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Harmful Products
Fix Authorized for Peloton Tread+ That Killed Child, Injured Nearly 100
Two years after a child was killed and others injured, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has authorized a safety guard repair for the treadmill.

June 23, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA: Number of Deaths from Recalled Philips CPAP Devices Rising
In the first quarter of 2023 there were 40 deaths and more than 6,000 medical device reports submitted to the agency. The total number of deaths is 385.

June 23, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA Releases National Strategy for U.S. Baby Formula Supply Chain
Find out about the FDA's strategy to approach the baby formula market and avoid another shortage. Gain insights on their plan to supply consumers.

June 22, 2023
Harmful Products
Baby Formula Makers Investigated for Collusion on WIC Contracts
The Federal Trade Commission is looking into the practices of manufacturers such as Abbott Laboratories, Mead Johnson and Nestlé Gerber.

June 21, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Judge Rejects 3M’s Bankruptcy Bid in Military Earplug Case
The court ruled that lawsuits against 3M and its subsidiary, Aearo, did not create a risk of insolvency and that a settlement should be reached.

June 21, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Philips Reserves Millions to Resolve Class-Action Lawsuits
The company’s earnings report shows millions of dollars earmarked for economic losses tied to CPAPs and other recalled respiratory devices.

June 21, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA Issues Urgent Recall of PAP Therapy Devices for Infants
The defect on the Draeger Medical device may lead to a lack of oxygen or death. The FDA has classified this as a serious class 1 recall.

June 19, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Sen. Marco Rubio Calls for Quicker Response to Camp Lejeune Claims
The Florida legislator said more needs to be done for those affected by water contamination at the North Carolina Marine Corps base.

June 15, 2023
Drugs & Devices
Study Suggests Dark Skin Skews Oximeter Sleep Apnea Results
Sleep studies with patients of different races and ethnicities found oxygen saturation in Black patients was underestimated compared to white patients.

June 15, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA Authorizes Independent Study of Baby Formula Industry
Amid mounting concerns about the safety of infant formula and a probe into collusion, the agency has authorized an independent study of manufacturers.

June 15, 2023

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