What's New
Atrium Medical Corp Hydraglide Heparin-Coated Thoracic Drainage Catheters - [UPDATE] Recall of selected lots due to heparin contaminated with oversulfated chondroitin sulfate (OSCS).
(Posted 05/15/2008)
Heparin Coated Products - [UPDATE] Medtronic recalls selected heparin-coated products used during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
(Posted 05/15/2008)
Trasylol (aprotinin injection) [UPDATE 05/14/2008] - Bayer Pharmaceuticals notified the FDA of their intent to remove all remaining supplies of Trasylol from hospital pharmacies and warehouses.
(Posted 05/14/2008)
Cefepime (marketed as Maxipime) - [UPDATE] FDA continues its on-going analysis of safety data for cefepime.
(Posted 05/14/2008)
Heparin Sodium Injection - FDA requests that health professionals and facilities review and examine all drug/device storage areas to ensure that all recalled heparin products have been removed and are no longer available for patient use.
(Posted 05/09/2008)
Cardinal Alcohol-Free Mouthwash - Product recalled because of the presence of Burkholderia cepacia.
(Posted 05/06/2008)
May 2008 Patient Safety News - Video news show for healthcare professionals, covering safety alerts, recalls, product approvals, and important tips on protecting patients.
(Posted 05/06/2008)
Enbrel (etanercept) - Prescribing information revised to include a BOXED WARNING regarding the risk of infection including tuberculosis.
(Posted 05/01/2008)
Total Body Formula, Total Body Mega Formula - UPDATE: FDA analysis reveals high chromium levels in addition to selenium.
(Posted 05/01/2008)
Heparin Sodium Injection - Update to healthcare facilities and healthcare professionals about Heparin and Heparin-containing medical products.
(Posted 04/29/2008)
Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP) - Class I recall because tablets may contain twice the approved level of active ingredient.
(Posted 04/28/2008)
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