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Abbott Heart Device Recall Raises Safety Concerns for Patients

Miami, Florida – A recent FDA recall has raised concerns about the safety and efficacy of two heart devices linked to numerous injuries and deaths. The FDA announced on Monday that the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, produced by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, are the subject of the agency’s most serious recall. Despite the HeartMate 3 being considered the safest mechanical heart pump of its kind, reports show over 4,500 incidents where …

Abbott and Thoratec Recall Nearly 14,000 HeartMate Devices Due to Safety Concerns

Chicago, Illinois – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a Class I recall for nearly 14,000 HeartMate left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) manufactured by Abbott and its subsidiary Thoratec. This recall comes after reports of safety issues that have tragically led to multiple deaths linked to the devices. The recall specifically affects both the HeartMate II LVAD and the HeartMate 3 LVAD due to the accumulation of biological materials within the devices. …

Health Canada Issues Recall on Medical Devices, Including Potentially Deadly OmniLab Advanced Device

Health Canada has issued recalls for several medical devices, including one that poses a potential risk of death in vulnerable patients. The OmniLab Advanced device, commonly used by individuals with sleep apnea, has been flagged for alarm malfunctions that could lead to therapy interruptions and serious health complications, including respiratory failure or death. The agency advises users to be aware of model number 1044278 or any devices with the potential issue. In addition to the …

Teenager Kaylee Gain Wakes from Coma, Unable to Recall Brutal Attack

St. Louis, Missouri – A brutal assault on a 16-year-old student, Kaylee Gain, near Hazelwood East High School shocked the community earlier this month. The incident left Gain in a coma, with severe brain injuries, after being attacked by a fellow student. Viral videos of the altercation circulated on social media, showing the disturbing encounter where Gain’s head was slammed into concrete, resulting in a skull fracture. Recently, Gain has shown signs of improvement as …

National Listeria Outbreak Traced to Rizo-López Foods’ Dairy Products: Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese Recall

Dallas, Texas – Rizo-López Foods Inc. has issued a recall of over 60 dairy products, including popular Super Bowl snacks like queso fresco and Cotija cheese, due to a multistate listeria outbreak. This outbreak has resulted in 23 hospitalizations and two deaths. The CDC has advised against consuming any of the recalled products, which were distributed nationwide under various brand names. These brand names include Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, Food City, …

Dairy Products Recall: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Queso Fresco & Cotija Cheese

ATLANTA, GA – A nationwide recall has been issued for dozens of dairy products, including popular Super Bowl snacks like queso fresco and Cotija cheese. Rizo-López Foods Inc. has recalled over 60 products after an investigation linked them to a multistate listeria outbreak, resulting in 23 hospitalizations and two deaths. The recalled products were distributed across the country under various brand names, including Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, and Food City. Consumers …

Paramedics Recall Heroic Efforts in Wake of 1994 Good News Building Explosion

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – It was meant to be a celebratory lunch for Mike Hirshman and his colleague, Rowan McQuarrie. Little did they know that their innocent moment of joy would be precipitously cut short by a sudden, massive explosion a few blocks away from their location on 825 Oak St. The 1994 blast completely rocked the Good News Building at 442 Lincoln Ave, leading to a fire that burned for several hours. A mushroom …

Recall Issued for Onewheel Electric Skateboards After Reported Injuries and Deaths

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – All OneWheel electronic skateboards are being recalled following reports of injuries and deaths, prompting the maker, Future Motion, to take action. The recall affects all models of Onewheel electric skateboards, with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issuing a notice for 300,000 of the self-balancing skateboards. The commission warned users to immediately stop using the skateboards due to a crash hazard that can result in serious injury or death. According to …

Fatalities and Injuries Prompt Recall of Onewheel Electric Skateboards

Portland, Oregon – Onewheel electric skateboards have been recalled following reports of four deaths and multiple serious injuries. The company, based in California, issued the recall after receiving numerous reports of the skateboard malfunctioning and causing harm to its riders. The electric skateboard, popular among thrill-seekers and commuters alike, has faced scrutiny due to safety concerns. The four reported deaths and the numerous serious injury reports have prompted the company to take action and recall …

Unsafe Electric Skateboards Prompt Massive Recall – Multiple Deaths Reported

Authorities in Pennsylvania have issued a recall for about 300,000 self-balancing electric skateboards due to safety concerns following reports of deaths and serious injuries. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has raised alarms about these skateboards, indicating that they can stop balancing the rider if the board’s limits are exceeded, which poses a significant crash hazard. According to the agency, the reported incidents involving the recalled skateboards have led to four deaths and numerous …