The August 2010 FDA Patient Safety News is now available...

You can find more information about FDA Patient Safety News, and watch or download the video program on our web site . Stories in the August 2010 edition include:

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Warning on Proton Pump Inhibitors and Fracture Risk
Prescribers should consider whether a lower dose or shorter duration of PPI therapy might be possible&hellip

Lifeline and ReviveR AED Battery Packs Recalled
Affected battery packs may cause the AED to inappropriately cancel the charge and be unable to deliver therapy&hellip

Update on Counterfeit Polypropylene Mesh

FDA testing has now found that the counterfeit samples are not sterile, although they are labeled as sterile&hellip

Thrombosis with Off-Label Promacta Use
Promacta is not indicated for treating thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic liver disease&hellip

Severe Liver Injury with Orlistat (Xenical, Alli)
Rare cases of severe liver injury in patients taking this weight loss drug&hellip

Dosing Errors with Certain Oral Syringes
Confusion over what part of the syringe plunger to use when measuring the dose&hellip

Reporting Adverse Events to MedWatch
FDA's MedWatch program relies on healthcare professionals and consumers to report serious problems with medical products&hellip

Help FDA Stop “Bad Ads”
FDA encourages healthcare professionals to recognize misleading or inaccurate promotion by drug companies and report it to the agency&hellip
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