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Baby powder is something that moms always have, along with baby wipes and diapers. But is it really safe? Last year, Johnson & Johnson stopped selling its talcum-based baby powder in the United States and Canada after the company was ordered to pay billions of dollars in relation to lawsuits it lost over claims that […]
After a recall in October prompted German pharma giant Boehringer Ingelheim to pull multiple lots of a blood pressure medication that has been around for decades, the company decided to discontinue production of the drug for good. Production Stops for Two Reasons Boehringer Ingelheim will now discontinue its production of hypertension drug Catapres, which also […]
The pharma industry is among the most heavily scrutinized industries, especially in the U.S. They are often called as heartless and the top profiteers during the pandemic. But in light of the Capitol Hill riots, the industry was one with the people in hoping for a better and more peaceful turn of events. Witness how […]
Hand sanitizers with packaging marketed to children got recalled so kids can avoid eating them. The Paragard lawsuits, which aim for the recall of the potentially dangerous and faulty IUD, were fueled by the claims of adults who were harmed by the product. But as it turns out, not only adults are exposed to […]
Fluoroquinolones have been heavily scrutinized for their rare, yet serious and potentially life-altering side effects. Aside from the most common reactions it can cause like diarrhea and abdominal pain, these medications can also affect one’s mental health and cause permanent damage to the nerves and tendons. The black box warning issued by the FDA, which […]
The US Food and Drug Administration announced the urgent voluntary recall of Penumbra’s Jet 7 reperfusion catheters Xtra Flex Technology (JET 7 Xtra Flex) due to increased risk of death and injuries. What the Recall Notification Says “Penumbra is recalling the JET 7 Xtra Flex because the catheter may become susceptible to distal tip damage,” […]
You might have heard of the hand sanitizer brands that were recalled for containing harmful methanol, also known as wood alcohol. This time around, another methanol contamination is causing a rubbing alcohol to be pulled from the markets. On Monday, Essaar Inc. announced a voluntary recall of its Soho Fresh rubbing alcohol, which was distributed […]
Doctors are almost always on the line of criticism because some people look up to their profession and expect them to always do their important job perfectly. Over the years, doctors have been criticized not only by their colleagues, but also consumers, patients, and even politicians. Mistakes would easily tarnish their image. For instance, in […]
In certain cases of drug recalls or warnings over medications, the Food and Drug Administration naturally gets involved. But before they do, at times, considering how fast information flies today, the masses get alerted about potentially harmful drugs or devices first, through the statements of people who have an experience in using it. Take for […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of around 600 drug-infusion pumps made by Minneapolis-based Smiths Medical as a Class 1 recall, the most serious type of recall. This means that the use of these devices may lead to serious injuries or death. What is a Drug-Infusion Pump? A drug-infusion pump is […]