Product News and Recalls

Recall for Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps

The FDA recently announced an immediate product recall of Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps. The recall affects pumps with model numbers 35700BAX and 35700ABB that were manufactured between July 1, 2005 and January 15, 2014.

The Spectrum Infusion Pump is a medical product widely used by hospitals and home health care professionals. It is used to administer intravenous fluids into a patient’s vein, artery, or spine, or under the skin. Intravenous fluids can include blood, saline, or medicine.

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Study Shows Robotic Prostate Removal No Safer Than Conventional Surgery

Prostate cancer is among the most commonly diagnosed forms of cancer among American men. Depending on a patient’s specific condition and how far the cancer has progressed, the course of treatment of may involve the removal of the prostate, a procedure known as a prostatectomy. Over the past decade, robotic prostatectomies have become the primary way in which the procedure is performed. While many surgeons and hospitals advertise robotic prostatectomy as being safer and less invasive than ...

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FDA Warns of Epidural Corticosteroid Injection Risks

FDA warns of eipdural corticosteroid injection riskThe United States Federal Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning regarding epidural corticosteroid injections and the risk of serious adverse medical events. Corticosteroids are a class of synthetic drugs that are used to reduce inflammation and are often used in pain-management situations. The procedure at issue involves injecting these drugs into the epidural space, the area around the spinal cord. While the FDA has never approved ...

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Attorney Helps Discover Dangerous GM Ignition Switch Flaw

an attorney helped discover the flaw in GM ignition switches leading to the recall of millions of vehiclesRecent revelations about the ongoing GM recall of over one million cars highlights the important role attorneys can play in ensuring consumer safety.

Manufacturers have a duty to ensure that their products are reasonably safe for consumers and free from any dangerous defects, and automobile manufacturers are no different. When a car manufacturer discovers that one of their cars may ...

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New Graphite Material Poses Asbestos-Like Risk

Graphene is a relatively new material that has many observers excited about its potential uses in electronics and other applications. Some experts, however, are worried about potential adverse health effects in people who work with graphene. Graphene is made from graphite, which is a stable form of carbon. Graphene is made from a single layer of carbon atoms and is an extremely efficient conductor of heat and electricity.

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FDA Warns Against GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips

The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a safety warning for consumers regarding the GenStrip blood glucose test strips manufactured by Shasta Technologies. The test strips are used by individuals with Type 2 Diabetes in conjunction with LifeScan OneTouch blood glucose meters to test the levels of sugar in their blood. If blood glucose levels get too high, a person has a high risk of developing acute hyperglycemia, a serious condition that often requires immediate medical ...

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