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Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Provepharm Inc. is voluntarily recalling lot number 24020027; Expiry Date December 2025 of Phenylephrine hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg/ mL (Pharmacy Bulk Package) at the hospital/institutional level. This recall was initiated based on a customer complaint from a pha
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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
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FDA Roundup: January 17, 2025
FDA Roundup: January 17, 2025
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-roundup-january-17-2025
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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.
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FDA Authorizes Marketing of 20 ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products after Extensive Scientific Review
FDA Authorizes Marketing of 20 ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products after Extensive Scientific Review
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-marketing-20-zyn-nicotine-pouch-products-after-extensive-scientific-review
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Update: Evaluation of Airborne Chemicals from Neonatal Incubators – Letter to Health Care Providers
The FDA issued an update on the recommendations about the potential for exposure to airborne chemicals from neonatal incubators.
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Early Alert: Infusion Pump Software Issue from Fresenius Kabi USA
This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program
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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.
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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
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Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) System Correction: Getinge and Maquet Cardiovascular Update Use Instructions for VasoView HemoPro 2 (VH-4000 and VH-4001) EVH Systems due to Risk for Bent or Detached Heater Wires and Silicone Peeling or Detaching During Use
HemoPro EVH Systems have updated instructions related to bent/detached heater wires and peeling/detaching silicone during minimally invasive surgery.