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Copaxone, Glatopa (glatiramer acetate): Drug Safety Communication – FDA Adds Boxed Warning About a Rare but Serious Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis

The FDA is warning about the risk of a rare but serious allergic reaction with the medicine glatiramer acetate (Copaxone, Glatopa), which is used to treat patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This serious allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis, can occur at any time while on treatment, after the fi

http://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/copaxone-glatopa-glatiramer-acetate-drug-safety-communication-fda-adds-boxed-warning-about-rare

 
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Max Mobility / Permobil Issues Nationwide Recall of SmartDrive Speed Control Dial Due to the Motor Being Unresponsive to the User

Max Mobility/Permobil has initiated a nationwide recall of the Speed Control Dial component used with the SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Device due to potential safety and performance concerns.

http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/max-mobility-permobil-issues-nationwide-recall-smartdrive-speed-control-dial-due-motor-being

 
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Neonatal Incubator Correction: GE HealthCare Updates Use Instructions for GE HealthCare Giraffe OmniBed Carestation and Incubator Carestation due to Risk of Patient Formaldehyde Exposure

Newly manufactured Giraffe Omnibed and Incubator Carestations for neonates may put off higher than expected formaldehyde levels for the first week of use.

http://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/neonatal-incubator-correction-ge-healthcare-updates-use-instructions-ge-healthcare-giraffe-omnibed

 
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FDA Proposes Significant Step Toward Reducing Nicotine to Minimally or Nonaddictive Level in Cigarettes and Certain Other Combusted Tobacco Products

FDA Proposes Significant Step Toward Reducing Nicotine to Minimally or Nonaddictive Level in Cigarettes and Certain Other Combusted Tobacco Products
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-proposes-significant-step-toward-reducing-nicotine-minimally-or-nonaddictive-level-cigarettes