January, 2011Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards

When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer’s finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for January 20, 2011

The Supreme Court upholds NASA’s employee background questionnaire, and, the high court hears arguments on whether a federal court can enjoin a similar state class action. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyrig…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for January 20, 2011

The Supreme Court upholds NASA’s employee background questionnaire, and, the high court hears arguments on whether a federal court can enjoin a similar state class action. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys or www.lexisnexis.com/community.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for January 19, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on jurisdiction for a fatal bus crash, and a federal judge rejects Marlboro smokers’ medical monitoring claims. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisN…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for January 19, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on jurisdiction for a fatal bus crash, and a federal judge rejects Marlboro smokers’ medical monitoring claims. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys or www.lexisnexis.com/community.

Multaq (dronedarone) – Drug Safety Communication: Risk of Severe Liver Injury

Audience: Cardiology, Gastroenterology ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients about cases of rare, but severe liver injury, including two cases of acute liver failure leading to liver transplant in patients treated with the heart…

Triad Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs, and Alcohol Swabsticks: Recall Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

[UPDATED 01/14/2011]
The Triad Group alcohol prep pads are co-packaged and distributed with Genentech medicines Boniva Injection, Fuzeon, Nutropin A.Q.Pen, Pegasys, and TNKase to customers in the United States. Genentech medicines are not…

Alpha Industries Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

Prairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Acetaminophen Prescription Products Limited to 325 mg Per Dosage Unit: Drug Safety Communication

Audience: Pharmacy, Pain Management ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals that it has asked drug manufacturers to limit the strength of acetaminophen in prescription drug products, predominantly combinations of acetaminophen and opioids, to…