Category: Health News
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.
Pediatricians Advise Against FluMist Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending against the FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine for the second year in a row due to poor effectiveness.
Michigan Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who required a complex retrieval procedure because her IVC Filter became embedded in her vein has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers for selling a defective and dangerous device.
Winn-Dixie Recalling Vegetables Over Listeria Risk
The parent company of grocery chain Winn-Dixie has issued a recall for certain vegetables sold under the Country Fresh label for potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Dr. Manzanilla Cough & Allergy Medication Recalled
Doctor Manzanilla Cough & Cold medicine and Allergy & Decongestant relief syrup has been recalled due to a possible risk of infections with the antibiotic-resistant bacteria B. cepacia.
Virginia Man Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Cook Medical by a man who was injured by an IVC Filter that is linked to a 43% risk of vein perforations.
Dr. Brown’s Bottle Soap Recalled for Infection Risk
About 23,000 Dr. Brown’s Natural baby-bottle cleaning kits and dish soaps have been recalled due to a risk of bacterial infections.
FDA Recalls 465,000 St. Jude Pacemakers Over Hacking Risk
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that more than 465,000 patients who received St. Jude pacemakers may be vulnerable to a software glitch that could allow hackers to remotely kill their batteries or force the devices to...
Essure Birth Control Recalled in Australia
Bayer's permanent sterilization device Essure was recalled and pulled off the Australian market following numerous reports of severe injuries.