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764 recalls were announced in April 2016.
Of the 764 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 18% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
ICU Medical is recalling 215 I.V. infusion administration sets because a connection may develop a leak.
Ossur Americas is recalling NecLoc Extrication Collars and other medical devices due to a defect described as 'the p'.
Siemens is recalling 124 CT systems due to a potential malfunction hazard when using specific cardio licenses.
Hale Products Inc. is recalling portable pumps with Yanmar diesel engines due to a mislabeled dashboard warning light that could hinder fire suppression.
Ossur Americas is recalling various medical devices, including back support suspenders, due to a defect described in the source text.
Ossur Americas is recalling Rebound Cartilage knee braces and other medical devices due to a defect described in the source text.
Siemens is recalling 1,757 AXIOM Artis angiography systems because a possible leak in the cooling system could allow fluids to seep into the equipment cabinet.
Siemens is recalling 986 AXIOM Artis zee/zeego angiography systems because a cooling system leak could cause equipment failure.
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.
Nestle USA is recalling Trio Low Sodium Brown Gravy because an ingredient may contain metal fragments.
NatureMed Inc. is recalling All Day Energy Greens powdered drink due to reported cases of gastrointestinal distress.
Ossur Americas is recalling Rebound Air Walkers and other medical devices due to a defect described as 'the p'.
Ossur Americas is recalling various orthopedic braces and medical devices, including the Unloader Custom Lite, due to a defect described in the source text.
Siemens is recalling 124 SOMATOM Emotion and Sensation CT systems due to a potential malfunction hazard when using specific cardio licenses.
ICU Medical is recalling specific IV administration sets with ChemoLock ports because the connection may develop a leak.
ProSupps USA LLC is recalling Dr. Jekyll Intense Pump Pre Workout because it may contain the non-dietary ingredient Picamilon.
Ossur Americas is recalling various orthopedic braces and medical devices, including knee braces and back supports, due to a defect described as 'the p'.
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.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 89 Cios Alpha mobile X-ray systems due to software issues. The units were distributed nationwide to 30 states.
Siemens is recalling four Cios Alpha mobile X-ray systems because a defective part could increase the risk of electrical shock for service personnel during maintenance.
Siemens is recalling 124 CT systems due to a potential malfunction hazard when using specific cardio licenses.
Ossur Americas is recalling various medical devices, including Miami J collars and knee shields, due to a manufacturing defect.
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.
Ossur Americas is recalling various medical devices, including knee braces and walkers, due to unspecified product issues.
Medtronic is voluntarily removing a single Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter kit due to incorrect outer package labels that may result in missing components.
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.
Ventura Foods is recalling various brands of 35 lb. liquid fry shortening because plastic from the jugs may have entered the product.
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.
Walter's Pharmacy is recalling three bottles of Rose Bengal 1% Ophthalmic Solution because the agency could not ensure the product was sterile.
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.
Implant Direct Sybron is recalling GoDirect Implants because some consignees received the wrong tool to drive the implant to bone level.
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.
ProSupps USA LLC is recalling Mr. Hyde Intense Energy Pre-Workout supplements because they may contain the undeclared non-dietary ingredient Picamilon.
Ventura Foods is recalling 35 lb. jugs of cooking oil because plastic fragments may be present due to a manufacturing defect in the jugs.
Siemens is recalling 3,090 E.CAM gamma camera systems to provide supplemental instructions and visual aids for proper collimator changes.
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.
Siemens is recalling one Artis One angiography system because imported left atrium segmentation results may be incorrectly mirrored to a 3D mapping system.
Siemens is recalling 726 Symbia gamma camera systems worldwide to provide supplemental instructions clarifying the proper collimator change procedure.
Praxair Inc. is recalling 127 cylinders of compressed medical air because a customer reported an odor when turning on a cylinder.
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.
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.
ProSupps USA LLC is recalling 33 units of Mr. Hyde Intense Energy Pre-Workout because the product may contain undeclared Picamilon.
Innovative Ophthalmic Products is recalling Molteno3 Glaucoma Implants because the package insert was updated to add a caution statement to minimize off-label use.
Beckman Coulter is recalling MicroScan LabPro software because it allows incorrect manual editing of carbohydrate substrates for specific test panels.
Pelton & Crane is recalling 156 Helios HL3T and HLT track mounted dental lights because they were missing two set screws during initial installation.
Wfr/aquaplast Corp is recalling 30 prone breast treatment tables and devices because some may have misaligned scales, potentially causing orientation differences.
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 shields and walkers, because the packaging is defective.
Genzyme Corporation is recalling 24 vials of Lumizyme (alglucosidase alpha) because the packaging may have incorrect or missing lot and expiration dates.
Praxair Inc. is recalling 382 cylinders of medical air nationwide after a customer reported an odor when turning on a cylinder.
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.
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.
Kalmar is recalling 2014-2016 Ottawa T2 vehicles because the brake system air pressure gauge may not display accurate levels, increasing crash risk.
Jaguar is recalling 2010 XF vehicles because a fuel tank outlet flange may crack, causing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk.
Ford is recalling 2015-2016 Transit vehicles because the side curtain air bag may not deploy correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Kraco is recalling Who-Rae Butterfly Rose seat cover kits sold at AutoZone because packaging incorrectly claims compatibility with seat-mounted side air bags.
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.
Kompact Kamp is recalling 1983-2016 Li'l Clipper motorcycle trailers manufactured without side marker lights, which may decrease visibility and increase crash risk.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2010-2016 Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles because Pelican flashlights may overheat and cause a fire.
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