Edition Covers Ketek, Clozaril, Benzocaine Sprays, and More
The FDA’s Patient Safety News (PSN) is a series of monthly video news shows intended primarily for doctors and other health care professionals. Generally, this series covers significant approvals, recalls, and safety alerts for prescription drugs and medical devices. Some of the FDA PSN videos contain footage and demonstrations relevant to protecting patients from serious side effects and other unwanted consequences.
Subjects covered in the April 2006 edition of the FDA Patient Safety News include the following:
New Rotavirus Vaccine for Infants
Boston Scientific Recalls Flextome Cutting Balloons
Advisory on Benzocaine Sprays and Methemoglobinemia
Warning on Cutaneous Vasculitic Toxicities with Hydroxyurea
New Warnings in Labeling for Clozaril
Warning about Hemolysis with WinRho SDF
Recall of "The First Years" Liquid-Filled Teethers
One can find more information about this April 2006 PSN edition and the series in general on the PSN section of the FDA’s web site.
(Posted by: Tom Lamb)
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