TC-PLUS SOLUTION PERNO OSSEO TIBIALE

12-1-2019

Wild boar in focus: initial model outputs of wild boar distribution based on occurrence data and identification of priority areas for data collection

Published on: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 By reviewing the different types of data targeted by the ENETWILD Wild Boar Data Collection Model (occurrence, hunting bag, abundance data) that have become available, an initial model could be built with occurrence data. A preliminary model analysis was performed to estimate the likely distribution of wild boar comparing the performance of a presence‐only model (bioclim) and presence‐background model (MaxEnt). Based on the results of this modelling, locations were identif...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority EFSA Journal

21-12-2018

One lot of Equate brand Lens Care System and Multi-Purpose Solution voluntarily recalled because of a labelling error

Teva Canada is voluntarily recalling one lot (Lot 150261) of two products because of a labelling error. While the outer carton of Equate brand Lens Care System is correctly labelled, the bottle within the carton is mislabelled as Equate brand Multi-Purpose Solution. Because of the labelling error, the company is recalling both products labelled with Lot 150261. Bottles labelled as Equate Multi-Purpose Solution should contain a 0.0001% w/v polyhexanide based disinfecting solution for rinsing. The mislabel...

Health Canada

14-12-2018

Analysis of hunting statistics collection frameworks for wild boar across Europe and proposals for improving the harmonisation of data collection

Published on: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 Heterogeneities in the wild boar data collection frameworks across Europe were analysed using questionnaires to explore comparability of hunting data in the short term and propose a common framework for future collection. Fifty‐seven respondents representing 32 countries covering more than 95% of European territory participated to the questionnaire. The most frequently recorded information in the official statistics included the quantity of animals shot per hunting ground ...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

13-12-2018

Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of the organic acids lactic and acetic acids to reduce microbiological surface contamination on pork carcasses and pork cuts

Published on: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 Studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of lactic and acetic acids to reduce microbiological surface contamination on pork carcasses pre‐chill and pork meat cuts post‐chill were assessed. Lactic acid treatments consisted of 2–5% solutions at temperatures of up to 80°C applied to carcasses by spraying or up to 55°C applied on cuts by spraying or dipping. Acetic acid treatments consisted of 2–4% solutions at temperatures of up to 40°C applied on carcasses by spraying or o...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

30-11-2018

Health Canada reminds Canadians of dangers of Miracle Mineral Solution after investigation leads to guilty plea and two-year sentence

November 30, 2018 For immediate release

Health Canada

28-11-2018

Prenoxad 1 mg/mL solution for injection (naloxone hydrochloride)

Update - medicine shortage

Therapeutic Goods Administration - Australia

27-11-2018

INNUENDO: A cross‐sectoral platform for the integration of genomics in the surveillance of food‐borne pathogens

Published on: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 Abstract In response to the EFSA call New approaches in identifying and characterizing microbial and chemical hazards, the project INNUENDO (https://sites.google.com/site/theinnuendoproject/) aimed to design an analytical platform and standard procedures for the use of whole‐genome sequencing in surveillance and outbreak investigation of food‐borne pathogens. The project firstly attempted to identify existing flaws and needs, and then to provide applicable cross‐sectorial ...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

14-11-2018

Nor Cal Food Solutions, LLC ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED Tree Nut – Walnut in The Purveyors Kitchen - Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade

Nor Cal Food Solutions, LLC of Auburn, CA is announcing a recall of 567 cases of Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade, manufactured by Purveyors Kitchen, because it contains an undeclared tree nut (walnut). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts (walnuts) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

22-10-2018

Promise Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Prednisolone and Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 1%/0.5% Sterile Due to Small Particulate Floating in the Solution

Promise Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling one lot of Prednisolone and Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 1%/0.5% sterile, 3ml vials, to the patient consumer level. The product has been found to have unidentified small particulate floating in the solution.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

1-10-2018

Public Notification: ProSolution contains hidden drug ingredient

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Pro Solution, a product promoted for sexual enhancement. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

11-9-2018

Risk assessment of antimicrobial resistance along the food chain through culture‐independent methodologies

Published on: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0200 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a major challenge for Public Health and the scientific community, and requires immediate and drastic solutions. Acquired resistance to certain antimicrobials is already widespread to such an extent that their efficacy in the treatment of certain life‐threatening infections is already compromised. To date, the emergence and spread of AMR has been attributed to the use, misuse or indiscriminate use of antibiotics as th...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

11-9-2018

Pharm D Solutions, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of all Sterile Compounded Drugs Due to A Potential Lack of Sterility Assurance

Pharm D Solutions, LLC is voluntarily recalling all sterile compounded drug products within expiry to the clinic, physician or consumer level. These drug products are being voluntarily recalled due to concerns that practices at the pharmacy have the potential to pose a risk of contamination to products that are intended to be sterile. These concerns arose following a routine inspection of the pharmacy by FDA.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

13-8-2018

Scientific guideline: Guideline on core summary for product characteristics for human albumin solution - Revision 3, adopted

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority EFSA Journal

13-7-2018

Hospira Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Daptomycin for Injection Lyophilized Powder for Solution, Due to Infusion Reactions

Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, is voluntarily recalling 8 lots of Hospira’s Daptomycin for Injection 500 mg, Lyophilized Powder For Solution, Single Dose Vial (NDC 0409-0106-01) to the Hospital/Retail level. The product is being recalled due to adverse event reports indicative of infusion reactions.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

12-7-2018

Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on formation of a new drug shortages task force and FDA’s efforts to advance long-term solutions to prevent shortages

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new drug shortages task force and work towards long-term solutions to prevent shortages

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

3-7-2018

DKMA Update June 2018

In this issue of DKMA Update you can read about new rules on private individuals' import of medicines, Danish Medicines Agency being key driver in European solution for complex clinical trials and much more.

Danish Medicines Agency

26-6-2018

Scientific guideline: Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride concentrate for solution 2 mg/ml product-specific bioequivalence guidance, adopted

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority EFSA Journal

25-6-2018

FDA approves first drug comprised of an active ingredient derived from marijuana to treat rare, severe forms of epilepsy

FDA approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) oral solution, the first drug comprised of an active ingredient derived from marijuana, to treat two rare and severe forms of epilepsy.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

30-5-2018

Orphan designation: Octreotide chloride (lipid depot solution), for the: Treatment of acromegaly

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

26-5-2018

Shadow Holdings, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of X-Jow and Acne Shave products due to Possible Bacterial Contamination

Shadow Holdings is voluntarily recalling all lots, within expiry, of Herb-X Solutions X-Jow Pain Gel, and United Exchange Acne Shave Moisturizer, Acne Shave Shave Cream with Acne Shield, and Acne Shave Shave Kit to the retail level. The products may be contaminated with bacteria.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

25-5-2018

Link Product Solutions Limited recalls Summer Time TM Puffer Balls

These toys do not meet the Canadian safety requirements for toys. Some of the soft, stretchy parts of the toys can stretch to extreme lengths, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Health Canada

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

19-4-2018

Certain Kratom-Containing Powder Products by Viable Solutions: Recall -Possible Salmonella Contamination

Viable Solutions of Nampa, ID has initiated a recall of certain Kratom-containing powder products, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result...

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

17-5-2017

Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9%, USP - Recall of Three Lots due to the Potential for Leakage of the Parenteral/intravenous Solution Bag

MedEffect Canada

9-11-2011

Danish Pharmacovigilance Update, 20 October 2011

In this edition of Danish Pharmacovigilance Update, you can read about: Use of medicines involving a risk of serious and life-threatening skin reactions, the European Medicines Agency to investigate the possible connection between orlistat and rare cases of severe liver toxicity, and the EMA’s review of peritoneal dialysis solutions from Baxter A/S.

Danish Medicines Agency

13-12-2018

Overview of comments received on 'Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride concentrate for solution 2 mg/ml product-specific bioequivalence guidance' (EMA/CHMP/800775/2017)

Overview of comments received on 'Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride concentrate for solution 2 mg/ml product-specific bioequivalence guidance' (EMA/CHMP/800775/2017)

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

13-12-2018

Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride concentrate for solution 2 mg/ml product-specific bioequivalence guidance

Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride concentrate for solution 2 mg/ml product-specific bioequivalence guidance

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

19-9-2018

The adequacy of the Mahalanobis distance to assess the comparability of drug dissolution profiles

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

11-9-2018

Tobramycin (nebuliser solution) (apart from centrally authorised product): List of nationally authorised medicinal products - PSUSA/00009316/201712

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

21-8-2018

Always use contact lens solution, not water, to clean and store your lenses! #OnePairTakeCare https://go.usa.gov/xUs89 pic.twitter.com/Jm50z0UFVu

Always use contact lens solution, not water, to clean and store your lenses! #OnePairTakeCare https://go.usa.gov/xUs89  pic.twitter.com/Jm50z0UFVu

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

27-7-2018

EU/3/09/645 (Camurus AB)

EU/3/09/645 (Active substance: Octreotide chloride (lipid depot solution)) - Transfer of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)5047 of Fri, 27 Jul 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/010/09/T/03

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

19-7-2018

HES (hydroxyethyl starch)

HES (hydroxyethyl starch) (Active substance: hydroxyethyl starch (HES), solutions for infusion) - Community Referrals - Art 107i - Commission Decision (2018)4832 of Thu, 19 Jul 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/A-107i/1457

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

5-7-2018

Scientific guideline: Draft pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride concentrate for solution 2 mg/ml product-specific bioequivalence guidance, draft: consultation open

This document provides product-specific guidance on the demonstration of the bioequivalence of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride concentrate for solution 2 mg/ml.

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

29-5-2018

EU/3/18/2017 (Spedding Research Solutions SAS)

EU/3/18/2017 (Active substance: Ambroxol hydrochloride) - Orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)3384 of Tue, 29 May 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/236/17

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

29-5-2018

EU/3/09/645 (Novartis Europharm Limited)

EU/3/09/645 (Active substance: Octreotide chloride (lipid depot solution)) - Transfer of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)3397 of Tue, 29 May 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/010/09/T/02

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

24-5-2018

Osseor (Les Laboratoires Servier)

Osseor (Active substance: Strontium ranelate) - PASS - Modification - Commission Decision (2018)3271 of Thu, 24 May 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/C/PSR/S/13

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

2-5-2018

Agenda: Agenda - Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) / European Medicines Agency (EMA) Joint Big Data Task Force meeting: identifying solutions for big data challenges

Big data workshop: regulatory solutions for big data challenges

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency