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Recall Announced After Bacteria Found in Vick's Nasal Spray

Rick Patterson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:20 GMT

Procter & Gamble is recalling Vicks Sinex nasal spray in the United States, Britain and Germany after finding it contained bacteria, the company said.

Procter & Gamble said it announced the voluntary recall after finding the bacteria in a small amount of product made at a plant in Germany.

There have been no reports of illness from the bacteria, but it could cause serious infections for people with weakened immune systems or those with chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis, Procter & Gamble said late Thursday.

The bacteria poses little risk to healthy people, the company said.

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Procter & Gamble said it detected the problem during routine quality control at the plant. Analysis so far shows the problem is limited to a single batch of raw material mixture involving three lots of product, which were sold only in the three countries affected by the recall, the company said.

In the United States, the recalled product is Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist with lot number 9239028831.

In Britain, the company is recalling Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray with lot number 9224028832.

In Germany, the recalled product is Wick Sinex Schnupfenspray Dosiersystem with lot number 9224028833.

All recalled products are in the 15-milliliter size.

Lot numbers are listed on the outer carton and the bottle, the company said.

Consumers with the product should discard it, and they may call the company for a replacement coupon or refund, the company said. More information is at the company's Web site, www.pg.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson

Certain Lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Reliever Recalled Due to Smell

Rick Patterson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:24:10 GMT

McNeil Consumer Healthcare is conducting a voluntary recall of certain lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets (acetaminophen) 100 count bottles. This recall is due to identification of an uncharacteristic smell or taste associated with these lots that led to a small number of patients reporting nausea and related symptoms.

The following five lots are being recalled: Lot #08BMC013, Lot #08BMC020, Lot #09BMC034, Lot #09CMC036, and Lot #09CMC040.

Patients who have these products in their possession should stop using the product and contact their healthcare provider if they have medical concerns or questions.

For more information call (800) 962-5357 or click here.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson

Cardiovascular Systems ViperSheath Sheath Introducer Recalled Due to Fracturing

Rick Patterson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:02:49 GMT

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a nationwide recall of all lots of the ViperSheath Sheath Introducer on behalf of Thomas Medical due to reports about stretching or fracture of the sheath during use.

In the event of a device fracture, separated segments of the device may require unplanned open surgery to remove the retained segments or control bleeding. Since this device is coil reinforced, any separation of the cannula (a flexible tube inserted into the body) has the potential to expose portions of the coil, creating the potential for vessel dissection or perforation.

The recall encompasses products distributed from March 25, 2009 to October 21, 2009, and includes the following lot ranges and catalog numbers:

Lot range: S28117 through S29174
Catalog numbers: VPR-ISH 5 X 85, VPR-ISH 6 X 85, VPR-ISH 7 X 85, VPR-ISH 5 X 45, VPR-ISH 6 X 45, VPR-ISH 7 X 45

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson

Hit-and-run Driver Faces Manslaughter Charges in Death of Disabled Man

Rick Patterson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:06:00 GMT

A driver who hit a disabled man in Santa Ana will be facing vehicular manslaughter charges now that the victim has died.

Police said Fred Dole had helped a neighbor put up lights on Halloween at his home near Wellington Avenue and Lacy Street. Dole decided to get a better look at their work, so he wheeled himself across the street when a van slammed into him.

Witnesses said the driver stopped briefly and then took off.

Dole was severly injured and taken to a nearby hospital. The 62-year-old never regained consciousness and died this past weekend.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson

Certain Lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Reliever Recalled Due to Smell(2)

Rick Patterson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson

Judge Approves $5.75 million in UC Davis Malpractice Suit

Rick Patterson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:36:02 GMT

A Sacramento judge approved a $5.75 million settlement to the parents of a 4-year-old boy who filed a medical malpractice suit against the UC Davis Medical Center. The parents' attorneys claimed that the injuries sustained during childbirth on December 1, 2004 caused the plaintiff, Cannon Hoops, to suffer permanent neurological injuries.

Superior Court Judge David I. Brown endorsed the compromised agreement.

"As a result of the injury to his brain during his birth, the minor plaintiff has cerebral palsy and will require lifetime attendant care for his basic activities of daily living," Beverly Hills lawyer Dr. Bruce G. Fagel said in a declaration.

The settlement is the largest the university system has ever paid to settle a medical malpractice claim.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson

Suspected Hit-and-run Driver Behind Bars After One Victim Dies

Rick Patterson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:15:00 GMT

A woman suspected in a hit-and-run that left one woman dead and two others injured was behind bars Sunday.

Carol Elena Vega, 29, of Huntington Park, surrendered to Whittier police Saturday and was booked at the Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Street jail.

Vega is believed to have been the driver of a 1993 Chrysler Concorde that fatally struck 19 year old Guadalupe Colmenares, a Mexican citizen.

Her aunt, 37 year old Rita Colmenares, and her 14 year old cousin were also injured in the accident. Rita Colmenares was hospitalized in critical condition. The girl suffered a cut, but no report on her condition was available.

The three women were walking on East Sixth Street near Lorena Street just before 9:00 p.m. Friday when the Chrysler heading east on Sixth Street allegedly ran a red light and hit them in a crosswalk.

Witnesses saw the Chrysler Concorde speeding away from the scene and were able to provide police with a license plate number. Authorities identified the vehicle as belonging to Vega.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson

Tylenol Voluntarily Recalls Children's and Infant's Tylenol

Rick Patterson — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:10:00 GMT

McNeil Consumer Healthcare (the makers of TYLENOL®) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Children's and Infants' TYLENOL® liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008. All products manufactured met internal specifications. The company is implementing this recall because during this period, an unused portion of one inactive ingredient did not meet all quality standards. As a precautionary measure, it was decided to recall all Children's and Infants' TYLENOL® liquid products listed below, which were made during this time.

Parents and caregivers who have questions or concerns should contact their child's health care provider or our consumer call center at 1-800-962-5357 (available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time). Consumers can find the lot numbers on the bottom of the box containing the liquid product and also on the sticker that surrounds the product bottle. The lot numbers of the affected products are listed below.

These actions do not apply to Children's TYLENOL® Meltaways and Junior Strength TYLENOL® Meltaways. The voluntary recall applies only to select lots of Children's and Infants' TYLENOL® liquid products.

Recalled Products - Full List

Lot #	Product Description
SBM041, SBM067, SCM037, SDM027, SEM109	Children's Tylenol Plus Cold MS Suspension 4 oz. Grape
SBM042, SCM015, SCM036, SDM034	Children's Tylenol Suspension 4oz. Grape
SBM043, SBM044, SCM029	Children's Tylenol Suspension 4oz. Bubble Gum
SBM045, SCM011, SCM030, SDM035	Children's Tylenol Suspension 4oz. Strawberry
SBM064, SCM033, SDM020	Infant’s Tylenol Grape Suspension Drops 1/4oz.
SBM065, SCM005, SCM006, SDM032	Infant's Tylenol Suspension 1/2oz. Cherry
SBM066, SCM068	Children's Dye Free Suspension 4oz. Cherry
SBM068, SCM035, SCM070, SCM080, SDM005	Children's Tylenol Suspension 4oz. Cherry
SBM069, SBM070, SCM081, SDM006	Children's Tylenol Plus Cough & Runny Nose 4oz. Cherry
SCM012, SCM067, SDM007, SDM068	Infant's Tylenol Suspension Drops 1/2oz. Grape
SCM013, SCM014, SCM069	Children's Tylenol Plus Flu 4oz. Bubble Gum
SCM016, SFM024	Children's Tylenol Plus Cold Suspension 4oz. Grape
SCM017	Children's Tylenol Plus Cough/ST Suspension 4oz. Cherry
SCM082, SDM039, SDM040	Infant's Tylenol Suspension Drops 1oz. Grape
SCM083, SCM084, SDM008	Infant's Tylenol Dye Free Suspension 1oz. Cherry
SDM064	Children’s Tylenol Pediatric Suspension 1oz. Cherry
SDM038, SDM009	Infant's Tylenol Suspension Drops 1oz. Cherry
SDM033	Children's Tylenol Plus Cold/Allergy 4oz. Bubble Gum
SDM078	Infant's Tylenol Drops 1oz. Grape
SCM034	Infant’s Tylenol Grape Suspension Drops H/G 1/2oz.
SDM028	Children's Tylenol Suspension 4oz. Cherry, Hospital Govt.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson

Big Rig Overturns, Jams 60 Freeway

Rick Patterson — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:13:00 GMT

An overturned big rig was causing a

tough commute

this morning on the 60 Freeway in Monterey Park.

The rig was blocking most lanes on the westbound 60 near Atlantic Boulevard. Traffic was backed up past the 605 Freeway. The eastbound freeway was also jammed as personnel removed debris.

The truck was not removed until 8 a.m.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson

Fifth Child Dies in Fresno Police Pursuit

Rick Patterson — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:21:00 GMT

A fifth child has died in that police pursuit near Fresno that ended in a

deadly collision

, officials said today.

The death Sunday of 8-year-old Carlos Eric Salazar brought the death toll to eight in the Tulare County crash. The boy was one of five siblings killed when a motorist fleeing police ran a stop sign and crashed into a pickup truck, killing himself and two male passengers.

The other children in the truck were identified as Jocelyn Salazar, 7, Monique Salazar, 4, Michael Salazar, 3 and Sienna Salazar, 1. The four were thrown from the truck and died at the scene. None of the children was said to have been properly restrained.

CHP Officer Chris Wright said the 2005 Dodge Neon that carried the fleeing suspects had been carjacked. When an officer tried to pull the car over for a traffic infraction Saturday afternoon, the driver led authorities on a chase. The car ran a stop sign and slammed into a 1997 GMC Sierra pickup truck, carrying a couple and their five children. No one in the truck was wearing seat belts.

Carlos Salazar Jr., 29, and Jennifer Salazar, 26, were at a Fresno hospital today with minor to moderate injuries. The crash occurred at the intersection of Avenue 424 and Road 120, about four miles from where a Dinuba, Calif., police officer tried to pull over the suspects.

The motorist allegedly ran a stop sign on East Nebraska Avenue and then sped through a second stop sign, crashing into the pickup truck carrying the family, Wright said. All three men in the car died at the scene, and one was thrown from the car. Authorities have not identified the men.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson