FDA MedWatch

Orlistat (marketed as Alli and Xenical): Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review

FDA is reviewing reports of serious liver injury, including liver failure.

Accusure Insulin Syringes [31G, 1/2 cc and 1 cc]

Nationwide recall due to potential for needle to detach from syringe, become stuck in the vial, push back into syringe, or remain in skin after injection.

Ibuprofen (Unapproved) topical drug products

The agency issued warning letters to eight companies marketing unlawful over-the-counter (OTC) topical drug products containing the pain reliever ibuprofen.

Hospira, Inc. Device Recall

Potential risks from Hospira, Inc. power cord failure include electrical shock, delay in setup and therapy, interruption of therapy, device failure, and fires.

Dextroamphetamine, Amphetamine 20mg Tablets

Recalled because the affected lot may contain some tablets exceeding weight requirements which may lead to super-potent tablets.

CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) August 2009

Cases of Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) have been reported in patients treated with CellCept.

GDH-PQQ (glucose dehydrogenase pyrroloquinoline quinone) Glucose Monitoring Technology

GDH-PQQ Glucose Monitoring Technology - possibility of falsely elevated blood glucose results when using GDH-PQQ (glucose dehydrogenase pyrroloquinoline quinone) glucose test strips, which may mask significant hypoglycemia or prompt excessive insulin administration, leading to serious injury or death.

Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers (marketed as Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, Cimzia, and Simponi) August 2009

FDA notified healthcare professionals of an update to the Boxed Warning describing an increased risk of lymphoma and other malignancies in children and adolescents treated with TNF blockers.

Alaris System

Class 1 recall due to potential for patients experiencing under- or over-infusion, which may result in serious injury or death.

POWERSAIL Coronary Dilatation Catheters

Class 1 recall due to damage to distal catheter shaft and risk of air embolism and myocardial infarction.

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