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FDA MEDWATCH SITE

Last updated Wed, 15 May 2013 05:05:34 -0700 GMT


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• LifeScan, Inc. OneTouch Verio IQ Blood Glucose Meter ? Class I Recall: Failure to Provide a Warning at Extremely High Blood Glucose Levels(www.fda.gov)
  
• Azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax): Drug Safety Communication - Risk of Potentially Fatal Heart Rhythms(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA alerts health care providers of recall of anemia drug Omontys(www.fda.gov)
  
• Cefepime:Label Change- Risk of Seizure in Patients Not Receiving Dosage Adjustments for Kidney Impairment(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves Afinitor for non-cancerous kidney tumors caused by rare genetic disease(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA announces plans to pilot end-stage kidney disease technology in new program(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves Omontys to treat anemia in adult patients on dialysis(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves Inlyta to treat patients with a type of advanced kidney cancer(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA expands use of endovascular graft to treat aortic tears(www.fda.gov)
  
• Reclast (zoledronic acid): Drug Safety Communication - New Contraindication and Updated Warning on Kidney Impairment(www.fda.gov)
  
• Arrow International, Inc. Arrow NextStep Antegrade Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter: Class I Recall(www.fda.gov)
  
• Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) In Chronic Kidney Disease: Drug Safety Communication - Modified Dosing Recommendations(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA modifies dosing recommendations for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves Nulojix for kidney transplant patients(www.fda.gov)
  
• H and P Industries Povidine Iodine Prep Pads: Recall - Potential Microbial Contamination(www.fda.gov)
  
• Universal Nutrition Voluntarily Recalling Several Protein-Based Supplements Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination(www.fda.gov)
  
• World Variety Produce, Inc. Recalls Serrano Peppers(www.fda.gov)
  
• Lilly Announces Important Action Regarding Recall of Alcohol Prep Pads Made by Triad Group Included in Forteo Starter Kits(www.fda.gov)
  
• H and P Industries, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Povidine Iodine Prep Pads Due to Potential Microbial Contamination(www.fda.gov)
  
• American Regent Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Concentrated Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 23.4% 30 mL Single Dose Vials and 100 mL Pharmacy Bulk Packs(www.fda.gov)
  
• Black Ant: Undeclared Drug Ingredient(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA, EMA announce pilot for parallel assessment of Quality by Design applications(www.fda.gov)
  
• D and M Smoked Fish, Inc. Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Shmaltz Herring and Cold Smoked Sprats(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves imaging agent for central nervous system scans(www.fda.gov)
  
• Faribault Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Field Day Organic Garbanzo Beans Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens(www.fda.gov)
  
• PIERRE FOODS Voluntarily Recalls 320 Cases Of Pierre TM pb jamwich, LOT 0068035 From Giant-Carlisle Stores IN MD, PA, VA AND WV(www.fda.gov)
  
• Maryland sprout processor enters into consent decree with the FDA(www.fda.gov)
  
• ONE World Enterprises Recalls O.N.E. Coconut Water Due To Mold(www.fda.gov)
  
• Oak Farms Dairy in Waco Conducts Voluntary Limited Recall of Half Gallon Plastic Bottles of Whole Chocolate Milk, Half Pint Paper Cartons of Whole Chocolate Milk, and Half Pint Paper Cartons of 1% Chocolate Milk Due to Presence of Alkaline Phosphatase in (www.fda.gov)
  
• Vitalabs, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall for Specific Lots of Whey Protein Isolate(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves device to maintain blood flow during artery bypass brain surgery(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA, Justice Department take action against McNeil-PPC Inc.(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves Benlysta to treat lupus(www.fda.gov)
  
• REMEDYTEAS Voluntarily Recalls Peppermint Organic Herbal Tea And Organic Herbal Tea Blend Because Of Possible Health Risk(www.fda.gov)
  
• Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Pig Ear Dog Chews Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk(www.fda.gov)
  
• Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir): Label Change - Serious Health Problems in Premature Babies(www.fda.gov)
  
• Teavana Corporation Voluntarily Recalls Peppermint Organic Herbal Tea Because of Possible Health Risk(www.fda.gov)
  
• OTC DRUG Nationwide Recall--Important information for patients about IV PREP Antiseptic Wipes(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA: E. coli O157:H7 cases linked to hazelnuts(www.fda.gov)
  
• Unilever Announces Recall of Skippy® Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread Due to Possible Health Risk Limited Recall of 6 Best-If-Used-By Dates(www.fda.gov)
  
• DeFranco and Sons Recall Bulk and Consumer-packaged In-shell, Hazelnut and Mixed Nut Products Containing Hazelnuts(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA modifies boxed warning for pulmonary arterial hypertension drug Letairis(www.fda.gov)
  
• Topamax (topiramate): Label Change - Risk For Development of Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate in Newborns(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA: Risk of oral birth defects in children born to mothers taking topiramate(www.fda.gov)
  
• Davol XenMatrix Surgical Graft: Class I Recall - Elevated Endotoxin Levels(www.fda.gov)
  
• Cook Inc., Single, Double, Triple and Five-Lumen Central Venous Catheter Trays AND Single and Double Lumen PICC Peripheral Inserted Central Venous Catheter Trays: Class I Recall - Leaks in Plunger Luer Detected(www.fda.gov)
  
• Food Co. Recalls Products Due To Possible Health Risk(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA expands use of banding system for weight loss(www.fda.gov)
  
• Garden of Life, LLC. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin C Dietary Supplement. Recall is Limited to Raw Vitamin C Only. No Other Garden of Life Products are Involved.(www.fda.gov)
  
• Unapproved Cough, Cold, Allergy Products: FDA Prompts Removal From Market(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA prompts removal of unapproved drugs from market(www.fda.gov)
  
• Proton Pump Inhibitor drugs (PPIs): Drug Safety Communication - Low Magnesium Levels Can Be Associated With Long-Term Use(www.fda.gov)
  
• Abacavir - Ongoing Safety Review: Possible Increased Risk of Heart Attack(www.fda.gov)
  
• Wellpet LLC Voluntarily REecalls Certain Lots Of Canned Cat Food(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves new drug to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(www.fda.gov)
  
• E and J Brandy Announces A Nationwide Recall Of Stainless Steel Flasks Due To Possible Lead Risk(www.fda.gov)
  
• W H and GROUP, LLC. Issues An Alert On Uneviscerated Fish(www.fda.gov)
  
• Taylor Farms Pacific Announces Precautionary Recall of Broccoli items with an Expiration Date(s) 2/7/11 to 3/7/11 due to a Possible Health Risk(www.fda.gov)
  
• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) systems - Preliminary Public Health Notification(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves Edarbi to treat high blood pressure(www.fda.gov)
  
• Svelte 30: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredient(www.fda.gov)
  
• Roche Insulin Delivery Systems announces recall of ACCU-CHEK® FlexLink Plus infusion sets(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA and Georgetown University Medical Center announce partnership(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA: U.S. Marshals seize food products at Tennessee company(www.fda.gov)
  
• Consumer Alert: Undeclared Peanuts In Dry Fruit "Kachori"(www.fda.gov)
  
• Pacific American Fish Co. Recall Shishamo Roe Capelin 4L Due To Potential of C. Botulinum(www.fda.gov)
  
• Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy Protein In Certain "Nibble With Gibble's" And Kay And Ray's Branded Products(www.fda.gov)
  
• Advanced genomic test helps trace sources of foodborne illness outbreak(www.fda.gov)
  
• Urgent Recall on Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers Which May Contain Undeclared Milk and Undeclared Food Coloring Additives.(www.fda.gov)
  
• Svelte 30 Nutritional Consultants Issues a Voluntary Recall of Weight Loss Pills Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient(www.fda.gov)
  
• Extenze Tablets: Recall(www.fda.gov)
  
• BIOTAB NUTRACEUTICALS, INC. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of the Nutritional Supplement EXTENZE (Men?s Regular)(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA permits marketing of first test for most common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks(www.fda.gov)
  
• Antipsychotic drugs: Class Labeling Change - Treatment During Pregnancy and Potential Risk to Newborns(www.fda.gov)
  
• Natural Choice Distribution Company Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots Of Fare And Square Sandwiches, Superfresh Sandwiches, And Real Wraps Burritos Due To The Presence Of Undeclared Allergens(www.fda.gov)
  
• Upsher-Smith Laboratories Announces Expansion of Voluntary Nationwide Recall. Affected Products Include Amantadine, Amlodipine, Androxy, Baclofen, Bethanechol, Jantoven® and Oxybutynin(www.fda.gov)
  
• Hua Shing International Trading Corp Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Fish(www.fda.gov)
  
• PHOTO - Hua Shing International Trading Corp Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Fish(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves product to prevent bleeding in people with rare genetic defect(www.fda.gov)
  
• Warfarin Sodium Tablets (Jantoven), 3mg: Recall - Mislabeled Bottles Containing Higher Dosage(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA warns against certain uses of asthma drug terbutaline for preterm labor(www.fda.gov)
  
• Terbutaline: Label Change - Warnings Against Use for Treatment of Preterm Labor(www.fda.gov)
  
• Upsher-Smith Laboratories Announces The Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Jantoven® Warfarin Sodium Tablets, USP, 3mg, Due To Mislabeled Bottles(www.fda.gov)
  
• Medtronic SynchroMed II and SynchroMed EL Implantable Infusion Pump and Refill Kits: Class 1 Recall(www.fda.gov)
  
• U.S. Marshals seize Auralgan Otic Solution(www.fda.gov)
  
• Prime Choice Foods Corporation Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots Of Garden Of Eatin'® Multi Grain Tortilla Chips Due To The Presence Of Undeclared Allergens(www.fda.gov)
  
• Triad Sterile Lubricating Jelly: Recall - Product May Not Be Sterile(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA seeks to invest in foodborne illness prevention, medical product safety and countermeasures(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA finalizes regulation for certain software, hardware used with medical devices(www.fda.gov)
  
• f?real® foods Expands Voluntary Recall Of Strawberry Banana Smoothies Due To Potential Peanut Content(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves first 3-D mammography imaging system(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA clears test to help patients with kidney transplants(www.fda.gov)
  
• Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Breaded Okra(www.fda.gov)
  
• f?real® foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Strawberry Banana Smoothies Due to Potential Peanut Content(www.fda.gov)
  
• Neuro Resource Group, Inc. Informs Customers of Important Information about Triad Group's Alcohol Prep Pads(www.fda.gov)
  
• St James Smokehouse, Inc, Announces Voluntary Recall of Scotch Reserve Whiskey and Honey Smoked Salmon 4oz Retail Packs Due To Possible Health Risk(www.fda.gov)
  
• Arstasis One Access System: Class I Recall - Components May Fracture and/or Separate(www.fda.gov)
  
• BIOSAN LABORATORIES ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED SOY IN VITAMIN AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA approves 1st pacemaker designed to work safely during some MRI exams(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA launches Medical Device Innovation Initiative(www.fda.gov)