Maserati, BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles recalled after fire risk
Fire risks in vehicles appear to be a growing phenomenon. Several manufacturers have voluntarily recalled vehicles for fire risks recently, and it’s not a thing to be dismissed lightly.
Imagine a vehicle cruising at 70mph on the motorway when it suddenly sets on fire. It’s a clear recipe for disaster and could endanger many lives, including your own.
In recent news, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have all recalled vehicles for reported risks of fire…
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Aerotoxic syndrome: the new phenomenon we may have been dismissing for years?
Whilst not officially recognised, more and more cases of “Aerotoxic syndrome” are being reported, and cases continue to raise concerns over air quality inside flight cabins.
Over the past decade, a number of shocking incidents have occurred where pilots have almost collapsed from fumes, and planes have been turned around with crew members falling sick. In the past few years, a handful of flights had to perform emergency landings.
Pilots, crew members and passengers may all be at risk when exposed to engine fumes inside a tightly compressed cabin space, thousands of feet in the air. The dangers are real…
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Class 2 recall for Diclo-SR 75 pain-relief tablets
A Watford-based pharmaceutical company has issued a voluntary recall for batches of Diclo-SR 75 pain relief tablets – AKA diclofenac sodium.
The tablets are commonly used for pain relief and swelling for arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, gout and pain caused by injury or minor surgery. The tablets are classified in a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Regulators issue urgent recall over “toxic” spinal fusion stimulators
Regulators have issued a top-level recall over Zimmer Biomet SpF spinal fusion stimulators amidst concerns that the medical devices contain chemicals that can seriously harm patients, and even be fatal.
This is a serious recall given there is a reasonable probability that using a certain defective product can serious injure or kill the patient. It’s reported that 33 affected units were manufactured and distributed.
The affected stimulators are the SpF-XL IIB (22 units) and the SpF- Plus (11 units)
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Alvogen recalls 24 lots of hypertension drug off the market due to chemical contamination
A medical drug manufacturer has initiated a voluntary recall on 3rd July 2017 after concerns their Nifedipine tablets have become contaminated with other medication ingredients.
The company, based in Iceland, makes the hypertension drug under the brand name Adalat, which is supplied to Bayer HeathCare. It’s used for channel blocking and as treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure).
The recall was initiated after a potential cross-contamination between the Nifedipine and another drug in the same facility.
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MHRA issues a medical device failure alert as all HeartStart MRx defibrillators might not deliver lifesaving shocks
According to our Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), certain defibrillators may fail to deliver controlled shocks, cardioversion, pacing or monitoring.
The HeartStart MRx defibrillators are manufactured by Philips Healthcare and it’s believed the fault lies with the batteries. The lifesaving medical devices could fail to turn on or reboot themselves repetitively, therefore hindering administrators from being able to deliver shocks. The device could also “fail to deliver a shock or undertake pacing” after it has been unplugged from AC mains.
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MoM hip replacements potentially causing long-lasting injuries
All Metal-on-Metal (MoM) hip replacement patients are being recalled for advice and investigation in the U.K. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recently issued an updated medical device alert on 29th June 2017.
It’s estimated that 49,000 patients in the U.K. were given the MoM implants (with width of 36mm or above). The NHS notes that around 3,387 surgeries in 2010 used the 36mm (or above) MoM implants.
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Rogue surgeon who performed unnecessary mastectomies on patients jailed
“Monster” surgeon jailed for 15 years.
Former breast surgeon Ian Paterson has been jailed for 15 years after he was found guilty of unnecessary mastectomies to several patients, and was convicted of multiple counts of wounding with intent.
This is a unique case – we hope victims will find some comfort in this decision, although we know the lifelong effects of his criminal activity may never be repairable.
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Apple denies responsibility for exploding iPhone 5
Apple has categorically denied responsibility for explosions reportedly occurring with their iPhone 5 products. Several complaints have been filed against the tech giant for ‘overheating and exploding’ iPhones, with a lawsuit first on 19th January in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
On around 22nd February 2016, Kyler Mowery was injured when his iPhone 5 reportedly exploded in his pocket, with the reason for the explosion being allegedly due to a possible defect of the phone/battery.
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VW / Audi recalls approx 600,000 Audi vehicles in the U.S. for airbag and coolant pump problems
VW and Audi’s troubles extend beyond the ongoing emissions scandal as both makers have had to recall vehicles for some fairly high-risk problems.
An estimated 576,000 vehicles and SUVs are under a recall for two problems associated with the vehicles: one is for airbag defects, which can be obviously very dangerous for road users, and the second is for coolant pumps problems that may overheat and cause fires.
Both are potentially very dangerous.
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DePuy Synthes elbow implants recalled by the MHRA
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a recall for radial head elbow artificial replacements amidst concerns over post-operative loosening of the device.
Manufactured by DePuy company Synthes, the implants are suspected to loosen at the stem of the implant where it joins the bone. The Straight Radial Stem and the Curved Radial Stem implants are both affected by the recall. The recall follows on from a Field Safety Notice (FSN) issued back in December 2016 by the company’s Senior Quality Assurance Manager, Anne Brisson.
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Honda may be on the brink of a recall as multiple customers come forward complaining of gas fumes in the cabin.
Many Honda customers have taken to the internet to complain of unpleasant gasoline fumes filling the cabins of their 2015, 2016 and 2017 Honda CR-Vs.
Complaining drivers and passengers are reportedly unable to withstand the strong stench whilst also fearing that respiratory problems are to follow on from coughing and burning sensations experienced when inhaled.
We all know exhaust fumes can be toxic – so this could be serious.
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