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March 18, 2008
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Adverse Event Reporting and Contact Information
March 7, 2008
Where and How to Report an Injury, Side Effect and Other Adverse Events to the appropriate government agency.
Most government agencies responsible for issuing recall alerts on products that affect American consumers have contact forms that you can use to report adverse events. An "adverse event" can be loosely defined as a side effect, injury, death, or sickness related to a product, or a defect incident that has occurred which could possibly lead to a consumer or environmental health risk. Because each governmental agency defines such events in their own way, we suggest you contact them directly for more information and their "official" definitions.
In the meantime, here is how to contact each of the agencies to report an adverse event at the time of this writing:
Product Recall Classes I II III
March 7, 2008
The Difference Between Class 1, Class 2 & Class 3 Recalls
There are three classes of recall used by the FDA and USDA: Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3, often represented with Roman numerals I, II and III respectively. While both the FDA and USDA have their own definitions of product recall classes, they follow the same general rule - 1= most serious / dangerous, 2= potentially dangerous and 3 = least dangerous. Regardless of the classification level of a recall, consumers are advised to take each of them seriously and follow the instructions provided by the agency responsible for the recall.
Checking For Asbestos In Your Home
March 7, 2008
If you’re concerned about asbestos exposure you are not alone. Many people wonder if they have been exposed to asbestos, and if so, what they can do to help protect their health. If you think that you have been exposed to asbestos or are looking for ways to prevent an exposure, look no further. We will go over some of the health problems that arise from asbestos exposure, and what can be done to prevent them.
Medical Device Litigation 101
February 25, 2008
Medical Device Litigation History and Primer
1976 through Reigel v. Medtronic
Guest post provided by Denver personal injury attorney Beth Klein
Background of the Act
The Food & Drug Administration (”FDA”) governs medical devices for use and sale in the United States. The FDA was given power over medical devices in the 1976 Medical Device Amendments to the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. section 360c et seq. (AMDA@). The purpose of the MDA was to provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness for all medical devices.
Chanitx and Suicide
February 21, 2008
More reports of erratic behavior and suicide have been associated with the use of Chantix, a drug that was designed to help people stop smoking and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration just under two years ago. In November 2007, the FDA issued a statement that they are reviewing the possible Chantix suicide side effects and that there have been over 100 reports received of suicidal thoughts and severe behavioral changes within just a few weeks of taking the drug.
143 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled by USDA in Largest Beef Recall in History
February 18, 2008
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef - the largest beef recall in US history.
The recalled beef cam from a Chino, California slaughterhouse called the Westland Hallmark Meat Company. This slaughterhouse is the subject of an animal abuse investigation and provided meat to schools across the country.
See the horrific video footage taken on this farm:
Potentially Dangerous Chemicals Under Your Kitchen Sink
February 13, 2008
I was reading about yoga poses today on one of my favorite websites when I came across an article about hazardous household cleaning products.
Some of these are seriously toxic substances that cause kidney, liver and brain damage, but they can be found in ordinary household cleaners that we use every day:
- Chlorinated phenols can be found in toilet bowl cleaners and are toxic to respiratory and circulatory systems.
- Diethylene glycol found is found in window cleaners and depresses the nervous system.
- Phenols can be found in disinfectants are toxic to respiratory and circulatory systems.
- Nonylphenol ethoxylate can be found in laundry detergents and all-purpose cleaners. It is banned in Europe and could biodegrade slowly into even more toxic compounds.
- Formaldehyde is often found in spray and wick deodorizers and could cause cancer.
FDA Issues Statement About Dangers of Botox and Botulinum Toxin Products
February 8, 2008
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received several reports of side effects, including respiratory problems and death following the use of botulinum toxins types A and B for both FDA-approved and unapproved use.
New Regulations on Testing Drug Side Effects for Suicidal Thoughts
January 25, 2008
After the complaints involving suicidal thoughts while on drugs like Chantix, Ritalin, anti-depressants, Rimonbant, Taranabant and various other pharmaceutical drugs, the Food and Drug Administration has decided to require suicide studies in drug trials before an experimental medication can go to market.
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