NABI – North American Bus Industries Recall
October 3, 2009
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Decreased Libido in Women: A Symptom or Side Effect?
October 2, 2009
A decreased sex drive (low libido) in women is often a symptom age-related hormonal imbalances, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like decreased sex drive, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.
FDA Alert: New USP Standards for Heparin Products Will Result in Decreased Potency
October 2, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting healthcare providers of a change to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph for heparin, effective October 1, 2009. Manufacturers will not begin shipping heparin products manufactured and tested according to the new USP monograph until October 8th or later. This change—largely in response to the 2007-2008 heparin contamination problem—will include a new USP reference standard and test method that is used to determine the potency of the drug. The new test method, unlike the previous method, is able to detect impurities that may be present in heparin. The monograph change will also harmonize the USP unit dose with the WHO International Standard (IS) unit dose.
Target to Pay $600,000 Civil Penalty: Toys Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
October 2, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT TARGET CORP., OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. HAS AGREED TO PAY A $600,000 CIVIL PENALTY FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING THE FEDERAL LEAD PAINT BAN ON TOYS.
Halcyon Manufacturing Diving Equipment Recalled: Drowning Hazard
October 2, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: HALCYON DIVING EQUIPMENT
UNITS: ABOUT 20,300
Cold Hands and Feet: Symptoms or Side Effects?
October 1, 2009
Cold hands and feet are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as low thyroid hormone, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like cold hands and feet, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
Bone Fractures: Symptoms or Side Effects?
October 1, 2009
Bone fractures are often a symptom of conditions or diseases such as osteoporosis, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like bone fractures, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.
Insomnia and Depression: Symptoms or Side Effects?
October 1, 2009
Insomnia and depression are often symptoms that show up in the same conditions like PTSD, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like insomnia and depression, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
Penumbra Recalls the Original Version of 6F Neuron 070 Delivery Catheter
October 1, 2009
Penumbra is initiating a voluntary Field Removal of the original version of Neuron 6F 070 Delivery Catheter. For these catheters, Penumbra has received feedback from some users that the catheter could kink or ovalize in certain anatomical situations. This kinking and/or ovalization of the catheter lumen can lead to difficulty in catheter advancement and/or delivery of other devices through the guide catheter. Continued usage of a kinked catheter could cause the catheter to break, which could result in a portion being retained in the patient, which could result in additional procedural time, patient injury or death.
John Deere Recalls Compact Tractors: Pulls to Left When Braking
October 1, 2009
NAME OF PRODUCT: JOHN DEERE COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS
UNITS: ABOUT 90
MANUFACTURER: DEERE & COMPANY, OF MOLINE, IL.
HAZARD: AN INCORRECTLY SIZED DIFFERENTIAL WAS INSTALLED IN THE TRACTOR TRANSAXLE AFFECTING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK AND CAUSING THE TRACTOR TO TURN TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VEER LEFT WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, POSING A RISK OF COLLISION AND INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND BYSTANDERS.
Gillig Transit Bus Recall
October 1, 2009
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New Flyer Transit Bus Recall
October 1, 2009
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Ducati 2008 Desmosedici RR Motorcycle Recalled
October 1, 2009
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