The FDA has seized all implantable medical devices from Shelhigh, Inc.. These devices were used in many types of surgeries, including open heart surgery, neurosurgery and abdominal, pelvic and thoracic surgery.The recalled Shelhigh implants are a danger due to deficiencies in the manufacturing process that may compromise sterility and cause … [Read more...]
Zelnorm Recall Information
(UPDATE 7.27.2007): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it is permitting the restricted use of Zelnorm to treat women younger than 55 who meet specific guidelines. Read More Here.US Recall News reported on the Zelnorm Recall the day it was announced by the FDA. Click here to read the original Zelnorm Recall post, which … [Read more...]
More Guidant Defibrillator Recalls
Boston Scientific / Guidant has recalled some of the models within the Contak Renewal 3 and 4, Vitality and Vitality 2 families of implantable cardiac defibrillators due to faulty capacitors.This newest Guidant defibrillator recall includes about 73,000 implantable heart defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators because … [Read more...]
Zelnorm Recalled for Heart Dangers
(UPDATE 7.27.2007): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it is permitting the restricted use of Zelnorm to treat women younger than 55 who meet specific guidelines. Read More Here.Zelnorm, a popular pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, has been recalled due to serious … [Read more...]
FDA Crackdown on Illegal Quinine Marketing
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered firms this week to stop marketing unapproved products containing quinine to treat leg cramps, due to serious health concerns, including death.Quinine is a drug used to treat malaria, but some firms have been marketing "off label" for treatment of leg cramps. This is an unapproved use of the … [Read more...]
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