What's New
Infant Formula Manufactured in China - FDA issues Health Information Advisory due to reports of contamination with melamine.
(Posted 09/12/2008)
LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators - Class I Recall because the shock button is not visible, making the responder unable to provide shock therapy.
(Posted 09/11/2008)
Rituxan (rituximab) - Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy with use of Rituxan in patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
(Posted 09/11/2008)
Disposable Battery Operated Lavage System (BOLS) - The cutting of battery pack cables for disposal can lead to sparks, fires, toxic fumes, and explosions.
(Posted 09/08/2008)
Tumor necrosis factor-α blockers (TNF blockers), Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), Enbrel (etanercept), Humira (adalimumab), and Remicade (infliximab) - Opportunistic infections are not consistently recognized in patients taking tumor necrosis factor-α blockers.
(Posted 09/04/2008)
September 2008 Patient Safety News - Video news show for healthcare professionals, covering safety alerts, recalls, product approvals, and important tips on protecting patients.
(Posted 08/30/2008)
Pacific Consolidated brand Mobile Oxygen Storage Tank - Class I Recall because the device's pressure gauge may rupture and may catch fire as a result of hydraulic fluid present in the pressure gauge tubing.
(Posted 08/28/2008)
Tysabri (natalizumab) - Two new cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in European patients receiving Tysabri as monotherapy for multiple sclerosis for more than one year.
(Posted 08/25/2008)
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