Bair Hugger warming blankets used during surgeries can cause infections and other side effects.
The FDA’s evaluation found clear evidence of an association between Benicar and sprue-like enteropathy.
The FDA warned that an increasing number of adverse events have been associated with the device.
Many women report severe side effects from Essure, including severe pelvic pain and even perforation of the fallopian tubes.
Cardiac events, diabetic ketoacidosis and ketosis can result from taking any of the SGLT2 inhibitor class of type 2 diabetes medications.
Medical devices designed to catch blood clots have been shown to double the risk of pulmonary embolism.
Female statin users in a study developed type 2 diabetes after starting their cholesterol control regimen.
Studies now show long-term use during therapy increases the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, stroke and heart attack.
The high failure rate forced Stryker to cease production and recall these devices.
The Stockert 3T heater-cooler can cause a bacterial infection following open heart surgeries.
On Jan. 31, 2014, the FDA announced it is investigating the risk of stroke, heart attack and death.