August, 2010Tygacil (tigecycline): Label Change – Increased Mortality Risk
Audience: Infectious Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine ISSUE: FDA reminded healthcare professionals of an increased mortality risk associated with the use of the intravenous antibacterial Tygacil (tigecycline) compared to that of…
LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for August 31, 2010
A $2.4 million welding rod verdict is vacated so a jury can weigh an employer’s fault, and, a cheerleader for a pro football team is awarded $11 million in a lawsuit alleging libel over web postings. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys or www.lexisnexis.com/community.
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The federal government is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss 2 lawsuits seeking to limit carbon dioxide emissions, and, a federal appeals court reverses a ruling in favor of medical monitoring for a child who was allegedly injured by an experimental heart stent. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys or www.lexisnexis.com/community.
Continue →Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards
The magnetic maze board’s plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
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Bank of America settles litigation over data theft, and, the 8th Circuit affirms findings of non-infringement in a YMCA copyright case. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s Publications. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys or www.lexisnexis.com/community.
Continue →Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard
The elbow joint components on the wall mount’s arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer.
Continue →TimeOut Capsules: Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Audience: Consumers ISSUE: FDA analyzed TimeOut and determined that it contains hydroxythiohomosildenafil, a chemical similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra. Like sildenafil, this chemical may interact with prescription drugs…
MasXtreme Capsules (Natural Wellness) – product contains undeclared drug ingredient
Audience: Consumers, Pharmacists [UPDATED 08/25/2010] Natural Wellness notified consumers it is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of MasXtreme, Lot # 907043, UPC 094922300805. Laboratory analysis conducted by FDA determined the product…
Octagam (Immune Globulin Intravenous (human)) 5% Liquid Preparation: Market Withdrawal – Risk of Thromboembolic Events
Audience: Risk Manager, Hematology, Pharmacy
ISSUE: Octapharma USA Inc. initiated a voluntary market withdrawal of selected lots of Octagam [Immune Globulin Intravenous (human)] 5% Liquid Preparation as a result of an increased number of reported…
Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard
When the temperature setting is in “low,” the smoker’s hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker’s door open, posing an injury hazard.
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