Archive
1,028 recalls were announced in December 2014.
Of the 1,028 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 31% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 63,360 bags of Potassium Chloride Injection due to incorrect outer packaging labels indicating a higher strength.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 509 units of 8mm Long Tip Forceps because deviations in reprocessing steps can cause surface degradation and accelerated mechanical wear.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 509 8mm Permanent Cautery Hooks because deviations in reprocessing steps can cause surface degradation and accelerated mechanical wear.
Market-Tiers Inc. is recalling 100 units of the blue endo MOREsolution Electromechanical Laparoscopic Morcellator System because the Instructions for Use omitted critical safety pages.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 85 BrightView ultrasound systems worldwide due to software issues. The voluntary recall was initiated in November 2014.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 509 units of 8mm Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps because deviations in reprocessing steps can cause surface degradation and accelerated mechanical wear.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 509 units of 8mm Tip-Up Fenestrated Graspers because deviations in reprocessing steps can cause surface degradation and mechanical wear.
Actavis Laboratories is recalling 5,451 bottles of Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol tablets because some contain split or broken tablets.
Remel Inc is recalling Oxoid Legionella Latex Test kits because a reagent may produce false negative results. The recall covers 59 boxes distributed nationwide.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 509 units of the 8mm Small Grasping Retractor because deviations in reprocessing steps can cause surface degradation and mechanical wear.
Siemens is recalling certain lots of Dimension HB1C Flex reagent cartridges because they show a positive bias in hemoglobin A1c measurements.
Beevers Manufacturing recalled Cannulaide respirators due to improper pouch seals that could affect device shelf life.
Remel Inc is recalling TB Potassium Permanganate stain due to potential cloudiness or discoloration that may affect mycobacterial diagnosis.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 509 units of 8mm MEGA SUTURECUT ND instruments due to potential surface degradation and accelerated mechanical wear.
Novadaq Technologies is recalling 828 LUNA Chest units because non-sterile drapes were inadvertently mislabeled as sterile.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg tablets due to brown spots embedded in the product.
Abbott Molecular is recalling m2000sp CD-ROMs because some Application Specifications are incompatible with software versions 6.0 and 7.0, causing error code 9000.
Novadaq Technologies is recalling 324 non-sterile LUNA drapes that were inadvertently mislabeled with an additional contents sterile label.
Triumph is recalling 2011-2014 Explorer motorcycles because the side stand pivot bolt may fracture, causing the bike to fall and injure nearby people.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 2015 F65X and F85X cyclocross models because the frames could break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Double K Inc. is recalling Hometown Trolley Villager buses because wheelchair lift platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk to operators.
Eaton is recalling about 1,100 MBED 3042 series residential meter breakers because their electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard.
Halcore is recalling 2006-2013 AEV Ambulance Wheelchair Vans because wheelchair lift platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk.
Daikin is recalling Streamer air purifiers because the circuit board can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Heil is recalling 2000-2014 Petroleum Pull Trailers because secondary coupling cables may fail, risking trailer detachment and crashes.
Subaru is recalling 2003-2005 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles in high-humidity areas because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2014-2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans because oil may leak from the chain tensioner gasket, posing a fire and road hazard risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 4,871 vehicles because oil may leak from the chain tensioner gasket, posing a fire and road hazard risk.
Looking for a different month? Back to 2014.