- Warning issued on rheumatoid arthritis drug, Xelianz.
Pfizer drug, Xeljanz, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis, is under question for causing blood clots in the lungs that also lead to death. European regulators have ceased the high dosage of the medication while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) still believes the benefits of taking the medication outweigh the risks
- FDA recall on the Beckman.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall on the medical device Beckman Coulter UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, UniCel DxH 900 Coulter Cellular Analysis System for inaccurate readings diagnostic results. The devices are used to diagnose diseases and conditions such as anemia, infections, blood clotting problems, blood cancers and immune system disorders.
