Archive
1,423 recalls were announced in January 2014.
Of the 1,423 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 11% are Critical, 29% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Aidapak Services is recalling Ramipril 2.5 mg capsules because they may be mislabeled as Propafenone HCl or Calcium Polycarbophil.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling all lots of MCA Cutting Burrs and Dissection Tools because the indications for use were broader than validated and directions were unclear.
Aidapak Services is recalling Lisinopril 2.5 mg tablets because they may be mislabeled as Ranolazine ER or Docusate Sodium.
Aidapak Services is recalling Coenzyme Q-10 capsules because they may be mislabeled as other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Verapamil HCL ER 240 mg tablets because they may be mislabeled as Trifluoperazine HCL 1 mg.
Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling 2,998 tablets of Cholecalciferol 2000 units because they may be mislabeled as other medications.
Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling 20 mg Quinapril HCL tablets because they may be mislabeled as Multivitamin/Multimineral tablets.
Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling metFORMIN HCl 500 mg tablets because they may be mislabeled as Omega-3 Fatty Acid capsules.
Aidapak Services is recalling Venlafaxine HCL 50 mg tablets because they may be mislabeled as sulfasalazine 500 mg.
Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Sennosides Tablets due to a potential labeling mixup with Saccharomyces Boulardii capsules. The error involves incorrect product identification on the label.
Leica Biosystems is recalling BOND Polymer Refine Red Detection kits because they may contain fungal contaminants that can cause staining sensitivity loss or fluid delivery obstructions.
Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling 1,001 tablets of 40 mg Pantoprazole Sodium due to a potential labeling mixup with Sennosides.
Aidapak Services is recalling Etodolac 400 mg tablets due to a potential label mixup with Pancrelipase DR capsules.
Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Niacin TR tablets because they may be mislabeled as Lactobacillus GG capsules.
Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse is recalling Great Ruby Fish Co. and Rolf's Choice hot smoked salmon products that lack 'KEEP FROZEN' labels.
Aidapak Services is recalling 200 mg Guaifenesin tablets that may be mislabeled as Pancrelipase DR capsules. The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.
Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling 50,000-unit Cholecalciferol capsules because they may be mislabeled as Fenofibrate tablets. The repacked drugs were distributed in four western states.
GE Healthcare is recalling 1,027 Optima XR220amx and XR200amx mobile X-ray systems due to a software issue that may cause patient exams to display incorrectly.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling all lots of MCA Cutting Burrs and Dissection Tools because the indications for use were broader than the device's validation.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling MCA Cutting Burrs and Dissection Tools because the indications for use were broader than the device's validation.
SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling 23 Arena-L trial heads because they may not be compatible with the trial handles.
Aidapak Services is recalling Cranberry Extract/Vitamin C capsules because they may be mislabeled as other medications. The products were distributed in four western states.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling MCA Cutting Burrs and Dissection Tools because their indications for use were broader than validated and directions were unclear.
Aidapak Services is recalling Tizanidine HCl tablets because they may be mislabeled as other prescription drugs. The repacked drugs were distributed in four western states.
GE Healthcare is recalling Imagecast PACS versions prior to 3.6.51.01 because the software fails to account for the estimated magnification factor, leading to inaccurate distance measurements.
Lab Vision Corporation is recalling Estrogen Receptor AB-11 antibody because in-house testing showed no staining on breast cancer tissues.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Theraflu Nighttime Warming Relief caplets because an unknown degradant was found during stability testing.
Biery Cheese Co is recalling 5 lb bags of Shredded Swiss Cheese after a customer reported finding foreign yellow plastic material in the product.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling specific lots of Maximum Strength Comtrex Day/Night Cold & Cough caplets because an unknown degradant was found during stability testing.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling specific lots of Maximum Strength Comtrex Nighttime Cold & Cough because an unknown degradant was found during stability testing.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling specific lots of Maximum Strength Comtrex Day/Night Flu Therapy due to an unknown degradant found during stability testing.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling specific lots of Maximum Strength Comtrex Severe Cold & Sinus because an unknown degradant was found during stability testing.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Theraflu Warming Relief caplets because an unknown degradant was found during stability testing.
Truitt Brothers Inc. is recalling approximately 1.77 million pounds of Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Singles Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac due to misbranding and undeclared soy allergens.
B&W Custom Truck Beds is recalling specific Tow & Stow Adjustable Ball Mounts because the securing pins may fracture, potentially causing the trailer to separate from the vehicle.
Gusto Packing is recalling approximately 67,113 pounds of sliced spiral ham products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Canada.
Huong Duyen Meat Products is recalling approximately 130,000 pounds of beef and pork products because they contain undeclared wheat, a known allergen.
EverGreen is recalling 2013 travel trailers because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Rancho Feeding Corporation is recalling approximately 42,103 pounds of meat products, including beef and tripe, produced without full federal inspection.
Aston Martin is recalling specific 2008-2014 models because a manufacturing error may cause the accelerator pedal arm to break, preventing the driver from maintaining or increasing engine speed.
Philips Selecon is recalling four- and eight-leaf barndoors for Rama stage lights because heat can cause them to detach and fall, posing an impact injury risk.
RSI Home Products is recalling about 14,000 Glacier Bay bathroom medicine cabinets because the mirror or back panel can detach and fall out.
Bosch Security Systems is recalling approximately 2,000 GV4 Fire Alarm Control Panels because a specific module may prevent audible or visual alarms from sounding during a fire.
The FDA is recalling all lots of Super Triple Mix Injectable from The Compounding Center at Blue Ridge due to quality control concerns regarding sterility assurance.
The Compounding Center at Blue Ridge is recalling all lots of Quad Mix Injectable due to quality control concerns identified during an FDA inspection.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needleless Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak. The affected units were distributed worldwide.
ICU Medical is recalling NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak. The affected units were distributed worldwide.
Cloverdale Foods is recalling approximately 2,664 pounds of beef franks because the label fails to declare milk, a known allergen. No adverse reactions have been reported.
ANAT, LLC is recalling IMT Wellness Tribulus Supreme 2.0 dietary supplements due to potential chloramphenicol contamination. The product was distributed in Connecticut.
Nova Biomedical is recalling hospital blood glucose meters due to battery swelling and cell leakage. The recall covers approximately 200,000 units distributed nationwide.
Innovative Labs, LLC is recalling Terrain Zyme LGS-Zyme dietary supplements due to the presence of Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
The Compounding Center at Blue Ridge is recalling 92 units of Triple Mix Injectable due to quality control concerns identified during an FDA inspection.
The Compounding Center at Blue Ridge is recalling PGE 20 mcg/mL and 40 mcg/mL injectables due to quality control concerns regarding sterility assurance identified during an FDA inspection.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is voluntarily removing Pneumatic Drill Systems from the market because the outer hose on the motor hand-piece can rupture without warning if air flow is blocked.
Innovative Labs, LLC is recalling Terrain Zyme Myco-Zyme dietary supplements because they contain Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.
Watson Laboratories is recalling 4,439 bottles of Carisoprodol Tablets because metal particulates were visually observed in the tablets.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling four BLACKMAX-N pneumatic motors and one Autolube III foot control used in a case involving a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease.
The Compounding Center at Blue Ridge is recalling all lots of Papaverine/Phentolamine injections due to quality control concerns regarding sterility assurance identified during an FDA inspection.
Sears and Kmart are recalling Kenmore oscillating fan heaters because broken motor mounts can cause overheating, fire, and burns.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is voluntarily removing the microMax Pneumatic Drill System because the outer hose may rupture without warning if airflow is blocked.
American Honda is recalling specific 21-inch walk-behind lawnmowers because the engine stop switch can malfunction, allowing the blade to keep rotating after the control lever is released.
Under Armour is recalling about 62 Tottenham Hotspur Infant Home Kits because shoulder snaps can detach, posing laceration and choking hazards to infants.
Covidien is recalling Puritan Bennett 840 ventilators with specific software revisions because a software error causes the device to stop mechanical ventilation.
ArthroCare Medical Corporation is recalling 76 units of the SPORTS MEDICINE Knot Pusher because a sharp edge on the tip may damage or cut a suture.
Ansell Sandel Medical Industries is recalling Sandel Weighted Safety Scalpels because the blades may be exposed, compromising sterility and causing injury.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needleless Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is recalling 93,700 units of Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes due to visible orange or brown particulate on the needles.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of the devices may leak.
Carestream Health Inc. is recalling 310 mobile X-ray systems because processed images could not be found, leading to patient re-exposure.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 194 packages of Small Rickham-Style Reservoirs due to bent or broken connectors found after opening the sterile package.
ICU Medical is recalling NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
Midmark Corp dba Progeny Inc is recalling 58 Vantage Panoramic X-Ray systems due to a firmware error that may cause the unit's column to continue moving vertically after the control button is released.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling specific craniotome attachments used in a case involving a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needleless Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines because saline bags may fill inappropriately during setup and recirculation.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
Smiths Medical is recalling 29-gauge insulin syringes due to visible orange or brown particulate on the needles. The recall covers 506,925 units distributed in the US, Canada, Italy, and Spain.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
Triumph is recalling 2012-2014 Tiger and Trophy motorcycles because a faulty electronic control unit may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Baugher Ranch Organics is recalling 80 cases of organic almonds due to a broken metal detector wire that may have introduced metal fragments into the product.
Creole & Company is recalling Creole Bisque because it contains milk, soy, and wheat without an ingredient statement declaring their presence.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak. The affected units were distributed worldwide.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Stopcocks because a small percentage of the devices may leak.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of the devices may leak.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
Invacare is recalling 227 Tracer IV wheelchairs in Michigan because the wheels were warped and wobbled when rolled.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needleless Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
Siemens is recalling HbA1c Flex reagent cartridges due to positive bias and frequent out-of-range flags, which may affect diabetes monitoring.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is voluntarily removing Pneumatic Drill Systems because the outer hose can rupture without warning if airflow is blocked.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needleless Connectors because a small percentage of the devices may leak.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of the devices may leak.
Ansell Sandel Medical Industries LLC is recalling Sandel Weighted Safety Scalpels because the blade may be exposed beyond the safety shield, compromising sterility and causing injury.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of the devices may leak.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.
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