Ten Pharmaceutical Distributor Executives, Sales Representatives, and Brokers Charged in Connection with Unlawful Sales of Nearly 70M Opioid Pills

Department of JusticeOffice of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, October 3, 2024 Largest Ever Criminal Enforcement Action Targeting Distributors of Pharmaceutical Opioids and Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs with Estimated Street Value of $1.3B Charges against five pharmaceutical distributor executives and five pharmaceutical sales representatives and brokers have been unsealed in the Southern District of Texas,…

Related Recalls – Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures

Cypress Medical Products General Purpose Syringe McKesson 60 mL Luer Lock Tip Without Safety, Catalog Number 869662, McKesson… Sol-Millennium Medical Inc. Syringes with Fixed Needles labeled as: a) SOL-M: 1) SOL-M 1ml TB Syringe w/Fixed Needle 25G*5/… Sol-Millennium Medical Inc. Syringes with exchangeable needles labeled as: SOL-CARE: 1) SOL-CARE 10ml Luer Lock Syringe w… Sol-Millennium…

Infusion Pump Software Correction: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, Issues Correction for Ivenix Infusion System Large Volume Pump (LVP) Software due to Multiple Anomalies that May Cause Delay or Underdosage of Therapy

This recall involves correcting devices, and does not involve removing them from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it without correction. Affected Product Product Names: Ivenix Infusion System (IIS) LVP Software…

IPV Therapy Device Correction: Sentec/Percussionaire Updates Use Instructions for Phasitron 5 In-Line Valve to Prevent Accidental Misuse of Expiratory Port Plug

This recall involves updating instructions for using these devices, and does not involve removing them from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it without following the updated instructions. Affected Product Product…

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Injectable Stem Cell Product Manufacturer Sentenced for Distributing Unapproved Drug

Department of JusticeOffice of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, September 30, 2024 The founder and chief executive officer of a California-based company that marketed stem cell-based products allegedly linked to 19 hospitalizations was sentenced today to 36 months in prison following his conviction under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. John W. Kosolcharoen, 53,…

South Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges an Attorney, Former SBA Employee, Tax Preparer, and others with COVID-19 Fraud Schemes

Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeSouthern District of Florida FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, October 30, 2024 MIAMI – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida remains a leader in COVID-19 pandemic relief prosecutions, holding a range of actors accountable for these crimes. Over this summer alone, the district has charged 17 individuals with COVID-19…

Ventilator Software Correction: Philips Respironics Issues Mandatory Software Correction and Updates Use Instructions for Trilogy Evo, EV300, EvoO2, and Evo Universal to Address Multiple Issues that May Impact Ventilation

This recall involves correcting devices, and does not involve removing them from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it without correction. Affected Product Product Names: Trilogy Evo, Trilogy EV300, Trilogy Evo…

Yummy Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Traces of Milk Allergen in Non-Dairy Ices

Summary Company Announcement Date: August 07, 2024 FDA Publish Date: August 07, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared Milk Allergen Company Name: Yummy Foods Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Yummy Swirly Ices, various flavors Company Announcement Yummy Foods, In Edison, NJ is recalling their…

Ventilator Correction: Smiths Medical Issues Correction for paraPAC Plus P300 and P310 Ventilators due to Inadvertent Tidal Volume Knob Movement

Ventilator Correction: Smiths Medical Issues Correction for paraPAC Plus P300 and P310 Ventilators due to Inadvertent Tidal Volume Knob Movement  This recall involves correcting devices, and does not involve removing them from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or…