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766 recalls were announced in August 2016.
Of the 766 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 10% are Critical, 22% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Philips is recalling 899 MX 16-slice CT systems due to software defects that may cause patient image mix-ups or scan interruptions.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 335 Brilliance iCT units due to software issues in versions v4.1.3 and v4.1.5 that could affect equipment performance.
Becton, Dickinson and Company is recalling 14,089 vials of BD Tritest CD3 FITC/CD4 PE/CD45 PerCP because the label incorrectly states the product contains gelatin.
BioMerieux is recalling NucliSENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica reagents due to customer complaints about amplification performance issues.
C.R. Bard is recalling 64 Medivance ArcticGel Neonatal Pads because the included instructions were missing required languages for CE-marked products.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling about 8,000 Storybook four-drawer chests sold at Walmart.com due to a serious tip-over hazard that could injure children.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016 C300 and GLC300 vehicles because a damaged Electronic Stability Program control unit may activate stability control or disable the parking brake, increasing crash risk.
Kovatch Mobile Equipment is recalling 27 KME Predator emergency vehicles from 2012-2013 because the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab, creating a road hazard.
Autocar is recalling 294 model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles because a steering column shaft weld may break, causing a loss of steering ability and increasing crash risk.
Keystone is recalling 2011-2017 Bullet and Passport recreational trailers because an improperly wired air conditioner thermostat may cause an electrical short and fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016 GLE450 vehicles because rear head restraints may not stay locked in very low temperatures, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2014-2016 Legend and Star fire trucks due to a transmission defect that may prevent power output switching, risking injury.
Toyota is recalling 2006-2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles because improperly tightened rear suspension arms may fail, causing loss of vehicle control.
Winnebago is recalling 2015-2017 Itasca and Winnebago recreational vehicles because a loose electrical connection may cause heat buildup and increase the risk of a fire.
Goodyear is recalling specific Dunlop SP50 tires manufactured between December 2012 and February 2014 because they may experience tread chunking, which increases the risk of a crash.
Harbor Freight is recalling 2006-2016 Haul Master trailers because incorrectly positioned rear lamp brackets may fail to illuminate the license plate, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2016 Buick Verano vehicles because a misrouted fuel line may contact the engine, wear, and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Mazda is recalling 2007-2012 CX-7 vehicles because water and salt may cause front suspension ball joints to corrode and separate, potentially leading to a loss of steering control.
Mazda is recalling 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles because moisture may damage the air bag control unit, preventing air bags from deploying in a crash.
SpeeCo is recalling fence wire stretchers because a recoiling wire can strike bystanders, causing cuts and abrasions.
ACH Food Companies is recalling Durkee, Hy-Vee, and Food Club salad toppings because an ingredient may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Creative Snacks Co., LLC is recalling Fresh Market Healthy Snackin due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Marin Food Specialties is recalling raw macadamia nuts sold at Whole Foods in four western states after an FDA sample tested positive for Salmonella.
Creative Snacks Co. is recalling Brain Food products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers specific snack bags, bulk, and cup products distributed in 14 states.
Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc. is recalling specific lots of roasted, no-salt sunflower seeds due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Club Chef LLC is recalling diced and sliced yellow onions because a customer reported that whole uncut product tested positive for Listeria.
Windy Acres is recalling Fruity Trail Mix because the sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
New American Food Products is recalling Cumberland Farms Farmhouse Premium Chocolate Treats because they contain peanuts, an undeclared allergen.
Chrysler is recalling 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles because chassis fastener joints may not be tightened correctly, which could loosen and reduce steering capability.
Zimmer Surgical Inc is recalling 90 units of Air Dermatome II Width Plates because the surface coating is blistering, peeling, and discoloring after use.
Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas is recalling Analytical X-Ray Systems because the trigger lock may fail to prevent x-ray generation in test modes.
Nature's Harmony LLC is recalling Cherokee Rose Hand Made cheese due to Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed only to food service establishments in Georgia.
Meduri Farms Inc is recalling dried blueberries due to potential peanut protein contamination. The recall covers bulk packages distributed in the US and internationally.
Let's Talk Health is recalling 417 bottles of Oxygen Nasal Wash because the product was marketed without FDA approval and does not comply with nasal decongestant monograph requirements.
Creative Snacks Co. is recalling specific lots of roasted, salted sunflower seeds due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Zupan Enterprises is recalling Macaroni Salad with Cheddar Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from affected green peas.
Creative Snacks Co. is recalling The Fresh Market Smoked Supreme Nut Mix because it contains undeclared peanuts and soy.
Creative Snacks Co. is recalling specific lots of roasted, no salt sunflower seeds due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Temsa is recalling 2015-2017 TS45 motorcoaches because insufficient clearance between rear twin tires may cause them to rub and fail, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because seat fasteners may not be tightened correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Draeger Medical is recalling Oxylog 3000 disposable pediatric patient circuits because isolated episodes of leakage were found at the check valve.
Tadano is recalling 2013-2015 all-terrain crane trucks because an improperly assembled air line connection may cause reduced braking or loss of mobility.
Philips is recalling 993 MultiDiagnost Eleva x-ray systems because bolts may break, causing the C-arm to sag. The recall covers units distributed worldwide.
Philips is recalling UroDiagnost x-ray systems because bolts may break, causing the c-arm to move and sag.
Dennis East International is recalling whiskey glass and stone sets because the glass can break during use, posing a laceration risk.
Spartan Stores is recalling Strawberry Cheesecake (5 oz.) due to potential undeclared peanut residue from graham cracker crumbs.
Spartan Stores is recalling Blueberry Cheesecake, 5 oz., due to potential undeclared peanut residue from graham cracker crumbs.
Creative Snacks Co. is recalling Sunny Day Splendor snack products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Shocker Paintball is recalling RSX markers with blue main chambers because the part can unexpectedly eject from the rear, posing a risk of impact injury.
Zimmer Biomet is voluntarily recalling 169 Twist Drills because a potential tolerance stack up was identified between the drill and the mating Kirschner Wire component.
NeoCoil, LLC is recalling 39 units of the 3T 16ch Flex SPEEDER Large Coil due to a potential for higher than specified surface temperatures.
Stryker Medical is voluntarily recalling Spirit Plus hospital beds because broken actuators may cause the bed to lower unexpectedly, risking patient injury.
S-L Snacks NC, LLC is recalling Lance Oyster Crackers because they may contain low levels of peanut residue.
Creative Snacks Co. is recalling Hold the Salt! products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Philips is recalling 993 MultiDiagnost Eleva x-ray systems because bolts attaching the clamping plate may break, causing the C-arm to sag.
Honey Bunchie, LLC is voluntarily recalling Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in sunflower kernels.
Merge Healthcare is recalling 37 units of Merge HEMO software because the displayed International Normalized Ratio (INR) value does not match the imported value.
Al Shabrawy Inc. is recalling various meat and poultry products because they contain undeclared pistachio and soy allergens and are misbranded.
Spartan Stores is recalling Cherry Cheesecake (5 oz.) due to potential undeclared peanut residue from graham cracker crumbs. Affected units were sold in Michigan.
The Kroger Co is recalling Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream S'mores because it may contain undeclared peanut residue. The product was distributed to 29 states.
Philips is recalling IntelliVue Patient Monitors because they may display outdated waveform data if powered on continuously for several months, failing to reflect current patient conditions.
Stryker Medical is voluntarily recalling Spirit Select and Spirit Plus hospital beds because broken actuators may cause the bed to lower unexpectedly, risking patient injury.
Michael's Naturopathic Programs is recalling Cholesterol Metabolism Factors tablets because they may contain undeclared milk and soy.
Zimmer Biomet is voluntarily recalling 169 V-TEK Twist Drills because a potential tolerance stack-up was identified between the drill and the mating Kirschner Wire component.
Creative Snacks Co. is recalling Heart Smart Mix products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Deli-Food Chili & Spice LLC is voluntarily recalling Ancho Chile Powder due to positive testing for Salmonella.
Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling Ultraview SL Command Modules because the Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) parameter may become non-functional and display error messages.
Isomeric Pharmacy Solution is recalling Betamethasone Acetate / Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injectable Suspension due to potential drug clumps and larger particle sizes.
Sam Kane Beef Processors is recalling approximately 60,350 pounds of Hill Country Fare ground beef products due to possible metal contamination.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Total T4 Reagent Packs because test results may show a negative bias before the 8-week storage limit.
Merge Healthcare is recalling Merge PACS 6.0 software because it fails to display annotations on certain loaded studies.
Beckman Coulter is recalling AU480 Chemistry Analyzers because leaking C cups can cause coolant to short-circuit the instrument's circuit boards.
Zimmer Surgical Inc is recalling 220 Air Dermatome II handpieces because the surface coating is blistering, peeling, and discoloring after use.
Medtronic Navigation is voluntarily recalling 27 units of StealthStation software due to compatibility issues with specific floor-based scanners.
Mentor Texas, LP is recalling 35 units of 300cc MemoryGel Breast Implants because the boxes were labeled with null manufacturing and expiration dates.
Zimmer Surgical Inc is recalling 90 units of the Air Dermatome II Width Plate because the surface coating is blistering, peeling, and discoloring after use.
Medtronic Navigation is conducting a voluntary field action for StealthStation software applications affected by Neurologica BodyTom/CereTom floor-based scanners.
Merge Healthcare is recalling specific versions of Merge PACS software because studies received via telmed were missing patient DOB, procedure, and referring physician information.
Zimmer Surgical Inc is recalling 60 units of the Air Dermatome II Width Plate because the surface coating is blistering, peeling, and discoloring after use.
Zimmer Surgical Inc is recalling 110 units of the Air Dermatome II Width Plate because the surface coating is blistering, peeling, and discoloring after use.
Medtronic Navigation is voluntarily recalling 27 units of the Fusion ENT software application due to a field action involving Neurologica scanners.
Beckman Coulter is recalling AU5800 Chemistry Analyzers because cracked C cups can leak coolant onto circuit boards, causing short-circuits and instrument stop mode.
Zimmer Surgical Inc is recalling 630 Air Dermatome II handpieces because the surface coating is blistering, peeling, and discoloring after use.
Beckman Coulter is recalling AU680 Chemistry Analyzers because leaking and cracked C cups can cause coolant to leak onto circuit boards, resulting in short-circuits and instrument stop mode.
Zimmer Biomet is voluntarily recalling 169 V-Tek Twist Drills because a potential tolerance stack-up was identified between the drill and the mating Kirschner Wire component.
Medtronic Navigation is conducting a voluntary field action for S7 MACH FrameLink software applications affected by Neurologica BodyTom/CereTom floor-based scanners.
AccessClosure is recalling 70 MynxGrip Vascular Closure Devices shipped with improper transport and packaging configurations.
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing is recalling 205 RePlant Angled Abutments because they are oversized due to a design specification issue.
Roche Diagnostics is voluntarily recalling Vancomycin assay kits because method sheets contain incorrect comparison data for specific analyzers.
Medtronic Navigation is conducting a voluntary field action for Synergy Cranial S7 software applications due to compatibility issues with specific floor-based scanners.
Dako Denmark A/S is recalling 147 kits of EnVision FLEX+ Mouse, High pH (Link) because the Target Retrieval Solution has an incorrect pH level.
Zimmer Surgical Inc is recalling 70 units of Air Dermatome II Width Plates because the surface coating is blistering, peeling, and discoloring after use.
Medtronic Navigation is conducting a voluntary field action for StealthStation software applications affected by Neurologica BodyTom/CereTom floor-based scanners.
Zimmer Biomet is voluntarily recalling 169 Twist Drills and V-Tek Twist Drills because of a potential tolerance stack-up issue with Kirschner Wire components.
B-K Medical A/S is recalling six bk3500 ultrasound systems because the generic volume measurement function may display incorrect calculations, potentially affecting diagnostic accuracy.
Medtronic Navigation is voluntarily recalling StealthStation software applications affected by Neurologica BodyTom/CereTom floor-based scanners.
Branan Medical is recalling AmediCheck Instant Test Cups because they may erroneously contain 12-panel cups due to a packaging error.
Teva North America is recalling Children's Qnasl nasal aerosol canisters due to failed spray content uniformity tests. The FDA classified this as a Class III recall.
C.R. Bard is recalling 530 SureStep urine collection systems due to a labeling problem. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Horizon 24 Large Titanium Clips because manufacturing and expiration dates are missing from the blister pack labels.
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