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...]
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BD Updates Instructions for Use for Certain BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Tubes
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced it is updating the instructions for use of certain BD Vacutainer® tubes as part of its quality process to ensure that customers understand the appropriate uses of these products. Since BD became aware of the concerns about … [Read more...]
Hospira Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection Due to Incorrect Barcode Labeling on the Primary Container
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, has announced a voluntary recall of one lot of, MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN WATER FOR INJECTION (0.325 mEq Mg**/mL) 40 mg/mL 2g total, 50 mL (NDC: 0409-6729-24, Lot 53-113-JT, Expiry 1NOV2016) to the user level due to a confirmed customer report of an incorrect barcode on the primary bag labeling. The product has a barcode … [Read more...]
Bone Fractures: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Bone fractures are often a symptom of conditions or diseases such as osteoporosis, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like bone fractures, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical professionals, and these … [Read more...]
Bleeding and Bruising Easily: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Bruising and bleeding are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as hemophilia, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like bleeding and bruising easily, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical … [Read more...]
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