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.
Recalls on Toys With Lead in Paint Aren’t Over Yet
January 11, 2008
Although the holiday season is over and the kids have unwrapped all of their toys, parents should still pay attention to ongoing recalls. Just because Santa is back at his workshop doesn’t mean the toys his little elves made last year are suddenly safe.
Just today there were two more recalls added to our list:
Heparin Syringes Recalled
January 7, 2008
A nationwide recall has been announced on Pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP (5 mL in 12 mL syringes) with Lot #070926H. The Heparin IV flush syringes have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that is resulting in patient infections. This type of bacterial infection can cause severe, life threatening or life altering injuries and can even be fatal.
Home Shopping Network Settles at $875,000 for Pressure Cooker Injuries
December 29, 2007
HSN LP (previously known as Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, FL has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $875,000 to settle allegations that their shopping channel failed to report in a timely manner on serious injuries and hazards associated with the Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cooker sold on the show.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission alleged that HSN received 25 (possibly more) reports from consumers alleging that the Welbilt pressure cookers were defective and dangerous.
Introducing The Interactive Product Safety Rating Widget
December 22, 2007
If “web 2.0″ was about social networking and portability (feeds) then web 3.0 is about combining those two things together. Welcome to the world of widgets!
The widget below allows you to rate products by how safe or potentially dangerous you think they are. Cast your vote and watch democratic product review in action:
Introducing Power To The Consumer Google Gadget
December 21, 2007
You can add this gadget to your iGoogle home page or to your own website. It includes information about product recalls, product reviews, brand comparisons, coupons, deals and more. Click on the image to be taken to Google, where you can quickly add it to your Google start page by clicking on the +Google button below the gadget. Enjoy!
CPSC Chairman Nancy Nord on New Product Safety Legislation
December 20, 2007
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Nancy Nord applauds a House vote on landmark consumer product safety legislation:
“I want to thank the U.S. House of Representatives for passing landmark legislation today that finally gives the CPSC the additional tools and resources to address the growing issue of imports and other important product safety issues.
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November 28, 2007
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Company Increases Amount Paid for Faulty Medical Equipment
November 26, 2007
Boston Scientific Corp. announced that it has agreed to increase the amount it will pay to settle thousands of heart patients’ legal claims involving potentially faulty defibrillators by $45 million.
The increase means the medical device maker will pay as much as $240 million, instead of the $195 million from a settlement announced July 13, 2007 that didn’t cover additional litigation included under the new total.
The previous settlement involved a least 4,000 patients’ claims involving Guidant Corp. defbrillators that were subject to recalls and safety warnings in 2005 and 2006 before Boston Scientific Corp. acquired Guidant in April 2006 for $27 billion. The expanded settlement covers 8,500 claims, including claims that had been consolidated into a case in U.S. District Court in Minnesota, and other claims nationwide.
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