In recent weeks, Ozempic has gained considerable attention, particularly among individuals aiming to shed some pounds. However, it is crucial to delve deeper into this drug's purpose and its potential impacts on our bodies. About Ozempic Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes in...
Consumers Frustrated with Few Options Following CPAP Machine Recall
Consumers across the United States are frustrated as they find out there are few alternatives to their recalled CPAP machines. In June 2021, Philips and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a CPAP machine recall affecting millions of consumers. Now, consumers and their healthcare providers are scrambling and...
Philips CPAP Recall Due to Health Risks Affects Millions
Popular manufacturer, Philips Respironics, is recalling millions of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) machines. The machines apparently contain foam that could be dangerous or could even cause cancer. Read on to learn more about the CPAP recall and how it could affect you if...
Are There Flaws in the FDA’s Medical Device Evaluation Process?
Before they can be used on patients, medical devices must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recently, the question has been raised of if there are flaws in the FDA’s medical device evaluation process? Researchers at Yale School of Medicine think there are. According to a...
FDA Warning: NSAID Use During Pregnancy Could Cause Complications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a drug safety warning about the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during pregnancy. According to the FDA warning, using NSAIDs after the 20th week of pregnancy could cause serious kidney problems in the unborn infant. The FDA notes that healthcare...
Bayer Agrees to Pay $1.6 Billion in Essure Injury Settlements
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has agreed to pay $1.6 billion in Essure injury settlements. Tens of thousands of women have reported that the medical device caused injuries after insertion. The settlement may be a relief for many women, but it appears that Bayer is not planning to offer an apology for...
Hypothyroidism Medication Recall Issued due to Sub Potency
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a medication recall of certain hypothyroidism medications. This is just one of several recent FDA recalls relating to sub potency of the medication. That means that patients taking the medication may not get the full benefit of the drug or the...
FDA Issues New Contaminant Warning Related to Hand Sanitizers
We are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools across the country reopening, families are more concerned than ever with hand hygiene. Hand sanitizers are one of the top selling items during back to school season. This year, however, parents may have to stay away from the...
FDA List Now Includes 75 Toxic Hand Sanitizers
In June we told you about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging consumers to avoid certain hand sanitizers that may contain methanol. Now, the FDA is including at least 75 hand sanitizers in their warning to consumers. The toxic hand sanitizers pose a serious risk to consumers. While...
The Medical Devices Behind COVID-19 Testing
Whether surfing the internet, looking at Instagram or watching television, everywhere you look there is talk about COVID-19. A lot of the conversation about COVID-19 centers on the medical devices used for testing. From early on in the pandemic, medical device manufacturers have focused on better tests, better testing methods...
FDA Urges Consumers to Avoid Saniderm Hand Sanitizer due to Methanol Toxicity
Two distributors have agreed to recall Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer at the guidance of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product could contain a toxic chemical that is extremely dangerous to humans. More than a week before the recall notice, the FDA contacted Eskbiochem recommending the company pull...
Lawsuits Surge Against Surgical Stapler Manufacturers
Lawsuits against surgical stapler manufacturers are surging, according to recent news. In 2019, surgical staplers made headlines due to recalls and adverse events reports that came to light after years of being hidden in a “secret database.” In June 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released six million...