Dozens of Patients Given Nonsterile Simulated Saline FDA Says
Nonsterile Simulated Saline Not Intended For Human Use. More than 40 patients received infusions of simulated saline that were not sterile or intended for human use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The simulated saline IV bags were manufactured by Wallcur LLC, according to Law360. Some patients who received … [Read more...]
MedXL Syringes May be Contaminated
Contamination On Saline and Heparin Syringes Under Probe. Pre-filled saline and heparin syringes made by MedXL Inc., are the subject of a safety warning in Canada. According to Health Canada, MedXL Inc. has received complaints regarding the presence of visible particles and solution discoloration in the syringes. The … [Read more...]
FUNGAL CONTAMINATION OF SALINE BREAST IMPLANTS
Fungal Contamination Were Found In Saline Breast Implants. A report in the July 1 Journal of Infectious Diseases confirms that five cases of fungal contamination were found in saline-filled breast implants following corrective surgical procedures. Investigators from the Tennessee Department of Health found that the black sediment … [Read more...]
