Special Alert Archive

 

• H&P Industries Povidone Iodine Swabsticks, prep solutions, scrub solutions and prep gel recall - 8/27/11
• Arrow International Inc. Arrow NextStep Antegrade Chronic Hemodialysis Cathether:class 1recall - 8/03/11
• Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) for Oral Suspension: Label Change-New Concentration (6 mg/mL) -7/12/11
• Nulojix (belatacept): Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) - Increased Risk of PTLD and PML 7/6/11
• Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets, 225 count bottles: Recall - Uncharacteristic Odor - 06/29/11
• Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) In Chronic Kidney Disease: Drug Safety Communication - Modified Dosing Recommendations - 06/24/11
• Calcitriol 1 mcg/mL Injection - FDA alert - Current drug shortage 05-11-11
• Defibtech Lifeline and ReviveR Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Recall - Software Defect May Cancel Shock - 05/10/11
• Coumadin (warfarin sodium) Crystalline 5 mg Tablets: Recall - Tablets May Have Higher than Expected Potency - 05/03/11
• Roche ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus Infusion Set: Class I Recall - Potential for Under-Delivery of Insulin - 04/04/11
  FDA Medwatch alert - 03/29/11
• Soladek Vitamin Solution: Unapproved Product May Contain Dangerously High Levels of Vitamins A and D - 04/04/11
  FDA Medwatch alert - 03/29/11
• American Regent Injectable Products: Recall - Visible Particulates in Products - 03/21/11
  FDA Medwatch alert - 03/18/11
• H & P Industries Povidine Iodine Prep Pads: Recall - Potential Microbial Contamination - 03/21/11
• Triad Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs, and Alcohol Swabsticks: Recall Due to Potential Microbial Contamination - 01-06-11
• Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 7.5% and 8.4%, 50 mL Single Dose Vials - Recall Due to Particulates in Some Vials-12/28/10
• Abbott Glucose Test Strips: Recall - False Low Blood Glucose Results - 12/22/10
• Yesterday afternoon, a KCER FDA Notification was sent out regarding the recall of B. Braun addEASE Binary Connectors. To alleviate any potential misunderstanding, we wanted to let you are aware that this recall is not in any way related to or associated with the use of B Braun dialysis machines. We apologize for any confusion the initial posting might have caused and would encourage reviewing the FDA recall alert or contacting me directly should you have any questions or concerns. Additionally, I have provided an information link to the B. Braun product webpage which provides additional information on the connector in question.
• B. Braun addEASE Binary Connector: Class I Recall -Stopper Fragments May Enter Bag - 11/30/10 FDA Alert and KCER Alert - 12/01/10
• Propoxyphene: Withdrawal - Risk of Cardiac Toxicity - 11/19/10
• B. Braun recalls possibly tainted heparin - 10/29/10
• Tylenol 8 Hour Caplets 50 Count: Recall - 10/19/10
• Excelsior Medical 5 ml Fill in 6 cc Prefilled Saline Flush Syringes: Recall - Potential Loss of Sterility - 10/15/10
• Amgen Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of EPOGEN(R) and PROCRIT(R) (Epoetin alfa) - 09/24/10
• Westmed, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of BagEasy Manual Resuscitation Devices - 09/14/10
• FDA Proposes Withdrawal of Low Blood Pressure Drug (midodrine hydrochloride) - 08/17/10
• Coumadin 1 mg Tablet Blister Packs: Recall - 07/14/10
• Qualaquin (quinine sulfate): New Risk Management Plan due to potential for serious hematological reactions - 07/08/10
• FDA - LIFEPAK 20 and LIFEPAK 20e External Defibrillator/Monitors by Physio-Control Inc.: Class I Recall Due To Power Supply Failure -07/02/10
• FDA: Tamiflu: Counterfeit Product Sold on Internet - risk for those allergic to penicillins - 06/17/10
• FDA Recall of Defibtech DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in Lifeline AED and ReviveR AED - 06/14/10
• FDA Public Health Alert: Healthcare Professionals Warned Not To Use Certain Intravenous Metronidazole, Ondansetron, and Ciprofloxacin Due To Potential Contamination - 05/31/10
• Unomedical Issues Worldwide Recall of Certain Manual Pulmonary Resuscitators - 10/12/09
• Recall of LIFEPAK CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (Physio-Control, Inc) - 09/10/09
• Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) - 09/08/09
• Accusure Insulin Syringes [31G, 1/2 cc and 1 cc] - 08/24/09
• FDA Public Health Notification: Potentially Fatal Errors with GDH-PQQ* Glucose Monitoring Technology - 08/13/09
• Serious Errors with Certain Blood Glucose Monitoring Test Strips (GDH-PDQ) – For Diabetic patients and/or their caregivers - 08/13/09
• Notice to Dietitians from the Texas State Board of Examiners - 07/02/09
• CMS Response to Drawing Normal Saline at the Chair Side - 07/02/09
• FEMA 211 Registration - 06/01/09
• Hepatitis B Vaccine Shortage - 06/01/09
• Recall of ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillator - 04/09/09
• Updated Position Statement for NxStage PureFlow and NxStage System One Home Dialysis
  Products - 04/09/09
• Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. Announces a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Digoxin Tablets Due to Size Variability - 04/01/09
• Peanut Recall - up-to-date information and listings from the FDA
• Recall of Mislabeled ReliOn Insulin Syringes - 11/11/08
• Class 1 Recall: Physio Control, Inc. LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) - 09/11/08
• Morton Salt Additive - FDA Determination - 08/21/08
• FDA Alert - Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Suspension (Kayexalate) - 07/21/08
• Morton Salt for Water Treatment Alert - 07/03/08
• FDA Heparin Recall - 06/13/08
• Revised Position Statement for NxStage PureFlow and NxStage System One Home Dialysis Products - 03/26/08
• “Tamper Resistant” Prescription Requirement - 03/25/08
• FDA MedWatch Notice re: Baxter Heparin Recall - 02/29/08
• Position Statement for NxStage PureFlow and NxStage System One Home Dialysis Products - 01/25/08
• FDA Warnings and Instructions for Heparin Sodium Injection Use - 02/12/08
• Recall of Baxter Heparin - 01/21/08
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• Notice of Legislative Change for EMS providers
• Vinegar Use in Hemodialysis
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