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AMO Contact Lens Solution

May 25, 2007 -- AMO Complete Moisture Plus Multi-Purpose Solution Recalled due to Eye Disease

Artificial Disc Surgery

Charite artificial discs have been associated with life threatening side effects which have made many surgeons reluctant to use the product

Baxter Pumps

In October 2005, The New York Times reported that battery failures in the pumps have been linked to patient deaths

Contact Lens Solution

Contact lens solution linked to infections

Cordis Cypher Coronary Stent

Cypher stent associated with adverse events in patients who received the device

Crib Recalls

Several cribs have been recalled after four deaths due to faulty hardware

Defective Device: Bard Kugel Hernia Repair Patch

The Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch was recalled by the FDA in December 2005 because it poses potential serious health risks to patients.

Denture Cleansing Products

Drug-Eluting Stents

These stents have been associated with adverse events in patients who received the devices

Flextome Cutting Balloon

Angioplasty device recalled due to breaking during surgical removal procedure

Guidant Defibrillators and Pacemakers

Defibrillator sold after Guidant discovered an electrical flaw that could short-circuit and disable the device

Guidant Endovascular Grafts

Manufacturer pleaded guilty to complaints that they covered up known serious side effects, including deaths resulting from this device

Infant Formula

Powdered Infant Formula Linked to Serious Illness or Death. According to recent data from the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) website, there is evidence of the link between infants who have been fed powdered infant formula contaminated with E. sakazakii.

Medtronic Defibrillators

Medtronic, Inc. pulled its Sprint Fidelis defibrillator wires from the market after the deaths of 5 heart patients.

Meridian Dialysis Device Complications

Serious injury and death linked to faulty tubing on device

Oral Sodium Phosphate

Panacryl Sutures

Sutures linked to post-operative infections.

Shoulder Pain Pump

A temporary pain pump used after shoulder surgery to administer medication directly into the joint space has been linked to Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). This is a severe condition associated with increased pain and loss of cartilage and shoulder joint space.

Smith and Nephew Knee Implants

Recalled knee replacement devices

St. Jude Defibrillator Leads

St. Jude Symmetry Bypass System Complications

Leaky valves resulting in heart failures

Stryker Hip Implants

Tissue Transplants

Unsanitary and diseased human tissue used in transplant procedures

Vena Cava Filters

Pulmonary embolism prevention device linked to cardiac arrest and death

Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollovers

AMO Contact Lens Solution

AMO Contact Lens Solution May 25, 2007 AMO Complete Moisture Plus Multi Purpose Solution Recalled due to Eye Disease Based on information provided by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) issued a voluntary

Artificial Disc Surgery

In a report issued by TheStreet.com on May 13, 2005, questions arose about the possible dangers associated with artificial disc surgery, in particular the Charite Artificial Disc.

Defective Device: Bard Kugel Hernia Repair Patch

The Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch was recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2005 because it poses potential serious health risks to patients.

Oral Sodium Phosphate

Products used for bowel cleansing that contain sodium phosphate, such as Fleet Phospho-soda and Fleet ACCU-PREP have been associated with acute phosphate nephropathy, a type of acute kidney failure.

WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard

WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard 2008 03 20 The Comfortplus Under Area Rug Warmers were voluntarily recalled by WarmlyYours because the rug warmer’s cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a

Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard 2008 03 19 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Salton Inc., of Lake Forest, today announced a voluntary recall of their Electric Toasters. Consumers should stop using

1.3 million toys recalled due to choking hazard

1.3 million toys recalled due to choking hazard 2008 03 17 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Monday announced a voluntary recall of about 1.3 million toys that pose a potential choking hazard for small children. http today.msnbc.msn.com

Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures

Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers 2008 03 19 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C., today announced a voluntary recall of

MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys

MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre School Magnetic Toys Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards 2008 03 19 As a follow up to the release published on March 17, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation

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