FDA Approves Labeling Changes for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Weight Loss Drug alli (Orlistat) to Warn of Risk of Kidney Stones and Kidney Injury

AUDIENCE: Consumer, Patient, Health Care Provider, Pharmacy, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology ISSUE: The FDA has approved changes to the Drugs Facts Label of the over-the-counter (OTC) weight loss drug, alli (orlistat) 60 mg capsules, to warn of risks of acute kidney injury, which is a rare side effect of the medication. The labeling now advises consumers to…

BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of ChloraPrep™ Clear Single Sterile 1 mL and FREPP™ Clear 1.5 mL Applicators Due to Microbial Contamination

Summary Company Announcement Date: June 06, 2026 FDA Publish Date: June 08, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential fungal contamination under certain environmental conditions allowing the growth of Aspergillus penicillioides Company Name: BD Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description ChloraPrep Clear – 1 mL Applicators and ChloraPrep FREPP…

Early Alert: Breathing Circuit Set Issue from Hamilton Medical

CDRH is issuing this Early Alert to notify the public of a potentially high-risk device issue. The FDA will keep the public informed and update this web page as significant new information becomes available. Affected Product The FDA is aware that Hamilton Medical has issued a letter to affected customers recommending certain coaxial breathing circuit…

Early Alert: Infant Resuscitation System Issue from GE HealthCare

CDRH is issuing this Early Alert to notify the public of a potentially high-risk device issue. The FDA will keep the public informed and update this web page as significant new information becomes available. Affected Product The FDA is aware that GE HealthCare has issued a letter to affected customers recommending Infant Resuscitation Systems and…

UPDATE: Hintermann Series H3 Total Ankle Replacement Has a Higher-Than-Expected Risk of Device Failure: FDA Safety Communication

Date Issued: June 3, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting patients, caregivers, and health care providers of the elevated long-term risk of device failure, higher-than-expected risk of revision surgery, and risk of polyethylene fracture (plastic breakage) observed in the Hintermann Series H3 Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) System (also referred to as…

Early Alert: Catheter Introducer Kit Issue from Abiomed

CDRH is issuing this Early Alert to notify the public of a potentially high-risk device issue. The FDA will keep the public informed and update this web page as significant new information becomes available. Affected Product The FDA is aware that Abiomed has issued a letter to affected customers recommending all 14Fr Low Profile Introducer…