Fresenius Medical Care Recalls Stay-Safe Catheter Extension Sets and Stay-Safe/Luer Lock Adapter for Risk of Patient Exposure to Higher Than Allowable Levels of Toxic Compound NDL-PCBA

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 Name: Stay-Safe Catheter Extension Sets, Stay-Safe/Luer Lock Adapter Product Codes: See Recall Database Entries: Devices Recalled in the U.S.: 2,192,535  Dates Distributed: March 5, 2003 to…

Elekta Instrument AB Recalls Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit for Leksell Stereotactic System for Possibly Containing Microscopic Stainless Steel Debris on the Inside of the Biopsy Needle

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: Disposable Biopsy Needles (911933) Product Codes: HAW Lot Number: 837838839 Distribution Dates: August 29, 2023 to January 5, 2024 Devices Recalled in the U.S.: 10…

Dr. Reddy’s Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Powder for Oral Solution 100 mg Due to Sub-Potency

Summary Company Announcement Date: April 23, 2024 FDA Publish Date: April 23, 2024 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Decreased Potency Company Name: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Inc Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Dr. Reddy’s Product Description: Product Description Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Powder for Oral Solution 100 mg Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hyderabad India…

FDA Encourages the Public to Follow Established Choking Rescue Protocols: FDA Safety Communication

Date Issued: April 22, 2024 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages the public to follow established choking rescue protocols, which are step-by-step guides, approved by the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association to relieve the airway obstruction in choking victims. These rescue protocols include abdominal thrusts (also called the “Heimlich” maneuver)…