Opus Top

12-2-2019

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on ongoing efforts to stop the spread of illicit opioids, further secure the U.S. drug supply chain and forcefully confront opioid epidemic

FDA issues first warning letter under Drug Supply Chain Security Act to McKesson Corp. for violations highlighted by a concerning tampering incident.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

25-1-2019

Mrs. Grissom’s Salads Issues a Voluntary Recall

For immediate release- January 18,2019 – Nashville, TN – Mrs. Grissom’s Salads is voluntarily recalling a single days production of Mrs. Grissom’s SELECT Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese because of a labeling issue. Product produced on December 13, 2018 may have been packaged incorrectly, with the correct Pimento Cheese label on top lid, but a Chicken salad label on the container. The Pimento Cheese may contain allergens not listed on the products ingredient label, Specifically Milk.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

18-12-2018

Enovachem Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Dyural-40 and Dyural-80 Convenience Kits Containing Recalled Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% Due to Latex Hazard

Torrance, CA, Asclemed USA Inc is voluntarily recalling 20 lots of Dyural-40 and 61 lots of Dyural-80, to the user level. The products include recalled Sodium Chloride, USP, 0.9% manufactured by Fresenius Kabi, which has been recalled due to product labeling incorrectly stating stoppers do not contain latex.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

17-12-2018

Michigan-based food manufacturer agrees to stop operations after repeated food safety violations

Saranac Brand Foods, Inc. specialized in a variety of 35 different ready-to-eat foods, including prepared salads, dips, and sauces.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

27-11-2018

ÖHLINS RACING AB recalls Front Air Suspension Bicycle Forks

The right-side top cap on some forks may not be adequately torqued which in some cases may lead to the top cap working itself free through riding. When this happens, the air cartridge may abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube causing a risk of injury to the rider.

Health Canada

21-11-2018

Fresenius Kabi Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% Due to Product Labeling Incorrectly Stating Stoppers Do Not Contain Latex

Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling 163 lots of Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 10 mL fill in a 10 mL vial and Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 20 mL fill in a 20 mL vial to the user level. The product insert states that stoppers for both the 10mL and the 20mL vials do not contain natural rubber latex; the tray label for the two vial sizes and the vial label for the 20mL vial also state that the stoppers do not contain latex. The product is being recalled because the stoppers contain n...

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

20-11-2018

FDA warns about severe worsening of multiple sclerosis after stopping the medicine Gilenya (fingolimod)

FDA warns about severe worsening of multiple sclerosis after stopping the medicine Gilenya (fingolimod)

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

20-11-2018

Gilenya (fingolimod): Drug Safety Communication - Severe Worsening of Multiple Sclerosis After Stopping the Medicine

FDA is warning that when the multiple sclerosis (MS) medicine Gilenya (fingolimod) is stopped, the disease can become much worse than before the medicine was started or while it was being taken. This MS worsening is rare but can result in permanent disability.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

14-11-2018

Waupaca Elevator Company recalls certain Custom Lift Residential Elevators

The elevator cab can fall unexpectedly to the bottom of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the elevator cab.

Health Canada

7-11-2018

Regionale top X- aanpak voor personen met verward gedrag

Een aantal zorg- en veiligheidshuizen ontwikkelt een intensieve persoonsgerichte aanpak om in de regio personen met verward gedrag – de top X - beter in beeld te krijgen. Er zijn personen met een psychiatrische aandoening, die in verschillende mate agressief, ontwrichtend en gevaarlijk gedrag vertonen. Een specifieke groep lijkt verantwoordelijk voor een belangrijk deel van de overlast en risicovolle situaties. Deze groep vraagt extra aandacht van alle partijen: de politie, openbaar ministerie (OM), zorg...

Netherlands - Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport

30-10-2018

FDA takes action to stop the use of lead acetate in hair dyes

FDA takes action to stop the use of lead acetate in hair dyes. FDA will no longer allow lead acetate to be used in certain hair coloring products based on data that demonstrate that there is no longer a reasonable certainty of no harm from the use of this color additive.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

24-10-2018

Cub Cadet LLC recalls Cub Cadet RZT SX EFI Zero-Turn Riding Mower

The fill neck on the top of the fuel tank assembly of the affected mowers can experience stress cracking. This condition can cause fuel to leak from the fill neck during refilling or for the fill neck to shear off from the top of the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Health Canada

23-10-2018

Federal judge enters consent decree against Tennessee over-the-counter drug manufacturer

A federal court orders a Tennessee-based company to stop selling over-the-counter (OTC) drug products

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

18-10-2018

Ryerson Canada and Vista Railings Systems Inc. recall Various ProBuilt Aluminum Deck Railing Posts

Certain ProBuilt Aluminum Posts have an issue with the screws that affix the base plate to the post which may cause the post to separate from the base plate when forces over 334 pounds are applied horizontally to the top side of the post. As a result, the posts do not fully comply with local building code requirements and may pose a fall hazard.

Health Canada

6-10-2018

Modification of the existing maximum residue level for epoxiconazole in beetroots

Published on: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200 In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board submitted a request to the competent national authority in the United Kingdom to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for the active substance epoxiconazole in beetroots. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive a MRL proposal for beetroots. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

2-10-2018

Garderie Dépôt recalls Dream on Me Portable Cribs

The distance between the top surface of the lowest fixed side and the top surface of the mattress support is lower than what is required by law, posing a fall hazard.

Health Canada

20-9-2018

Cybex International Inc. Recalls Cybex Smith Press

A fall hazard has been identified when a user has not fully engaged the weight bar hooks over the pins and has not set the safety stops, permitting the bar to fall near a user. Potential injuries range from minor to significant including paralysis, spinal fracture and injuries to the head and neck.

Health Canada

3-9-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Protopic, tacrolimus, Revision: 23, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

23-8-2018

Companies cease sales of e-liquids with labeling or advertising that resembled kid-friendly foods following FDA, FTC warnings

FDA announced that all 17 manufacturers, distributors, and retailers that were warned in May have stopped selling the e-liquids used in e-cigarettes with labeling or advertising resembling kid-friendly food products.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

1-8-2018

Dringende Sicherheitsinformation zu Ceiling Stand 3D TOP, Ceiling Stand 3D V von Siemens Healthcare GmbH - Diagnostic Imaging

Weitere Informationen sowie Details zum Produkt entnehmen Sie bitte der anliegenden Kundeninformation des Herstellers.

Deutschland - BfArM - Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte

17-7-2018

New York-based food processors agree to stop food preparation operations due to food safety violations

New York-based food processors agree to stop food preparation operations due to food safety violations

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

2-7-2018

Blissful Remedies Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Kratom Powder Capsule

Blissful Remedies., is voluntarily recalling only Lot No.: 112710 with expiration 03/2019 found embedded on the top of package of kratom ( mitragyn a speciosa) powder products, it manufactured, processed, packed, and/or held, between “March 1, 2018” to “April 30, 2018” to the consumer level. The products have been found by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) via sample testing to have salmonella contamination. Blissful Remedies has not received reports of adverse events related to this recall. ...

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

29-6-2018

Wish Bone Salad Dressing Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk and Egg in 15 oz. Wish-Bone House Italian Salad Dressing

Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Wish Bone House Italian Salad Dressing 15 oz. with the health and safety of our consumers as our top priority. The recall was initiated after learning from a retail customer that a limited number of bottles were mislabeled. The product contains milk and egg, known allergens not declared on the bottle. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or egg may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if t...

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

28-6-2018

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on FDA’s efforts to collaborate with internet stakeholders to stop the illegal sale of opioids online

FDA’s efforts to collaborate with internet stakeholders to stop the illegal sale of opioids online

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

6-6-2018

CARDIOSAVE Hybrid Intra-aortic Balloon Pump by Maquet Datascope Corp.: Class I Recall - Due to Fluid Ingress that May Affect Device Operation and Interrupt or Delay Therapy

Maquet Datascope Corp. is recalling the IABP due to a design issue that allows fluid (such as saline) to seep into the device. The fluid can cause corrosion of internal components such as the electronic circuit boards, and lead to device malfunction (e.g., sudden stops) which can cause a delay or interruption in therapy. Device failure may result in immediate and serious adverse health consequences, including death.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

5-6-2018

FDA takes action against 53 websites marketing unapproved opioids as part of a comprehensive effort to target illegal online sales

FDA announced that it has warned nine online networks, operating a total of 53 websites, that they must stop illegally marketing potentially dangerous, unapproved and misbranded versions of opioid medications, including tramadol and oxycodone.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

5-6-2018

FDA warns companies to stop selling dangerous and illegal pure and highly concentrated caffeine products

FDA issued warning letters to the parties responsible for liquidcaffeine.com and Dual Health Body and Mind for illegally selling certain highly concentrated caffeine products.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

1-6-2018

HeartWare HVAD System by Medtronic: Class I Recall - Due to Unintended Intermittent Electrical Disconnection between the Power Source and the Controller

Interruptions to the electrical connection could cause a pump stop. A pump stop could cause patient harm such as exacerbation of heart failure symptoms, or symptoms such as mild weakness, loss of consciousness, or death.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

28-5-2018

Calgodip Germ Stop ad us. vet., Zitzendesinfektionsmittel

● Die Zulassung ist am 28.05.2018 erloschen.

Institut für Veterinärpharmakologie und toxikologie

26-5-2018

Stop & Shop Voluntarily Recalls Stop & Shop Frozen Broccoli Cuts

Stop & Shop is voluntarily recalling Private Brand Frozen Broccoli Cuts (16 oz.) with sell by date of Mar 15, 2020 and UPC code 68826700926 out of an abundance of caution due to our supplier notifying us the product may have Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

25-5-2018

Urgent Medical Device Recall: Sam XT Extremity Tourniquet

SAM Medical today announced it is conducting a voluntary international recall of all unused SAM XT Extremity Tourniquets (SAM XT). The company initiated the recall after internal testing indicated a possible failure of the stitches securing the buckle to the nylon belt could occur, posing a potential risk when used on a human patient to stop arterial blood flow. To date, there have been no reports of adverse health consequences received. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug A...

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

24-5-2018

FDA Approves Semintra, the First FDA-approved Animal Drug for the Control of Systemic Hypertension in Cats

The FDA has approved Semintra (telmisartan oral solution), the first FDA-approved animal drug to control systemic hypertension in cats. Semintra is an oral solution administered either directly into the cat’s mouth or on top of a small amount of food.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

23-5-2018

FDA takes action against the use of OTC benzocaine teething products due to serious safety risk, lack of benefit

OTC oral health products containing benzocaine for the temporary relief of sore gums due to teething in infants or children should no longer be marketed. FDA is asking companies to stop selling these products for such use and requesting that companies add new warnings to all other benzocaine oral health products to describe certain serious risks.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

22-5-2018

HeartMate 3™ Left Ventricular Assist System: Class I Recall - Due to Potential Malfunction that may Lead to Graft Occlusion

The class I recall is due to a malfunction in the device’s outflow graft assembly that may cause the outflow graft to twist and close up (occlusion) over time. Occlusion of the outflow graft can reduce or stop pump flow and set off a persistent low flow alarm in the system. A reduction in pump can lead to serious adverse events such as blood clots and death.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

10-5-2018

FDA warns more companies to stop misleading kids with e-liquids that resemble kid-friendly foods as part of Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan

FDA warns more companies to stop misleading kids with e-liquids that resemble kid-friendly foods as part of Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

9-5-2018

FDA seeks permanent injunctions against two stem cell clinics

FDA is seeking permanent injunctions to stop two stem cell clinics from marketing stem cell products without FDA approval

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

2-3-2018

European top post for Thomas Senderovitz

Director General of the Danish Medicines Agency, Thomas Senderovitz, was Thursday elected Chairperson of the HMA Management Group. HMA is an acronym for Heads of Medicines Agencies and is the network of the heads of the national drug regulatory authorities in Europe.

Danish Medicines Agency

12-10-2017

MAHs should not submit ICSRs and SUSARs to IMA during EudraVigilance downtime from 8 to 21 November 2017

The correct arrangement is that during the aforementioned scheduled downtime of EudraVigilance, from 8 to 21 November 2017, MAHs should stop submitting ICSRs and SUSARs to the agency

IMA - Icelandic Medicines Agency

1-4-2014

Danish Pharmacovigilance Update 27 February 2014

In this issue of Danish Pharmacovigilance Update: Further restrictions on the use of osteoporosis medicine strontium ranelate (Protelos®), Anticoagulant therapy to be stopped before initiating treatment with the new oral anticoagulants (NOACs).

Danish Medicines Agency

27-3-2012

Illegal potency-enhancing drug in Denmark: Viamax Pure Power

The Danish National Board of Health has received information about the dangerous potency-enhancing product Viamax Pure Power, which is sold by Danish online shops. Viamax Pure Power is not an authorised medicinal product, and we therefore warn consumers not to use the product. We advise consumers who have taken Viamax Pure Power to stop using it and to contact their doctor if they have any concerns. The illegal medicinal product may be handed over to a pharmacy for destruction.

Danish Medicines Agency

20-6-2011

Warning against the tanning product Melanotan

The Danish Medicines Agency repeats its warning against using the illegal product Melanotan because its effect is not documented and because of the absence of studies of its potential side effects. The Danish Medicines Agency urges everyone who uses Melanotan to stop using it and to contact their doctor if concerned.

Danish Medicines Agency

16-1-2019

TGA vs Industry time for GMP clearance applications

We have started to accurately capture the processing times of CV applications by consistently applying our stop clock process throughout the entire application

Therapeutic Goods Administration - Australia

1-11-2018

Protopic (Leo Pharma A/S)

Protopic (Active substance: Tacrolimus) - Centralised - Yearly update - Commission Decision (2018)7343 of Thu, 01 Nov 2018

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

21-10-2018

Whether it’s funding scientific research, examining policy approaches to vexing safety issues, or launching public education campaigns, you can be assured that this is a top commitment for us, and #FDA is fully engaged in promoting and protecting the heal

Whether it’s funding scientific research, examining policy approaches to vexing safety issues, or launching public education campaigns, you can be assured that this is a top commitment for us, and #FDA is fully engaged in promoting and protecting the health of the nation’s women pic.twitter.com/euQki9iqsL

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

15-10-2018

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is in its 3rd week. This week's theme: “Strengthening the Cybersecurity Workforce Across All Sectors”. Go to https://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect … to see what #NCSAM is all about. #FDA #MedicalDevicespic.twitter.co

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is in its 3rd week. This week's theme: “Strengthening the Cybersecurity Workforce Across All Sectors”. Go to https://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect … to see what #NCSAM is all about. #FDA #MedicalDevices pic.twitter.com/KBLIxo9CiV

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

12-10-2018

The 2nd week of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here! This week’s theme: “Cybersecurity = A Cross-Cutting Challenge to Tackle Together”. Learn more about #NCSAM at https://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect …. #FDA #MedicalDevicespic.twitter.com/H

The 2nd week of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here! This week’s theme: “Cybersecurity = A Cross-Cutting Challenge to Tackle Together”. Learn more about #NCSAM at https://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect …. #FDA #MedicalDevices pic.twitter.com/H3rUbSyLPq

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

1-10-2018

Protopic® 0,1% Salbe

Rote - Liste

1-10-2018

Protopic® 0,03% Salbe

Rote - Liste

27-9-2018

We want to help patients/caregivers know how to use pen needles correctly. FDA received reports of patients using standard pen needles to inject insulin w/o removing the inner needle cover. The cover stopped patients from getting the right amnt of insulin

We want to help patients/caregivers know how to use pen needles correctly. FDA received reports of patients using standard pen needles to inject insulin w/o removing the inner needle cover. The cover stopped patients from getting the right amnt of insulin https://go.usa.gov/xPWZq  pic.twitter.com/LT9SptJge1

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

26-7-2018

Prednitop®

Rote - Liste

23-7-2018

Septopal®-Kette/-Minikette

Rote - Liste

22-7-2018

Even when Essure is no longer sold, the #FDA will remain vigilant in protecting patients who’ve already had this device implanted. We’ll continue to monitor adverse events and publicly communicate any new safety findings on this - and any other device. ht

Even when Essure is no longer sold, the #FDA will remain vigilant in protecting patients who’ve already had this device implanted. We’ll continue to monitor adverse events and publicly communicate any new safety findings on this - and any other device. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-20/bayer-to-stop-selling-contraceptive-implant-after-threats-by-fda …

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

20-7-2018

Bayer to stop #Essure sales in the U.S. https://go.usa.gov/xUnaA  #MedicalDevice

Bayer to stop #Essure sales in the U.S. https://go.usa.gov/xUnaA  #MedicalDevice

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

14-5-2018

This Nat’l Women’s Health Week, put health at the top of your to-do list & make small changes for a healthier you! http://thndr.me/tIP5vF pic.twitter.com/meiQNdblO1

This Nat’l Women’s Health Week, put health at the top of your to-do list & make small changes for a healthier you! http://thndr.me/tIP5vF  pic.twitter.com/meiQNdblO1

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration