Over The Counter Cough and Cold Medications
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:40:00 EDT

Product labels being modified to state "do not use" in children under 4 years of age.

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Tiotropium (marketed as Spiriva HandiHaler)
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:32:00 EDT

UPDATE - Preliminary results of the UPLIFT Trial shows no increased risk of stroke with tiotropium bromide. Two recent publications reported increased risk for mortality and/or cardiovascular events in patients who received tiotropium or inhaled anticholinergics.

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Nebion HLX-8 Magnetic Resonance Device
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:10:00 EDT

Device recalled because it was not approved by FDA, lacked safety and effectiveness data, and was not manufactured under current good manufacturing practices.

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Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA One-Piece Intrathecal Catheters, Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit, Intrathecal Catheter Pump Segment Revision Kit
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:50:00 EDT

Class I Recall because of potential misconnections of the Medtronic sutureless connector catheters from the catheter port on the pump.

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October 2008 Patient Safety News
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:55:00 EDT

Patient Safety News is a video news show for healthcare professionals, covering safety alerts, recalls, product approvals, and important tips on protecting patients.

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Statin drugs and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EDT

New analysis of 41 long-term controlled clinical trials provides evidence that use of statins does not increase incidence of ALS.

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Epoetin alfa
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:10:00 EDT

Preliminary safety findings from a German clinical trial showed more deaths in patients given epoetin-alpha versus placebo.

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Ammonul (sodium phenylacetate and sodium benzoate) Injection 10%/10%
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:35:00 EDT

Particulate matter detected in product. Healthcare providers instructed to use a filter during the admixture process.

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Tarceva (erlotinib)
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:35:00 EDT

Cases of hepatic failure and hepatorenal syndrome, including fatalities, have been reported during use of Tarceva, particularly in patients with baseline hepatic impairment.

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Infant Formula Manufactured in China Contaminated With Melamine
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:25:00 EDT

UPDATE - FDA investigation of Asian markets found no Chinese-manufactured infant formula on shelves.

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