June, 2011Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets (USP 50mg, 325mg, 40mg) and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets (USP 7.5mg, 500mg): Recall – Bottle Mislabeled

Audience: Pharmacy, Patient ISSUE: Qualitest and FDA is notifying pharmacists and patients of a recall to the retail level of specific lots of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets due…

Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover: Recall – Risk of Severe Skin Burns

Audience: Consumer ISSUE: Nature Relief and FDA notified the public of a recall of Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover.  FDA has advised that the active ingredient, calcium oxide, can cause severe burns of the skin, particularly to areas of…

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for June 24, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court says generic drug warning claims are preempted, finds a Vermont law restricting prescribing data to be unconstitutional, and says bankruptcy courts lack constitutional authority on compulsory counterclaims. Hear these and othe…

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Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) In Chronic Kidney Disease: Drug Safety Communication – Modified Dosing Recommendations

Audience: Nephrology, Oncology Epoetin alfa (marketed as Epogen and Procrit) and darbepoetin alfa (marketed as Aranesp)
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals that new, modified recommendations for more conservative dosing of…

Rugby Children’s Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops Recalled Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

This over the counter medicine contains acetaminophen which calls for child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Although the original bottle has child-resistant packaging, a separate dropper unit provided for dispens…

GAMMA Sports Recalls Children’s Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

The orange grip tape on the tennis racket’s handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

American Honda Recalls Portable Generators

The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries.

Target Recalls Infant Girls Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

The decorative plastic flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Britax Recalls B-Nimble Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure

An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for June 23, 2011

An Arizona appeals court finds water-rights permitting procedures do not constitute takings, and, a Mississippi judge finds no insurance coverage for Chinese drywall claims in two separate cases. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Meale…

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