Infant ibuprofen recall: Walmart, CVS Pharmacy and Family Dollar lots impacted
Infant ibuprofen destined to be sold at several national retailers might contain a higher concentration of ibuprofen, leading to potential risks in infants, according to a Wednesday voluntary recall notice.
New Jersey-based Tris Pharma, Inc. said lots sold under Walmart, CVS Pharmacy and Family Dollar brands are impacted by the recall. The products were labeled...
FDA recalls blood pressure medication for cancer-causing risk
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for the blood pressure medication Valsartan because it has the possibility to cause cancer.
However, the FDA advises people to continue use of the medication until they can talk with their doctor, saying the risk of immediately stopping the pills is greater than the possibility of...
Breast Implant Injuries Kept Hidden As New Health Threats Surface
More than 10 million women worldwide have received breast implants over the last decade, a remarkable comeback for a medical product that had suffered a crippling safety scandal and a lengthy ban in the United States.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision to restore silicone implants to the market in 2006 followed an earlier...
Doctors: Blood pressure drug substitutes are available for patients affected by recalls
Doctors say patients with high blood pressure should pay attention to and be ready to act on the trickle of drug recalls involving a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication – but warned against dropping a medicine without consulting a physician or pharmacist.
The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of several versions...
Teva to recall certain blood pressure medicine in U.S
(Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is recalling certain combinations of blood pressure drug valsartan in the United States following the detection of a probable cancer-causing impurity, the latest global recall of the medicine.
The Israeli drugmaker will recall all lots of amlodipine-valsartan and amlodipine-valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide combination tablets due to an impurity in an ingredient made...
FDA overhauls approval process as medical devices come under fire
(CNN)As the US Food and Drug Administration publicizes its plans to overhaul the process for manufacturers that want to market medical devices in the United States, a year-long investigation by a nonprofit newsroom is reporting more than 80,000 deaths potentially linked to medical implants since 2008.
Despite the timing, the FDA denies any connection between...
FDA announces ‘modernized’ medical device clearance process
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced a new path for medical device manufacturers to receive product clearance, saying the “modern” framework will provide an alternative review procedure for a process frequently criticized as outdated and unsafe.
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s long-awaited announcement marks an overhaul of the agency’s existing fast-track pathway, known...
Only romaine from certain parts of California should be avoided, FDA says
Only romaine lettuce from certain parts of California is unsafe to eat, federal health officials announced Monday.
The multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections has been traced to the Central Coast regions of California, according to a statement from Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb.
“Romaine lettuce that was harvested outside of the Central...
GM Trucks and SUVs Face Probe Over Brake Performance
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a probe involving 2.7 million pickup trucks and SUVs from General Motors over concerns that their braking ability may fade over time, increasing the risk of crashes.
According to NHTSA, 111 complaints have been filed with the agency about the problem, including nine reports of crashes....
Doctors, patients raise alarms about cancer linked to breast implants
When Michelle Forney’s breast started swelling and itching, doctors told her she had mastitis, a common infection, and treated her with antibiotics. When she discovered that she, in fact, had a rare form of lymphoma and that it was probably caused by her breast implant, she was both furious and frightened.
Forney is just one...
