Medical
Tamiflu: Counterfeit Product Sold on Internet
June 17, 2010 4:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsPotentially harmful product represented as “Generic Tamiflu”- tests revealed product does not contain oseltamivir, but cloxacillin, an antibiotic.
Epoxy With High Thermal Conductivity Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specs
June 17, 2010 7:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaster Bond’s Polymer Adhesive Supreme 10AOHT-LO is a single component, no mix, thermally conductive compound featuring exceptional electrical insulation and toughness. It meets NASA low outgassing specifications and has
Vitamin D Supplement Products: Medication Use Error
June 15, 2010 8:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsSome liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could allow parents to accidentally give harmful amounts of Vitamin D to their infant.
IPv4-IPv6 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Suits VPX and OpenVPX Platforms
June 15, 2010 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Kontron Gigabit Ethernet Switch VX3910 offers 3U VPX (VITA 46.x) and OpenVPX (VITA 65) platforms Enterprise-Class Switching functionality with a total of 28 Gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced management features. With its
Benicar (olmesartan): Ongoing Safety Review
June 11, 2010 9:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsFDA evaluating data in which type 2 diabetes patients taking Benicar had a higher rate of death from cardiovascular cause compared to placebo. FDA has not concluded that Benicar increases the risk of death.
Hospira Brand Liposyn and Propofol: Recall
June 10, 2010 9:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsInjectable products may contain particulate matter.
Defibtech DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in Lifeline AED and ReviveR AED: Recall
June 9, 2010 10:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsAED may falsely detect an error condition during charging for a shock, then cancel charge and not provide therapy, when used with an affected battery pack.
Custom Thermistor Probe Assemblies Feature Turn-Key Readiness
June 5, 2010 9:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsSelco Products' CP Series and CS Series Thermistor Probe Assemblies can be customized to meet unique demands for specialized application requirements. These negative (NTC) temperature coefficient thermistors can be
Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief is Removable
June 5, 2010 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsHeyco Products has announced that its Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief (PN 1280) is now removable. The newly designed strain relief can be easily removed through insertion of standard snap ring pliers with
200 W Medical Power Supply Features a Compact Size
June 4, 2010 3:28 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTumbler Technologies + TRUMPower introduced its medically approved TMC200 Series power supply. It has a compact size of 3” x 5” x 1.5” and is capable of delivering 200 W of continuous DC power. The series is
GammaGard Liquid, Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)
June 4, 2010 1:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsMarket withdrawal due to an increased number of adverse event reports of allergic reactions associated with two lots.
PediaCare Children's Products [Blacksmith Brand]: Recall of four products
May 29, 2010 8:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsThe four products were manufactured at a plant cited by FDA for deficiencies in Good Manufacturing Practices. Posted 05/30/2010
Intravenous Medications Manufactured by Claris: Recall due to contamination of products
May 29, 2010 7:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsProducts sold under the Claris, Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, and West-Ward Pharmaceuticals labels. Reports of floating matter in intravenous bags of metronidazole and ondansetron. Foreign matter should not be present in a sterile injectable product.
Sensor Interface Unit for Performs In Rugged Environments
May 28, 2010 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsNorth Atlantic Industries (NAI) has announced the release of the SIU6 Sensor Interface Unit, a rugged, packaged, turn-key Embedded I/O system for remote data acquisition and distribution for large platform monitoring and control system applications. This high functional density system features
One-A DC to DC Converter Accepts 6 V to 70 V with Constant Output
May 28, 2010 6:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsTech9 Corporation’s 1 A buck-boost DC to DC power converter accepts input ranging from 6 V to 70 V while output remains constant. The power converter can be ordered in 3 V, 5 V, 9 V, 12 V and 15 V output models. These power converters are
Arrow Brand Medicated Oil and Embrocation: Consumer Warning, Product Considered Toxic
May 28, 2010 6:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsProduct contains substances which are poisonous when ingested or applied to large areas of the body.
Hylenex recombinant (hyaluronidase human injection): Recall
May 26, 2010 1:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsVoluntary recall of all manufactured lots has been initiated as a precautionary measure due to instances of particulate matter observed in a limited number of vials during routine stability testing.
Frameless Display Panels Touted as Ultra-Modern
May 26, 2010 8:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsJDSU announced that it has created new frameless display panels using a combination of its low-reflection optical coating technology and custom display manufacturing processes. The result are
Orlistat (marketed as Alli and Xenical): Labeling Change
May 26, 2010 7:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsRevised labeling to include cases of severe liver injury.
Resistive Multi-input Touch Panel is Windows 7 Logo Certified
May 26, 2010 6:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsFujitsu Components America, Inc., purportedly the first manufacturer to obtain Windows 7 logo certification for a resistive multi-input touch panel, is marketing those touch panels in North America. Using Fujitsu’s proprietary technology, the resistive multi-input panels can
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI): Class Labeling Change
May 25, 2010 12:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsPossible increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine.
Ultram (tramadol hydrochloride), Ultracet (tramadol hydrochloride/acetaminophen): Label Change
May 25, 2010 7:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsRisk of overdosage or suicide for patients who are addiction-prone, taking tranquilizers or antidepressant drugs.
Non-magnetic Resistors Include EIA Standard Chip Sizes From 0402 to 2512
May 21, 2010 7:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsStackpole Electronics expanded its NMCR and NMCF Series of non-magnetic thick film chip resistors to include all EIA standard chip sizes from 0402 to 2512. This expansion allows
Metronidazole injection 500 mg / 100 ml: Voluntary recall due to non-sterility
May 17, 2010 6:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsNon-sterility of metronidazole injection administered via the intravenous route has the potential to result in infections, which could be fatal.
GE Healthcare Aisys and Avance Anesthesia Systems: Recall
May 13, 2010 5:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsDefective control board wiring harnesses can cause the machine to unexpectedly shut down, terminating ventilation, anesthetic delivery, and potentially patient monitoring.
