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• Acclaim Infusion Pump Recall Issued Due to Potentially Fatal Delays

  May 5, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that recalled Acclaim infusion pumps may cause overdoses or delay crucial medication therapy.

• Fentanyl is Deadly Ingredient In Fatal Heroin Overdoses

  February 6, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Law enforcement officials warn that a deadly type of heroin containing the drug fentanyl is responsible for dozens of deaths due to fentanyl overdose.

• Infant Acetaminophen Recall Issued Due to Risk of Dosing Problems

  November 4, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Acetaminophen drops for infants sold in stores nationwide are being recalled because they may contain syringes without dose markings.

• Medstream Infusion Pump Recall Issued Due to Overdose Risk

  October 24, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  MedStream infusion pumps have been recalled because they could cause a drug overdose.

• Fentanyl Patch Problems Continue to Cause Overdose Injuries, Deaths

  October 23, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report warns that most fentanyl adverse events still revolve around dangerous pain patches.

• GE Anesthesia System Problems May Result in Overdelivery: Warning

  October 17, 2013

  Russell Maas

  GE warns that some of its anesthesia machines may overdose patients on medication due to a software problem.

• Tylenol Liver Damage Warnings Decades Overdue: ProPublica Report

  September 24, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new investigative report reveals foot-dragging by the FDA and Johnson & Johnson which delayed Tylenol liver damage warnings for decades.

• Opioid Painkiller Use Has Increased, While Other Pain Relievers Have Not

  September 19, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  The use of opioid painkillers is on the rise, as doctors turn from traditional pain medications in favor of more powerful options that are more prone to abuse. However, there has been no improvement in pain management.

• Study Highlights Birth Defect Risk with Oxycontin, Vicodin, Other Opioids

  September 12, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that use of some powerful opioid painkillers during pregnancy could double the risk of neural tube birth defects, such as spina bifida, for babies.

• FDA Issues New Requirements for Long-Acting Opioid Painkillers

  September 11, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has issued new labeling requirements for painkillers in hopes of reducing abuse and overuse.