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: Pipeline Flex Embolization Device and Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology Models Numbers: Pipeline Flex Embolization Device: PED-250-XX, PED-275-XX, PED-300-XX, PED-325-XX, PED-350-XX, PED-375-XX, PED-400-XX,…
Microneedling Devices: Getting to the Point on Benefits, Risks and Safety
Image Español Being pricked by tiny needles may sound like a strange way to make your skin look better, but that’s the concept behind a skin care technique called microneedling. People are using microneedling in a variety of ways from reducing scarring, to treating fine lines and wrinkles. It is important to be aware of…
Colorado Nurse Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Controlled Substances
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Colorado FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESaturday, September 18, 2021 DENVER – A Colorado nurse was sentenced to prison for abusing his position of trust by taking fentanyl from a hospital to use while on the job. Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse Kurt Vasquez, 41, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment…
Green Field Farms Dairy Issues Voluntary Recall of Whole Chocolate Milk
Summary Company Announcement Date: September 17, 2021 FDA Publish Date: September 20, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Product was not effectively pasteurized. Company Name: Green Field Farms Dairy Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Green Field Farms Product Description: Product Description Whole chocolate milk Company Announcement Green Field Farms Dairy…
Joy Gourmet Foods LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites, Coconut and FD&C Yellow#5
Summary Company Announcement Date: September 18, 2021 FDA Publish Date: September 18, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared Sulfites, Coconut, FD&C Yellow #5 Company Name: Joy Gourmet Foods Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Coriander Chutney Company Announcement Joy Gourmet Foods Inc. of Maspeth, NY…
Urgent Voluntary Recall: Level 1 Fast Flow Fluid Warming System, NORMOFLO Fluid Warmer and Level 1 Normothermic I.V. Fluid Administration Set
DATE NOTIFICATION INITIATED: August 18, 2021 PRODUCT / LOT NUMBER: Level 1® Fluid WarmerModel Numbers: H-1000, H-500 Level 1® Fluid Warming SystemModel Numbers: H-1028, H-1200 NORMOFLO® Fluid WarmerModel Number: H-1025 Level 1® Normothermic I.V. Fluid Administration SetModel Numbers: D-100, D-300, D-50, D-60HL, D-70, DI-100, DI-300, DI-50, DI-60HL, DI-70 MANUFACTURER: Smiths Medical ASD Inc.Minneapolis, MN REASON:…
Bristol, Tennessee Man Sentenced for Healthcare Kickback Scheme
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeWestern District of Virginia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, September 16, 2021 ABINGDON, Va. – A Bristol, Tennessee man was sentenced today to three months of home confinement for conspiring with another man to pay and receive kickbacks. In addition to home confinement, he will pay $56,000 in monetary penalties and will be…
Former Roanoke-Area EMS Worker Sentenced for Tampering with Fentanyl and Hydromorphone
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeWestern District of Virginia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, September 16, 2021 ROANOKE, Va. – A former emergency medical services worker for Roanoke County Emergency Medical Services, was sentenced yesterday to 36 months in federal prison for tampering with vials of fentanyl and hydromorphone. According to court documents, Jeffery Leedy, 32, tampered with…
Florida Man and Company Plead Guilty to Fraud Conspiracy Involving Dietary Supplements
U.S. Department of Justice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, September 16, 2021 A Florida man pleaded guilty today to his role in a fraud scheme involving the distribution of illegal products falsely labeled as dietary supplements. According to court documents, Anthony “Joey” Ventrella, 43, of Boynton Beach, joined several alleged co-conspirators in committing mail and wire fraud, as…
South Hills Pharmacist Pleads to Health Care Fraud Conspiracy, Fraudulently Obtaining Controlled Substances and Misbranding Drugs
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeWestern District of Pennsylvania FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, September 17, 2021 PITTSBURGH, PA – A South Hills pharmacist pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of obtaining controlled substances by fraud, misbranding of drugs, and health care fraud conspiracy, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Timothy W. Forester, 46,…