Multiple Brands of Eye Drops Recalled Due to Infection Risks
The recalled eye drops have been linked to reports involving a variety of complaints, including burning eyes, distorted vision, and vision loss.
Tag Archives: Infections
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Fresenius Sanxin Single Use Syringe Recall Issued Due to Risk of Blood, Heparin Leaks
The FDA warns that the recalled syringes could cause infections, blood loss, increased blood clot risks, embolism and death.
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Newborn Syphilis Rates Increasing Due to Failure to Test and Treat Mothers During Pregnancy: CDC
Lack of timely testing and adequate syphilis treatment during pregnancy contributed to nearly 90% of all congenital syphilis cases reported in 2022, according to the CDC.
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Older Patients Face Higher Risk of Death if They Spend the Night in ER, Study Warns
Researchers warn that older patients kept overnight in the ER face higher risks of heart attacks, strokes, infections and other adverse health events.
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Eye Drops Removed From Shelves at CVS, Target and Rite Aid Due To Eye Infection Risk
The FDA advises consumers to avoid the potentially dangerous eye drops, which may still be available for consumers to purchase and use in some locations
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Treatment-Resistant Infections More Common Among Nursing Home Ventilator Patients: Study
In some cases, nursing home patients on ventilators were several times more likely to develop treatment-resistant infections than those on ventilators in hospitals.
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Potentially Dangerous Eye Products Were Sold By Walgreens, CVS, Others Retailers, Per FDA Warning Letters
Eight companies have received FDA warning letters over the sale of illegal and unapproved eye products, including eye drops marketed for conditions that were never approved, and some that contain dangerous ingredients.
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Dr. Berne’s Eye Drops Recall Issued After FDA Contamination Warning
FDA sampling and testing has confirmed bacterial and fungal contamination in at least one lot of Dr. Berne’s recalled eye drops, which have been linked to adverse event reports
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CDC Issues New Guidelines to Combat Hospitals Sepsis Risks
One out of every three hospital deaths involves a sepsis diagnosis, according to CDC officials, which issued new guidelines to reduce the risk of hospital infections.
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Dr. Berne’s and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops Pose Vision-Threatening Infection Risk Due to Bacterial, Fungal Contamination: FDA
FDA sampling and testing found bacterial and fungal contamination in Dr. Berne's and LightEyez eye drops which could carry risks of vision loss and death.
