Read the complete stories and watch or download the video program at http://www.fda.gov/psn . You may have already received notification of some of these safety issues through the MedWatch E-list. However, many of these PSN stories contain video footage and demonstrations that may be especially useful to educators in healthcare facilities and academic institutions.
Stories in the October 2009 edition include:
New Colchicine Product and Dosing Regimen - FDA has approved Colcrys, the first single-ingredient oral colchicine product
Potentially Fatal Errors with Certain Glucose Test Strips -GDH-PQQ test strips cannot distinguish between glucose and other sugars contained in certain therapeutic products
Certain Lots of Teva Propofol Recalled - Vials in these lots may contain elevated endotoxin levels
Alaris (Medley) Infusion Systems Recalled -Affected devices may cause patients to be over or under-infused, leading to serious injury or death
Recall of Certain Hospira Devices - Defective cords may pose risk of fire, electric shock
“Nuby” Gel-filled Teethers Recalled - Gel inside teethers may be contaminated with bacteria
Safety Warning on Certain Body-building Products - Consumers should immediately stop taking any product that claims to contain steroids or steroid-like substances
Stories in the October 2009 edition include:
New Colchicine Product and Dosing Regimen - FDA has approved Colcrys, the first single-ingredient oral colchicine product
Potentially Fatal Errors with Certain Glucose Test Strips -GDH-PQQ test strips cannot distinguish between glucose and other sugars contained in certain therapeutic products
Certain Lots of Teva Propofol Recalled - Vials in these lots may contain elevated endotoxin levels
Alaris (Medley) Infusion Systems Recalled -Affected devices may cause patients to be over or under-infused, leading to serious injury or death
Recall of Certain Hospira Devices - Defective cords may pose risk of fire, electric shock
“Nuby” Gel-filled Teethers Recalled - Gel inside teethers may be contaminated with bacteria
Safety Warning on Certain Body-building Products - Consumers should immediately stop taking any product that claims to contain steroids or steroid-like substances
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