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I can only imagine what the patient is going through after specifically waiting for this device to become available as a safe method of treating her breast cancer. This happened at Hoag Hospital in Orange County and luckily enough the particles were found on a check up and now she may need to have...
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I think this is harmless this time as the word “not” is written on the label twice. Two nots could be better than one. There’s no consumer involvement needed for this recall and and the the instructions on the blister packs have the correct instructions, with one “not” I am guessing. ...
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The first time I heard of the implant was in the movie “Sicko” where the insurance company would only pay for one cochlear implant for a baby losing its hearing and a lot has happened since that time with many being able to hear again so the recall is for devices that have NOT been implanted yet, so...
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Wed, Nov 24 2010
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Here we go once again and we all know the answer if you read this blog. We all know what success you have had with Microsoft Share Point and how it has increased information and efficiencies, and actually I mentioned that with my interview with Mike Naimoli from Microsoft Life Sciences and gave...
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If you are not familiar with Coviden, they were formally known as Tyco Healthcare and the name change took place in 2007 and separated itself from Tyco International. Years ago when in the logistics business I did quite a bit of business with companies that are now part of Coviden and those who...
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The FDA has stated it is a Class 1, the most serious type. To repair the devices the company will be sending service personnel out to fix the units. These are not consumer units but rather ones used in hospitals or by paramedics. A unit of Medtronic said Thursday that federal regulators...
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This is an interesting history on how this company, originally all family owned, has struggled through many problems and issues and they still are not at bay. The most serious offences were those found by the FDA, with morphine sulfate tablets, an opiate, having twice the amount of the active ingredient...
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Here’s more bad news for the company with an expensive recall. In addition to “stent wars” the company also participates in this highly competitive area. Just last year the company received approval for a new stent, so I guess when they are not in court with J and J over “legally patented...
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The product was made in China and when tested contained too much lead, so you may love this bear but it may not love you back. The area in question is the lead in the OXO belt the bear is wearing, so if you see any on the shelf, you are warned. Target said they are also investigating. ...
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Ok I’m going to take the opportunity to once more mention how recalls could be handled. Hospitals have registries of products but sometimes things can and do get missed, and people die being implanted with devices that were not pulled and used by mistake. Actually I have a little campaign...
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Once again the product lots have been expanded, so simple rule of thumb is if you open the bottle and it stinks, don’t take the pills. Nobody has died from any of this, but there are reports of some having nausea related symptoms. Below is a short recap of what was released in late December...
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The notice from the FDA can be read here. This is the page on the EverFlex products and I didn’t see a notice as to which one was involved in the recall from the FDA. Model # PRB35-06-150-080 and Model Number PRP35-06-100-080 are listed on the FDA page as the recalled items. ...
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The reason for the recall is a chemical that is used to treat shipping pallets and perhaps some of the chemical, vapor, etc. has been captured in the bottles. This is what appears to be the story here as the bottles contain a “foul” smell. The chemical has the capability to ruin the medication...
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Proctor and Gamble found the bacteria on a routine quality control internal inspection. This is nice for a change instead of the type of stories we have heard of late with outside agencies seeming to be the watchdogs finding issues. BD CINCINNATI, Nov. 19, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — The Procter...
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Here’s a prime example of a story to where the hospital admitted they did not notify the patient, so again take a look at this link below and perhaps it may find some value. One person died with the implanted devices according to this article. We now have a class action suit with 100,000...
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