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The Compounding Shop FDA News Release

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Translation The Compounding Shop: FDA News Release – Lack of Sterility Assurance of Drug Products AUDIENCE: Pharmacy, Healthcare Professionals, Patients ISSUE: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care providers, hospital supply managers, and pharmacists that the FDA’s … Continue reading

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Kadcyla ado-trastuzumab emtansine Drug Safety Communication

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TranslationKadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine): Drug Safety Communication – Potential Medication Errors Resulting from Name Confusion AUDIENCE: Risk Manager, Pharmacy, Oncology ISSUE: The FDA notified health care professionals that the use of the incorrect nonproprietary name for the breast cancer drug Kadcyla … Continue reading

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Samsca Tolvaptan Drug Safety Communication

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TranslationSamsca (Tolvaptan): Drug Safety Communication – FDA Limits Duration and Usage Due To Possible Liver Injury Leading to Organ Transplant or Death AUDIENCE: Pharmacy, Health Professional, Patient ISSUE: FDA has determined that the drug Samsca (tolvaptan) should not be used … Continue reading

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Hospira Inc GemStar Infusion System Recall

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TranslationHospira Inc., GemStar Infusion System: Recall – Lithium Battery Low Voltage Models 13000, 13100, 13150, 13086, 13087, 13088 AUDIENCE: Risk Manager, Biomedical Engineering, Nursing ISSUE: Hospira notified healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of the GemStar Infusion System, Models … Continue reading

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Potiga Ezogabine Drug Safety Communication

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TranslationPotiga (Ezogabine): Drug Safety Communication – Linked To Retinal Abnormalities And Blue Skin Discoloration AUDIENCE: Health Professional, Neurology, Patient ISSUE: FDA is warning the public that the anti-seizure medication Potiga (Ezogabine) can cause blue skin discoloration and eye abnormalities characterized … Continue reading

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Medical Bed Mattresses FDA Safety Communication

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TranslationMedical Bed Mattresses: FDA Safety Communication – Damaged or Worn Covers Pose Risk of Contamination and Infection AUDIENCE: Biomedical Engineering, Infectious Disease, Nursing, Risk Managers ISSUE: From January 2011 to January 2013, the FDA received 458 reports associated with medical … Continue reading

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MedWatch March 2013 Safety Labeling Changes

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TranslationThe MedWatch March 2013 Safety Labeling Changes posting includes 53 products with safety labeling changes to the following sections: BOXED WARNINGS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS and PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT.  The “Summary Page” provides a listing of drug names and … Continue reading

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February 2013 Safety Labeling Changes

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TranslationThe MedWatch February 2013 Safety Labeling Changes posting includes 35 products with safety labeling changes to the following sections: BOXED WARNINGS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS and PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT.  The “Summary Page” provides a listing of drug names and … Continue reading

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Hamilton Medical Inc HAMILTON T1 Ventilators

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TranslationHamilton Medical, Inc., HAMILTON-T1 Ventilators with Software Versions 1.1.2 and Lower AUDIENCE: Anesthesiology, Risk Managers ISSUE: During ventilation of small pediatric patients with high airway resistance and low lung function, there may be unexpected high internal oxygen consumption by HAMILTON-T1 … Continue reading

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Samsca tolvaptan Drug Warning

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TranslationSamsca (tolvaptan): Drug Warning – Potential Risk of Liver Injury AUDIENCE: Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Pharmacy ISSUE: Otsuka and FDA notified healthcare professionals of significant liver injury associated with the use of Samsca. In a double-blind, 3-year, placebo-controlled trial in about 1400 … Continue reading

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