A decreased sex drive (low libido) in women is often a symptom age-related hormonal imbalances, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like decreased sex drive, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical … [Read more...]
FDA Alert: New USP Standards for Heparin Products Will Result in Decreased Potency
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting healthcare providers of a change to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph for heparin, effective October 1, 2009. Manufacturers will not begin shipping heparin products manufactured and tested according to the new USP monograph until October 8th or later. This change—largely in … [Read more...]
Target to Pay $600,000 Civil Penalty: Toys Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. - AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT TARGET CORP., OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. HAS AGREED TO PAY A $600,000 CIVIL PENALTY FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING THE FEDERAL LEAD PAINT BAN ON TOYS. THE PENALTY SETTLEMENT, WHICH HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY … [Read more...]
Halcyon Manufacturing Diving Equipment Recalled: Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: HALCYON DIVING EQUIPMENT UNITS: ABOUT 20,300 MANUFACTURER: HALCYON … [Read more...]
Cold Hands and Feet: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Cold hands and feet are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as low thyroid hormone, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like cold hands and feet, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical … [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...]
Insomnia and Depression: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Insomnia and depression are often symptoms that show up in the same conditions like PTSD, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like insomnia and depression, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical … [Read more...]
Penumbra Recalls the Original Version of 6F Neuron 070 Delivery Catheter
Penumbra is initiating a voluntary Field Removal of the original version of Neuron 6F 070 Delivery Catheter. For these catheters, Penumbra has received feedback from some users that the catheter could kink or ovalize in certain anatomical situations. This kinking and/or ovalization of the catheter lumen can lead to difficulty in catheter … [Read more...]
John Deere Recalls Compact Tractors: Pulls to Left When Braking
NAME OF PRODUCT: JOHN DEERE COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS UNITS: ABOUT 90 MANUFACTURER: DEERE & COMPANY, OF MOLINE, IL. HAZARD: AN INCORRECTLY SIZED DIFFERENTIAL WAS INSTALLED IN THE TRACTOR TRANSAXLE AFFECTING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK AND CAUSING THE TRACTOR TO TURN TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VEER LEFT WHEN THE … [Read more...]
Gillig Transit Bus Recall
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): GILLIG / LOW FLOOR 2001-2009 GILLIG / PHANTOM 2001-2009 Manufacturer: GILLIG CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: SEP 23, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V368000 N/A NHTSA Action … [Read more...]
New Flyer Transit Bus Recall
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): NEW FLYER / C30LF 2002 NEW FLYER / C35LF 2004 2007 NEW FLYER / C40LF 2004 2006 NEW FLYER / C40LFR … [Read more...]
Ducati 2008 Desmosedici RR Motorcycle Recalled
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): DUCATI / DESMOSEDICI RR 2008 Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: SEP 24, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V370000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 386 … [Read more...]
Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles: Gas Pedals Sticking
Also See: Toyota Recall: Four Different Causes. So Which is it? Toyota / Lexus and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are warning drivers about the potential for drivers-side floor mats to cause the accelerator (gas pedal) to stick. This recall affects 3.8 million vehicles. If you own any of the Toyota or Lexus vehicles … [Read more...]
Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: FLAME GUARDS ON CLEAR-VU® TORCH FUEL CONTAINERS UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]
Nationwide Recall of Neocate Infant Specialized Formula Lot P91877
Nutricia North America, Inc. ("Nutricia") has contacted customers to undertake the voluntary recall and replacement of one (1) lot of the specialized infant formula product, Neocate®. This recall involves a limited quantity of individual cans (approximately 3700) from Lot # P91877, and does not affect any other Neocate® products or lot … [Read more...]
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