Depo-Provera® is an injectable birth control administered every 3 months. When used for over a year, the Depo shot may put women at an increased…
Category: Dangerous Drugs & Devices
Becton Dickinson Bard® Hernia Mesh Settlement Resolves Nearly 40,000 Claims
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) recently agreed to settle around 38,000 hernia mesh lawsuits for an undisclosed amount, though reports suggest the total payouts could…
Is Ozempic® Safe? Weight Loss Drugs Trend Despite News of Ozempic Risks
Over the last year, the Ozempic® trend has increased in popularity, with celebrities praising the weight loss injection for its rapid results and Ozempic TikTok…
Latest Philips CPAP Recall Updates to Know About in 2023
In February 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of reworked Philips Respironics machines due to silicone foam deterioration that,…
EzriCare® Eye Drops Recalled After Link to Infection and Death
On February 2, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed EzriCare® Artificial Tears are under a voluntary recall after the product was linked…
What to Know About the Exactech® Knee, Ankle, and Hip Replacement Device Recall
In August 2021, medical device manufacturer Exactech® recalled thousands of its knee and ankle replacement devices. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that…
FDA Investigation Shows Sleep-Aid Maker Philips Respironics Knew of Potentially Deadly Flaw But Did Nothing
On the heels of a massive 15-million-unit June recall of commonly used Philips Respironics sleep-aid devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced…
World AIDS Day Is December 1 — Here’s What You Should Know
Observed each year on the first day of December, World AIDS Day unites individuals from all across the globe to fight back against a common…
FDA Announces Recall of Blood Pressure Medications, Citing Concerns of High Levels of Possible Carcinogenic
In a recent safety announcement the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted American consumers to a recall of two generic blood pressure medications manufactured…
