Image Español The abuse of anabolic steroids can cause both temporary and permanent injury to anyone using them. Teenagers, whose bodies are still developing, are at heightened risk. An alarming number of them are trying steroids in hopes of improving their athletic prowess or their appearance. Ali Mohamadi, M.D., a medical officer in the Food…
Medtronic Recalls Synergy Cranial and StealthStation S7 Cranial Software Due to Potential Risk of Inaccurate Biopsy Depth Gauge Cycle View
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product Product Names: Synergy Cranial and StealthStation S7 Cranial Software Model Numbers: See Recall Database Entry Distribution Dates: May 1, 2019 to October 29, 2021 Devices Recalled in…
Los productos inyectables para aclarar y blanquear la piel pueden ser peligrosos
Image English Los consumidores deben tener cuidado con los productos para aclarar o blanquear su cutis. Estos productos, que incluyen tanto para productos para aclarar la piel inyectable como productos blanqueadores de piel, son potencialmente peligrosos e ineficaces, y pueden contener ingredientes nocivos o contaminantes desconocidos. Los productos para blanquear la piel inyectables se comercializan…
Covidien, LP Recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator Due to Manufacturing Assembly Error
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product Product Names: Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator Model Numbers: See Recall Database Entries Distribution Dates: February 23, 2017 to April 4, 2020 Devices Recalled in the U.S.:…
Generic Drugs Undergo Rigorous FDA Scrutiny
An FDA scientist in the agency’s Division of Product Quality Research evaluates beads used for coating a controlled-release product. For this and other photos of FDA’s generic drug research, go to Flickr. Español Perhaps you’ve had this experience: You go to your local pharmacy to fill a prescription from your doctor, and the pharmacist confirms…
2022 Medical Device Recalls
The list below contains recalls that were issued in 2022. 2022 Medical Device Recalls Content current as of: 01/03/2022 Regulated Product(s) Article source: http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/2022-medical-device-recalls
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60 g Tubes, Lot AC13786 Due to Microbial Contamination
Summary Company Announcement Date: December 27, 2021 FDA Publish Date: December 30, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Presence of Ralstonia pickettii bacteria Company Name: Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Clobetasol Propionate Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Hawthorne, NY, December 27, 2021 ─…
Padagis Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray Due to a Possible Defective Delivery System
Summary Company Announcement Date: December 27, 2021 FDA Publish Date: December 27, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Unit may not properly dispense medication. Company Name: Padagis Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Allegan, Michigan – December 27, 2021 –…
Lock it Up: Medicine Safety in Your Home
[embedded content] Every year thousands of children are hospitalized—and some die—after taking medicine not meant for them. Teens share stolen prescription drugs at “pharm parties” and toddlers are tempted by colorful pills that look like candy. In this Consumer Update video, FDA pharmacist Connie Jung explains how you can prevent harm by locking your medicine…
Getinge’s Maquet/Datascope IABP Devices: Update on Device Failure – Letter to Health Care Providers
December 22, 2021 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing updated information about our ongoing evaluation and monitoring of device failures associated with Getinge’s Maquet/Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) devices, including the Cardiosave (Hybrid and Rescue), CS300, and CS100/CS100i. The FDA recently became aware that Maquet/Datascope Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue IABP devices may…