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Abiomed AB5000 Circulatory Support System: Class I Recall
Device computer may shut down without an alarm, which can lead to serious injuries or death.
WinRho SDF (Rho(D) Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human): Risk of Intravascular Hemolysis
Cases of intravascular hemolysis and its complications have been reported in patients treated for immune thrombocytopenic purpura with WinRho.
Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators (Powerheart, Cardiovive, CardioLife, NK, Responder models): Class I Recall
UPDATED 03/08/2010: Recall classified as Class I, expanded list of affected models. Originally posted 02/09/2010
Byer California Recalls Girl's Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Missouri kicks off fishing season with 25th annual Fish Advisory
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
Good nutrition starts from the ground up
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
Flu season not over yet; H1N1 virus still causing illness, especially among children
The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
Bank of America ends overdraft fees on debit cards
Bank of America customers soon won't face overdraft fees on their debit cards — because they won't be able to spend more than they have in their accounts.
Starwatch Consumer | Panera calories; snack recall; Disney passport; Toyota sales
Panera Bread customers around the country soon will be able to tally calories for their smokehouse turkey panini and broccoli cheddar soup with just a glance at the menu board.
Lawsuits mount as Toyota owners say cars' values have plummeted
Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the auto giant $3 billion or more.
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WHO releases new malaria guidelines for treatment and procurement of medicines
9 March 2010 -- WHO is releasing new guidelines for the treatment of malaria, and the first ever guidance on procuring safe and efficient anti-malarial medicines.
Equal rights and opportunities for women and girls essential for better health
8 March -- On the occasion of International Women's Day, WHO encourages joining forces to fix the failures in health systems so that girls and women may enjoy equal access to health information and services.
Africa united in fight against polio outbreak
4 March 2010 -- Over 85 million children under five years old will be immunized against polio in 19 countries across West and Central Africa in an example of cross-border cooperation aimed at stopping a year-long polio epidemic.
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