Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Monday, July 22, 2013
List of Device Recalls: Tracheostomy Tube Recalled for Mislabeling
List of Device Recalls
FDA posts consumer information about the most serious medical device recalls. These products are on the list because there is a reasonable chance that they could cause serious health problems or death.
Use the yearly lists to find information about Class I medical device recalls and some Class II and III recalls of interest to consumers. The links give details about what to do if you own or use one of these products.
Please note that FDA now lists medical device recall notices by the date that it posts the recall rather than the recall initiation date. You can find the date that a firm initiated a recall in the text of the recall notice.
FDA posts consumer information about the most serious medical device recalls. These products are on the list because there is a reasonable chance that they could cause serious health problems or death.
Use the yearly lists to find information about Class I medical device recalls and some Class II and III recalls of interest to consumers. The links give details about what to do if you own or use one of these products.
Please note that FDA now lists medical device recall notices by the date that it posts the recall rather than the recall initiation date. You can find the date that a firm initiated a recall in the text of the recall notice.
Learn more about medical device recalls here2.
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Recent Medical Device Recalls
Listed by date posted on FDA website.Thursday, July 18, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Preparing for Chicago’s potentially dangerous heat wave | WGN-TV
Preparing for Chicago’s potentially dangerous heat wave | WGN-TV
With rising temperatures threatening to bring a potentially dangerous heat wave to Chicagoland over the next few days, it’s now more important than ever to take preventative steps against heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Here are three things you need to know to prepare for Chicago’s warmest week of the summer so far.
1. Tell tale signs of heat stroke
Read more: http://wgntv.com/2013/07/16/preparing-for-chicagos-potentially-dangerous-heat-wave/#ixzz2ZE1yB2Em
With rising temperatures threatening to bring a potentially dangerous heat wave to Chicagoland over the next few days, it’s now more important than ever to take preventative steps against heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Here are three things you need to know to prepare for Chicago’s warmest week of the summer so far.
1. Tell tale signs of heat stroke
- Body temperature exceeding 103 degrees
- Red, hot and dry skin
- Headache, dizziness and confusion
- Nausea or signs of excessive sweating
- Call for emergency medical attention since heat strokes progress quickly and can be fatal
- Move the victim to a shaded or cooler area
- Attempt to cool the person down
- Keep hydrated- drink lots of water and beverages with a lot of caffeine or alcohol, because both will dehydrate you.
- Stay indoors as much as possible and limit your outdoor activity during peak sun hours
- Listen to your body – if you feel tired and achy, don’t push through it as it may be a sign of heat exhaustion
Read more: http://wgntv.com/2013/07/16/preparing-for-chicagos-potentially-dangerous-heat-wave/#ixzz2ZE1yB2Em
Friday, July 12, 2013
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