial contamination and potential risk for eye infections.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Pediatric Deaths From Influenza/MRSA Coinfection Spark CDC Advisory
Healthcare professionals should be aware of the increased rate of bacterial coinfection in influenza patients.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Urgent CDC Bulletin Alerts Neurologists to Symptoms in Pork Workers
Prompted by reports of neurological symptoms among workers at 2 pork processing plants in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dispatched an urgent bulletin to all US neurologists requesting information about any similar cases they may come across.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Baxter Recalls Heparin
Nine lots of the antithrombin have been recalled because of a higher-than-expected rate of allergic reactions.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Class 1 Recall for Cordis Fire Star, Dura Star Balloon Catheters
Cordis is recalling certain lots of its recently introduced Fire Star RX and Dura Star RX coronary balloon catheters due to a risk of slow or low deflation.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Sargramostim Liquid Injection Withdrawn From US Market
The edetate disodium component of Leukine has been linked to increased reports of adverse reactions, including syncope.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings VTE Warning for Contraceptive Patch
The US FDA has updated the labeling for the Ortho Evra patch to include the results of a new study suggesting that it is associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism than oral contraceptive pills.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Potential Contamination Prompts Urgent Recall of Heparin and Saline Flushes
Apparent lack of compliance with quality control regulations leads to expansion of former recall.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings FDA Warns Against Use of OTC Cough/Cold Products in Young Children
Over-the-counter cough and cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than age 2 years, the agency says.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings EDTA Medication Errors Linked to Patient Deaths
While edetate disodium is being evaluated, facilities should consider whether to stock both edetate disodium and edetate calcium disodium.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Unretrieved Device Fragments Cause More Than 1000 Injuries Annually
The FDA recommends that all devices be inspected for fragmentation immediately on removal from the patient.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Bisphosphonate Therapy Linked to Risk for Severe Musculoskeletal Pain
Pain requiring interruption or discontinuation of therapy may occur after months or years of therapy.
January 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Certain Contour TS Test Strips Recalled
Test strips from specific lots can yield blood glucose readings with a positive bias of 5% to 17%.
December 2007
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Recalls & Warnings Cardinal Recalls More Than 200,000 Alaris Pump Modules
Misassembled occluder springs can lead to potentially fatal medication overinfusion.
December 2007
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Recalls & Warnings Deaths Related to Fentanyl Patch Misuse Spark Second Public Health Advisory
FDA highlights important information to decrease the risk for fentanyl overdose.
December 2007
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Recalls & Warnings Nonoxynol-9 Does Not Protect Against HIV, May Increase Risk of Infection, FDA Warns
Product-related irritation may increase the risk of contracting HIV from an infected partner.
December 2007
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Recalls & Warnings Merck Recalls 1 Million Doses of Childhood Hib Vaccine
Healthcare professionals advised against using potentially contaminated vaccines.
December 2007
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Recalls & Warnings Safety Labeling Updated for Exjade
Use of deferasirox was linked to hepatic failure in patients older than 55 years with significant comorbidities.
December 2007
