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Valproate Anti-Seizure Products:Drug Safety Communication –Contraindicated for Pregnant Women for Prevention of Migraine Headaches

Based on a recent study,there is evidence that these medications can cause decreased IQ scores in children whose mothers took them while pregnant. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

Covidien Surgical Stapler Reloads:FDA Safety Communication –Devices Stolen Before They Were Sterilized

Use of these non-sterile products could increase the risk of infection in surgical patients. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

Methotrexate Sodium,USP Injectable Vials by Sandoz US:Recall –Particulate Matter In Vials

Particulate matter in parenteral drugs has been recognized as a potential health hazard. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

Abbott Diabetes Care:Class 1 Recall –FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meters –Risk of Incorrect Test Result

Incorrect test results at extremely high blood glucose levels. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

Compounded Prescription Therapies By Pentec Health Inc.:Recall –Lack Of Sterility Assurance

Patients are at increased risk of infection in the event a sterile product is compromised. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

All Sterile Drug Products Made and Distributed By NuVision Pharmacy Dallas Facility:Recall –Lack Of Sterility Assurance

If a drug product marketed as sterile has microbial contamination,patient is at risk of serious infection. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

All Sterile Drug Products Made and Distributed By NuVision Pharmacy Dallas Facility:Recall –Lack Of Sterility Assurance

If a drug product marketed as sterile has microbial contamination,patient is at risk of serious infection. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

Medtronic:Class 1 Recall –Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Lead Kit and Activa Dystonia HDE Kit

Use of lead cap may cause lead damage. Lead replacement may be required or optimal therapy may not be provided. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

Maquet SERVO-i Ventilator Battery Module:Class 1 Recall –Battery Run Time Shorter Than Expected

May result in unexpected ventilator shut downs,which can result in serious adverse health consequences,including death. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

Lightning Rod Capsules:Recall –Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Testing revealed the product contains an analogue of sildenafil,which may interact with nitrates found in prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin,and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

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Valproate Anti-Seizure Products:Drug Safety Communication –Contraindicated for Pregnant Women for Prevention of Migraine Headaches

Covidien Surgical Stapler Reloads:FDA Safety Communication –Devices Stolen Before They Were Sterilized

Methotrexate Sodium,USP Injectable Vials by Sandoz US:Recall –Particulate Matter In Vials

Abbott Diabetes Care:Class 1 Recall –FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meters –Risk of Incorrect Test Result

Compounded Prescription Therapies By Pentec Health Inc.:Recall –Lack Of Sterility Assurance

All Sterile Drug Products Made and Distributed By NuVision Pharmacy Dallas Facility:Recall –Lack Of Sterility Assurance

All Sterile Drug Products Made and Distributed By NuVision Pharmacy Dallas Facility:Recall –Lack Of Sterility Assurance

Medtronic:Class 1 Recall –Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Lead Kit and Activa Dystonia HDE Kit

Maquet SERVO-i Ventilator Battery Module:Class 1 Recall –Battery Run Time Shorter Than Expected

Lightning Rod Capsules:Recall –Undeclared Drug Ingredient

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