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764 recalls were announced in April 2016.
Of the 764 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 14% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
ICU Medical is recalling 215 I.V. infusion administration sets because a connection may develop a leak.
Biomet is recalling Vanguard XP Knee System porous femoral components because the AP dimension may be oversized, potentially causing loosening and revision surgery.
Siemens is recalling 986 AXIOM Artis zee/zeego angiography systems because a cooling system leak could cause equipment failure.
ICU Medical is recalling specific IV infusion administration sets because the connection between the drip chamber or bag spike and the ChemoLock port may develop a leak.
Fresh Creative Foods is recalling H-E-B Tartar Sauce because it contains undeclared fish due to a labeling error.
Ossur Americas is recalling Papoose Infant Spine Immobilizers and other orthopedic devices due to a defect described as 'the p'.
Roche is recalling the Estradiol III assay because fulvestrant treatment causes falsely elevated estradiol results, potentially leading to incorrect patient management.
ICU Medical is recalling 400 units of I.V. infusion administration sets because the connection between the drip chamber and ChemoLock port may develop a leak.
ICU Medical is recalling specific I.V. infusion administration sets because a connection may develop a leak. The recall affects 350 units distributed in the US and internationally.
Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. is recalling specific batches of Alfalfa & Onion Sprouts due to potential E. coli O157 contamination.
Flowers For Less is recalling Linda's Black Bean and Corn Salsa in 16 oz. glass jars because the product was produced under insanitary conditions following a security breach.
Constantine Poulos and Company is recalling Delphi Greek Pepperoncini due to undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in five states prior to February 11, 2016.
Walter's Pharmacy is recalling Tobramycin 14 mg/mL Ophthalmic Solution because the product lacks assurance of sterility. The recall affects 10 mL bottles distributed in Pennsylvania.
Ossur Americas is recalling Rebound Air Walkers and other medical devices due to a defect described as 'the p'.
Siemens is recalling 124 SOMATOM Emotion and Sensation CT systems due to a potential malfunction hazard when using specific cardio licenses.
Ossur Americas is recalling various orthopedic braces and medical devices, including knee braces and back supports, due to a defect described as 'the p'.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 89 Cios Alpha mobile X-ray systems due to software issues. The units were distributed nationwide to 30 states.
Ossur Americas is recalling various orthopedic braces and medical devices due to unspecified product defects.
Maquet is recalling Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue IABP devices because the scroll compressor may not meet specifications for output pressure or vacuum at specific flow rates.
Siemens is recalling 124 SOMATOM Emotion and Sensation CT systems due to a potential malfunction hazard when using specific cardio licenses.
Siemens is recalling 124 CT systems due to a potential malfunction hazard when using specific cardio licenses.
GBG Accessories Group is recalling Ivanka Trump-branded scarves because they do not meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Nipoamerican is recalling specific Elegance and Evolution mattresses because they fail to meet federal open flame standards. Consumers should contact the company for free protective covers.
Walter's Pharmacy is recalling three bottles of Rose Bengal 1% Ophthalmic Solution because the agency could not ensure the product was sterile.
Praxair Inc. is recalling 127 cylinders of compressed medical air because a customer reported an odor when turning on a cylinder.
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan LabPro software because it allows incorrect manual editing of carbohydrate substrates for specific test panels.
Siemens is recalling one Artis One angiography system because imported left atrium segmentation results may be incorrectly mirrored to a 3D mapping system.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 168 foot switches used with the MultiDiagnost Eleva system because a bent pedal can cause loss of key image functionality.
Biomet Spine is recalling specific Solitaire Ti Spacers because they are mislabeled as having a 12-degree lordotic angle when the actual angle is 6 degrees.
Wfr/aquaplast Corp is recalling 30 prone breast treatment tables and devices because some may have misaligned scales, potentially causing orientation differences.
Siemens is recalling 3,090 E.CAM gamma camera systems to provide supplemental instructions and visual aids for proper collimator changes.
Implant Direct Sybron is recalling GoDirect Implants because some consignees received the wrong tool to drive the implant to bone level.
Siemens is recalling 726 Symbia gamma camera systems worldwide to provide supplemental instructions clarifying the proper collimator change procedure.
Safecor Health is recalling 23 cups of Donnatal Elixir because the label incorrectly lists the dose as 5 ml instead of 10 ml.
Ossur Americas is recalling various medical devices, including knee braces and walkers, due to unspecified product issues.
ProSupps USA LLC is recalling Mr. Hyde Intense Energy Pre-Workout supplements because they may contain the undeclared non-dietary ingredient Picamilon.
Medtronic is recalling Reveal LINQ insertable cardiac monitors because an algorithm issue may trigger replacement alerts prematurely. The device battery and data collection capabilities remain functional.
Medtronic is voluntarily removing a single Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter kit due to incorrect outer package labels that may result in missing components.
Siemens is recalling 1,757 Artis zee/zeego angiographic X-ray systems because a possible leak in the cooling system could allow fluids to seep into the equipment cabinet.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 4,180 foot switches used with Allura Xper systems because a bent pedal can cause loss of key image functionality.
ProSupps USA LLC is recalling 33 units of Mr. Hyde Intense Energy Pre-Workout because the product may contain undeclared Picamilon.
Ventura Foods is recalling 35 lb. jugs of canola frying oil because plastic from the jug's sealing surface may have been pushed into the product during manufacturing.
Innovative Ophthalmic Products is recalling Molteno3 Glaucoma Implants because the package insert was updated to add a caution statement to minimize off-label use.
Ventura Foods is recalling 35 lb. jugs of cooking oil because plastic fragments may be present due to a manufacturing defect in the jugs.
Pelton & Crane is recalling 156 Helios HL3T and HLT track mounted dental lights because they were missing two set screws during initial installation.
Ruiz Food Products Inc is recalling 10,261 cases of Cheesy Pepper Jack Wrapped In A Battered Flour Tortilla because plastic was found in the product by a customer.
Ventura Foods is recalling various brands of 35 lb. liquid fry shortening because plastic from the jugs may have entered the product.
Ossur Americas is recalling various medical devices, including knee shields and walkers, because the packaging is defective.
Pfizer is recalling 63,636 bottles of Robitussin Peak Cold Liquid nationwide due to a label mix-up. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the point of purchase.
Praxair Inc. is recalling 382 cylinders of medical air nationwide after a customer reported an odor when turning on a cylinder.
Genzyme Corporation is recalling 24 vials of Lumizyme (alglucosidase alpha) because the packaging may have incorrect or missing lot and expiration dates.
Hyundai is recalling 2011 Sonata vehicles because a damaged circuit board may cause a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Givenchy is recalling about 60 men's silk T-shirts because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Eleanor Rose is recalling about 5,900 children's loungewear items because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Hale Products Inc. is recalling 6 Inch Suction Strainers manufactured between July 2015 and March 2016. Improper soldering may cause the strainer to break, potentially damaging fire pumps and increasing injury risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 2010-2015 LFS transit buses because missing welds on seat J-Brackets may allow seat belt anchorages to separate, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Jaguar is recalling 2010 XF vehicles because a fuel tank outlet flange may crack, causing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk.
Kalmar is recalling 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles because the brake system air pressure gauge may not display accurate levels, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2015-2016 Transit vehicles because the side curtain air bag may not deploy correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Kompact Kamp is recalling 1983-2016 Li'l Clipper motorcycle trailers manufactured without side marker lights, which may decrease visibility and increase crash risk.
Bosch is recalling specific aftermarket front brake pads for 1993-2007 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles because a shifting shim may damage the brake disc, potentially reducing braking power.
General Motors is recalling 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles because they lack a required tire pressure monitoring system.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2010-2016 Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles because Pelican flashlights may overheat and cause a fire.
Kraco is recalling Who-Rae Butterfly Rose seat cover kits sold at AutoZone because packaging incorrectly claims compatibility with seat-mounted side air bags.
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