Month: September 2017
Medtronic MiniMed Infusion Set Recall
Medtronic is recalling certain MiniMed infusion sets for insulin pumps due to a risk of over-delivery of insulin, hypoglycemia, and death.
Dr. Formulated Baby Organic Liquid Recalled
Garden of Life, LLC voluntarily recalled "Dr. Formulated Probiotics Baby Organic Liquid" because it poses a choking hazard due to the thickness of the liquid if the instructions for use are misinterpreted.
Britax Recalls Infant Seats Over Choking Hazard
Britax Child Safety is recalling more than 207,000 infant car seats over concerns that a chest clip can break, causing a choking hazard.
$57 Million Awarded in Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit
A jury in Philadelphia awarded $57.1 million to a woman who was injured by vaginal mesh implants made by Johnson & Johnson.
Food Products May Now Claim They Prevent Allergies
Baby foods and foods for young children may now claim -- for the first time ever -- that they can prevent peanut allergies, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATV Recall
Kawasaki is recalling all Brute Force 300 ATVs from model-years 2012 through 2017 after 260 reports of fuel leaks that could start a fire.
Datascope/MAQUET Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recall
A recall has been issued for CS100i, CS100, and CS300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps made before June 30, 2017 due to the risk of a valve failure which prevents the balloon from inflating and deflating. The problem is associated with 1...
‘MasSpec’ Pen Can Diagnose Cancer in 10 Seconds
A revolutionary handheld device can identify cancerous tissue in 10 seconds or less, according to the results of a new study.
Honda Recalls Off-Road Motocross Motorcycles for Crash Hazard
Honda has recalled about 5,700 of the model-year 2015 and 2016 Honda CRF450R motocross off-road motorcycles because the transmission gear can break, posing a crash and injury hazards.