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Cook brand Ciaglia Blue Rhino/Ciaglia Blue Dolphin Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Sets and Trays
Recall due to balloon inflation assembly that may not hold air
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Joyful Slim Herb Supplement : Recall-Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Product contains sibutramine; may increase blood pressure/pulse rate with risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke.
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CONSTELLATION Vision System: Recall
Software and hardware problems associated with unexpected system loss of power, unintended system error messages, unresponsive touchscreens, and system setting and infusion performance problems.
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Vialipro Dietary Supplement: Recall-Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Lab analyses found that certain batches of Vialipro contain Sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil.
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Slim- 30 Herb Supplement: Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Product found to contain undeclared N-Desmethyl Sibutramine and traces of Sibutramine.
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Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder): Stolen Product Warning
Certain inhalers stolen from a distribution warehouse in 2009 have been found in some pharmacies. The safety and effectiveness of the stolen inhalers cannot be assured and they should not be used.
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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Ongoing Safety Review for Cancer Risk
A recently published study suggested use of ARBs may be associated with a small increased risk of cancer.
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Coumadin 1 mg Tablet Blister Packs: Recall
Some tablets may not meet specification for isopropanol, which could affect therapeutic levels of the active ingredient.
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Arava (leflunomide): Boxed Warning - Risk of Severe Liver Injury
Warning highlights the risk of severe liver injury and how this risk may be reduced.
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Air- or Gas-Pressurized Spray Devices: Risk of Air or Gas Embolism
Reports of life-threatening air or gas embolism occurring during or immediately after application of hemostatic drug or biological products.
