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614 recalls were announced in December 2015.
Of the 614 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 35% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Du Monde Gourmet is recalling Jafflz pocket sandwiches due to a possible cooling process deviation that could allow harmful bacteria to grow.
PACCAR is recalling 15 Peterbilt 388 trucks because the front tire and wheel combination exceeds legal load ratings, posing a crash risk.
Compass Conversions is recalling specific 2014 and 2015 horse trailers due to a gas valve defect that may cause water to overheat, posing a scalding risk.
Biomerieux is recalling Etest PIP/TAZO/CON-4 PTC 256 antimicrobial susceptibility tests due to the potential for reporting false susceptible results for Piperacillin/Tazobactam.
United Trading Center Inc. is recalling 6 cases of Golden Medium Raisins because they contain undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in New York and Pennsylvania.
Cardica, Inc. is recalling MicroCutter Xchange 30 Blue Cartridges because they may fail to fire staples completely, potentially causing incomplete tissue transection or anastomosis during surgery.
Cardica, Inc. is recalling MicroCutter Xchange 30 Blue Curved Tip Cartridges because incomplete staple firing may result in incomplete tissue transection or anastomosis during surgery.
BMW is recalling two 2016 vehicles (one MINI Cooper Convertible, one BMW X1) because incorrect steering gearbox parts may cause loss of vehicle control.
Biomerieux is recalling Etest PIP/TAZO/CON-4 PTC antimicrobial susceptibility tests due to the potential for reporting erroneous results, specifically false susceptible results for Piperacillin/Tazobactam.
Gillig is recalling 2014-2015 Low Floor vehicles because front brake chambers may allow water buildup, leading to corrosion and reduced braking ability.
Aesculap, Inc. is recalling flexible orthopedic instrument tray sets because the shafts may break during surgery, potentially leaving fragments in patients.
Philips Electronics North America is recalling Cardinal Health Tiny Toes infant heel warmers because they may cause first and second degree burns.
United Trading Center Inc. is recalling 16-ounce packages of Basma golden raisins because they contain undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in New York and Pennsylvania.
Aesculap, Inc. is recalling 37 Flexible Screw Driver SJ706R units because the flexible shaft may break during surgery, posing a risk of fragments remaining in patients.
P East Trading Corporation is recalling salted smoked split herring in bulk wooden boxes because the product was found to be uneviscerated.
Aesculap, Inc. is recalling 13 Flexible Drill instruments (SJ723R) because the flexible shaft may break during orthopedic spinal surgery, posing a risk of surgical delay or retained fragments.
Arthrosurface is recalling 3 Total Toe Instrument Kits because a hex driver component failed to pass half-cycle sterilization due to a design oversight.
Biomerieux is recalling Etest PIP/TAZO/CON-4 PTC 256 antimicrobial susceptibility tests due to the potential for reporting false susceptible results for Piperacillin/Tazobactam.
Draeger Medical is recalling 2,422 optional PS500 power supply units for Evita V500 and Babylog VN500 ventilators due to unexpectedly short battery run times.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 4.8 million blood collection tubes because stoppers may not be fully inserted, posing a risk of blood exposure.
Biomet is recalling 50 Black Mamba Suture Passers because a weld defect may cause the instrument's jaw to fail to actuate properly.
Siemens is recalling four Reagent Management System units because a missing safety cover exposes an electrical termination block, creating a shock hazard.
Hardy Diagnostics is recalling FB Broth (Lot 15231) because of potential Burkholderia fungorum contamination. The product was distributed in California, Wisconsin, Maryland, and Utah.
Biomet is recalling 13 Green Mamba Suture Passers because a weld defect may cause the instrument's jaw to fail to actuate properly.
Boston Scientific is recalling IntellaTip MiFi XP catheters because the rate of distal tip bends and kinks exceeded anticipated levels during routine monitoring.
Siemens is recalling 106 Reagent Management System units because a missing safety cover exposes an electrical hazard on the compressor.
Siemens is recalling Reagent Management System (RMS) modules for the Dimension RxL Max clinical chemistry system because some units have missing safety covers on electrical termination blocks.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling 80,500 units of Surflo Winged Infusion Sets distributed in California due to potential improper bonding between the tube and luer.
Siemens is recalling 151 Reagent Management System units because missing safety covers expose electrical termination blocks, creating a shock hazard.
KTM North America is recalling about 550 model year 2015 and 2016 Freeride 250R off-road motorcycles because fuel can escape from the tank breather assembly, posing a fire and injury risk.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 770 units of Enterococcus Screen Agar QUAD Plates due to potential breakthrough growth of Enterococcus faecalis near the end of shelf life.
The Family Jewels LLC is recalling Fat Bastard Gourmet Chick Dip because it contains undeclared honey, a major food allergen.
Micro Bird is recalling 66 model year 2015 school buses because the stop arm decal may peel off, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Winn Dixie Old Fashioned Potato Salad due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Boston Scientific is voluntarily recalling Chariot Guiding Sheaths after receiving complaints about shaft separation, which could lead to embolism of device fragments.
CareFusion is recalling Alaris Pump SmartSite Infusion Sets because disconnection and leakage may occur during infusion.
Siemens is recalling MAGNETOM MRI systems due to potential quench line installation errors that could cause oxygen displacement or cold burns.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 89 Universal Power System handpieces that may start by themselves when the power source is connected.
Biomet is recalling A.L.P.S. 4.0mm Cancellous Locking Screws because a single-lead thread design may cause screws to sit proud or back out, potentially requiring revision surgery.
Airways Development LLC is recalling 1,464 WaterPAP Positive Airway Pressure Devices due to a reported canister leak.
CareFusion is recalling 157 Alaris EtCO2 Module 8300 units because they may have been tested with high CO2 concentrations, potentially causing incorrect measurements.
Aesculap, Inc. is recalling 41 Flexible Bone Awls (SJ607R) because the flexible shaft may break during surgery, posing a risk of fragments remaining in patients.
Origin8 is recalling F1, F3, and F7 folding bicycles because the frame welds can crack or fail, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the bikes and return them for a free replacement.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 87 Universal Power System handpieces because a malfunction could cause them to start unexpectedly when connected to a power source.
Ameditech is recalling DrugSmart 9 Test Cup kits because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 12 Drug Cups because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 5 Panel Dip Cards because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Perrigo is recalling Equaline All Day Allergy tablets because they contain an impurity called cetirizine monosaccharide ester.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 7 Panel Dip Cards because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Ameditech is recalling 120 DrugSmart Dip drug test kits because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 6 Panel Dip Cards because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Instratek is recalling 39 sterile angled hook blades that do not fit into the handle of the Endoscopic Tarsal Tunnel Decompression system.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 6 Panel Dip Drug Screen kits due to reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Biomerieux is recalling Etest Piperacillin/Tazobactam tests because they may report false susceptible results for bacteria.
Boston Scientific is recalling IntellaTip MiFi XP catheters because the rate of distal tip bends and kinks exceeded anticipated levels during routine monitoring.
Ameditech is recalling 100 Thermo Fisher 8 Drug Cassettes because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Ameditech is recalling Micro Screen 6 Panel Cup kits because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 8 Panel Dip Cards because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Siemens is recalling 42 units of Syngo Imaging XS software because printouts may be in incorrect anatomical size when using unsupported printers.
Shimadzu Medical Systems is recalling 297 Mobile X-ray systems because images may not transfer properly to the image server.
Ameditech is recalling ImmuTest Cup 7-panel drug tests because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Philips is recalling 31 Ingenuity CT systems because the perfusion scan feature may be unavailable on specific software versions.
Boston Scientific is recalling IntellaTip MiFi XP catheters because the rate of distal tip bends and kinks exceeded anticipated levels during routine monitoring.
Rainbow Specialty & Health Products is recalling Dressit-X dental dressings because the labeling does not list the percentage of drug components.
Ameditech is recalling 82 kits of ProScreen 8 Panel Dip Cards because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Ameditech is recalling 10,320 CLIA RDTC 12-Panel Cup kits nationwide because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Ameditech is recalling ImmuTest 12 Panel Dip Cards because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Ameditech is recalling Immutest 10 Pnl Drug Screen Cups because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen CLIA Waived Cup 6 Drugs kits because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
DePuy Mitek is recalling 127 VAPR Tripolar 90 Degree Suction Electrodes because the ablation and coagulation buttons are colored incorrectly. The wiring is correct, and the issue affects button color only.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 10 Drug Panel Cassette Tests because they may show reduced reactivity for specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Philips is recalling 51 Brilliance iCT CT systems because the perfusion scan feature may be unavailable on specific software versions.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 135 Ingenuity Core CT systems because a software upgrade may have restricted access to the basic axial perfusion feature for some users.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 6 Panel Cup kits because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of Vancomycin Screen Agar because expired and in-date products may show breakthrough growth of vancomycin-susceptible Enterococcus faecalis near the end of shelf life.
Ameditech is recalling 1,680 ProScreen CLIA Wvd 12 Panel Cup kits because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Synaptive Medical is recalling eight BrightMatter Navigator Systems because they exceeded radio frequency emission limits. The devices were distributed to facilities in five US states.
Ameditech is recalling 12-Panel Dip Drug Screen kits because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Synvasive Technology Inc is recalling 14 oscillating saw blades that incorrectly identify the cutting width as 25mm instead of 19mm.
Ameditech is recalling 340 DrugSmart 10 Test Cup kits because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Factor VIII Chromogenic Assay kits due to irregular curves on specific Sysmex systems, which may cause erroneously increased results.
Ameditech is recalling 492 ProScreen CLIA Waived Cup kits due to reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
DePuy Spine is recalling 16 Aegis Torque Handles because a manufacturing error may prevent them from fully assembling with the tightener shaft.
Ameditech is recalling Immutest Cup CLIA Waived kits because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Ameditech is recalling Immutest 11 Pnl Drug Screen Cups because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Ameditech is recalling DrugSmart Cup drug tests because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Siemens is recalling 17 Artis fluoroscopic X-ray systems due to improper soldering in display modules that could cause video signal loss.
Ameditech is recalling 1,907 DrugCheck Waived 12 Panel Cup kits nationwide due to reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Ameditech Inc is recalling 31,472 Benzodiazepine Strip Dip Card kits because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen CLIA Waived Cup kits because they may show reduced reactivity for two specific benzodiazepine compounds.
Philips is recalling 177 Ingenuity Core 128 CT systems because the perfusion scan feature may be unavailable on specific software versions.
Ameditech is recalling 96 kits of ProScProScreen 10 Panel Cups due to reduced reactivity for two benzodiazepine compounds.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 12 Panel Dip Cards because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 12 Panel Cups because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Ameditech is recalling ProScreen 10 Panel Dip Cards because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Ameditech is recalling DrugSmart 11 Test Cups because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 179 NexGen System tibial components due to missing Tyvek seals on inner packaging, reported from Thailand.
Ameditech is recalling DrugSmart Cup 10 units because they may show reduced reactivity for Clonazepam and Chlordiazepoxide.
Rainbow Specialty & Health Products is recalling Dressol-X and Dressit-X dental dressings because the labels do not list the percentage of drug components.
Boston Scientific is recalling IntellaTip MiFi XP catheters because the rate of distal tip bends and kinks exceeded anticipated levels during routine monitoring.
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