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Recall on Pediatric Tracheostomy Tubes

Rick Patterson — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMT

According to the FDA, a class 1 recall is being issued on pediatric tracheostomy tubes manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 9, 2008, and distributed from July 24, 2008, through December 23, 2008. The tubes are manufactured by Covidien Inc.

"Class 1 recalls are the most serious type of recall and involve situations in which there is a reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious injury or death," the FDA notes in the recall notice.

The tubes recalled are said to be difficult to assemble as they require that one component be inserted into another. One component is used to place the tracheostomy tube into the windpipe and the other is a catheter suction tube.

The company issued an urgent alert letter to customers on January 14, 2009; a second letter issued on March 6, 2009, recommends that healthcare professionals remove all remaining affected products and return them to the manufacturer for replacement or credit. The manufacturer may be contacted by telephone at 1-800-635-5267.

Specific lot numbers affected are as follows: 0806000266, 0806000858, 0806000859, 0806001328, 0807000555, 0807001444, 0807002502, 0808000387, 0808000431, 0808002285, 0810000288, 0810000289, 0810000864, 0810000865, 0810001201, 0811000228, 0811000522, 0811000523, 0811000546, 0811000547, and 0811001875.

Problems associated with the use of these products should be communicated to the FDA's MedWatch reporting program by telephone at 1-800-FDA-1088, by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, online at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch, or by mail to 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852-9787.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rick Patterson

Digitek Tablets Recalled

Rick Patterson — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:41:57 GMT

All lots of Digitek tablets that have been sold under the labels Sold Under the Labels "Bertek" and "UDL" have been recalled due to possible double dose. The recall was announced by Actavis Totowa, the maker of the defective product. In fact, they announced a recall of all generic drugs which were manufactured at its Little Falls, New Jersey plant.

Digitek is a drug that is used treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Actavis Totowa did not meet the required standards for good manufacturing practices. In August 2006, the FDA issued a warning letter to Actavis for failing to provide periodic safety reports at its oral dose manufacturing plant in Little Falls, N.J." And as recently as April, Actavis Totowa recalled Digitek tablets due to some of the medication containing twice the active ingredient normally found in Digitek. According to the FDA, the type of defect in this product could cause serious and even fatal reactions in users.

Should you be a consumer of this particular provider, you would be well advised to consult with your medical provider.

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FDA Sought to Regulate Cigarette Makers

Rick Patterson — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:18:53 GMT

Anti-smoking adovcates have long sought to empower the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the tobacco industry. Recently, the House voted 326 to 102 to approve the measure which would give the FDA broad authority over cigarette makers.

It is believed that President bush will veto the legislation if approved by the Senate. As Rep. Henry A Waxman (D-Calif.), who co-sponsored the measure with (R-Va.) Rep. Tom Davis, put it " This is truly an historic day in the fight against Tobacco." Although, the measure is supported by Philip Morris, USA, it is still opposed by the rest of the tobacco industry.

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Thai Basil Recalled Due to Health Risk

Rick Patterson — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:44:00 GMT

Not so lucky, Lucky Green Trading Inc. is recalling their Thai Basil due to possible Salmonella contaminated. After the FDA conducted random testing on the product, the recall was announced.

Salmonella can be deadly. particularly in children, the elderly and anyone who has a compromised immune system. If the immune system is not compromised, one would likely experience fever, bloody diarrhea and vomiting as symptoms. Salmonella can also cause arterial infections on occasion.

This defective product has been transported to Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. The exterior cartons were labeled "16 DE SEPTIEMBRE S/N SANTA ROSA TAPACHULA NAYARIT, C.P. 63731" "Thai Basil" and also had an attached sticker with Airway Bill #027 1947 0861.

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Heparin Screening Methods to Change

Rick Patterson — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:57:21 GMT

After the recent Heparin scare, test methods have been updated. Pursuant to FD&C Act section 501(b), heparin sodium must comply with the new requirements, which are detailed at this link: http://www.usp.org/hottopics/heparin.html.

The obvious concern is contamination of heparin that enter the United States. At this time, suppliers and manufacturers of this product are asked to report test results to the FDA.

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Garlic Bread and Garlic Spread Recalled

Rick Patterson — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:27:00 GMT

Giant Food has issued a product recall on their garlic bread and their garlic spreads. The recall is voluntary.

It appears that there are undeclared products in the Giant brand garlic bread and the spreads, ingredients which could prove problematic to an unsuspecting consumer. In fact, consuming this product could be life threatening. All 16 ounce packages of the bread have been removed from store shelves. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported to date. For a complete list of the affected products, please see full article.

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Court rules Merck Need Not Monitor Their Former Vioxx Customers

Rick Patterson — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:31:49 GMT

Merck, the manufacturer of the recalled drug known as Vioxx, was victorious in the New Jersey Supreme Court of late. Regrettably, the court issued a ruling that the manufacturer of the defective product, Vioxx, does not have to pay for health monitoring of those who have used their product - despite the fact that the hearts of consumers of Vioxx could become compromised as a result of using the drug. The vote was 5 to 1 that the Products Liability Act does not include the remedy of medical monitoring when no specific injury is claimed.

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Atrium Medical Corporation Announces Recall

Rick Patterson — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:54:00 GMT

Atrium Medical Corporation recently announced that they are conducting a recall on particular lots of their thoracic drainage catheters.

They have been found to be contaminated with oversulfated chondroitin sulfate (OSCS). The risks are currently unknown. The recall was prompted by an influx of reports of serious injury and even death of people who have administered heparin via injection that contain large doses of OSCS. The complete name of the product in question is HYDRAGLIDE™ Brand Heparin-Coated Thoracic Drainage Catheters.

If you have this product, you should discontinue use immediately and contact your medical advisor. See full article for additional information.

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Loophole in Federal Law May have Cost Girl Both Feet

Rick Patterson — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:09:00 GMT

You may recall the malfunction on the "Superman Tower of Power" ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom last June. As a result of that incident, a young girl lost both of her feet when the malfunction occurred.

Congressman Edward J. Markey remembers it all too well, and he continues to fight to close a federal loophole in the law that prohibits safety oversight by the federal government of amusement park rides that are permanently located at an amusement park. It would be fair to say that many people who use amusement park rides are unaware of that loophole.

Recently, Congressman Edward J. Markey held a press conference and was joined by the girl who tragically lost both of her feet last year, 14-year-old accident victim Kaitlyn Lassiter. The girl’s family were also in attendance. Their goal is to bring attention to this oversight and ultimately to close the federal loophole once and for all.

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Mouthwash Recall Announced

Rick Patterson — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:02:00 GMT

Hydrox Labs, Elgin, have issued a voluntary recall of a mouthwash product that is believed to be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

Unfortunately, this particular defective product has been distributed to hospitals, medical centers, and long term care facilities nationwide. The product is labeled as Alcohol-Free Mouthwash, Cardinal Health, 4 oz., contains recorder number: AG-210 and product lot number 26228.

To a healthy person Burkholderia cepacia may not pose a huge health risk. However, the same cannot be said for a consumer with a compromised immune system. The FDA has been apprised of the action, and Cardinal Health is notifying their customers via overnight mail and is arranging for all product to be returned for credit.

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