Archives for July 2009

FDA Announces New Warnings on Chantix, Zyban and Wellbutrin

July 31, 2009 By E. Sizemore 19 Comments

As reported in this recall alert from November 2007, the drug varenicline (marketed as Chantix and used to help patients quit smoking) has been associated with troubling neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as suicidal thoughts and rage. The the comments section on that page for substantiating anecdotal reports from our readers. New FDA analysis of … [Read more...]

Abbott Issues Voluntary Recall of POWERSAIL Coronary Dilatation Catheters

July 31, 2009 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Abbott has conducted a voluntary recall of three lots of POWERSAIL® Coronary Dilatation Catheters from United States distribution and one lot from international distribution as a result of four complaints (one from each lot) that the distal shaft of the catheter exhibited damage. While the issue could be detected and avoided during the preparation … [Read more...]

Indian Groceries & Spices, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In Nirav Golden Raisins

July 31, 2009 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Indian Groceries & Spices, Inc. of Skokie, IL is recalling Nirav Golden Raisins because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The Nirav Golden Raisins were distributed between January 6, 2009 and … [Read more...]

Carefusion Issues Update Regarding Previously Disclosed Recall of the Alaris

July 31, 2009 By The FDA Leave a Comment

CareFusion Corporation, which is expected to become a public company following its planned spinoff from Cardinal Health, today issued the following update regarding its previously disclosed recall of the Alaris System: On June 12, 2009, the company sent an urgent Medical Device Recall Notification to customers of its AlarisÂ® System addressing … [Read more...]

Bed Steps Recalled by Domestications Due to Fall Hazard

July 31, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: DOMESTICATIONS BED STEPS UNITS: ABOUT 780 RETAILER: DOMESTICATIONS, OF WEEHAWKEN, N.J. IMPORTER: HANOVER DIRECT INC., OF WEEHAWKEN, N.J. HAZARD: THE … [Read more...]