FDA Safety Alerts

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently posted the following safety alerts: Stryker Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) DeviceThe FDA has posted a safety communication regarding a higher than expected risk of the polyethylene component of the STAR...

ACG Updates Guidance on Colorectal Cancer Screening

The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has released an updated clinical guideline for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. For those at average risk of developing CRC, the ACG still strongly recommends CRC screening from age 50 to 75 years. They also now suggest...

FDA Safety Alert: Spironolactone Tablets

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of specific lots of spironolactone (Bryant Ranch Prepack) tablets due to mislabeling; affected product labels may display the incorrect strength. Prepackaged bottles labeled spironolactone 50 mg may contain...