Defects and Recalls

Product recalls happen all the time—and we hear about them for food or baby products on television and in the news whenever they happen. They also make it easy for us to tell if we have one of the affected products by the barcode, expiration date, or lot number. Similarly, drugs and medical devices get…

Every motor vehicle has the potential to be involved in deadly collisions. We accept these risks every time we get behind the wheel or even in the passenger seat, and we have developed safety methods and preventative practices to help avoid as many accidents as possible. Aside from teaching new drivers the ways of the…

When a patient undergoes surgery, either in a hospital or a surgical center, the surgeon may use electricity to cut through the tissue. Electrosurgery has a number of benefits, but one dangerous and significant drawback: the risk of an operating room fire. Though OR fires are rare – there are about 650 a year, and…

When we have a baby, we do everything in our power to ensure that they are well taken care of; they get the clothes that they need, the toys that they want, and the food that is best for them. There is only so much we can do, only so much we can prepare for.…

How much time would you guess goes into developing a medical device for the marketplace? It does not take as long as some people would think. All it requires for a medical device to be introduced to the marketplace is a period of three months. If that concerns you, it should. There are definitely some…

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring that medicine distributed on the market is effectively tested before being consumed by anyone. Even after a form of medicine is distributed on the market, the FDA still has an obligation to American consumers to continue to monitor the medicine for…

A new study has revealed that an experimental stimulant drug, phenpromethamine, which was never approved for oral use, is part of weight loss and sports supplements being sold today. The stimulant, also called Vonedrine, dates back to World War II, when it was sold as a nasal inhaler. It was later withdrawn from the market.…

Technology produces some pretty amazing devices for the medical field that enhance treatment and recovery options. Companies that design these gadgets often rush their products to market by cutting corners such as using subpar materials or not testing as thoroughly as they should to ensure safety. Streamlining medical treatment is big business, but patients shouldn’t…

New parents can so easily become overwhelmed with trying to do everything the right way for their baby. It’s certainly crucial to get the important things right when it comes to health and safety for your newborn or infant. There are so many of these areas to stay on top of that it can be…

Beyond issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, medical device recalls have had their fair share of headlines this year. In the second quarter of 2020, the number of medical device recalls increased by over 30 percent. Here’s what you should know. Stericycle Expert Solutions issues annual quarterly reports detailing recalls encompassing the consumer products, pharmaceutical, food…