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653 recalls were announced in May 2015.
Of the 653 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 8% are Critical, 22% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
GE Healthcare is recalling six Optima XR200 amx mobile X-ray units in the US due to potential mAs accuracy issues that may affect exposure times.
JCB Flavors is recalling Dill Dip Mix because the ground cumin ingredient tested positive for trace peanut allergens.
JCB Flavors is recalling Fireman's Chili seasoning because ground cumin used in the product tested positive for trace peanut allergens.
JCB Flavors is recalling Menudo Spice because ground cumin used in the product tested positive for trace peanut allergens.
Cyberonics is recalling 13 VNS Therapy DemiPulse Generators because they were left in an ON state during manufacture, causing lower battery longevity than specified.
Beckman Coulter is recalling 664 boxes of MicroScan Pos Combo 33 panels because some were packaged without desiccants, which may cause substrate deterioration.
Bard Access Systems is recalling 700 units of the PowerLoc MAX Safety Winged Infusion Set due to a potential incorrect Maximum Flow rate label on the packaging.
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels because a technical bulletin omitted a performance limitation for Proteus mirabilis.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines because the Acetate value for GranuFlo is displayed incorrectly on the Select Concentrate screen.
Supervalu is recalling Essential Everyday Chocolate Covered Peanuts because the product may contain undeclared raisins. The recall affects 43 cases distributed in several US states.
Incisive Surgical Inc is recalling Insorb Subcuticular Skin Staplers in Turkey because a distributor over-labeled a portion of the lot with an incorrect expiration date.
Biosense Webster is recalling 503 Webster HIS Catheters because they are not recognized by the CARTO 3 navigation system.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 2008T hemodialysis machines because the Select Concentrate screen incorrectly displays the GranuFlo acetate value as 4mEq/l instead of 8mEq/l.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 90 Tuohy needles that were incorrectly labeled as 5 inches when they are actually 3.5 inches.
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels because a technical bulletin omitted a performance limitation for Proteus mirabilis.
Alphatec Spine is recalling 14mm Trestle Luxe screws that were incorrectly labeled and laser-marked as 14mm but are actually 16mm.
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels because a technical bulletin omitted a performance limitation for Proteus mirabilis.
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels because a technical bulletin failed to mention performance limitations for Proteus mirabilis and Imipenem.
Medical Components, Inc. is recalling 325 units of 9F Plastic Dual Port vascular access devices because they were not covered under FDA clearance.
Teleflex Medical is recalling 7,228 Hudson RCI ConchaTherm Neptune Heated Humidifiers because customer complaints reported the power ceasing and the display going blank.
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan Microbiology Systems panels because a 2013 bulletin failed to mention a performance limitation for Proteus mirabilis and Imipenem.
Therasage, LLC. is recalling FAR-Infrared Heat Home Saunas because they were distributed without FDA 510(k) approval.
Coloplast is recalling 11 units of the 9.5 mm Genesis Malleable Penile Prosthesis because the retail box and patient labels incorrectly state the size as 9 mm.
Therasage, LLC. is recalling 8 portable FAR infrared saunas because they were distributed without FDA 510(k) approval.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling 30 units of Anatomical Shoulder Handles for Rasps due to high resistance during attachment and seizing during removal, which may delay surgery.
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels because a technical bulletin failed to mention performance limitations for Proteus mirabilis.
Biocare Medical is recalling specific lots of CD99 in vitro diagnostic reagents because staining intensity has decreased over time, potentially affecting shelf life.
Steris is recalling 701 AMSCO C and AMSCO 400 steam sterilizers because a software defect may interrupt processing cycles, causing procedure delays.
Hospira Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection due to crystallization. The recall covers products distributed nationwide, in Puerto Rico, and in Guam.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling specific lots of Fluoxetine Capsules 10 mg due to an elevated level of a residual solvent impurity in the active ingredient.
Therasage, LLC. is recalling its FAR-Infrared Heat Home Sauna because the product was distributed without the required FDA 510(k) approval.
Phil-Am Trading, Inc. is recalling Sunrise Foods Saffron (Kasvbha) because it contains unallowable dyes and undeclared FD&C Yellow #5.
Beckman Coulter is recalling 681 boxes of MicroScan Neg Breakpoint Combo Panel Type 34 due to reported panel degradation.
Iberia Foods Corp. is recalling IBERIA Yellow Rice Spanish Style Enriched Parboiled Rice due to an unintended ingredient change and unpleasant taste and smell.
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels because a technical bulletin failed to mention performance limitations for Proteus mirabilis and Imipenem.
GE Healthcare is recalling six Optima XR220 amx mobile X-ray units in the US due to potential mAs accuracy inaccuracies.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 2008K hemodialysis machines because the GranuFlo acetate value is incorrectly displayed as 4mEq/l instead of 8mEq/l on the Select Concentrate screen.
GA Industries is recalling the Logicon Caries Detector software because it was released without FDA approval.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because oil may leak from the chain tensioner gasket, posing a fire and road hazard risk.
Gillig is recalling 2010-2015 Low Floor vehicles because a vent tube may detach, allowing engine oil to contact hot surfaces and cause a fire.
Eldorado is recalling 2012-2015 Amerivan 10 vehicles because the rear shock absorber may separate, potentially damaging fuel lines and causing a fire.
Idle Free Systems is recalling Electric Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) because mounting points may crack or bolts may fail, causing the unit to detach from the truck.
Starcraft is recalling 2015 Prodigy and Quest school buses because seat foam may not meet federal flammability standards, increasing fire risk.
Jayco is recalling 2016 Eagle fifth wheel trailers because wheel studs may break, potentially causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.
Eldorado National is recalling 2012-2014 Passport HD vehicles because a power cable may chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Vapor Bus is recalling ETO Controller Assemblies because a software defect may cause rear passenger doors to open without warning while the bus is moving.
Felt Bicycles is recalling Deep Six and El Guapo cruiser models because the brakes can fail, posing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Hickory Springs is recalling CE White school bus seat assemblies because the foam may not meet federal flammability standards, increasing fire risk.
IKEA is expanding a recall of SULTAN and VYSSA crib mattresses because gaps between the mattress and crib ends could entrap infants.
Allied Recreation Group is recalling specific Holiday Rambler fifth wheel trailers because the installed microwaves may start on their own, posing a fire hazard.
Starcraft RV is recalling 36 model year 2016 Launch and AR-One travel trailers because Federal Certification Labels may list the wrong tire size.
Bi-Lo Supermarket is recalling ground beef products that may contain pieces of a plastic pop-up timer. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Victory Kitchens is recalling frozen chicken noodle soup containing chicken from Thailand, a country ineligible to export to the U.S. The products were exported to the UAE and not distributed in the U.S.
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