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461 recalls were announced in March 2013.
Of the 461 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 8% are Critical, 25% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
McNeil-PPC Inc. is recalling KY TINGLING JELLY Personal Lubricant because the product is not cleared for marketing in the US.
Stryker Spine is recalling 46 units of the XIA 3 Iliac Screwdriver because the outer shafts may unthread during surgical use.
Cellestis is recalling QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood collection tubes due to potential contamination. The recall affects 29,690 units distributed worldwide.
Orthofix, Inc. is recalling ISKD limb lengtheners because the device may stop distracting after surgery, potentially causing premature bone consolidation and the need for revision surgery.
Philips is recalling Brilliance CT scanners because a software anomaly causes Intensity Projection datasets to be flipped and incorrectly labeled left-to-right.
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling Organic Pea Shoots sold under Life Force and Trader Joe's brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 412 MX 16-Slice CT Scanner Systems because loose screws may cause the patient table top to detach.
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling Sprouters Northwest brand wheatgrass due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling specific Mung Bean sprouts due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia should check their products.
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling Sprouters Northwest brand Deli Sprouts due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. is recalling Brio DBS System Model 6788 implantable pulse generators because unintended fluid ingress into the device header has been shown.
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling specific packages of alfalfa sprouts due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Intel-GE Care Innovations is recalling 19 QuietCare Facility Servers due to a software defect that may prevent Wander Alerts from being generated.
Cellestis is recalling QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood collection tubes due to potential contamination. The recall affects 309,400 units distributed worldwide.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling one Ingenuity TF PET/CT unit in Ohio because the system may not default to the correct gating trigger, posing a risk to patients.
Productos 2001 Inc. is recalling 28-ounce packages of dough rounds for tacos and turnovers due to undeclared FD&C color additives.
Medacta USA is recalling Versafitcup Impacting Rings because they may not fit properly in the implant shell, potentially causing surgical delays and complications.
Elekta, Inc. is recalling Apex add-on Micro MLC collimators for radiation therapy because incorrect installation may cause the touchguard inhibit to activate and restrict the view restrictions dialog box.
Philips is recalling 37 GEMINI TF Big Bore PET/CT systems because a software error may cause generated Intensity Projection data to be flipped and incorrectly labeled.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 1,474 CT scanners because low-contrast pins in the Image Quality phantom deteriorate, preventing required daily checks.
GE Healthcare is recalling Definium 5000 X-Ray Systems because the user interface may display incorrect exposure settings during rapid protocol switching.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling 27,805 bottles of Citalopram tablets 10mg due to reports of a strong garlic or chemical smell.
Amedra Pharmaceuticals is recalling 10,968 bottles of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release Capsules because they may not meet dissolution specifications over the product shelf life.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling specific lots of Citalopram tablets because patients reported a strong garlic or chemical smell.
Philips Healthcare Inc. is recalling 551 DigitalDiagnost X-Ray Systems because images may rotate in the wrong direction, causing electronic side markers to be placed incorrectly.
Amedra Pharmaceuticals is recalling 12,948 bottles of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release Capsules because they may not meet dissolution specifications over their shelf life.
McNeil-PPC Inc. is recalling KY Sensitive Jelly Personal Lubricant because the product is not cleared for marketing in the US.
GE Healthcare is recalling nine Brivo XR385 X-Ray systems in the US due to a software issue affecting visual indications required by regulations.
GE Healthcare is recalling Definium 5000 X-Ray systems because the user interface may display incorrect exposure settings during rapid protocol switching.
Philips is recalling 30 GEMINI PET/CT systems because a software error causes Intensity Projection data to be flipped and mislabeled left-to-right.
Oculus Innovative Sciences is recalling Atrapro Antipruritic Hydrogel because stability testing showed insufficient free available chlorine, a preservative required to maintain product safety.
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling Isoniazid Tablets 300 mg due to failed dissolution specifications and a 36-month stability timepoint issue.
McNeil-PPC is recalling KY SilkE Vaginal Moisturizer because the product is not cleared for marketing in the US.
Baylis Medical is recalling 1,780 sterile RF cannulas distributed to Australia because some pouches were not sealed, risking sterility loss.
Medical Components, Inc. is recalling 785 power injectable infusion PICC insertion kits because they were packaged with non-safety needles instead of the safety needles indicated on the label.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 39 Extended Brilliance Workspace X-Ray Scanners because a software anomaly may cause generated data sets to be flipped and incorrectly labeled.
Myco Medical is recalling Technocut Plus safety scalpels due to labeling errors and defective packaging that may compromise sterility.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling 86,093 bottles of Citalopram tablets due to reports of a strong garlic or chemical smell.
Koda Farms is recalling 50 lb. bags of Mochiko Blue Star Sweet Rice Flour after a customer reported finding a hard yellow material in dough made with the product.
Whole Foods Market is recalling Panettone Chocolate because some units were mispackaged with Cranberry Panettone, creating a potential soy allergen discrepancy.
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital tablets because uncharacteristic black spots were found in the product.
Aptalis Pharma is recalling SourceCF Pediatric Drops because the formulation may not support the labeled shelf life. The recall covers 14,439 units distributed in the US, Italy, Canada, and Brazil.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 22,500 Jarit Monopolar Cables to distribute an addendum to the Instructions for Use. The update emphasizes existing warnings and adds new precautions for electrosurgical equipment.
Amedra Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,176 bottles of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release Capsules because they may not meet dissolution specifications.
Actavis Pharmaceuticals is recalling 14,856 bottles of buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets 300 mg because they failed dissolution specifications during stability testing.
Ultradent Products, Inc. is recalling 124 units of Avex CX orthodontic brackets due to incorrect labeling. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the US.
Bayer Healthcare is recalling Bronkaid Dual Action Formula caplets because the carton label is missing a warning or Rx legend and other information.
Subaru is recalling 2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles because the moonroof glass may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.
Subaru is recalling 2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles because wiper motor components may overheat, melt, and catch fire. Owners should contact a dealer for a free repair.
Great Dane is recalling 2011 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers because improper welds on the bogie frame may crack, causing axle disengagement and loss of control.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blowers because the carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape, creating a fire hazard.
Regency Seating is recalling Oakmont fabric stackable chairs because the weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard.
Tween Brands is recalling Style My Room by Justice Disco Lights because accessible wiring and overheating pose an electrical shock risk.
Volvo is recalling 2013 S60 and XC60 vehicles manufactured on January 7, 2013, because their certification labels list the incorrect manufacture year.
Terex is recalling 2012 utility trucks with SCM Aerial Devices because the leveling arm may break, potentially causing occupants to fall.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2014 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G van chassis because fuel tank cracks may cause gasoline leaks and vehicle fires.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2012-2013 Freightliner chassis because manufacturing residue in the switch hub module may cause intermittent shorts, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Nissan is recalling certain 2013 Sentra vehicles because improperly sealed fuel tanks may leak gasoline, posing a fire risk.
Nissan is recalling 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles because defective sensors may permanently suppress the passenger airbag.
Starcraft is recalling 2013 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers because a power converter may short circuit, potentially causing a vehicle fire.
Jayco is recalling specific 2013 travel trailers and fifth-wheels because a power converter component may short circuit, posing a fire risk.
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