Products Liability
| The Food and Drug Administration's Regulation of Humanitarian Use Devices |
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| A humanitarian use device is a device used in treating rare medical conditions.
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| Aviation Breach of Warranty Claims |
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| When an aircraft does not function properly, the operator of the aircraft may have a products liability action against the manufacturer based on breach of warranty. A warranty is a promise made by the manufacturer about the quality or performance of the product. A warranty can be express (oral or written) or implied (unspoken or unwritten). More... |
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| Pharmacists' Liability for Improperly Dispensing Prescription Drugs |
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| Only pharmacists are allowed to compound, package, label, and dispense drugs. In order to dispense a drug, the pharmacist needs a prescription from a physician or other licensed practitioner. The pharmacist exercises discretion in performing his/her job. This article discusses a pharmacist's liability for improperly dispensing prescription drugs. More... |
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| Impact of Product Recalls |
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| A product recall occurs when the manufacturer or a regulatory agency removes a product from the market or asks the public to return the product for corrective measures. Most product recalls relate to safety issues. A voluntary recall occurs when the manufacturer asks consumers to return the product or bring it in for repairs. A mandatory recall is a recall ordered by a regulatory agency pursuant to a law or regulation.
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| Food-borne Illness from Fresh Produce |
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| Food-borne illness is caused by pathogens--bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Shigella), parasites (Giardia, Cyclospora, Cryptosporidium), and certain viruses (hepatitis A). Typical symptoms of foodborne illness include diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, headache, vomiting, and exhaustion. More... |
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