FDA D.I.S.C.O. Burst Edition: FDA approval of Omisirge (omidubicel-onlv) to reduce time to neutrophil recovery and infection in patients with hematologic malignancies

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 therapeutic approval. On April 17, 2023, the FDA approved omidubicel-onlv, brand name…

Draeger Medical Recalls Seattle PAP Plus and Breathing Circuit/Anesthesia Kits for Risk of Loose or Detached Components That Can Restrict Breathing Support

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: Seattle PAP Plus, VentStar Basic (P)180, VentStar Basic(P)250, VentStar Watertrap (P) 180, VentStar Watertrap (P) 180 w/oLL, VentStar Anesthesia WT (P)180, VentStar breathing bag Set…

Meijer Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds and Meijer Express Go Cup Dark Chocolate

Summary Company Announcement Date: May 23, 2023 FDA Publish Date: May 23, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Snack Food Item Allergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared Milk Company Name: Meijer Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Meijer Express, Frederik’s by Meijer Product Description: Product Description Dark Chocolate Almonds Company Announcement GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May…

Grand Rapids Physician Pays Over $135,000 For Allegedly Using Foreign, Unapproved Botox to Treat Medicare Beneficiaries

Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeWestern District of Michigan  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, May 23, 2023 GRAND RAPIDS – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Derek Lado, D.O., and his Grand Rapids practice, Elite Medical Spine & Musculoskeletal Center PLLC (Elite), have agreed to pay $135,871.84 to resolve allegations that…

Nurse Who Stole Painkillers, Replacing Them with Saline and Putting Surgical Patients at Risk, Sentenced to Four Years

Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeEastern District of North Carolina  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, May 22, 2023 RALEIGH, N.C. – A former Fuquay-Varina nurse was sentenced today to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release for tampering with painkillers intended for surgery patients.  On March 9, 2022, Melissa Elizabeth Chacona pled guilty to the…

DIBE LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy, Walnuts, and Wheat in “Tetas Mireya Sabor Nutella, Toddy, Ferrero, Galleta Maria & Galleta Oreo”

Summary Company Announcement Date: May 22, 2023 FDA Publish Date: May 22, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Snack Food Item Allergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared Soy, Walnuts, and Wheat Company Name: DIBE LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) TETAS MIREYA Product Description: Product Description TETAS MIREYA SABOR NUTELLA, TODDY, FERRERO, GALLETA MARIA…

Novis PR LLC Emite Retiro Voluntario de Gotas Pediátricas G-Supress DX Debido a Empaque Incorrecto

Summary Company Announcement Date: May 18, 2023 FDA Publish Date: May 19, 2023 Product Type: Drugs Over-the-Counter Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Packaging may contain incorrect product Company Name: NOVIS PR LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) G-SUPRESS DX Product Description: Product Description Cough Suppressant, expectorant, nasal decongestant pediatric drops Company Announcement 15/05/23– San…

Novis PR LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of G-Supress DX Pediatric Drops Due to Incorrect Packaging

Summary Company Announcement Date: May 18, 2023 FDA Publish Date: May 19, 2023 Product Type: Drugs Over-the-Counter Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Device & Drug Safety/Mislabeling Company Name: NOVIS PR LLC Brand Name: Brand Name(s) G-SUPRESS DX Product Description: Product Description Cough Suppressant, expectorant, nasal decongestant pediatric drops Company Announcement  05/15/23– San Juan,…