On 12/26/2007, Cardinal Health notified its customers of a voluntary recall for all Alaris Pump modules, model 8100 (formerly known as Medley Pump module), shipped prior to September 27, 2007.
Vioxx Settlement Alert
Merck & Co., Inc. has announced a plan to pay $4.85 billion to resolve Vioxx claims related to a heart attack, stroke, or sudden cardiac death. Lawsuits filed or tolled before November 9, 2007 can be considered for settlement under the plan.
Global Sales of Trasylol Are Stopped
Bayer AG, maker of the antibleeding drug Trasylol, has announced that worldwide sales of the drug will be brought to a halt due to a clinical study linking Trasylol with a higher risk of death.
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FDA Requires Black Box Warning for Avandia
Due to the risk of congestive heart failure, the FDA is requiring that the type 2 diabetes drug Avandia be labeled with a black box warning detailing the risks.
FDA Approves Cefotetan and Dextrose for Duplex Drug Delivery System
Duplex is now the only ready-to-use IV drug delivery system available for Cefotetan therapy in the United States.