MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'fda recall'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:00:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354290&cid=t_185131_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fleave-your-baby-at-home%2F Be Careful How You Carry That Baby The Huffington Post announced today that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is expected to issue a warning about baby slings.  Various critics of the sling complain that they force the baby’s head forward into a position that makes it difficult to breathe, while others worry that it presses the baby into its mothers chest, making it difficult to breathe. Since November, the CPSC has also issued recalls on at least three brands of strollers, including McLaren, CYBEX, and, most recently, a recall of approximately 1.5 million Graco strollers.  It also recalled Dorel infant car seat/carriers in December. We’re not sure if there is a world sabotage on babies, or if the CPSC just really wants you to leave your baby at home.  But if you’... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354290 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:50:44 +0100 3354290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730159&cid=t_185131_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FzdNHqKwHt_U%2F Press Release Accusure Insulin Syringes [31G, 1/2 cc and 1 cc] [08/24/2009] Qualitest Pharmaceuticals and FDA notified patients and healthcare professionals of a voluntary nationwide recall of two lots of Accusure Insulin Syringes. The syringes in these lots have been found to have needles which can detach from the syringe. When the needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back into the syringe, or remain in the skin after an injection. Consumers who have any recalled Accusure Insulin Syringes (31 G –Short Needle-either 1/2 cc or 1 cc, lot number 6JCB1 or lot number 7CPT1) should stop using them and contact Qualitest at 1-800-444-4011 for product replacement instructions. The lot number can be found on the white paper backi... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730159 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:52:43 +0100 2730159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2615386&cid=t_185131_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FAKvi_bwmGv8%2F The FDA and Luv ‘N Care have issued a nationwide recall of Nuby Gel Filled, Cottontails, and Playschool Teethers. According to a press release sent out by the FDA’s MedWatch program, The firm recalled the products after learning that samples of two lots collected by FDA were found to contain Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans in the gel. These bacteria generally do not cause illness, but bacteria can affect children with weakened immune systems, causing stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, if the teether is punctured and the liquid from the teether is ingested. Product was distributed through retail outlets nationwide and has been found to be marketed on the internet. The products are packaged in a plastic bubble on a printed card and can be identified by the UPC Codes ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2615386 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:22:50 +0100 2615386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1478028&cid=t_185131_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F300764497%2Fxiadafil_recalled_by_fda.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an immediate recall of all Xiadafil VIP Tabs that were sold in 8 tablet bottles( Lot #6K029) or blister packs of two (Lot #6K029-SEI) due to the fact that they contain a potentially harmful, undeclared ingredient.The undeclared ingredient "may dangerously affect a person's blood pressure and can cause other life-threatening side effects." While Xiadafil is labeled as a dietary supplement that is "all-natural" it is illegally marketed as a drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and for sexual enhancement.FDA chemical analysis found that Xiadafil contains an analog of sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra that may interact with ingredients in other prescribed medications. It can also have a ... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1478028 Thu, 29 May 2008 18:00:40 +0100 1478028