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Hydroxycut Recall Is Another Example Of The FDA's Problems

Mike Bryant
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Posted by Mike BryantMay 16, 2009 12:40 PM
Tags: Hydroxycut, Liver Damage, Liver Injuries, Iovate, FDA, Bush Administration, preemption, pharmaceutical companies
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At the Injuryboard, many of the writers have discussed the horrid state of the FDA during the Bush Administration. The reality seems to be that there was either no oversight of products or there was work to continue to weaken consumer protections and to allow free wheeling for the pharmaceutical companies.

This recall is of particular interest because the report of death and many of the injuries have been reported for some time. Why didn't the FDA do something earlier? Also, there is a jurisdictional issue of if the FDA has authority to regulate the dietary supplement industry.

Presently, dietary supplements do not need FDA sanction to go on sale. Hopefully, a review of what happened in these cases and the importance of protecting the consumer will get Congress to look at adding the power.

If you or a family member is injured by a product, you need to get immediate medical care. If there is a significant affect or injury, you should contact an attorney concerning the problem. Early investigation can include the collection of product, checking recall alerts, and the proper notifying of those who caused the problem.

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Daniel 8791
Posted by Daniel 8791
May 16, 2009 6:35 PM

Yuck.

Rachel
Posted by Rachel
May 17, 2009 5:32 AM

If anyone was really all that interested in people's health, they would have been wondering a long time ago about the products that the 'all-knowing' FDA HAS approved, like all the artificial sweeteners that have destroyed the health of many dieters like me. Just them putting their stamp on something doesn't mean it's healthy and please get off the Bush-bashing bandwagon, the FDA's problem's were evident a long time before he took office.

Mike BryantInjuryBoard Attorney Member
Posted by Mike Bryant
May 17, 2009 9:22 AM

The FDA approval issue is at the heart of a number of the cases that have gone to the Supreme Court and have been covered in a number of preemption discussions we have had here at the Injuryboard. While I agree the FDA has had a number of problems over the years, there is no question that it was not used on the consumers behalf by the Bush administration. Thanks for taking the time to read and post a comment.

JILL PAUL RN
Posted by JILL PAUL RN
May 23, 2009 7:49 PM

Mike, we in the Medical Profession have always felt that if something was FDA approved, then it had been tested and proved safe for patients. Apparently that is not the case. Up until oct. 31st of '08, I had never heard of pre-emption - nor had my colleagues. I have been an RN since 1967 (42 years) and I find the 1976 law on faulty Medical Devices extremely antiquated, or should I say, the pre-emption law regarding medical device manufacturers and the production of faulty devices
is totally outdated. For heaven's sakes, in 1976 we did not have the sophisticated medical equipment that we have today. Medical Technology has come a very long way thanks in part to NASA.The Medical Device Safety Act S540/HR1346 is now being considered in the Seanate and Congress. I urge each and everyone of you reading this to write to your respective Senators and Congressmen/Woman to show their support of this important bill. Just email them - it is very easy. In the meantime, if you or a loved one has been injured by a faulty medical device, please join our ongoing online petition and leave comments at
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The Medical Device Safety Act can be viewed on More ... You need to be joing this petition and NOW - things are happening in Washington with regards to this important bill so "let your voices be heard now". Please sign and leave comments on this peitiion for support of this important bill. Thank you.

Mike BryantInjuryBoard Attorney Member
Posted by Mike Bryant
May 23, 2009 8:03 PM

Great post, thanks for taking the time to read and comment.

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