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Based on its review of postmarket clinical trial data, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified cases of serious liver injury among patients being treated for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) with Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) who did not have cirrhosis of the liver.
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Early Alert: Infusion Pump Issue from Fresenius Kabi USA
This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program
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FDA Roundup: December 10, 2024
FDA Roundup: December 10, 2024
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-roundup-december-10-2024
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FDA Roundup: December 6, 2024
FDA Roundup: December 6, 2024
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-roundup-december-6-2024
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Syringe Recall: Cardinal Health Removes Certain Monoject U-100 mL Insulin Syringe Luer Lock with Tip Cap Soft Packs due to Incompatibility with Needleless Connectors
Monoject U-100 1 ml Insulin Syringe Luer-Lock with Tip Cap Soft Pack is used for IV insulin. Certain lots are incompatible with needleless connectors.
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FDA Roundup: December 3, 2024
FDA Roundup: December 3, 2024
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-roundup-december-3-2024
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USDA-FDA Seek Information About Food Date Labeling, Aim is to Provide Further Clarity, Transparency and Cost Savings for U.S. Consumers
USDA-FDA Seek Information About Food Date Labeling, Aim is to Provide Further Clarity, Transparency and Cost Savings for U.S. Consumers
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/usda-fda-seek-information-about-food-date-labeling-aim-provide-further-clarity-transparency-and-cost
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Insertion Tube Recall: FHC Removes microTargeting Insertion Tube Sets due to a Manufacturing Size Error That May Lead to Patient Harm
FHC microTargeting Insertion Tube Sets guide instruments during neurosurgery. The reducing cannula in a specific lot is 20mm too long.
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Biopsy Needle Recall: Elekta Removes Disposable Biopsy Needle Kits due to Risk of Microscopic Stainless Steel Debris Inside Needle
Disposable Biopsy Needle Kit is used in neurosurgery but a specific batch of kits may have microscopic stainless steel debris inside.
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Hemodialysis Correction: Baxter Issues Correction for AK 98 Hemodialysis Machines Due to Risk of Patient Exposure to Higher Than Allowable Levels of Toxic Compound NDL-PCBA and/or NDL-PCBs
Use of Baxter AK 98 hemodialysis machines with less than 500 hours of run time may expose patients to higher than allowable NDL-PCBAs.