Every year an estimated 120,000 U.S. babies — one in every 33 births — are born with birth defects, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Birth defects can have a life-changing impact on an infant’s physical and mental development and function and are a leading cause of infant deaths. Children born with birth defects […]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a recall of the Ci Sport insulated lunch box set which included a freezer gel pack. The Ci Sport lunch box was sold at Cost U Less, Leon Korol and Costco from May, 2007 to September, 2008. The lunch box was available in four colors: denim blue, red, […]
Three deaths and 13 serious personal injuries have led to the voluntary recall of endoscopic surgical staples used in thoracic surgery. Last week, Covidien, a global manufacturer of medical devices and healthcare products, issued a voluntary recall of Duet TRS Universal Straight and Articulating Single Use Loading Units (surgical staples), advising against their use in thoracic […]
Surgical mesh is a medical device that is generally used to repair weakened or damaged tissue. It is made from porous absorbable or non-absorbable synthetic material or absorbable biologic material. Surgical mesh can be used for urogynecologic procedures, including repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It is permanently implanted to […]
Health authorities have issued an advisory warning about fake tongue rings after a 13-year-old boy swallowed one and is now facing surgery to have it removed. The magnetic tongue rings are designed to mimic real tongue piercings, using small magnets to keep the metal pieces connected to the top and bottom of the tongue. The […]
