Food and Drug AdministrationFDA issues alert on heart pump linked to 49 deathsThe device, which is used to temporarily support a patient's heart, remains on the market in the US.US & CanadaPanel backs first US over-the-counter birth controlThe committee's recommendation means the agency is likely to formally approve the drug this summer.US & CanadaUS recalls 500,000 Covid tests over bacteria riskThe FDA said the liquid solution in some Pilot Covid-19 At-Home Tests may pose safety concerns.US & CanadaIndia firm linked to US deaths broke safety norms: FDAEye drops made by Global Pharma have been linked to three deaths and several serious infections in the US.IndiaUS considers over-the-counter birth control pillsHDA Pharma says the move would remove unnecessary barriers for US women seeking contraception.US & CanadaUS bans all products from vaping company JuulAuthorities say they do not have enough data to be sure Juul's e-cigarettes meet health standards.BusinessUS approves mix and match of vaccine booster jabsAmericans will also be able to pick a different vaccine booster from the jab they initially received.US & CanadaUS grants Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine full approvalIt is the first Covid jab to receive federal approval, and opens the door to new vaccine mandates.US & CanadaSingle-shot Covid-19 vaccine approved in USThe Johnson & Johnson vaccine, made by Belgian firm Janssen, is the third jab authorised in the US.US & Canada