Insurance Journal » product safety

Florida Compounding Pharmacy’s Drug Recall Involves 91 Batches

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:13:06 +0000

A spokeswoman for a central Florida compounding pharmacy says 91 batches were involved in a voluntary recall of its sterile non-expired drug products over concerns they’re not sterile and may contain bacteria. Spokeswoman Roxie Mooney said Monday there have been …

The article Florida Compounding Pharmacy’s Drug Recall Involves 91 Batches appeared first on Insurance Journal.

Florida Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Sterile Drugs

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:08:03 +0000

A Florida-based compounding pharmacy is voluntarily recalling all lots of its sterile non-expired drug products sold nationwide over concerns the products are not sterile and may contain bacteria. Food and Drug Administration officials on April 21 encouraged health care providers …

The article Florida Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Sterile Drugs appeared first on Insurance Journal.

U.S. Tells Industry to Further Test Safety of Nanotechnolgy Products

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:25 +0000

U.S. health regulators said consumer products that use nanotechnology may have unknown effects on the human body, and advised food and cosmetic companies to further study the safety of these tiny particles. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued two …

The article U.S. Tells Industry to Further Test Safety of Nanotechnolgy Products appeared first on Insurance Journal.

U.S., Europe Urged to Offer Product Safety Training to Importers

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:35:25 +0000

Food and drug regulators in the U.S., Europe and other developed countries should offer training, technology and expertise to developing nations in Asia, Latin America and other regions to better assure the safety of imported products, states a new report. …

The article U.S., Europe Urged to Offer Product Safety Training to Importers appeared first on Insurance Journal.

FDA Steps Up Scrutiny of Metal Hip Implants

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:46:47 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration responded to mounting concerns about the safety of metal-on-metal hip implants, saying it would subject the devices to a two-day expert review that could lead to rigorous new standards. The FDA announced on Thursday …

The article FDA Steps Up Scrutiny of Metal Hip Implants appeared first on Insurance Journal.

$20M Verdict Upheld in Massachusetts Pool Slide Lawsuit

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:55:10 +0000

A Massachusetts judge has upheld a $20 million jury award to the family of a Colorado woman who died after a Toys `R Us inflatable pool slide partially collapsed. In October, a jury ordered Toys “R Us to pay the …

The article $20M Verdict Upheld in Massachusetts Pool Slide Lawsuit appeared first on Insurance Journal.

Massachusetts Jury Returns $20M Verdict in Pool Slide Suit

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:50:10 +0000

A Massachusetts jury has ordered Toys `R Us to pay more than $20 million to the family of a woman who was killed when an inflatable pool slide partially collapsed at a 2006 party. The Salem Superior Court verdict, returned …

The article Massachusetts Jury Returns $20M Verdict in Pool Slide Suit appeared first on Insurance Journal.

U.S. Upgrades Safety Probe of Ford, Mercury Models

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:27:15 +0000

U.S. safety regulators have upgraded an investigation into consumer complaints that 2010 model year Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan cars may suffer from wheel stud fractures that could cause a wheel to come off. The preliminary investigation of 317,315 Ford …

The article U.S. Upgrades Safety Probe of Ford, Mercury Models appeared first on Insurance Journal.

U.S. Judge Dismisses Non-U.S. Car Buyers’ Claims Against Toyota

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:22:45 +0000

A U.S. judge said he would dismiss claims against Toyota Motor Corp. by non-U.S. car buyers who say their vehicles lost value because of manufacturing defects. Toyota has recalled 19 million vehicles globally since 2009 when it took the first …

The article U.S. Judge Dismisses Non-U.S. Car Buyers’ Claims Against Toyota appeared first on Insurance Journal.

Florida Senate Moves to Curb Liability Suits Against Car Makers

Michael Adams — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:23:25 +0000

The Florida Senate has approved a bill that would change the apportionment of damages in product liability cases so that a judge or jury must consider the fault of all parties. The bill is designed to shield or limit the …

The article Florida Senate Moves to Curb Liability Suits Against Car Makers appeared first on Insurance Journal.

Public Database for Product Safety Complaints Goes Live

Jennifer C. Kerr — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:45:31 +0000

Despite a last-minute attempt to derail it, the U.S. government launched a public database Friday that allows Americans to report and search safety complaints on thousands of products — from cribs and toys to power tools and hair dryers. SaferProducts.gov, …

The article Public Database for Product Safety Complaints Goes Live appeared first on Insurance Journal.

New Product Safety Database Under Scrutiny

Jennifer C. Kerr — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:19:26 +0000

It’s something Nikki Johns wishes had been around before her infant son died in a drop-side crib: a centralized federal database of people’s safety complaints about thousands of products, from baby gear to household appliances and more. “If I had …

The article New Product Safety Database Under Scrutiny appeared first on Insurance Journal.

U.S. Opens Product Safety Office in China

Andrew G. Simpson — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:34:23 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will set up its first office outside the United States in China in a bid to reduce the amount of dangerous products reaching the American market. Commission head Inez Tenenbaum told reporters the “history-making” …

The article U.S. Opens Product Safety Office in China appeared first on Insurance Journal.