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588 recalls were announced in November 2013.
Of the 588 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 2% are Critical, 18% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
L. Perrigo is recalling 108,828 bottles of infants' acetaminophen because some cartons may contain dosing syringes without dose markings.
Restoration Robotics is recalling sterile disposable kits used in hair restoration because skin tensioner pins have discoloration from insufficient cleaning.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 19,438 units distributed worldwide.
Swanson Health Products is recalling two lots of Black Cumin Seed capsules because they contain White Cumin Seed instead.
Bio-Cat Inc is recalling Cellulase Enzyme Blends intended for food manufacturing due to potential chloramphenicol contamination.
Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals is recalling 3,867 bottles of Omeprazole 20 mg capsules because some may not meet acid resistance specifications.
Restoration Robotics is recalling ARTAS Disposable Kits because skin tensioner pins have discoloration from insufficient cleaning during manufacturing.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS LAC Slides because slide dispense cartridges may cause dispensing issues.
Teleflex Medical is recalling 6,200 Green Rusch laryngoscope blades due to a labeling inconsistency. The devices were distributed nationwide.
ConMed is recalling 147 Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion handpieces because they were exposed to higher-than-acceptable particulate matter during manufacture.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 6,606 units distributed worldwide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product ALC Slides due to slide dispense issues affecting the cartridges used with the product.
Greenstone LLC is recalling 2,796 bottles of Spironolactone 25 mg tablets because they were manufactured at an unapproved site, altering the dissolution profile.
Hospira is recalling 59 Symbiq infuser batteries because the wrong model (E10) was shipped instead of the correct E09 model.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS CRBM Slides because of slide dispense issues. The slides are used to measure carbamazepine levels in serum and plasma.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 544 units distributed worldwide.
Diamond Nutriceutical, Inc. is recalling Best in Nature Eye Care Essence because FDA testing found the product lacked labeled amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Pharmavite is voluntarily recalling Nature Made multivitamin softgels because quality tests show Vitamins B1 and B12 are losing potency faster than expected.
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,932 pieces of Vilet surgical suture because the label incorrectly states the suture is undyed when it is actually violet.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product GLU Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 349,072 units distributed worldwide.
ConMed is recalling 65 Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion handpieces exposed to excessive particulate matter during manufacture, which could cause minor local infections.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues affecting VITROS Chemistry Product Slides.
Synthes USA is recalling Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) Helical Blades due to a potential for non-conforming products to be distributed.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS AMON Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 24,322 units distributed worldwide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products ACET Slides because of slide dispense issues. The recall affects 16,732 units distributed worldwide.
N A Trading Inc is recalling CTF Brand Tapioca Pearl Pandan because the packaging fails to list Artificial Color Yellow No. 5 and Brilliant Blue FD&C No. 1.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA 2400 System Software V4.01 due to incorrect ration parameter flagging behavior.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Slides due to slide dispense issues.
Pfizer is recalling Aldactone (spironolactone) 100 mg tablets because the manufacturing site change resulted in an unapproved dissolution profile.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS TBIL Slides due to slide dispense issues affecting cartridge functionality.
Synovis is recalling Vascu Guard and Dura-Guard patches because specific fluid ounce units shipped in divided cell configurations with a specific revision of the Instructions for Use.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS CRP Slides because slide dispense cartridges may cause dispensing problems.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS BUN/UREA Slides because of slide dispense issues. The recall affects units distributed worldwide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Ca Slides because of slide dispense issues with the cartridges used to dispense them.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Fe Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 37,525 units distributed worldwide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling Slide Dispense cartridges used with VITROS Chemistry Product Slides due to slide dispense issues.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS TRIG Slides and Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 127,662 units distributed worldwide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry CREA Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 364,752 units distributed worldwide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues affecting VITROS Chemistry Product Slides.
Wexford Labs is recalling Thymo-Cide germicidal detergent because expired active ingredient was used in its manufacture.
Synovis is recalling Dura-Guard and Vascu-Guard patches because specific units were shipped in divided cell configurations with a specific revision of the Instructions for Use.
Zimmer Spine is recalling Trinica ALP Instrument Trays because ratchet handles may not sterilize effectively due to tray design interference.
Restoration Robotics is recalling ARTAS hair restoration kits because skin tensioner pins contain iron and chlorine residue from insufficient cleaning.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 85,646 units distributed worldwide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 31,395 units distributed worldwide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS CHE Slides because of slide dispense issues. The recall affects 11,135 units distributed worldwide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product BuBc Slides due to slide dispense issues.
Philips is recalling EPIQ 7 Ultrasound Systems because using the International System Date Format may cause calculation errors in Gestational Age and Established Due Date.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry LIPA Slides due to slide dispense issues affecting the cartridges used with the product.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS SALI Slides because the associated Slide Dispense cartridges have slide dispense issues.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling Slide Dispense cartridges used with VITROS Chemistry Product Slides due to slide dispense issues.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS dHDL Slides because slide dispense cartridges may cause dispensing problems.
GE Healthcare is recalling Centricity Perinatal and Intensive Care software due to a rare network issue that may temporarily prevent users from accessing patient rosters.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues.
Boehringer Ingelheim is recalling 10,267 bottles of Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension because the product failed to meet resuspendability requirements.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry ALB Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 16,583 units distributed worldwide.
Terumo CVS is recalling nine Vascutek Gelsoft vascular grafts because they were incorrectly labeled with the wrong diameter.
L. Perrigo is recalling 35,136 bottles of Infants' Pain and Fever acetaminophen because the included oral dosing syringes may lack dose markings.
American Beverage Corp is recalling Big Juicy Fruit Punch Drink in 10 oz plastic bottles due to a potential choking hazard from the sports cap.
Pharmavite is voluntarily recalling Nature Made multivitamin softgels because quality tests show Vitamins B1 and B12 are losing potency faster than expected.
L. Perrigo Co. is recalling 143,892 bottles of infants' acetaminophen suspension because some may be packaged with dosing syringes lacking dose markings.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Li Slides due to slide dispense issues.
Pharmavite is recalling Nature Made Multi vitamins because quality tests show Vitamins B1 and B12 are losing potency faster than expected.
L. Perrigo Co. is recalling 27,504 bottles of TopCare Infants' Pain and Fever because some cartons may contain dosing syringes without dose markings.
Medtronic Vascular is recalling 58 Thunder Extra Support Guidewires because the PTFE coating may delaminate and detach from the device.
Hill Dermaceuticals is recalling Derma-Smoothe/FS topical oil because routine testing found the active ingredient to be subpotent.
Hill Dermaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Derma-Smoothe/FS topical oil because routine testing found the active ingredient to be subpotent.
Backcountry Access is recalling about 8,200 avalanche airbags in the US and Canada because the trigger assembly can fail, preventing deployment and posing a risk of death or injury.
American Boy and Girl is recalling about 1,300 infant girl sandals sold at Meijer stores because the top strap can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Little Willy's is recalling about 200 children's hooded sweatshirts because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Burley Design is recalling Tailwind bicycle racks for trailercycles because the top portion can break, causing the trailercycle to disconnect and posing a fall hazard.
Ford is recalling 2013 Escape vehicles with 1.6L engines because a fuel line may have been installed incorrectly during a prior repair, posing a fire risk.
Ford is recalling 2013 Escape vehicles with 1.6L engines because localized overheating may cause oil leaks that could lead to an engine compartment fire.
Wells Industries is recalling 2006-2013 Wells Cargo trailers equipped with Fastec door locks because the deadbolt may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Ford is recalling 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles because a manufacturing error may allow the car to shift out of Park without the brake being pressed.
Wells Cargo is recalling 2006-2013 cargo trailers because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Haulmark is recalling 2006-2013 travel trailers equipped with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
PACCAR is recalling 2004-2013 Peterbilt trucks because missing certification label information may lead to axle overloading or improper tire installation, increasing crash risk.
Maserati is recalling 2014 Quattroporte GTS vehicles due to a wiring defect that could cause a fire or vehicle stall.
Volkswagen is recalling 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles because a fuse holder may melt, causing partial loss of exterior lights and increasing crash risk.
Jayco is recalling 2006-2014 towable trailers equipped with Fastec door locks because the key can jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Volvo is recalling 2011-2012 S60 vehicles because they may fail to alert drivers to low oil pressure, increasing the risk of a crash if the engine stalls.
Volvo is recalling 10 wheelchair-accessible 2009-2010 9700 motor coaches that lack required emergency exit windows, posing an injury risk during emergencies.
Angelcare is recalling about 600,000 baby monitors in the U.S. and 182,173 in Canada due to a strangulation risk from the sensor pad cord. Two infant deaths have been reported.
Cuisinart is recalling 7-cup food processors because a loose slicing disc can break the cover, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Carry-On is recalling 2006-2013 enclosed cargo trailers with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 333 model year 2013 school buses because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.
HL Enterprise is recalling 716 model year 2011-2013 travel, fifth-wheel, and destination trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.
ElliptiGO is recalling about 7,200 outdoor elliptical cycles in the U.S. and Canada because the front fork or drive arm axles can detach, posing a fall hazard.
The Bailey Boys is recalling about 2,000 boy's loungewear pants because they fail federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a burn risk.
Priester Pecan Company is recalling Fancy Roasted Nuts because pistachios supplied by ARO may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Priester Pecan Company is recalling Nutty Favorites Assortments because supplied pistachios may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Primex International Trading Corp. is recalling raw shelled pistachios because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Nissan is recalling 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles because freezing temperatures may disable electric steering and delay the mechanical backup, increasing crash risk.
Empirical Labs is recalling specific lots of P&L Enzymes dietary supplements due to potential adulteration with chloramphenicol.
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America is recalling specific lots of Aunt Jemima Quick Grits and Corn Meal Mix because they contain aflatoxin above legal limits.
GoPicnic is recalling Black Bean Dip & Plantain Chips meal kits because the included chocolates may contain undeclared milk allergens.
Stryker is recalling 87 boxes of Acetabular Pressurizers because cracked assemblies may release during cement application.
Empirical Labs is recalling specific lots of Digesti-Zyme dietary supplements because they may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.
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