FDA MedWatch
Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection
Boxed Warning added to labeling, describing risks of severe tissue injury, including gangrene, following intravenous administration of promethazine.
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LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (Physio-Control, Inc)
Class I recall due to failure or delay in delivery of therapy.
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Portex Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm)
Nationwide recall due to risk of obstruction and inability to ventilate patient.
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Covidien Pedi-Cap End-Tidal CO2 Detector
Class I recall because the device may increase the resistance of the flow of air into the lungs, resulting in ineffective ventilation and the inability to verify the correct placement of a breathing tube when inserting it into the windpipe.
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ConMed Linvatec - Universal Cables and Power Pro Handpieces
Class 1 recall due to risk of powered device self-activation and injury to patient or surgical staff.
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Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution unit-dose vials (Dey LP brand)
Two lots (35,760 cartons) stolen in Texas. Pharmacies encouraged to verify pedigree documentation for all purchases of Dey-labeled Albuterol.
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Penumbra Neuron 5F Select Catheter
Class 1 recall due to defect which may result in brain blood clot and blood vessel puncture.
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Philips Avalon Fetal Monitors
Safety alert issued due to complaints of inaccurate output readings that may lead to failure to identify fetal distress.
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Myfortic (mycophenolic acid)
Cases of Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) have been reported in patients treated with Myfortic.
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Intelence (etravirine)
Reports of severe, potentially life-threatening and fatal skin reactions, including cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, and hypersensitivity reactions.
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