In recent weeks, Ozempic has gained considerable attention, particularly among individuals aiming to shed some pounds. However, it is crucial to delve deeper into this drug's purpose and its potential impacts on our bodies. About Ozempic Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes in...
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Medtronic Device Recall Expands
In July 2021, medical device manufacturer, Medtronic, initiated a device recall of some models of their Pipeline Flex embolization device. The Pipeline Flex device is used to treat brain aneurysms that balloon or bulge out the sides of affected blood vessels. The braided tube is a permanent cylinder used to...
Consumers Frustrated with Few Options Following CPAP Machine Recall
Consumers across the United States are frustrated as they find out there are few alternatives to their recalled CPAP machines. In June 2021, Philips and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a CPAP machine recall affecting millions of consumers. Now, consumers and their healthcare providers are scrambling and...
Philips CPAP Recall Due to Health Risks Affects Millions
Popular manufacturer, Philips Respironics, is recalling millions of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) machines. The machines apparently contain foam that could be dangerous or could even cause cancer. Read on to learn more about the CPAP recall and how it could affect you if...
FDA Issues Class I Medical Device Recall for Medtronic Septostomy Catheters
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is categorizing Medtronic’s septostomy catheter recall as Class I. A Class I medical device recall is the most serious, meaning that use of the medical device could cause serious injuries or death. Here is what we know about the recall. Medical Device Recall...
Are There Flaws in the FDA’s Medical Device Evaluation Process?
Before they can be used on patients, medical devices must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recently, the question has been raised of if there are flaws in the FDA’s medical device evaluation process? Researchers at Yale School of Medicine think there are. According to a...
FDA Warning: NSAID Use During Pregnancy Could Cause Complications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a drug safety warning about the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during pregnancy. According to the FDA warning, using NSAIDs after the 20th week of pregnancy could cause serious kidney problems in the unborn infant. The FDA notes that healthcare...
Diabetes Drug Recall Expands due to Excess Levels of Cancer-Causing Agent
Over the past several months, a number of Metformin recalls have caused concern and near-panic in the healthcare community and among consumers. Various batches of Metformin have been recalled due to containing higher-than-acceptable levels of the carcinogen N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Now, the already significant diabetes drug recall has expanded once again....
Another Thyroid Medication Recall Due to Sub Potency
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced another thyroid medication recall due to the drugs being sub potent. This FDA recall includes two lots of medication manufactured by Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC. The Acella recall follows just weeks after RLC Labs, Inc. announced a hypothyroidism medication recall of certain...
Bayer Agrees to Pay $1.6 Billion in Essure Injury Settlements
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has agreed to pay $1.6 billion in Essure injury settlements. Tens of thousands of women have reported that the medical device caused injuries after insertion. The settlement may be a relief for many women, but it appears that Bayer is not planning to offer an apology for...
Hypothyroidism Medication Recall Issued due to Sub Potency
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a medication recall of certain hypothyroidism medications. This is just one of several recent FDA recalls relating to sub potency of the medication. That means that patients taking the medication may not get the full benefit of the drug or the...
FDA Issues New Contaminant Warning Related to Hand Sanitizers
We are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools across the country reopening, families are more concerned than ever with hand hygiene. Hand sanitizers are one of the top selling items during back to school season. This year, however, parents may have to stay away from the...