Español Measles is one of the most contagious respiratory diseases in the world that has the potential to be life-threatening. It is caused by a virus and is still common in many countries. There are FDA-approved vaccines that provide lasting protection against measles that are proven both safe and effective. Most people who get the…
LivaNova Recalls VNS Therapy SenTiva Generator Due to Reset Error
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 Recalled Product(s): VNS Therapy SenTiva Generator System Model Number: 1000 Distribution Dates: Pre-screen Distribution Dates: April 19, 2019 – Sept 30, 2019 Post-screen Distribution Dates: July 31,…
No es demasiado tarde para vacunarse contra la gripe
Image English ¿Aún no se vacuna contra la gripe? Todavía está a tiempo. Y sigue habiendo buenas razones para hacerlo. La gripe, más formalmente conocida como influenza, es una enfermedad viral grave que puede llevar a una hospitalización e incluso a la muerte. Cada temporada de gripe es diferente y los impactos significativos a la…
Haverhill Woman Sentenced for Drug Tampering
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, December 18, 2019 BOSTON – A Haverhill licensed practical nurse was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for drug tampering. Lauren Perrin, 47, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf to 54 months in prison and three years of supervised release….
Havertown Doctor Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Importing Foreign, Injectable Drugs and Unlawfully Distributing Oxycodone
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeEastern District of Pennsylvania FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, December 17, 2019 PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Thomas J. Whalen, D.O., 65, of Havertown, Pennsylvania, pled guilty to charges related to his unlawful importation of foreign, non-FDA approved injectable medications that he falsely billed to health care benefit programs…
Allergy Alert Issued Due to Undeclared Milk or Coconut in 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Sandwich Cremes
Summary Company Announcement Date: December 20, 2019 FDA Publish Date: December 20, 2019 Product Type: Food & BeveragesAllergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared milk and coconut Company Name: Whole Foods Market Brand Name: Brand Name(s) 365 Everyday Value Product Description: Product Description Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cremes & Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt…
Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant (gabapentin) and Lyrica, Lyrica CR (pregabalin): Drug Safety Communication – Serious Breathing Problems
[Posted 12/19/2020] AUDIENCE: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: FDA is warning that serious breathing difficulties may occur in patients using gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant) or pregabalin (Lyrica, Lyrica CR) who have respiratory risk factors. These include the use of opioid pain medicines and other drugs that depress the central nervous system, and conditions such as…
Los dispositivos aprobados por la FDA mantienen al corazón latiendo
Image English Las enfermedades del corazón, también llamadas “enfermedades cardiovasculares”, pueden tener graves consecuencias. Son la principal causa de muerte tanto en hombres como en mujeres en los Estados Unidos. Los dispositivos médicos aprobados por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA, siglas en inglés), tales como los marcapasos y los…
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Voluntarily Recalls All Unexpired Lots of its Ranitidine Tablets and Ceases Distribution, Due to Possible Presence of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity
Summary Company Announcement Date: December 17, 2019 FDA Publish Date: December 17, 2019 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description NDMA (Nitrosodimethylamine) impurity Company Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Ranitidine Tablets 150mg and 300mg Company Announcement Glenmark Pharmaceutical Inc., USA (“Glenmark”) today announced the voluntary recall…
Pharmacist Admits Tampering with Infusion Narcotics
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Connecticut FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, December 13, 2019 John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced CARL MANCINI, 43, of Wolcott, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to one count of tampering with a consumer product. According to…