There have been at least 50 reports of adverse events (side effects) associated with the use of intravenous colchicine, which includes at least 23 deaths. Colchicine is an unapproved injectable drug used to treat gout.The harmful and potentially deadly effects of the drug include low blood cell counts, organ failure and cardiac arrest. The FDA … [Read more...]
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Evenflo Announces Recall/Revision of Discovery Infant Car Seat
On February 1, Evenflo announced a voluntary recall/revision of its Discovery infant car seats, Models 390, 391, 534, and 552. Recent laboratory tests conducted by Evenflo and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the seats could become detached from their bases in high impact side collisions. … [Read more...]
Medtronic SynchroMed EL Implantable Infusion Pumps Recalled
In a Class 1 Recall yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled all SynchroMed El pumps with motors manufactured after September 1999. … [Read more...]
Air Compressors Recalled
&The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Campbell Hausfeld, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 233,000 Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors because the protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard. … [Read more...]
Ford Re-Recalling Hundreds of Thousands of Vehicles
Ford Motor Co. said yesterday that they are recalling about 225,000 vehicles, including 185,000 E-Series vans, that were already repaired as part of an earlier recall to address concerns about a cruise control deactivation switch. … [Read more...]
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