Zimmer Knee Replacement Recall Zimmer’s NexGen Complete Knee Solutions for knee replacement was recalled many years ago. The Recall On April 26, 2010, Zimmer issued an “Urgent Device Correction” letter regarding concerns involving the Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solutions. On September 13, 2010, the Food and Drug […]
Read more →Takata air bag recalls to double in US AP Source: Takata to declare 33.8M air bags defective; largest auto recall in US history By Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer 50 minutes ago A billboard advertisement of Takata Corp is pictured in Tokyo September 17, 2014. REUTERS/Toru […]
Read more →The FDA stated that it is evaluating the risk of stroke, heart attack and death with FDA-approved testosterone products. Learn more.
Read more →FDA issues stern warning on Medtronic devices David Koenig, AP Business Writer 7:34 p.m. EST November 16, 2013 Defects in some guidewires for hearts are severe enough to cause injury or death, agency says. The “Rising Man” symbol stands in front of the Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic. (Photo: […]
Read more →Acetaminophen Is Leading Cause of Acute Liver Failure The dangers associated with the use of Tylenol or an acetaminophen product have long been known. However, the issue, in part, is whether the public was adequately informed of these risks. The story below discusses these risks. Published: […]
Read more →Applica Consumer Products Reannounces Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemaker Recall Due to Injury Hazard; Units Sold After Recall Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: August 15, 2013 Recall […]
Read more →FDA warns of serious rash risk with acetaminophen pills Toni Clarke, Reuters Aug. 1, 2013 at 4:52 PM ET Tylenol and other painkillers containing the ingredient acetaminophen can cause potentially deadly rashes and blistering of the skin, U.S. health regulators warned on Thursday. Companies that sell prescription […]
Read more →FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 2012 Release #13-083 CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Four Retailers Agree to Stop Sale and Voluntarily Recall Nap Nanny Recliners Due to Five Infant Deaths WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and four major […]
Read more →Medical Devices Medical Device Recalls Synthes Hemostatic Bone Putty Recall Class: Class I Date Recall Initiated: July 5, 2012 Product: Synthes Hemostatic Bone Putty Manufacturing Dates: July 6, 2011 – December 14, 2011 Distribution Dates: December 22, 2011 – June 25, 2012 The affected models and lot […]
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