Morcellator Issue Stemmed from Lax Regulations
GAO Report Says Morcellator Issue Stemmed from Lax Regulations. Power morcellators are tools used during gynecologic procedures; they cut up tissue into smaller pieces so they can be more easily removed during uterine fibroid removal or hysterectomy. Power morcellators have come under scrutiny after it was discovered that they can … [Read more...] about Morcellator Issue Stemmed from Lax Regulations
Legislators want FDA to take Essure Off the Market
Bayer’s permanent birth control device off the market Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick will be introducing legislation seeking to remove premarket approval. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing pressure from members of Congress who want Essure, Bayer's permanent birth control device, off the market. ABC News reports … [Read more...] about Legislators want FDA to take Essure Off the Market
Buckyballs, Buckycubes Magnet Toys Ordered Off the Market
Officials Stops Buckyballs And Buckycubes Selling High-Powered Magnet Toys. Federal consumer safety officials have urged the makers of Buckyballs and Buckycubes to stop selling these “desk toys” because the high-powered magnets in them pose serious health risks to children. Even though Buckyballs and Buckycubes are marketed mostly … [Read more...] about Buckyballs, Buckycubes Magnet Toys Ordered Off the Market
Recalls Not Enough to Keep Products Off the Market
Attorney General Urging To Stop The Sale Of Recalls. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is urging federal safety regulators to stop the sale of secondhand products recalled for potentially deadly flaws. This move comes after her office discovered over 400 recalled bassinets for sale in secondhand venues, primarily … [Read more...] about Recalls Not Enough to Keep Products Off the Market
Government investigating potentially dangerous toy
Recalled Dangerous Toy Are Still On The Store Shelves. A potentially dangerous toy is still on the market. But because of our report, the federal government is now investigating. The toy, imported from China and Taiwan, is called a Yo-Yo Waterball. These colorful, fluid-filled balls are a big hit with the kids. They're attached to … [Read more...] about Government investigating potentially dangerous toy
Recalled ReNu Lens Solution Still on the Market
ReNu Lens Solution Has Been Connected To A Fungal Condition. The recalled contact-lens solution ReNu with MoistureLoc had maintained a 2 percent market share into the early weeks of September, despite the fact that distribution of the Bausch and Lomb product was halted by the company on April 9. Use of that solution has … [Read more...] about Recalled ReNu Lens Solution Still on the Market
