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UPDATE: Perform Only Contained Morcellation When Laparoscopic Power Morcellation Is Appropriate: FDA Safety Communication

30-12-2020

This update to the February 2020 safety communication provides information on the final guidance, Product Labeling for Laparoscopic Power...

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Target Recalls Infant Rompers Due to Choking Hazard

30-12-2020

 The snaps can break or detach from the rompers, posing a choking, laceration and pinching hazards to children.

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Target Recalls Infant-Toddler Girl’s One-Piece Rashguard Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard

30-12-2020

The snaps can break or detach from the suits, posing choking and laceration hazards to children.

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2020 Safety Communications

29-12-2020

The FDA posts Medical Device Safety Communications to describe the FDA's current analysis of an issue and contain specific regulatory approaches and...

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Recommendations About the Use of Dental Amalgam in Certain High-Risk Populations: FDA Safety Communication

24-09-2020

The FDA is providing recommendations for certain high-risk populations may be more vulnerable to potential adverse health effects of mercury exposure...

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CFMOTO Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

24-09-2020

The throttle gas pedal can fail to return quickly to the idle position which can create a crash hazard if the vehicle does not slow down as quickly...

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The Vitamin Shoppe Recalls Vthrive Bioactive Multivitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk o

24-09-2020

The multivitamins’ packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.  The capsules inside the bottle...

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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of RIOMET ER™ (Metformin Hydrochloride for Extended-Rele

23-09-2020

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (SUN PHARMA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of...

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Wismettac Asian Foods Voluntarily Recalls Dried Fungus Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

23-09-2020

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is issuing a voluntary recall for Shirakiku brand imported Dried Fungus (also known as Black Fungus...

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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of RIOMET ER™ (Metformin Hydrochloride for Extended-Rele

23-09-2020

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (SUN PHARMA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of...

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Benzodiazepine Drug Class: Drug Safety Communication - Boxed Warning Updated to Improve Safe Use

23-09-2020

The FDA is requiring the Boxed Warning be updated by adding other information to the prescribing information for all benzodiazepine medicines. This...

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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Sirrus Bicycles with Alloy Cranks Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

23-09-2020

The crank arm can disengage and cause the bicycle’s rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards.

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Kobalt Cordless Electric Chainsaws Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong

23-09-2020

The chainsaw can remain in the “on” position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. 

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Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong

23-09-2020

The switch on the recalled pole saws can fail while under a heavy load, and cause the unit to continue running after the user releases the trigger,...

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Pedego Recalls Electric Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

23-09-2020

An improperly manufactured electrical cable can cause the bicycle to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.

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Caravan Global Recalls Chairs Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at H-E-B Stores

23-09-2020

The chair’s plastic bracket can bend or fail, and cause the fabric seat to rip apart from the frame, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.