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353 recalls were announced in October 2013.
Of the 353 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 1% are Critical, 38% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Porsche is recalling specific 2013-2014 Cayenne vehicles because the fuel gauge may display higher levels than actual, increasing the risk of stalling and crashes.
Navistar is recalling 2012 Workhorse W42 and W62 vehicles because the brake fluid level indicator may fail to warn drivers of low fluid, potentially increasing stopping distance.
Yokohama is recalling 7.50R16 RY215 tires manufactured between 2006 and 2011 because they lack required DOT and load information, posing a crash risk.
Toyota is recalling specific 2013-2014 Corolla, Camry, and Avalon vehicles because a short circuit in the wiper switch may cause the wipers to stop working, reducing visibility.
KZRV is recalling 2006-2013 travel trailers because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Harley-Davidson is recalling specific 2014 models because the clutch may fail to disengage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota is recalling 979 model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles because the spare tire requires specific lug nuts that were not provided, posing a crash risk if installed incorrectly.
Keyline Sales is recalling exterior doors for cargo and specialty trailers built with Fastec-brand locks. The defect may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Outlaw Conversions is recalling 2006-2013 horse trailers with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks because warning lights may fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk.
Outdoors RV is recalling specific travel trailers because a defect in the door lock may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Porsche is recalling certain 2014 Boxster, Cayman, and 911 Carrera vehicles because defective wiring may deactivate the front passenger airbag, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2014 Trikes because a machined part may cause brake fluid loss or steering damage, increasing crash risk.
A-Z Bus Sales is recalling 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and D3RE school buses to fix a pinch point hazard in C.E. White flip seats.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles because loose wires and software issues may cause the anti-lock braking and stability control systems to fail.
Big Tex is recalling 2013-2014 utility trailers because vibrations may cause ramp gate latches to fail, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 23,000 vehicles because the door chime does not sound when the driver's door is opened while the vehicle is on, increasing theft risk.
Draeger Medical is recalling 1,127 Fabius anesthesia machines worldwide because some units failed high-voltage tests and did not maintain minimum electrical clearance.
Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling specific lots of LifeStent Solo Vascular Stents due to a higher incidence of partial stent deployment.
Hospira is recalling 187,150 vials of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride with Epinephrine due to a lack of assurance of sterility and potential vial breakage.
Watson Laboratories is recalling Next Choice emergency contraceptive tablets because they may break when pushed through the packaging.
Sandoz is recalling one lot of Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets because the logo on some tablets is illegible.
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. is recalling MedStream Refill Kits because they may deliver drug flow rates exceeding programmed levels.
Codman & Shurtleff is recalling MedStream Refill Kits because they may deliver drug flow rates exceeding programmed levels.
Codman & Shurtleff is recalling two MedStream Programmable Pumps because they may deliver drug flow rates exceeding programmed levels.
The Apothecary Shoppe is recalling Estradiol and Progesterone injectable vials due to concerns about sterility assurance with its testing laboratory.
King Systems Corp. is recalling Universal Flex2 Breathing Circuits that contain latex bags but are labeled as non-latex.
Codman & Shurtleff is recalling MedStream Programmable Pumps because they may deliver drug flow rates exceeding programmed levels.
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. is recalling 369 MedStream Programmable Pumps because they may deliver drug flow rates exceeding programmed levels.
Codman & Shurtleff is recalling MedStream Refill Kits because they may deliver drug flow rates exceeding programmed levels.
AmeriSource Bergen is recalling 49 vials of Ifosfamide Injection 1g/20mL because they were not properly refrigerated at distribution centers.
Hospira is recalling 86,400 ampuls of 5% Lidocaine HCl and 7.5% Dextrose Injection due to reports of visible particulates in the glass ampules.
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. is recalling 735 MedStream Programmable Pumps because they may deliver drug flow rates exceeding programmed levels.
The Apothecary Shoppe is recalling 1,430 mL of Testosterone Cypionate 200 mg/mL Injectable in Oklahoma due to concerns about sterility assurance.
Codman & Shurtleff is recalling MedStream Refill Kits because they may allow drug flow rates to exceed programmed levels.
Triangle Compounding is recalling 54 vials of Sodium Phosphate Injectable because laboratory results indicate microbial contamination and the sterility of the product cannot be assured.
AmeriSource Bergen is recalling specific lots of Ifosfamide Injection because they were not refrigerated at certain distribution centers.
Triangle Compounding Pharmacy is recalling 8 vials of Histamine, 10 ng/mL Injectable due to laboratory results indicating microbial contamination and concerns about the reliability of sterility testing.
H & H Associates is recalling 6,619 Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kits because the medical device tubing may become weakened and ineffective.
CareFusion is voluntarily correcting AVEA ventilators to fix a barometric pressure compensation error identified during a proactive review.
Watson Laboratories is recalling Oxycodone and Acetaminophen Tablets because foreign tablets were found in a sealed bottle.
PhotoMedex is recalling 549 units of SLT Fiber Delivery Systems because some may not have been sealed appropriately, compromising the sterile barrier.
McKesson Information Solutions LLC is recalling Horizon Medical Imaging software versions 4.6.1 to 11.6. because a server configuration malfunction may cause the loss of digital medical images.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific lots of Ultima OPCAB Systems because standard and deep blades were incorrectly labeled, posing a risk during cardiac surgery.
Ebi, LLC is recalling 1,730 units of the Solitaire-35 PEAK Solitaire Anterior Spinal System due to complaints regarding one of the three screws driving through the cage.
Hologic is recalling 62 Selenia Full Field Digital Mammography Systems because software versions 5.0.x and 5.1.x may delete recent images when the hard drive reaches a 4,000-image threshold.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta SuperSoft Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta SuperSoft Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling specific bottles of Benefiber Fiber Supplement Plus Calcium due to a high number of consumer complaints.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta VS Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making removal difficult.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta VXT Vascular Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Cordis Corporation is recalling 1,238 units of ADROIT 6F Guiding Catheters due to a labeling error regarding the conversion of the inner diameter from inches to millimeters.
ASO, LLC is recalling SHOPKO Waterproof Adhesive Pads because they were labeled as antibacterial but did not contain antibacterial ingredients.
GE Healthcare is recalling specific MRI scanners because yellow foam on the end bells may extend past the covers. The foam itself is not hazardous, but it may absorb fluids.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta VXT Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is recalling Tully's House Blend Decaffeinated K-Cup Packs because regular caffeinated packs were mistakenly included in decaffeinated retail boxes.
Radiometer America Inc. is recalling Lactate Membrane units for the E7077 Electrode due to potential enzyme residue that may cause inaccurate test results.
King Systems Corp. is voluntarily recalling one case of King LTS-D Oropharyngeal Airways because the package label incorrectly identified the size.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta SST Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Flixene Trumpet Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Flixene Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Benefiber Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, due to a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Flixene IFG with Assisted Delivery because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Benefiber Fiber Drink Mix, Kiwi Strawberry, Sugar Free, due to a high number of consumer complaints.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta VS Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta SST Bifurcated Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Benefiber Fiber Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate, Sugar Free, due to a high number of consumer complaints.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Benefiber Plus Heart Health Non-Thickening Powder due to a high number of consumer complaints. The product was distributed nationwide and to Panama and Belize.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling specific bottles of Benefiber Fiber Supplement because of a high number of consumer complaints.
Medtronic is recalling 122 units of NC Sprinter Balloon Dilatation Catheters because the compliance chart lists the size as 2.5mm instead of the correct 2.25mm.
Marlex Pharmaceuticals is recalling 28,387 bottles of Acetaminophen Tablets, 500 mg, because the lot was not manufactured under current good manufacturing practices.
DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC is recalling specific Disposable Suction Container/Filter units because fluid exposure can occlude the bacterial filter, rendering it unusable.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta SST Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making removal difficult.
Osmotica Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling specific lots of Venlafaxine extended release tablets because they failed to meet dissolution specifications at 18 months.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta SST Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is recalling Tully's House Blend K-Cup packs because regular caffeinated units were packaged in decaffeinated retail boxes.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Flixene IFG Vascular Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.
Schneider Electric is recalling APC SurgeArrest surge protectors because they can overheat, smoke, and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Bubbles Baking Co. is recalling First Street Blueberry Muffins Loaf because they may contain undeclared milk and soy allergens.
Irene's Bakery is recalling Black & White Cookies because they contain undeclared whey powder, a milk allergen, in the chocolate coating.
Blythedale Farm Inc. is recalling 11,678 units of Vermont Brie due to inadequate pasteurization. The product was distributed in 10 states and DC.
Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Spartan Fresh Selections American Potato Salad due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Mothers Milk Bank is recalling 70 bottles of pasteurized human breast milk because the donor tested reactive for Hepatitis B. The product was distributed to six hospitals in Honolulu and California.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is recalling one lot of Progesterone in Ethyl Oleate injection due to sterility assurance concerns with its testing laboratory.
Blythedale Farm Inc. is recalling 143 units of Farmstead Brie due to inadequate pasteurization. The product was distributed across ten states and Washington, D.C.
Bubbles Baking Co. is recalling blueberry muffins and loaf cakes because they may contain undeclared milk and soy.
Healthmaxx Global Inc. is voluntarily recalling MAX Brand Super Selenium 250 tablets because the product label does not match the actual contents.
Invacare is recalling power wheelchairs with specific joysticks due to unintended slowing or acceleration. Users should stop using the device and contact Invacare.
Blythedale Farm Inc. is recalling 9,078 units of Camembert Vermont due to inadequate pasteurization. The product was distributed across 10 states and DC.
Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory is recalling Coconut Brittle because the label lists butter and cream but omits milk, a major allergen.
Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory is recalling Almond Brittle because the label lists butter and cream but omits milk, a major allergen. The product was distributed in Washington.
CareFusion is recalling SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Sets because the tubing sleeve may separate below the drip chamber.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific lots of QUADROX oxygenators used in cardiac surgery because they may not meet specifications for bond strength on connectors.
Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory is recalling Coconut Peanut Brittle because the label lists butter and cream but omits milk, a major allergen.
Restaurant Depot is recalling James Farm brand cut green beans due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination found in private laboratory testing.
Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory is recalling Pecan Brittle because the label declares butter or cream but fails to list milk as an ingredient.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 14,271 Vision Mounting Arms because excessive force can cause the display to detach and fall on users or patients.
American Nut Company is recalling specific 25-pound mixed nut products because they may contain undeclared wheat, a major food allergen.
Endoplus is recalling 81 units of 5mm Atraumatic Graspers because the moveable jaw broke during surgery. The devices were distributed in Florida, Texas, and Virginia.
Taylor Farms is recalling Sensations Asian Supreme Salad Kits because they contain feta cheese with undeclared milk, a FALCPA violation.
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