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• Hyundai Recalls Impact 420K Sonata, Santa Fe and Veracruz Vehicles

  August 4, 2014

  Russell Maas

  Hyundai has issued three auto recalls affecting nearly 420,000 vehicles due to safety issues.

• FDA Reviews Medical Device Approval Program After Criticism

  August 4, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  the FDA has issued new guidance for its 510(k) fast track medical device approval process, seeking to better define which devices qualify for the controversial program.

• Benicar Risks Still Worry Some FDA Scientists

  August 1, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Some FDA scientists and observers question the agency's decision to end its review of Benicar heart problems.

• GM Ignition Switch Lawsuit Claims 29 Killed, Hundreds Injured

  August 1, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new lawsuit filed against GM represents hundreds who were allegedly injured or killed in GM vehicles with ignition switch problems not covered by the company's victim compensation fund.

• FDA Issues New Draft Guidance on Medical Diagnostics Tests

  August 1, 2014

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has finalized guidelines on diagnostics testing that is designed to help personalized medications be safer and more effective.

• Consumer Popcorn Lung Lawsuit to Proceed to Trial This Month

  August 1, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is allowing a popcorn lung lawsuit filed by a Michigan man who ate several bags of microwave popcorn per day to proceed to trial against the makers of a flavor additive linked to the ailment.

• Sunscreen Safety to be Reviewed by FDA Advisors After Recalls

  August 1, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  An FDA advisory committee will look at the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens and how they should be regulated following a series of recalls and problems in recent years.

• Boston Scientific Mesh Trial Ends in Defense Verdict

  July 31, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A jury handed down a defense verdict on Tuesday in the first Boston Scientific Pinnacle mesh lawsuit to go to trial at the state level.

• Safety Program Cuts Surgical Site Infection Risks: Study

  July 31, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study shows the effectiveness of a comprehensive approach at reducing surgical site infections.

• Jeep Grand Cherokee Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Ignition Switches

  July 31, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Chrysler faces a class action lawsuit over claims that it hid Jeep ignition switch problems for years, placing drivers and passengers in danger.