There have been an increasing number of reports of side-effects from certain lots of Heparin Sodium Injection 1000 units / mL in 10 and 30 mL vials.Adverse reactions include stomach pain, low blood pressure, burning sensations, chest pain, diarrhea, dizziness, ineffectiveness, dyspepsia, flushing, headaches, hyperhidrosis, hypoesthesia, … [Read more...]
Heparin Syringes Recalled
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 … [Read more...]
Contour TS Diabetes Test Strips Recalled by Bayer
Bayer Diabetes Care has recalled their test strips (blood-sugar sensors) used with the Contour TS Blood Glucose Meter due to a manufacturing issue that could result in glucose reading errors.The Contour TS Meter itself has not being recalled, nor have any test strips that are used in other blood glucose meters sold by Bayer. Patients and medical … [Read more...]
Alaris Pump Module Recall Model 8100 – Formerly Medley Pumps
There has been a worldwide recall on Alaris Pump modules (model 8100 - formerly known as Medley Pump) by Cardinal Health of Dublin, Ohio. This possibly defective medical device has been associated with serious injuries and possibly two deaths.The Alaris Pump module may contain occluder springs that are bent, broken, nested or missing altogether due … [Read more...]
Radio Frequency RF Ablation Devices Associated With Deaths
The US Food and Drug Administration has released a Public Health Notification about deaths associated with Radio Frequency Ablation of Lung Tumors.The FDA has received several reports of patients dying after treatment with radio frequency ablation of lung tumors (RF Ablation). Patient selection, subsequent treatment and technical use of the RF … [Read more...]
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