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welcome to drug safety news. it's our goal to provide you current news and an*lysis regarding potentially dangerous medications and medical devices, and to highlight other issues of concern in the healthcare industry. just because a prescription drug or medical device is discussed below does not mean it's causing you harm. it simply means that safety issues have been raised. you should not stop using your medication or device simply because it's written about. instead, you should click on the story, and become informed of the potential issues. if you have concerns after reading the information, then you should consult your physician, and determine the proper medical course for you.. johnson & johnson’s stock takes big hit on baby powder asbestos concerns. 510(k) strikes again as c.r. bard is targeted in another hernia mesh lawsuit. gadolinium-based contrast agents (gabas) were first approved by the fda in 1998. the american college of radiology estimates that over the past two decades gabas have been used on 300 million people around the globe in order to as*ist doctors in interpreting mris. according to a a recent paper published in the journal of microbiology, immunology and infection reports that cases of infection from clostridium difficile, a bacteria that causes a range of intestinal tract conditions ranging from diarrhea to ulcerative colitis, is on the rise among children.  one reason is the use of proton pump inhibitors.. this week, two more blood pressure medications containing the ingredient valsartan were recalled by the manufacturer because of ndea contamination.on november 27, israel-based teva pharmaceuticals announced the recall of all lots of amlodine and. defective medical devices made in the u.s. are injuring patients overseas. there was a time when a label that stated “made in the usa” was an as*urance of quality, reliability, and safety. not anymore. patients in other parts of the world who are implanted with american-made medical devices such as artificial joints, stents, heart