Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Columbia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, June 23, 2023 Defendant Facilitated $18 Million in Illegal Drug Transactions Using Cryptocurrency WASHINGTON –Milomir Desnica has been extradited from Austria to face charges of running a criminal darknet narcotics marketplace. The charges, unsealed on May 25, 2023, were announced today by United States Attorney…
Winchester Man and Former Medical Device Sales Rep Arrested for Defrauding Boston Hospital and Lying to Federal Authorities
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeSouthern District of Florida FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, June 26, 2023 BOSTON – A former DePuy Synthes sales representative and team lead was arrested today for allegedly defrauding a Boston area hospital and lied to federal authorities investigating his interference with the hospital’s sterilization processes. Matthew Capobianco, 45, of Winchester, Mass., was…
National Enforcement Action Results in 78 Individuals Charged for $2.5B in Health Care Fraud
U.S. Department of Justice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, June 28, 2023 The Justice Department, together with federal and state law enforcement partners, announced today a strategically coordinated, two-week nationwide law enforcement action that resulted in criminal charges against 78 defendants for their alleged participation in health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes that included over $2.5…
KC Medical Spa Owner Sentenced for Illegal Treatments
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeWestern District of Missouri FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 13, 2023 At Least 10 Patients Suffered Injury from Treatment with Chinese Products KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The former owner of a Kansas City, Mo., medical spa was sentenced in federal court today for providing illegal treatments to his patients, several of whom…
NOxBOX Ltd. Recalls NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide System for Manifold Failure that May Cause Gas Leaks and Interrupt Therapy to Neonates
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: NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System Product Serial Numbers: See Recall Database Entry Distribution Dates: May 21, 2021 to February 27, 2023 Devices Recalled in the…
FDA D.I.S.C.O. Burst Edition: FDA approval of Lynparza (olaparib), with abiraterone and prednisone, for BRCA-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
Podcast Welcome back to the D.I.S.C.O., FDA’s Drug Information Soundcast in Clinical Oncology, Burst Edition, brought to you by FDA’s Division of Drug Information in partnership with FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence. Today we’ll provide a quick update on a recent FDA cancer drug approval. On May 31, 2023, the FDA approved olaparib (brand name…
Draeger Medical Recalls Oxylog 3000 Plus Emergency and Transport Ventilators for Risk of Unexpected Depleted Battery and Ventilator Stop
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: Oxylog 3000 Plus Emergency and Transport Ventilator Part Numbers: 5704811 and 5704813 Product Material Numbers: See Recall Database Entry Distribution Dates: April 30, 2012 to…
Megadyne Recalls MEGA 2000 and MEGA Soft Reusable Patient Return Electrodes for Risk of Serious Burn Injuries to Patients
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 and Codes: Devices Recalled in the U.S.: 21,200 Dates Distributed: March 11, 2021 – May 9, 2023 Date Initiated by Firm: June 1, 2023 Device…
Braga Fresh Issues Precautionary Recall of 365 By Whole Foods Market Brand Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kit 12oz Bag Due to Potential Presence of Undeclared Allergens
Summary Company Announcement Date: July 11, 2023 FDA Publish Date: July 12, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Prepared Food Allergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared milk and egg allergens Company Name: Braga Fresh Brand Name: Brand Name(s) 365 By Whole Foods Market Product Description: Product Description Potential or Undeclared Allergen – milk…
Betty Lou’s Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared (Sesame) in Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls With Cacao, Coffee & Pumpkin Seeds
Summary Company Announcement Date: July 10, 2023 FDA Publish Date: July 11, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Snack Food Item Allergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared sesame allergen Company Name: Betty Lou’s Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Betty Lou’s Product Description: Product Description Paleo Java Nuts About Energy Balls with Cacao, Coffee…