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Recent Drug & Medical Devices Recalls & Warnings News Blog

Recent drug recalls and warnings blog include Avandia, St. John's Wort, Fen Phen, Pondimin and Redux. All can cause PPH

FDA Warning About MRI and MRA Gadolinium Contrst Dyes

Gadolinium-based contrast agents have been approved for use in the United States: Magnevist (gadopentetate dimeglumine), Ominiscan (gadodiamide); OptiMARK (gadoversetamide); MultiHance;(gadobenate dimeglumine);and Prohance (gadoteridol). MRI Lawsuits are being filed

MRI and MRA Gadolinium Contrast Dye Lawsuits for NSF and NFD

MRI and MRA contrast agents can cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) and Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD). This Gadolinium-containing contrast and dye used in MRIs is receiving new warnings.

FDA Warns Marketers of Unapproved 'Alternative Hormone Therapies'

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that the agency has taken action against a number of firms marketing unapproved "Alternative Hormone Therapies" because the products these firms are selling are unapproved new drugs that have not been found safe and effective to treat or prevent certain serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions.

Fungal Keratitis Infections and Contact Lenses

The FDA and CDC are alerting healthcare practitioners and contact lens wearers about an increasing number of reports of a rare but serious eye infection caused by the Fusarium fungus. The infection can cause significant vision loss and require corneal transplant.

Adverse Event Report - Vistakon Acuvue Clear Soft Contact Lens

Public alert: increasing incidence of the contact lens related fungal corneal infections. Fungal infections of the cornea are more difficult to treat and can have adverse visual consequences if diagnosed and treated late. Read the FDA's adverse event report concerning a patient who used Vistakon Acuvue clear soft contact lenses with ReNu Multiplus contact solution.

Prevalence and Impact of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is defined as a "skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture." The bone-thinning disease has been referred to as the "silent thief" for its covert way of stealing bone mass and depleting bone strength with no symptoms until a bone fracture occurs.

FDA Updates Labeling for Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch

The Food and Drug Administration approved updated labeling for the Ortho Evra contraceptive patch to warn healthcare providers and patients that this product exposes women to higher levels of estrogen than most birth control pills. Ortho Evra was the first skin patch approved for birth control.