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1,186 recalls were announced in September 2015.
Of the 1,186 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 10% are Critical, 47% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Reckitt Benckiser is recalling Mucinex Fast-Max liquid bottles because the back label is missing active ingredients and safety warnings.
Liberty Drug & Surgical is recalling Methadone 10 mg/mL Injection vials because process deficiencies could have compromised sterility.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling Bactroban Ointment due to penicillin cross-contamination and foreign substances found during manufacturing.
Liberty Drug & Surgical is recalling 30 bags of Doxycycline/0.9% NaCl IV due to process deficiencies that could have compromised sterility.
Liberty Drug & Surgical is recalling Papaverine/Phentolamine/Atropine/PGE-1 Injectable vials because process deficiencies may have compromised the product's sterility.
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling Bactroban Cream (mupirocin calcium) 2% because the product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing.
Liberty Drug & Surgical is recalling 6 vials of Methylcobalamin 1,000 mcg/mL Injectable due to process deficiencies that could have compromised sterility.
Reckitt Benckiser is recalling Mucinex Fast Max Night Time Cold & Flu liquid bottles because the back label is missing active ingredients and safety warnings.
Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 72 bags of oxyTOCIN 15 Units in 5% Dextrose Injection due to the presence of particulate matter.
Liberty Drug & Surgical is recalling 112 bags of Doxycycline IV solution because process deficiencies may have compromised sterility.
Liberty Drug & Surgical is recalling Papervine/Phentolamine/PGE-1 Injectable vials because process deficiencies may have compromised sterility.
Reckitt Benckiser is recalling Mucinex Fast Max liquid bottles because the back label is missing active ingredients and safety warnings.
Reckitt Benckiser is recalling Mucinex Fast-Max liquid bottles because the back label is missing active ingredients and safety warnings.
Unichem Pharmaceuticals is recalling 4,776 bottles of hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablets because a pharmacist found a clopidogrel tablet in one bottle.
Omnilife Science Inc. is recalling 15 Offset Femoral Alignment Guides because the markings are reversed, which may prevent proper alignment during surgery.
Imagine Nation Books is recalling Pink Giraffe Animal Purses because the red zipper paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Omnilife Science Inc. is recalling 15 Offset Femoral Alignment Guides because the markings are reversed, which may prevent proper alignment during surgery.
Sunrise Medical is recalling 64 Quickie and Zippie IRIS wheelchairs because the MONO Backrest System may break, posing a risk of falls or injury to the occupant.
Medline Industries is recalling Central Line kits due to a printing error that mislabels the intended patient age. The error could lead to use on the wrong patient population.
Sunrise Medical is recalling 64 Quickie IRIS wheelchairs because the backrest system may break, posing a risk of falls or injury to the occupant.
GE Healthcare is recalling 26 Centricity Universal Viewer Version 6.0 systems because medical images may be missing when a specific system parameter is set to a value greater than 1.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling 1,655 Dimension Vista B2-Microglobulin Flex Reagent Cartridges due to potential reagent contamination that may cause falsely low test results.
It Takes A Village Foods, LLC is recalling Vegetable Crisps Lemon Parmesan because the label declares Parmesan cheese but fails to declare milk as an allergen.
The FDA is recalling 68,800 units of Infant Heel Warmers because they may break during activation, causing spillage of contents that could irritate skin or eyes.
Trilliant Surgical Ltd. is recalling 638 Concave and Convex Reamer Heads because the cannulation may be too small to allow the Guide Pin to pass through freely.
PTW-Freiburg is recalling PTW UNIDOS webline dosimeters because measurement errors at high dose rates could display too-low doses, potentially leading to radiation over-exposure.
Roche is recalling 82 cobas b 123 Fluid Packs due to a calibration issue that may cause erroneously low PO2 results in patient samples.
Bruce Foods is recalling 147 cases of Chicken Fry Mix because the product may be contaminated with peanut protein.
Forest River is recalling 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and 19 trailers because rear exit window glass may detach and fall onto the road.
Bruce Foods Corporation is recalling 22 cases of Louisiana Chicken Wing Seasoning because the product may be contaminated with peanut protein.
Fresh Unlimited Inc is recalling Caesar Salad kits because the labels failed to declare the presence of eggs, a major food allergen.
It Takes A Village Foods is recalling Veggie Evolution Kale Crisps Lemon Parmesan because the label lists Parmesan cheese but fails to declare milk as an allergen.
Peter Paul Electronics is recalling specific nitrous oxide solenoid valves because end stops may break under pressure, posing an injury risk to nearby individuals.
Volvo is recalling 7,855 model year 2016 vehicles because a starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting in traffic and increasing crash risk.
The FDA is recalling 164,749 units of Covidien Infant Heel Warmers because they may break during activation, causing spillage and potential skin or eye irritation.
Omnilife Science Inc. is recalling 112 Apex Interface Hemi 54X and Flared 56X acetabular shells because improper screw hole placement may occur due to inaccurate index line location.
It Takes A Village Foods is recalling Veggie Evolution Kale Crisps Zen Nori because the product contains soy, which is not declared on the label.
The Kroger Co is recalling specific containers of Kroger Garlic Powder because a sample tested positive for Salmonella. The recall covers items produced on the filling line between sanitation cycles.
Ferno-Washington Inc is recalling 26 Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretchers due to improperly installed wheel caster set screws that may allow bearing cups to back out.
Barrel O' Fun Snack Foods is recalling one lot of Vic's Original White Popcorn because it contains an undeclared milk allergen.
Philips is recalling 62 DigitalDiagnost X-ray systems because a software defect prevents the exposure termination beep from sounding after 12 hours of operation.
Fresh Unlimited Inc is recalling Kale Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad because the product labels failed to declare the allergen eggs.
Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH is recalling the Genium X3 knee joint prosthesis because its hydraulic resistance control may fail under certain conditions.
Sleeping Partners is recalling Tadpoles Moses baskets and stands because the basket can slide off inclined surfaces and the stand can tip, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Bruce Foods Corporation is recalling 'Louisiana' Wing Kits due to potential peanut protein contamination. The product was distributed in nine states.
Roche is recalling 82 cobas b 123 Fluid Packs due to a calibration issue that may cause erroneously low PO2 results in patient samples.
RaySearch Laboratories is recalling RayStation 4.7.1 software due to an algorithm error that reverses contraction distances in radiation therapy planning.
Brainlab AG is recalling ExacTrac 6.0.x software due to a potential display error in Digitally Reconstructed Radiographs used for x-ray correction.
Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling CIDEX Activated Dialdehyde Solution because it may lack adequate data to support its 24-month shelf life.
ASO, LLC is recalling Carepak Sheer Adhesive Bandages because 5/8 bandages contain 0.1% Benzalkonium Chloride, which is not listed on the label.
MRP, LLC dba AMUSA is recalling 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection because procedures for product acceptance and control were not adequately established.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 1,056 bottles of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component is subpotent.
GE Healthcare is recalling 82 Centricity PACS-IW systems because medical images may be missing when a specific system parameter is set to a value greater than 1.
Nidek Inc is recalling 3,836 OPD-Scan III Refractive Power/Corneal Analyzers due to a software bug that incorrectly calculates high-order aberrations.
Baxter Healthcare Corp. is recalling 35,460 units of CAPD Solution Transfer Sets to update labeling with additional safety instructions and warnings.
Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 90 reprocessed trocar sleeves labeled as 100mm but containing 75mm models.
Reckitt Benckiser is recalling Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max bottles because the back label is missing active ingredients and safety warnings.
Iris Diagnostics is recalling iChemVELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry systems because they do not maintain the claimed 5-day strip stability under specified conditions.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component is subpotent.
Trilliant Surgical Ltd. is recalling 121 units of 3.0/4.0 Cannulated Drill Bits because the inner diameter is too small for the guide wire to pass through.
Alcon is voluntarily recalling LX3 Microscope Floor Stands because cabling issues may cause loss of functionality or illumination failure.
Ethicon is recalling 14 SEDASYS Computer-Assisted Personalized Sedation Systems because unspecified disinfecting methods caused the plastic material of the Control Unit to degrade.
Balajee Trade Link LLC is recalling Rato Bhale Nepali Finger Chips because the product contains undeclared tartrazine (yellow #5).
Baxter Healthcare is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets to update labeling with new safety instructions and warnings.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets to update labeling with safety instructions and warnings.
Trilliant Surgical Ltd. is recalling 71 units of Tiger Cannulated Tray Lids because they are occasionally difficult to remove from sterilization trays.
Tornier is voluntarily recalling five units of the Salto Talaris Tibial Guide because they cannot be assembled to the Talar Pin Setting guide.
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 254 Guardian Real-Time Monitors distributed in Finland due to a language translation error that reverses the on-screen labels for LOW and HIGH glucose alerts.
Becton, Dickinson and Company is recalling three lots of CD56 PE Cy 7 reagent because they contain a low amount of HLA-DR PE antibody, which could result in an unexpected staining pattern.
Baxter Healthcare Corp. is recalling 33,474 units of MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets to update labeling with additional safety instructions and warnings.
Carestream Health is recalling DRX-Evolution X-ray systems due to a software defect that may cause undetected image stitching inconsistencies.
Hardy Diagnostics is recalling HardyCHROM MRSA plates due to a potential quality control issue involving the MSSA strain.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 451 Sternal ZIPFIX Application Instruments because the end cap may loosen and detach, rendering the instrument non-functional.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 984 bottles of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component is subpotent.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component was found to be subpotent.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling specific lots of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they contain subpotent atorvastatin.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling specific lots of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because they contain subpotent atorvastatin.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 576 bottles of Amlodipine Besylate and Atorvastatin Calcium tablets because the atorvastatin component is subpotent.
KVK-Tech is recalling specific lots of Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules because they failed impurity specifications during stability testing.
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Topicort topical spray because impurity testing failed at 6 and 9 months. The recall covers 16,320 bottles distributed nationwide.
Spartan Motors is recalling 440 motorhome chassis because tight wheel bearings may overheat and cause a fire.
Specialty Products Company is recalling aftermarket alignment hardware kits for certain Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler/Dodge vehicles because the suspension bolts may fracture, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2008-2010 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because mirror lenses may fall off due to vibration, impairing driver visibility.
Spartan Motors USA is recalling 2004-2008 K2, K3, and MM motorhomes because the engine cooling fan may separate from the drive, posing an injury risk to nearby individuals.
MiWorld Accessories is recalling iPhone 5/5S wall chargers sold at Charlotte Russe because they can overheat and catch fire. One fire incident was reported.
Kawasaki is recalling specific Vulcan 1700 Voyager and Vaquero motorcycles because an ignition wire may chafe against the fuel tank, causing a short circuit and potential engine stall.
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