The MHRA in the UK has just issued a blood clot risk warning for Protelos (strontium ranelate). The MHRA also noted that rare, serious, skin reactions may occur within the first weeks of treatment with Protelos. Protelos is approved in several European countries and Australia for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and fractures related […]

The Irish FSA has advised that it has been informed of a reported theft of a consignment of beef meat from a Dublin based meat wholesaler which may pose a health risk to consumers. The FSAI is alerting both consumers and food businesses of the risks involved and reminding food businesses of their legal obligation […]

The redwood leisure branded white sky lanterns have been voluntarily withdrawn from the market by its retailer. The model concerned is SL300 which is a white sky lantern in plastic wrapping, with a fuel connected to the frame via chrysotile asbestos containing string. The product has been withdrawn because it poses a chemical risk because […]

Chemicals in PVC flooring materials can be absorbed by children’s bodies a new study has found. These chemicals- which are suspected to cause asthma, allergies and other chronic diseases in children can be ingested with food, by breathing and through the skin according to researchers at the Karlstad University in Sweden. Phthalates are softening agents […]

A class of cancer drugs has been linked to eye infections, the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has just announced. Keratitis and ulcerative keratitis (Corneal Ulceration) have been reported following treatment with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors for cancer. EGFR use has resulted in corneal perforation and blindness. Serious cases of […]

Alere Inc. has recalled 803,000 heart tests following an FDA Inspection of its San Diego plant raised concerns over quality control processes. Alere Inc. has advised IMB that the heart tests were not supplied in Ireland and therefore the recall does not affect products sold here by the company. Alere disclosed in regulatory documents on […]

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency in the UK (MHRA) was warned about the safety of PIP breast implants 4 years before the devices were recalled. According to a report by Lord Howe, the UK Health Minister, Surgeons had contacted the MHRA as far back as 2006 regarding concerns they had about the PIP Breast […]

A medical device alert has been issued by the Medicines and Health Care Products Regulatory Agency in the UK concerning the use of Macrolane VRF20 and Macrolane VRF 30 which are injectable viscoelastic gels used as fillers for breast augmentation. The products are manufactured by Q-Med AB in Swedan. They have been used for many […]

US Health Authorities have delayed issuing sun screen rules again. The move has been criticised by many consumer campaigners who feel the US Government has caved in to industry requests for more time to clarify exactly how much protection their sun screen lotions provide. The US FDA directed manufacturers to make changes to their sun […]