FDA Includes Myocarditis, Pericaditis Risks for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
The FDA has reported increased risks of myocarditis and pericarditis following vaccination with the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
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FDA Issues Recommendations on Ventilator Splitters
The US FDA has issued recommendations for healthcare providers for the potential use of ventilator splitters in situations in which no alternatives for invasive ventilatory support are available.
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FDA Warns Consumers About Hand Sanitizer Packaged in Food and Drink Containers
The FDA says some hand sanitizers are being packaged in beer cans, children’s food pouches, water bottles, juice bottles and vodka bottles.
FDA Issues Warning Over Hydroxychloroquine, Chloroquine Side Effects
The US FDA has issued a Drug Safety Communication regarding known side effects of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, including serious and potentially life-threatening heart rhythm problems.
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FDA to Fast-track Potential Coronavirus Antivirals
The US FDA will fast-track potential antiviral medications to treat coronavirus, President Donald Trump announced at a White House briefing Thursday.
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FDA Slaps Black Box Warning on Singulair over Serious Mental Health Side Effects
“Because of the risk of mental health side effects, the benefits of montelukast may not outweigh the risks in some patients, particularly when the symptoms of disease may be mild and adequately treated with other medicines,” the FDA said.
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Class I Recall for King Vision Video Laryngoscope Adapter
The affected video adapters will show a reversed image on the display, which may lead to serious adverse health events, including airway trauma.
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Class I Recall for Teleflex Comfort Flo Humidification Systems
According to the FDA, there is a risk for water to flood the column and enter the circuit in the system, then enter the nose and lungs of the patient.
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Class I Recall for ResMed Stellar 100/150 Ventilators
According to the FDA, the sound alarm for ResMed’s Stellar 100 and Stellar 150 noninvasive/invasive ventilators may fail in certain circumstances.
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Class I Recall for Some GE Healthcare Carescape Respiratory Modules
GE Healthcare is recalling some Carescape Respiratory Modules and Airway Gas Option due to a manufacturing issue which may cause the devices to display incorrect oxygen values, according to an alert from the FDA.
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Teleflex Recalls Babi.Plus Pressure Relief Manifold Used for Bubble CPAP
Teleflex Inc has issued a recall for certain lots of the GaleMed Babi.Plus 12.5 cm H2O Pressure Relief Manifold, which is most commonly used for bubble CPAP therapy.
Read MoreJuul Warned Over Claims E-Cigarette Safer Than Smoking
Federal health authorities on Monday blasted vaping company Juul for illegally pitching its electronic cigarettes as a safer alternative to smoking and ordered the company to stop making unproven claims for its products. The...
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Centurion Medical Recalls Airway Kits Containing Teleflex ET Tubes
According to an FDA alert, Centurion Medical Products has issued a Class I Recall for its Airway Kit containing Sheridan Endotracheal Tubes, which were previously recalled by Teleflex.
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Protecting Against Malignant Pleural Effusion
New research explains how a combination of talcum and hydrogel may protect against malignant pleural effusion.
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Teleflex Recalls Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuits
According to the FDA, a Class I recall has been issued for Teleflex’s Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit with Dual Heated Limb and ConchaSmart Column.
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