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Updated: 7:34 PM Nov 2, 2009 What's Going Around Local doctors explain what they're seeing in their offices this week. Posted: 6:50 PM Nov 2, 2009 Reporter: Lauren Evans Email Address: lauren.evans@wilx.com

Meridia (sibutramine hydrochloride): Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review
FDA is reviewing preliminary data from a recent study suggesting that patients using sibutramine have a higher number of cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, resuscitated cardiac arrest, or death) than patients using a placebo.
Cardiac Science Corp. Powerheart and CardioVive Automated External Defibrillators: Initial Communication
Defective components may cause affected devices to not deliver electric shocks, and the device's self-test may not detect the defect in advance of use.
Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray - Recall
Product found containing the bacteria B. cepacia.
RockHard Weekend - product contains undeclared drug ingredient
Recall of product, sold as a dietary supplement, containing undeclared sulfoaildenafil.
Cardiovascular Systems ViperSheath Sheath Introducer - Recall
Nationwide recall due to stretching or fracture of the sheath during use.