Amy Allina

Allergan Pulled Teen Lap-Band Plan as Criticism Mounted

Allergan Inc. won’t seek U.S. clearance to sell its popular Lap-Band stomach shrinking device to an increasing population of obese teenagers.

J&J Mesh Approved by FDA Based on Recalled Device

Johnson & Johnson, the world’s second-biggest health-care products maker, is battling lawsuits over a vaginal implant based on a similar device pulled from the market more than a decade ago for safety reasons.

U.S. May Allow Teva’s Morning-After Pill Without Prescription for All Ages

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.’s emergency contraceptive may be the first approved for over-the- counter use by females of any age under a decision being considered by U.S. regulators.

Teva Morning-After Pill May Become Over-the-Counter for All

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.’s emergency contraceptive may be the first approved for over-the- counter use by females of all ages if U.S. regulators today lift restrictions.

FDA Orders Safety Studies for Vaginal Implants Made By J&J and C.R. Bard

Johnson & Johnson and C.R. Bard Inc. must study rates of organ damage and complications linked to vaginal mesh implants, U.S. regulators said, responding to patient advocates who say the devices have harmed women.

J&J, C.R. Bard Must Study Safety of Vaginal Mesh, FDA Says

Johnson & Johnson and C.R. Bard Inc. must study rates of organ damage and complications linked to vaginal mesh implants, U.S. regulators said, responding to patient advocates who say the devices have harmed women.

Plan B Contraceptive Access Limits Spur New U.S. Court Action Against FDA

A reproductive rights group asked a federal judge to reopen a lawsuit over access to the emergency contraceptive Plan B, claiming the Food and Drug Administration acted in “bad faith” when it placed restrictions on the drug.

Obama Administration Keeps Limit on Teva Morning-After Pill

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. failed to win U.S. clearance for the first over-the-counter emergency contraceptive after an Obama Cabinet member overruled the head of the Food and Drug Administration on the issue.

"These products are marketed as the surgery that can save your life."

- Amy Allina on Oct 02, 2012

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U.S. Sees No Hard Evidence of Syrian Chemical Weapons Use

Apple Returning $55 Billion to Investors as Forecast Trails

Ford Hybrid Owners Sue Over Fuel-Efficiency Rating Claims

Sales of New Homes in U.S. Climb 1.5% to 417,000 Rate

U.S. Stocks Rise as Travelers, Netflix Rally on Earnings