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Surgical Tools Left in Patients Account for Thousands of Injuries

According to the FDA and Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), about 2500 surgery patients leave the hospital with surgical devices such as clamps, and tweezers or pieces of surgical devices that unintentionally fell off during surgery. The CDRH receives about 1000 reports annually of p

By The Legal Examiner

/ 17 Jan 2008

E. coli Contaminated Beef Stolen in Dallas Area

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for nearly 15,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli, produced by Texas American Food Service Corporation based in Fort Worth, Texas.Local officials have

By The Legal Examiner

/ 9 Jan 2008

E. Coli Tainted Beef Spurs Class I Recall

Over 13 thousand pounds of steak and ground beef have been recalled due to another E.coli risk. Mark’s Quality Meats, Inc. is recalling beef products because they may contain the E. coli O157:H7 virus. This is a Class I recall meaning there is a reasonable chance of serious injury illness or death.

By The Legal Examiner

/ 7 Jan 2008

Aranesp , Epogen, and Procrit Linked to Increased Tumor Growth

The FDA informed healthcare professionals of findings from two additional clinical studies, Preoperative Epirubicin Paclitaxel Aranesp Study, and the National Cancer Institute Gynecologic Oncology Group, showing an increase in mortality and shorter time to tumor progression in patients with cancer r

By The Legal Examiner

/ 4 Jan 2008

Tot Tower Block Recall Due to Choking Hazard

Tot Tower blocks were recalled by the eeBoo Corporation due to a choking hazard. The plastic cover could cause a choking risk if it comes off the blocks. About 170,000 sets have been recalled. The Tot Tower toys come in 10-block sets. The Tot Tower blocks have been sold at specialty and gift shops a

By The Legal Examiner

/ 2 Jan 2008

Holiday Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers

The holidays are known as a fun celebratory time, but far too many people are injured or killed during this time due to the increase in drinking and driving. Drunk driving car accidents are a common occurrence year round, but the numbers greatly increase during the holidays. Holiday parties often in

By The Legal Examiner

/ 28 Dec 2007

Highly Resistant Salmonella Strain Hospitalized Dozens

Dozens have been hospitalized from a recent Salmonella outbreak in the south west US. Unlike other recent salmonella strains, this strain has shown to be extremely resistant to antibiotics. So far health investigators do not know where this strain originated, but other recent salmonella outbreaks ha

By The Legal Examiner

/ 13 Dec 2007

Adderall, Ritalin, ADHD Drugs Linked to Heart Issues

Adderall, Ritalin and other ADHD treatments have been linked to hundreds of yearly ER visits with heart related symptoms, a new study says. This latest study of ADHD drugs was the first to look at potential heart problems linked to the medications since the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) updated t

By The Legal Examiner

/ 12 Dec 2007

More Reports of Chantix Negative Effects

The Food and Drug Administration announced last they are finally looking into Chantix, a stop smoking medication, to find out how dangerous it might be.Since the report of Carter Albrecht’s unusual behavior and death while taking Chantix, hundreds of other Chantix patients have spoken up about the e

By The Legal Examiner

/ 29 Nov 2007

Christman Ornament Recall

Reeves International Inc., of Pequannock, N.J. announced a voluntary recall of the 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornaments. The ornaments’ paint contains high levels of lead. Young children may put the ornaments in their mouth or th

By The Legal Examiner

/ 28 Nov 2007

Heparin Overdose in Infants

Heparin overdose in infants is an increasingly common and fatal medication error. Sadly, this error is preventable if only health care professionals would take the few necessary steps to ensure that this fatal mistake does not occur. Heparin is an anti-coagulant medication often given to premature b

By The Legal Examiner

/ 23 Nov 2007

Chantix Linked to Depression, Suicidal Thoughts and Aggressive Behavior

The US Food and Drug Administraion is reviewing reports of suicidal thoughts and aggressive behavior in people who have taken Chantix, a prescription medication used to quit smoking. Chantix works on specific areas of the brain, helps people give up smoking by providing some satisfaction that nicoti

By The Legal Examiner

/ 21 Nov 2007