Abbott recalls infant formula
On Sept. 22, Abbott initiated a voluntary recall of certain Similac-brand powder infant formulas because of the possibility of a…
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Alaris Pump Module recall
CareFusion has recalled Alaris Pump Module, Models 8100 because of possible dysfunctions that could lead to pump stoppage. Read more.
Amgen, FDA announce voluntary recall of Epogen and Procrit
On Sept. 24, Amgen and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Amgen is voluntarily recalling certain lots of…
Boston Scientific recall under investigation
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating Boston Scientific’s…
Boston Scientific recalls implantable cardioverter defibrillators
On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Boston Scientific notified it that the company has stopped…
Davol XenMatrix Surgical Graft recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals that several lots of XenMatrix Surgical Graft have been recalled because…
Defibtech, LLC, recall
Defibtech, LLC, has recalled DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in the Lifeline AED and ReviveR AED (semi-automatic external defibrillators). Read more…
Drugs and Devices Today
2/11/10 Recall of AEDs On February 3, Cardiac Science Corporation issued a recall for about 12,200 automated external defibrillators because…
Drugs Today – July 2008
An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.
Drugs Today – June 2009
An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.
Engage Introducer recalled
On Aug. 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of 6 French Engage Introducers manufactured between…
FDA announces recall of drug products from Med Prep Consulting
On March 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of all…
FDA announces recall of Stryker cutting guide for TKA
On April 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Stryker Orthopaedics has recalled ShapeMatch Cutting Guides, used…
FDA News
On April 30, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, in consulation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, issued a voluntary recall of…
FDA orders recall of Baxter infusion pumps
On May 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has ordered Baxter Healthcare Corp. to recall…
FDA recalls Alere diagnostic tests
On July 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall Alere Triage’s rapid diagnostic test system, which…
Hospira infusers recalled
On Sept. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of the Hospira Symbiq One-Channel and Two-Channel Infusers…
Hospira widens recall of Liposyn and propofol
Hospira has widened its March 31 recall of Liposyn and propofol to include more lots. The recall was issued because…
I-Flow ON-Q Pump recall
I-Flow has recalled its ON-Q Pump with ONDEMAND Bolus Button because the button may not lock down. Read more.
Jude Medical Defibrillation Leads recalled
On January 26, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a recall notice from Jude Medical. The company is recalling…
MedWatch: Product recalls
Recent product recalls include B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion System, CareFusion Alaris PC Unit, Model 8015, and Dukal Benzalkonium Chloride…
Metronidazole recall announced
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA is voluntarily recalling Metronidazole Tablets USP, 250mg, lot…
NeoProfen recalled
Lundbeck Inc. has recalled two lots of NeoProfen (ibuprofen lysine) that failed to meet a visible particulate quality requirement. NeoProfen…
Recall of MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump and Refill Kits
On Oct. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that Codman & Shrutleff, Inc., has recalled its MedStream…
Some fentanyl transdermal patches recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Actavis Inc. has recalled 18 lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/hour…
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Test strip recall
LifeScan, Inc., has voluntarily recalled eight lots of OneTouch SureStep Test Strips. Lot numbers are at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm202119.htm.
Voluntary recall of metronidazole
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of metronidazole injection, USP 500 mg/100 mL because of nonsterility found in…
