Health & Patient Safety News

California Mom Blames Enfamil and Similac for Baby’s NEC

A California mom recently filed a new baby formula lawsuit on behalf of her baby. She blames baby formula manufacturers for her baby’s injuries and seeks general and special damages. Plaintiff Blames Infant Formula Manufacturer’s for Her Baby’s NEC According to her complaint, the plaintiff’s…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 7 Jan 2022

California Mom Blames Enfamil and Similac for Baby’s NEC

FDA Warns of Severe Allergy Reactions to Some Ultrasound Contrast Agents

The American College of Radiology (ACR) recently reported concerns about certain ultrasound contrast agents. These are used in imaging tests to help improve the visibility of blood flow and blood tissues. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified healthcare professionals that Defin

By Roopal Luhana

/ 23 Dec 2021

FDA Warns of Severe Allergy Reactions to Some Ultrasound Contrast Agents

New Study Confirms Link Between Infant Formula and Increased Risk of NEC

Recent studies have suggested a potential link between infant formulas like Similac and Enfamil and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a dangerous bacterial disease—when the formulas are given to premature infants. Now a new study published in Pediatrics and Child Health shows that breast milk is best

By Roopal Luhana

/ 10 Dec 2021

New Study Confirms Link Between Infant Formula and Increased Risk of NEC

Despite Marketing Claims, Study Shows No Cognitive Benefits from Fortified Infant Formulas

Though most health organizations note that breastfeeding is best for infant nutrition, infant formulas are widely used to supplement or replace breastfeeding in a variety of conditions. Although these formulas need to be nutritionally adequate, some have been advertised as providing additional cogni

By Roopal Luhana

/ 4 Dec 2021

Despite Marketing Claims, Study Shows No Cognitive Benefits from Fortified Infant Formulas

FDA Warns Surgeons of Potential Risks with Medtronic Micra Leadless Pacemaker

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a warning reminding healthcare providers about the risks associated with the Medtronic Micra leadless pacemaker system. The FDA encouraged doctors to be aware that the risks may be higher in patients who receive leadless pacing systems…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 2 Dec 2021

FDA Warns Surgeons of Potential Risks with Medtronic Micra Leadless Pacemaker

Pfizer Faces New Chantix Class-Action Lawsuit for Nitrosamine Impurities

On September 16, 2021, Pfizer expanded the nationwide Chantix (varenicline) recall to include all lots of the medication due to potentially unsafe levels of the carcinogen N-nitroso-varenicline. Now, the company faces increasing litigation from consumers who have used its Chantix products. One of th

By Roopal Luhana

/ 11 Nov 2021

Pfizer Faces New Chantix Class-Action Lawsuit for Nitrosamine Impurities

New York Caddy Claims Golf Course Exposed Him to Paraquat, Causing Parkinson’s

An Illinois man recently filed a new paraquat lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. He claims that after being exposed to the popular herbicide, he developed Parkinson’s disease (PD). He seeks to hold manufacturers Syngenta Crop Protection LLC and…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 9 Nov 2021

New York Caddy Claims Golf Course Exposed Him to Paraquat, Causing Parkinson’s

FDA Warns Doctors of Additional Heater-Cooler Device Recalls

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned doctors about a potentially serious infection that may occur in patients who have undergone surgery using heater-cooler devices. These devices help warm or cool a patient during open-chest surgeries. FDA Long Aware of Potential Heater-Coole

By Roopal Luhana

/ 3 Nov 2021

FDA Warns Doctors of Additional Heater-Cooler Device Recalls

FDA Announces Expanded Recall of All Chantix Pills 0.5 mg and 1 mg

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that Pfizer is expanding its voluntary Chantix (varenicline) recall to include all lots of 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets. The company is pulling these products from the shelves because of unacceptable levels of N-nitroso-varenicline, an…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 1 Nov 2021

FDA Announces Expanded Recall of All Chantix Pills 0.5 mg and 1 mg

Medtronic Recalls More MiniMed Insulin Pumps for Dosage Issues

Medtronic continues to have problems with its MiniMed insulin pumps. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced another Class 1 recall for the devices, the most serious type of recall. This is an update on a previous recall for the same devices, implemented…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 30 Oct 2021

Medtronic Recalls More MiniMed Insulin Pumps for Dosage Issues

California Woman Blames Philips CPAP for Repeat Infections; JPML Consolidates Cases

A California woman recently filed a new Philips CPAP lawsuit in the Northern District of California. She claims that after purchasing the Philips DreamStation Auto CPAP device, she suffered several health problems. Then when Philips recalled the devices because of potentially toxic sound abatement f

By Roopal Luhana

/ 26 Oct 2021

California Woman Blames Philips CPAP for Repeat Infections; JPML Consolidates Cases

New York Man Blames Philips CPAP Toxic Foam for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

A New York man has filed a new Philips CPAP lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He claims that after using his Philips DreamStation CPAP machine for a couple of years, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He blames…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 22 Oct 2021

New York Man Blames Philips CPAP Toxic Foam for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis