In February 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of reworked Philips Respironics machines due to silicone foam deterioration that,…
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EzriCare® Eye Drops Recalled After Link to Infection and Death
On February 2, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed EzriCare® Artificial Tears are under a voluntary recall after the product was linked…
FDA Investigation Shows Sleep-Aid Maker Philips Respironics Knew of Potentially Deadly Flaw But Did Nothing
On the heels of a massive 15-million-unit June recall of commonly used Philips Respironics sleep-aid devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced…
FDA Announces Recall of Blood Pressure Medications, Citing Concerns of High Levels of Possible Carcinogenic
In a recent safety announcement the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted American consumers to a recall of two generic blood pressure medications manufactured…
FDA to Require New Boxed Warning Label on Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis Drugs Xeljanz® and Xeljanz XR®
In a September 1 announcement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will now be requiring an updated boxed warning label to be…
FDA Warns Health Care Providers to Stop Using Stainless Steel NuVasive Precice® Limb-Lengthening Devices
In a recent letter to health care providers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressed its concern over NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.'s Precice® devices…
3M Loses First Trial over Allegedly Defective Military Earplugs in a 7.1M Verdict
A Florida federal jury has hit manufacturer 3M with a $7.1 Million verdict in the first bellwether trial of a multidistrict litigation hearing involving 3M's…
Peloton® Faces Questions about Dangers to Children After Death and Serious Injuries
A child's death by injuries from a Peloton® Tread+™ has led the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to warn against using the popular at-home…
Johnson & Johnson to Pay $100 Million to Settle Over 1,000 Talcum Powder Lawsuits
Global healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is set to pay more than $100 Million to over 1,000 U.S. victims who allege asbestos contamination in…
