The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting health care facility risk managers, procurement staff, and health care providers that gowns sold as medical gowns, including surgical gowns, sold by Laws of Motion PPE (LawsofMotionPPE.com) have potential quality issues that affect the level of fluid barrier protection. The FDA is recommending that gowns manufactured…
Mammography: What You Need to Know
Español Mammograms continue to be the best primary tool for breast cancer screening. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with some FDA-approved state agencies, certify facilities to perform mammography; and the FDA clears and approves new mammography devices for sale in the U.S. Congress enacted the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) in 1992…
Nanomateriales, SA de CV Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Zanilast+gel Due to the Presence of 1-Propanol
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 26, 2020 FDA Publish Date: August 26, 2020 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Product contains 1-propanol. Company Name: Nanomateriales, SA de CV Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Hand sanitizer Company Announcement Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Nanomateriales is voluntarily recalling all lots of ZANILAST+ GEL,…
What To Know If Your Child Wants Contact Lenses
Image These days, eyeglasses can look pretty cool. Still, the day may come when your child asks you for contact lenses. There are pros to consider — and cons. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates contact lenses and certain contact lens care products as medical devices. Contact lenses have benefits. They can be better…
Invokana, Invokamet, Invokamet XR (canagliflozin): MedWatch Safety Alert – Boxed Warning about Risk of Leg and Foot Amputations Removed
[Posted 08/26/2020] AUDIENCE: Patient, Health Professional, Endocrinology, Pharmacy ISSUE: Based on FDA’s review of new data from three clinical trials, the boxed warning about amputation risk from the diabetes medicine canagliflozin (Invokana, Invokamet, Invokamet XR) was removed from the prescribing information. FDA reviews of new clinical trial data demonstrated additional heart- and kidney-related benefits, which…
Las alergias estacionales: ¿qué medicamento es el indicado para usted?
El conteo de polen se ha disparado hasta las nubes. Usted está estornudando, tiene comezón en los ojos y se siente muy mal. Las alergias estacionales son enfermedades reales que pueden interferir con el trabajo, la escuela o la diversión. Las alergias también pueden desencadenar o empeorar el asma y causar otros problemas de salud,…
Asiaticon SA de CV Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of V-Klean Hand Sanitizer Gel, Medically Minded Hand Sanitizer Gel and Protz Real Protection Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Due to Potential Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol) and Subpotent Ethanol Levels
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 25, 2020 FDA Publish Date: August 25, 2020 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol) and subpotent ethanol levels Company Name: Asiaticon SA de CV Brand Name: Brand Name(s) V-Klean, Medical Minded, Protz Product Description: Product Description Hand Sanitizer Company Announcement Mexico…
Smiths Medical Recalls Medfusion 3500 and 4000 Syringe Pumps Due to Risk of Medication Delivery 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 Medfusion Syringe Pumps Model 3500, firmware version 6.0.0Models 3500-0600-00, -01, -249, -51, -82 Model 4000, firmware version 1.5.0, 1.5.1, 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.0Models 4000-0105-249, -50, -51, -78, 4000-0106-00,…
Is Your Hand Sanitizer on FDA’s List of Products You Should Not Use?
One of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to wash your hands with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol). The FDA…
SCA Pharmaceuticals (SCA) Is Issuing a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Heparin Sodium Compounded Products Due to Incorrect Preservative (Benzyl Alcohol)
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 18, 2020 FDA Publish Date: August 18, 2020 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Incorrect preservative (benzyl alcohol) Company Name: SCA Pharmaceuticals Brand Name: Brand Name(s) SCA Pharma Product Description: Product Description Heparin Sodium Compounded products Company Announcement Windsor, CT, SCA Pharmaceuticals (SCA) is voluntarily recalling 10…