Drug Recalls Archives - Page 34 of 45

Morphine Recall

November 26, 2008 By E. Sizemore 9 Comments

As we first reported on November 11th, there has been a Morphine recall by the ETHEX Corporation because the pills may have been oversized, which could result in a morphine overdose. Because the original report also included recalls of other drugs (Dextroamphetamine, Propafenone and Isosorbide) we are going to cover each of the recalls separately. … [Read more...]

Propafenone Recall

November 26, 2008 By E. Sizemore 7 Comments

(Note: Also see Watson Propafenone Recall from 2009) As first reported on November 11th, there has been a Propafenone recall by the ETHEX Corporation because the pills may have been oversized, which could result in overdose of the drug Propafenone HCI. Because the original report also included recalls of other drugs (Morphine, Dextroamphetamine and … [Read more...]

Animas Insulin Pump OneTouch Ping System Battery Caps

November 21, 2008 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

Product: Battery caps used with the OneTouch Ping System, Animas 2020 Insulin Pump, Animas IR1200 Insulin Pump, and Animas IR1250 Insulin Pump The battery caps used with the above infusion pumps were manufactured from June 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008, and were distributed from June 16, 2008 through August 1, 2008. … [Read more...]

ETHEX Corporation Initiated Nationwide Voluntary Recalls of Specific Lots of Five Generic Products Due to the Potential for Oversized Tablets

November 15, 2008 By The FDA 1 Comment

PROPAFENONE HCL TABLETS - 150 MG, 225 MG, AND 300 MG ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS &NDASH; 30 MG AND 60 MG MORPHINE SULFATE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS - 15 MG MORPHINE SULFATE IMMEDIATE RELEASE TABLETS - 15 MG AND 30 MG DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE TABLETS - 10 MG CONTACT: ANN MCBRIDE, ETHEX CORPORATION 1-800-748-1472 FOR IMMEDIATE … [Read more...]

The Modern Marketing of Pain

September 2, 2008 By Larry Golbom 31 Comments

This is a guest editorial post written by our newest contributor, Larry Golbom R.Ph MBA of the Prescription Addiction Radio show. We encourage comments from all viewpoints in this discussion. How The FDA Has Failed the US Since the Introduction of Oxycontin Compassion is a marvelous human trait. We read of disasters and human tragedy on a … [Read more...]