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New England Compounding Center (NECC) Methylprednisolone Acetate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak [3rd UPDATE]

New England Compounding Center (NECC) Methylprednisolone Acetate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak [3rd UPDATE]

[3rd UPDATE] The presence of fungus Exserohilum rostratum in vials of preservative-free methylprednisolone acetate (80mg/ml) has been confirmed by the FDA and CDC. Further links of steroid injections from these lots from NECC to the multistate outbreak of joint infections and fungal meningitis have been confirmed by the laboratory. Approximately 14,000 patients may have received [...]

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Ultra PC Cabinet Mount Flowmeters

Accutron, Inc. Ultra PC% Cabinet Mount Flowmeters for Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Sedation Systems Recalled because they might Flow Nitrous Oxide Gas without Oxygen Gas Flow

The FDA informs Risk Managers, Anesthesiology and Dentistry healthcare personnel that Accutron, Inc. Ultra PC% Cabinet Mount Flowmeters for Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Sedation Systems are recalled because there is a potential of the flowmeter to continue releasing nitrous oxide gas when the oxygen is turned off. This can lead to permanent brain damage and death. Background [...]

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Propofol

Hospira Propofol Injectable Emulsion Recalled due to Defective Glass Vials

Risk Managers and Pharmacy healthcare personnel are informed by the FDA that Hospira Propofol Injectable Emulsion is recalled because of visible particles embedded in the glass which can cause serious adverse events. Background of Hospira Propofol Injectable Emulsion Propfol Injectable Emulsion, by Hospira, Inc. is used to induce or maintain anesthesia in surgical patients or [...]

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Accuhist

Unapproved Cough, Cold, Allergy Products intended to be Removed by the FDA

The FDA announced its intention to remove certain unapproved prescription cough, cold, and allergy drug products from the U.S. market because they have not been evaluated for their safety and quality and people may be at greater risk than with approved drugs. Background of Unapproved Cough, Cold, Allergy Products Cough, cold, and allergy drug products [...]

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