Prior to current events, Ohio, the country and the world had other problems that needed attention and resolution. Unfortunately, other things took priority, so issues such as the opioid epidemic took a backseat. Now, as the months continue to pass, the number of...
Pharmaceutical Litigation
Food and Drug Administration issues Class I medical device recall
Every day, across the country and here in Ohio, patients rely on medical devices to stay alive, to receive a diagnosis and more. They rely on these devices to work properly and function as intended, but that does not always happen. Far too often, the Food and Drug...
Food and Drug Administration recalls: The dangers of methanol
Like nearly everyone else across the country, Ohio residents are trying to remain safe in these uncertain times. One way is to use hand sanitizer, but recently, the Food and Drug Administration issued warnings and now reports recalls of numerous products due to the...
Food and Drug Administration approves Elmiron label changes
Ohio residents suffering from a particular bladder disorder may take Elmiron for the pain and discomfort associated with it. They may or may not know that certain previously unknown and/or unreported dangers from extended Elmiron use became known in recent years. This...
What is the FDA’s involvement in recalls?
Every year, thousands of medical devices and medications are recalled. Like others, some Ohio residents may wonder how the Food and Drug Administration is involved in this process. As of right now, the FDA cannot force a company to recall a product; it is up to...
The FDA says this hand sanitizer could make you seriously ill
Right now, nearly everyone here in Ohio and elsewhere is probably using hand sanitizer more often than ever. Of course, due to demand, it has been in short supply, so people are using brands they have not seen on the shelves just to make sure they have some available...
Metformin recalls announced by the Food and Drug Administration
Along with others across the country, Ohio residents may be wondering just how many commonly and abundantly used medications will end up containing N-Nitrosodimethylamine? So far, NDMA has been found in blood pressure medications and heartburn medications. Now, the...
The Food and Drug Administration can ban a medical device
Occasionally, the potential harm of a medical device far outweighs any benefits patients here in Ohio or elsewhere receive from it. In these cases, the Food and Drug Administration can ban such devices, but it does not use this power very often. When it does use this...
Food and Drug Administration takes action regarding Singulair
Asthma and allergy sufferers here in Ohio and elsewhere often rely on medications to control their conditions. One of them is Singulair. Evidence suggests that this medication could cause serious mood-related and behavior changes that can actually put the lives of...
3 tips for patients who are scrambling after Nizatidine recall
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a voluntary nationwide recall of Nizatidine Oral Solution, a heartburn medication. The federal agency published the voluntary recall announcement in April of 2020. The announcement was the result...