According to a report from CNN Health, the FDA recalled models of Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps, as experts supposedly linked them to a single death and several injuries. The death and injuries in question reportedly occurred due to device malfunctioning, as stated by an announcement from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Due …
Sept. 17, 2019 Consumers who were told that e-cigarettes are safer to use than tobacco cigarettes might be tempted to believe that the statement holds true for second- and third-hand exposure. After all, if e-cigarettes are safer to use why wouldn’t they be safer to be around as well? In fact, more information is coming …
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June 27, 2019 The family of a construction worker who fell to his death at a worksite after a nail gun fell on him has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against multiple construction companies and a property developer. The worker, whose death highlights how dangerous construction accidents can be, was only 38 years old and …
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June. 14, 2019 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tasked with ensuring medical devices are safe for use and patients are kept relatively free from harm at the hands of medical and pharmaceutical companies, but a recent report suggests the FDA might be putting the interests of big companies ahead of patient safety. The …
Apr. 9, 2019 The cosmetics industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, with people of all ages—including youths—using cosmetic products daily. A 2017 report suggested that certain cosmetic products sold by Claire’s and Justice retailers were contaminated with asbestos, a carcinogen linked to terminal health issues. In March 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
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Apr. 8, 2019 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about the use of robotically-assisted surgical devices in patients who are undergoing surgery to prevent or treat cancer. In its warning, the FDA notes that the safety and effectiveness of the devices have not been established in certain procedures and may …
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December 4, 2018 Citing epidemic levels of teen vaping, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed restrictions for e-cigarettes and called on makers of the devices to actively take measures to prevent youths from vaping. In an announcement made on November 15, 2018, the FDA proposed a variety of measures designed to curb a …
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May 25, 2018 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers of a multi-state outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia complex, which is also commonly known as Bcc or B. cepacia. The outbreak has been linked to some lots of Medline Remedy Essential No-Rinse Cleansing Foams, which the manufacturer, Shadow Holdings dba Bocchi Laboratories, has since …
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March 1, 2018 Medtronic has announced a recall of its Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Defibrillation and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators due to a manufacturing error that can prevent the devices from properly administering a shock. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall and noted that it is categorized as a Class 1 recall. …
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When traveling to tropical locations, many tourists enjoy snorkeling. The allure of taking a glimpse into the ocean is something that many people want to partake in. Unfortunately, snorkeling can be dangerous. And an uptick in snorkeling-related deaths is raising concerns with tourists and safety experts. Snorkeling is especially popular in Hawaii. On average, …
