Image Español Any pet owner who has been told their animal has cancer knows the two emotions: anxiety for the beloved pet’s life, and hope for an effective treatment. “Many people consider their dogs and cats members of the family,” says Food and Drug Administration veterinarian Lisa Troutman. “Just as the FDA reviews drugs for…
El jugo de toronja y algunos medicamentos son una mala combinación
[embedded content] English El jugo de toronja y la toronja pueden ser parte de una dieta saludable. La toronja contiene vitamina C y potasio, que son nutrientes que su cuerpo necesita para funcionar adecuadamente. El jugo de toronja y la toronja pueden afectar al funcionamiento de sus medicamentos, y esa interacción entre alimentos y medicamentos…
Potential Concerns with NuVasive MAGEC System Implants – FDA Safety Communication
Date Issued: July 15, 2021 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing patients, their caregivers, and health care providers of potential mechanical failures and concerns about tissue incompatibility (biocompatibility) associated with components of the following NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics’ MAGEC devices: MAGEC Spinal Bracing and Distraction System MAGEC 2 Spinal Bracing and Distraction System MAGEC…
Nitrite “Poppers”
Image Health care providers are reporting increases in deaths and hospitalizations related to intentional ingestion or inhalation of nitrite products for recreational use, including sexual experience enhancement.Commonly referred to as “poppers,” these products contain chemical substances similar to the prescription medication, amyl nitrite, which is prescribed for the relief of chest pain. However, poppers have…
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific NEUTROGENA® and AVEENO® Aerosol Sunscreen Products Due to the Presence of Benzene
Summary Company Announcement Date: July 14, 2021 FDA Publish Date: July 14, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Testing identified low levels of benzene Company Name: Johnson & Johnson Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Neutrogena, Aveeno Product Description: Product Description Company Announcement Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) is voluntarily recalling all…
Potential Biocompatibility Concerns with NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics’ Precice Devices – Letter to Health Care Providers
July 8, 2021 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing health care providers about potential biocompatibility concerns associated with NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics’ Precice devices made from stainless steel and titanium. The FDA is also providing health care providers with recommendations for monitoring patients with these devices, which include the following: Stainless Steel (Biodur…
Quidel Recalls Lyra SARS-CoV-2 Assay (M120) Due to Risk of False Negative Results
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 Lyra SARS-CoV-2 Assay (M120) Lot codes: 031620A, 031620B, 031620C, 032320, 032420, 032720, 032820A, 032820B, 040320, 040720, 040920, 041020, 174992, 175429, 175501, 175502, 175503, 176001, 176002, 176366, 176367,…
Update: FDA No Longer Authorizes Use of Non-NIOSH-Approved or Decontaminated Disposable Respirators – Letter to Health Care Personnel and Facilities
June 30, 2021 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revoking the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators (revocation effective July 6, 2021) and the EUAs for decontamination and bioburden reduction systems (revocation effective June 30, 2021). As of the effective date of the revocations, these devices will no longer be authorized…
Teva Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Topotecan Injection 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL) Due to Presence of Particulate Matter
Summary Company Announcement Date: June 30, 2021 FDA Publish Date: July 01, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Presence of particulate matter Company Name: Teva Pharmaceuticals Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Topotecan Injection 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL) Company Announcement Teva Pharmaceuticals has initiated a voluntary recall of…
Ardil Comercial Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Limar Hand Sanitizer Packaged in 4 oz Bottles Because They Resemble Drink Containers
Summary Company Announcement Date: July 01, 2021 FDA Publish Date: July 01, 2021 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Packaged in bottles that resemble drink containers Company Name: Ardil Commercial Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Hand sanitizer Company Announcement Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Ardil Comercial is voluntarily recalling…