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.
Walmart Recalls 1.6M Dressers for Tip-Over Hazard
Walmart has announced a recall for 1.6 million Ameriwood Mainstays 4-drawer dressers because they can tip over and crush children.
Honda Agrees to Pay $500 to Owners of Vehicles With Defective Airbags
Honda Motor Corp. has agreed to pay $500 each to up to 16.5 million owners of Honda and Acura vehicles that were equipped with defective Takata airbags, per the terms of a new $605 million class action settlement.
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.
High School Coach Accused of Sexual Abuse
At least 30 high school girls have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against Bob Gamino, a former P.E. teacher and athletic director at John O'Connell High School in San Francisco.
Another Jeep Fire Death Renews Safety Concerns
The death of an Ohio woman who was rear-ended at a red light has renewed concerns about the fire hazards of older-model Jeeps with big gas tanks located between the rear axle and rear bumper.