FDA Approves Drug for Chronic Drooling in Children 7/28/2010 3:58:00 PM The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate) Oral Solution to treat chronic severe drooling caused by neurologic disorders in children ages 3 years to 16 years.
New Early Detection System Helps FDA Identify More than 100 Food Safety Problems in First 7 Months 7/28/2010 12:01:00 PM More than 100 food safety reports were submitted by industry to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new electronic portal in its first months of operation, the agency said today.
Federal Agents Seize FastSize Extenders and FastSize EQM Erectile Quality Monitors 7/27/2010 4:57:00 PM At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals today seized $346,954.43 worth of FastSize Extender devices and FastSize EQM Erectile Quality Monitor devices, as well as component parts used in the manufacture of the FastSize Extender. The FastSize Extender and the FastSize EQM Erectile Quality Monitor are manufactured and distributed by FastSize, LLC of Aliso Viejo, Calif.
Pennsylvania Dairy Farm Agrees to Stop Improper Medication 7/27/2010 11:43:00 AM Owners agree to keep illegal drug residues out of animals sold for human consumption A Pennsylvania dairy farm has agreed to abide by federal regulations that protect meat from illegal drug residues caused by the unapproved medication of cattle before slaughter, as part of a consent decree of permanent injunction obtained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
FDA Approves First Generic Enoxaparin Sodium Injection 7/23/2010 10:45:00 AM The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium injection), an anti-coagulant drug used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially deadly blood clotting condition.
Federal Government Seizes Cyanide Antidote Kits from California Company 7/22/2010 3:00:00 PM At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals today seized $39,000 worth of products labeled as cyanide antidote kits from Keystone Pharmaceuticals in Laguna Hills, California. The seizure warrant was issued by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Cook brand Ciaglia Blue Rhino/Ciaglia Blue Dolphin Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Sets and Trays 7/22/2010 Recall due to balloon inflation assembly that may not hold air
Joyful Slim Herb Supplement : Recall-Undeclared Drug Ingredient 7/22/2010 Product contains sibutramine; may increase blood pressure/pulse rate with risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke.
Duck Hunters’ Perceptions of Risk for Avian Influenza, Georgia, USA (PDF0 7/21/2010 3:00:00 PM
To determine duck hunters’ risk for highly pathogenic avian influenza, we surveyed duck hunters in Georgia, USA, during 2007–2008, about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices. http://www.cdc.gov/eid/content/16/8/PDF/10-0032.pdf
CONSTELLATION Vision System: Recall 7/20/2010 3:15:00 PM Software and hardware problems associated with unexpected system loss of power, unintended system error messages, unresponsive touchscreens, and system setting and infusion performance problems.
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