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353 recalls were announced in October 2013.
Of the 353 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 1% are Critical, 35% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles because engine shutdown software may not be disabled, potentially hampering rescue operations.
Harley-Davidson is recalling specific 2014 models because the clutch may fail to disengage, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2007-2013 travel trailers equipped with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks because front seatbacks may have play, failing federal head restraint safety standards.
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.
Big Tex is recalling 2013-2014 utility trailers because vibrations may cause ramp gate latches to fail, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks because warning lights may fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk.
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.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2014 Trikes because a machined part may cause brake fluid loss or steering damage, 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.
Vintage Trailers is recalling 4,212 travel trailers from 2007-2013 because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Nissan is recalling 2,529 model year 2013 NV200 vehicles because a wiring harness may wear through its covering, potentially causing a short circuit that stops the engine while driving.
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.
Shadow Trailers is recalling 2006-2012 gooseneck and bumperpull horse trailers because a defect in certain door locks may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.
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.
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.
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.
Draeger Medical is recalling 1,127 Fabius anesthesia machines worldwide because some units failed high-voltage tests and did not maintain minimum electrical clearance.
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 is recalling MedStream Refill Kits because they may deliver drug flow rates exceeding programmed levels.
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.
Codman & Shurtleff is recalling MedStream Refill Kits because they may allow drug flow rates to exceed programmed levels.
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. is recalling 735 MedStream Programmable Pumps because they may deliver drug flow rates exceeding programmed levels.
AmeriSource Bergen is recalling specific lots of Ifosfamide Injection because they were not refrigerated at certain distribution centers.
The Apothecary Shoppe is recalling Estradiol and Progesterone injectable vials due to concerns about sterility assurance with its testing laboratory.
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.
Watson Laboratories is recalling Oxycodone and Acetaminophen Tablets because foreign tablets were found in a sealed bottle.
AmeriSource Bergen is recalling 49 vials of Ifosfamide Injection 1g/20mL because they were not properly refrigerated at distribution centers.
H & H Associates is recalling 6,619 Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kits because the medical device tubing may become weakened and ineffective.
Codman & Shurtleff is recalling 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.
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.
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. is recalling 369 MedStream Programmable Pumps because they may deliver drug flow rates exceeding programmed levels.
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.
PhotoMedex is recalling 549 units of SLT Fiber Delivery Systems because some may not have been sealed appropriately, compromising the sterile barrier.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific lots of Ultima OPCAB Systems because standard and deep blades were incorrectly labeled, posing a risk during cardiac surgery.
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.
King Systems Corp. is recalling Universal Flex2 Breathing Circuits that contain latex bags but are labeled as non-latex.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 specific bottles of Benefiber Fiber Supplement Plus Calcium due to a high number of consumer complaints.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 VS Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making removal difficult.
Radiometer America Inc. is recalling Lactate Membrane units for the E7077 Electrode due to potential enzyme residue that may cause inaccurate test results.
ASO, LLC is recalling SHOPKO Waterproof Adhesive Pads because they were labeled as antibacterial but did not contain antibacterial ingredients.
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 Advanta SST Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making removal difficult.
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 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.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling specific bottles of Benefiber Fiber Supplement because of a high number of consumer complaints.
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.
Marlex Pharmaceuticals is recalling 28,387 bottles of Acetaminophen Tablets, 500 mg, because the lot was not manufactured under current good manufacturing practices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CareFusion is voluntarily correcting AVEA ventilators to fix a barometric pressure compensation error identified during a proactive review.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Benefiber Fiber Drink Mix, Kiwi Strawberry, Sugar Free, due to a high number of consumer complaints.
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 Benefiber Non-Thickening Powder, Sugar Free, due to a relatively high number of consumer complaints.
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 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.
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 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.
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 9,078 units of Camembert Vermont due to inadequate pasteurization. The product was distributed across 10 states and DC.
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.
Invacare is recalling power wheelchairs with specific joysticks due to unintended slowing or acceleration. Users should stop using the device and contact Invacare.
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.
Healthmaxx Global Inc. is voluntarily recalling MAX Brand Super Selenium 250 tablets because the product label does not match the actual contents.
Blythedale Farm Inc. is recalling 11,678 units of Vermont Brie due to inadequate pasteurization. The product was distributed in 10 states and DC.
Irene's Bakery is recalling Black & White Cookies because they contain undeclared whey powder, a milk allergen, in the chocolate coating.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Epilor syringes because the plunger may stick, preventing users from detecting loss of resistance during epidural procedures.
Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory is recalling Pecan Brittle because the label declares butter or cream but fails to list milk as an ingredient.
American Nut Company is recalling specific 25-pound mixed nut products because they may contain undeclared wheat, a major food allergen.
CareFusion is recalling SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Sets because the tubing sleeve may separate below the drip chamber.
Semifreddi's Inc. is recalling Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti due to undeclared milk and soy allergens in ingredients.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 14,271 Vision Mounting Arms because excessive force can cause the display to detach and fall on users or patients.
Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory is recalling Coconut Brittle because the label lists butter and cream but omits milk, a major allergen.
Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Spartan Fresh Selections American Potato Salad due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Endoplus is recalling 9 units of 5 mm Traumatic Graspers because the moveable jaw broke during laparoscopic procedures.
Steris is recalling 266 Reliance Endoscope Processing Systems because an air pipe defect prevents forced flow during the disinfection cycle.
Elekta, Inc. is recalling 72 units of the Monaco RTP System Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System because patients must be positioned as indicated by the treatment plan.
Maquet is recalling 21 TEGRIS systems because a secondary touch screen display lacks an emergency stop button.
Synthes USA HQ, Inc. is recalling 27 units of the Oracle Spacer System Slap Hammer because the proximal end broke during use.
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