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569 recalls were announced in November 2012.
Of the 569 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 20% are Critical, 17% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Medtec is recalling 977 model year 2009-2011 ambulances because bench top screws may loosen and pull out, causing the bench top to drop and increasing the risk of personal injury.
Ford is recalling 2013 Fusion vehicles because improperly cured headlamp coatings may become hazy, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2010-2013 Freightliner XB and XC custom chassis because loose diode jumpers may prevent cruise control from disengaging or brake lights from illuminating.
Cummins is recalling specific ISB6.7 diesel engines installed in Thomas Built school buses because a fan pulley can fail, causing the engine to overheat and potentially disabling the vehicle.
E.D. Produce is recalling grape tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects 2,388 units distributed in California.
Torn and Glasser is voluntarily recalling salted in-shell peanuts and one lot of organic peanut butter due to potential Salmonella contamination from Sunland, Inc. ingredients.
Sartori Inspirations is recalling Smoked Gouda cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from onion mixes used in manufacturing.
Sartori Inspirations is recalling Jalapeno Pimento Cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from recalled onion mixes.
Sartori Inspirations is recalling Pimento Cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from onion mixes used in manufacturing.
Sartori Inspirations is recalling Kalamata Tapenade due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from recalled onion mixes.
Sartori Inspirations is recalling Tex Mex Smoked Gouda because it may have been made with onion mixes contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Sartori Inspirations is recalling Mediterranean Tapenade due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from onion mixes. The product was distributed to Whole Foods stores nationwide.
Torn & Glasser Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Organic Peanut Butter and Salted in-shell peanuts due to potential Salmonella contamination from Sunland, Inc. ingredients.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 40mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
Charter Baking Company is voluntarily recalling Rudi's Organic Bakery Multigrain Oat Bread due to the possible presence of small metal objects.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 30mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 4.5mm x 35mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 45mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 45mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 45mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 50mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 30mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion may disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 35mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 40mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of Screw Tulip, 5.5mm Rod devices because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 55mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
KCI USA is voluntarily recalling 282 RotoRest Delta Therapy System head packs due to reports of skin breakdown and pressure ulcers.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 4.5mm x 40mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 40mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 55mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 50mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
Vintage Pharmaceuticals is recalling 14,445 bottles of hydrocodone and acetaminophen tablets because confirmed complaints found oversized pills with superpotent drug levels.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 30mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 50mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 45mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.25mm Screw Tulip implants because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
Watson Laboratories is recalling specific lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen tablets because they may be oversized and superpotent.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 40mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
Sartori Inspirations, LLC is recalling Spinach Feta Dip due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes from recalled onion mixes.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 50mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 50mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 40mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion may disengage from the shank after implantation.
Biomet 3i is recalling 191 OSSEOTITE dental implants because a manufacturing defect makes the internal hex too shallow, which may prevent the driver or abutment from fully engaging.
Ranbaxy Inc. is recalling 32,208 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium 10 mg tablets because a 20 mg tablet was found inside a sealed 10 mg bottle.
Stryker Spine is recalling 28 units of Specialty Audible Torque Wrenches because the hex tips have fractured during use.
King Systems Corp. is recalling 2,630 child silicone laryngeal airway devices because sterilization indicators failed to change color as expected, raising concerns about proper EtO sterilization.
Mako Surgical Corporation is recalling 137 RIO System devices to replace software version 2.4 with 2.5, addressing a functional issue involving the loss of tactile feedback.
Kerr Corporation is recalling BioPlant dental bone grafting material because disturbing the product may halt or delay the ossification process.
IMRIS is recalling ORT100 and ORT200 tables used in MRI systems because the foot end may be attracted to the magnet, posing a risk of injury to patients and operators.
Stryker Spine is recalling 54 XIA 3 Torque Wrenches because the hex tip may fracture during use, posing a risk of injury to patients or providers.
Captiva Spine is recalling 10 units of the CapLOX II Final Torque Driver because the device may break prematurely during use.
Sartori Inspirations is recalling Salsa Cream Cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from recalled onion mixes.
Postres de Aqui, Inc. is recalling Titan Gelatin Dessert in Orange and Strawberry flavors due to undeclared Yellow #5.
King Systems Corp. is recalling 2,630 laryngeal airway devices because sterilization indicators failed to change color, suggesting the devices may not be sterile.
Sartori Inspirations is recalling Famous Thick Salsa due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from recalled onion mixes.
Mindray is recalling A5 Anesthesia Delivery Systems due to a potential system leak caused by a carbon dioxide absorber canister gasket issue.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injections that were distributed as 0.45% Sodium Chloride Saline bags for use with the VITEK 2 system.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 50mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
Sentec AG is recalling SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer Inserts due to a manufacturing defect that prevents electrolyte presence, potentially degrading PCO2 sensor performance.
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. is recalling Better Valu Fruit Whirls because the product contains undeclared almond butter, a major food allergen.
SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling 17 Inspan compressors because they may break at the weld, causing a loss of compression during use.
Charter Baking Company is voluntarily recalling Rudi's Organic Bakery Colorado Cracked Wheat bread due to the possible presence of small metal objects.
Carl Zeiss Meditec is recalling INTRABEAM Balloon Applicator Sets due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a small tube to become dislodged.
Carl Zeiss Meditec is recalling 36 INTRABEAM Balloon Applicator Sets due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a small tube to become dislodged.
Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling Qube Compact Patient Monitors because the input circuit may fail, causing the device to shut down when batteries deplete or fail to turn on.
Sportspower is recalling Parkside trampolines because metal legs can move and puncture the jumping surface, posing a risk of injury.
Sentec AG is recalling 195 boxes of SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changers due to a manufacturing defect that prevents electrolyte presence, potentially degrading PCO2 performance.
Biomet 3i is recalling 76 OSSEOTITE dental implants because a manufacturing defect makes the internal hex too shallow, potentially preventing proper engagement of drivers or abutments.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 35mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
King Systems Corp. is recalling specific lots of KING LAD Standard ClearSeal laryngeal airway devices because the ethylene oxide sterilization indicators did not change color as expected.
Stryker is recalling 6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screws because packaging may contain the wrong screw length, potentially leading to incorrect surgical fixation.
Stryker Spine is recalling 19 Mantis Torque Wrenches because the hex tip may fracture during use. The recall covers units distributed in the US and internationally.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 35mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
Stryker Orthobiologics is recalling 3,268 units of the Vita Plasma Separator due to a risk of blood displacement during use.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 45mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling 19 units of S-Lift Implant Guides because using them without stops may allow over-insertion, potentially causing patient injury.
G-U Hardware is recalling approximately 5,000 window fittings because they can break, causing windows to fall and posing an injury hazard.
King Systems Corp. is recalling specific lots of Laryngeal Airway Devices because sterilization indicators failed to change color as expected, potentially indicating improper sterilization.
Extremity Medical LLC is recalling 120 units of the IO Fix IntraOsseous Fixation System because product event reports indicate lag screws may pass through washers during surgery.
Sartori Inspirations is recalling Mango Salsa due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from recalled onion mixes.
Charter Baking Company is voluntarily recalling Rudi's Organic Bakery Cinnamon Raisin bread loaves due to the possible presence of small metal objects.
Vital Signs Colorado Inc. is recalling 243,685 disposable temperature probes due to a potential risk of nosebleeds during use.
Sportspower is recalling Liquid Motion waterslides sold at Menards because inadequate warning labels pose a risk of serious neck injuries.
Meyer Marketing is recalling Kirkland Signature six-quart sauté pans sold at Costco because the tempered glass lids can crack or shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
Beckman Coulter is recalling 432 UniCel Dxl 600 Access Immunoassay Systems due to confirmed field modifications to probe assemblies.
GE Healthcare is recalling specific mobile radiographic units due to a firmware issue affecting technique accuracy as mandated by federal regulations.
American Enterprises LLC is recalling 750 kgs of Limed Bone Gelatin due to possible C. difficile contamination in the raw material.
Beckman Coulter is recalling UniCel DxC and Dxl Immunoassay Systems because field modifications were made to the aspirate and dispense probe assemblies.
GE Healthcare is recalling specific mobile radiographic imaging systems due to a firmware issue affecting technique accuracy as mandated by regulations.
Zimmer, Inc. is removing 195 Multipolar Bipolar Cup Liners because the split poly ring was incorrectly assembled. The recall covers units distributed in the US and several international countries.
Carl Zeiss Meditec is recalling 36 INTRABEAM Balloon Applicator Sets because a manufacturing defect could cause a small tube to become dislodged.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 6.5mm x 45mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 40mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 55mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
BioMérieux is recalling 205 software update kits for clinical instruments due to a defect that may mislabel patient information on culture specimen bottles.
Superstat Corp is recalling Modified Collagen Hemostatic Sponges because documentation verifying quarterly dose sterility audits is unavailable.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling VerSys Provisional Femoral Heads to update surgical instructions regarding the visual location of displaced heads.
Superstat Corp is recalling Modified Collagen Hemostatic Sponges because documentation is missing to verify that required quarterly dose sterility audits were performed.
BioMerieux is recalling B.40 software updates because a defect may cause patient information to be mislabeled on culture specimen bottles.
Biomerieux is recalling BacT/ALERT Combo Modules due to a software issue that may mislabel patient information on culture specimen bottles.
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