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865 recalls were announced in October 2018.
Of the 865 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 13% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Olympus is recalling 3,705 Bronchovideoscope BF-P180 units because non-Olympus accessories may have caused the instrument channel port to loosen.
Church & Dwight is recalling Trader Darwin's Chewable Peppermint Flavored Melatonin because bottles contain GABA Calm Sublingual Orange tablets instead.
BioLyte Laboratories is recalling NeoRelief topical gel because it contains active ingredients that were previously recalled for water contamination.
Oridion Medical is recalling Capnostream20 N bedside monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Oridion Medical is recalling 113 CAPNOSTREAM 20P bedside patient monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling 313 bottles of Clozapine 12.5 mg tablets because routine stability testing showed the tablets failed to disintegrate as required.
Oridion Medical is recalling 245 CapnoStream 20 bedside patient monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Oridion Medical is recalling 2,806 Capnostream 20P bedside patient monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Oridion Medical is recalling eight refurbished Capnostream20 monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Surge Medical Sales is recalling 35 units of the Retrograde Cardioplegia Cannula because they were built with a rigid stylet instead of a flexible one.
Oridion Medical is recalling Capnostream20 bedside monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Oridion Medical is recalling 144 CAPNOSTREAM 20 bedside monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Olympus is recalling 1,134 Bronchovideoscope F-1TQ180 units because attaching non-Olympus accessories may cause the instrument channel port to loosen.
Radiometer America Inc. is recalling ABL90 FLEX analyzers with software version 3.3MR1 or below because they may aspirate calibration solution instead of rinse solution.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream because stability testing showed out-of-specification results for Nystatin composition.
Olympus is recalling 1,605 Bronchovidescope BF-1T240 units because attaching non-Olympus accessories may have loosened the instrument channel port.
Oridion Medical is recalling 22 refurbished Capnostream20 bedside monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Oridion Medical is recalling 48 refurbished Capnostream20 monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Oridion Medical is recalling five refurbished Capnostream20 monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Oridion Medical is recalling 113 CAPNOSTREAM 20P bedside patient monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Endo Pharmaceuticals is recalling 2,856 bottles of Robaxin-750 (methocarbamol) because the labels contain incorrect dosage instructions.
Oridion Medical is recalling CAPNOSTREAM 20 patient monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Oridion Medical is recalling 500 Capnostream20 bedside monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Olympus is recalling 655 Bronchovideoscope BF-Q180-AC units because using non-Olympus accessories may have loosened the instrument channel port.
Olympus is recalling 817 Bronchofiberscope BF-XP40 units because using non-Olympus accessories may loosen the instrument channel port.
Oridion Medical is recalling 56 Capnostream20 bedside patient monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Oridion Medical is recalling CAPNOSTREAM 20P bedside patient monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Olympus is recalling 197 Bronchofibercope BF-6C240 units because non-Olympus accessories may have caused the instrument channel port to loosen.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS TSH Reagent Packs because biotin supplements may cause biased test results at lower concentrations than stated in the instructions.
Oridion Medical is recalling 56 Capnostream 20P bedside patient monitors because date, time, and alarm settings may reset to factory defaults when powered off.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Prolactin Reagent Packs because biotin supplements may cause biased test results at lower concentrations than stated in the instructions.
Otsuka is recalling 17,325 treatNOW Abilify physician sample kits due to labeling errors, including misspelled product names and missing storage instructions.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling 850 Portex First Breath Nasal Oxygen Cannulas because the 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' dates are transposed, incorrectly suggesting the product expired before it was made.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling 2,550 adult nasal cannulas because the 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are transposed, suggesting the product expired before it was manufactured.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling 12,000 First Breath Adult Nasal Cannulas because the 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are transposed, incorrectly suggesting the product expired before it was manufactured.
Dannoritzer Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG is recalling Instructions For Use (IFU) for certain laparoscopy instruments because the manual cleaning process was not validated.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling 3,000 Portex First Breath Adult Nasal Cannulas because the 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are transposed, suggesting the product expires before it was manufactured.
Otsuka is recalling 4,738 physician sample kits of Abilify and Abilify Maintena due to labeling errors, including misspelled product names and missing storage instructions.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling 13,750 Portex First Breath Nasal Oxygen Cannulas because the 'Manufactured' and 'Use By' labels are transposed, incorrectly suggesting the product expired before it was manufactured.
Ford is recalling 2017-2018 GT vehicles because a rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is recalling decorative driftwood pineapples because sharp metal leaves pose a laceration hazard.
Altec is recalling 2014-2018 AC40-152S cranes because the electronic load protection screen may display incorrect values, risking unit instability or loss of load control.
Marker is recalling Kingpin 10 and 13 ski bindings because steel pins can break, reducing release force and causing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2,854 specific 2013 motorhome models because incorrectly installed windshield wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.
Altec is recalling 2017-2018 aerial devices and digger derricks because a step on the fiberglass platform can break off, increasing injury risk.
Canteen is recalling ready-to-eat breaded chicken tenders because they contain undeclared milk (whey), a known allergen.
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is recalling ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner, Western Star, and FCCC trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles because the steering wheel may detach, risking loss of control.
Hyundai is recalling 2017-2018 Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because a faulty relay may overheat the rear seat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, increasing crash risk.
Great Dane is recalling 2019 Everest CL Multi-Temp trailers because loose brake adjuster anchor pins may cause brake failure or fire.
Collins is recalling 2011-2018 school buses because seat foam may not absorb enough impact in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Truck-Lite is recalling right-hand headlights for 2016-2019 International LT trucks due to incorrect markings that may lead to improper aiming and reduced visibility.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses because the rear emergency exit door may not open wide enough to meet federal safety standards.
Toyota is recalling 2010-2014 Prius and 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles because excessive voltage may cause the hybrid system to shut down, increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling specific 2018-2019 Avalon, Sequoia, Tundra, and Avalon Hybrid vehicles because the air bag software may prevent deployment in a crash.
Suzuki is recalling 2017-2018 DL650, GSX-R1000, and GSX-S750 motorcycles because a twisted fuel pump O-ring may cause a fuel leak, increasing fire risk.
BCI Burke is recalling about 200 Merge playground climbers because welded handgrips may create a strangulation hazard for children.
JBS Tolleson is recalling approximately 6.9 million pounds of raw beef products potentially contaminated with Salmonella Newport. The recall follows an investigation linking the bacteria to 57 reported illnesses.
Yamaha is recalling 2012-2013 XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles because a gap in protective sealant may cause wire corrosion, preventing the engine from returning to idle and increasing crash risk.
Altec is recalling 2017 AT37, AT41, and AT48 aerial devices because an incorrectly installed hose sock may cause electrical shock.
Zakah Life LLC is recalling Super Green Maeng Da Premium Kratom supplements because FDA samples tested positive for Salmonella.
Gravel Ridge Farms is recalling approximately 55,000 dozen shelled eggs due to Salmonella contamination. The products were distributed in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Johnston County Hams is recalling approximately 89,096 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects products distributed in five states.
Hetero Labs Limited is recalling 98,016 bottles of Montelukast Sodium 10 mg tablets because one lot may contain Losartan Potassium 50 mg tablets.
Zakah Life LLC is recalling specific batches of Powerful Red Vein Bali Premium Kratom supplements because FDA testing found potential Salmonella contamination.
Zakah Life LLC is recalling Top Shelf White Maeng Da Premium Kratom supplements because the ingredient lacks safety assurance and red/green strains are potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Agfa N.V. is recalling 108 DX-D 600 X-ray systems because support cables may break, posing a risk of the equipment falling.
Confidence Inc. is recalling For-Men-10 dietary supplements because they contain undeclared ingredients, including HPMC and artificial colors.
Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Minivelle (estradiol) transdermal patches because the adhesive delivery system failed to meet specification standards for shear.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vit Cutters because the back cap may separate from the body of the device.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 516 Discovery MR750w MRI systems because a small area on the bore surface can become warm enough to cause a serious burn if a patient touches it without proper padding.
Boston Scientific is recalling ESSENTIO pacemakers and CRT-P systems due to an elevated potential for early replacement caused by hydrogen-induced accelerated battery depletion.
Boston Scientific is recalling specific ACCOLADE pacemakers and CRT-P systems due to an elevated potential for early replacement caused by hydrogen-induced accelerated battery depletion.
Biomet UK Ltd. is recalling specific HipLOC hip fracture fixation system plates due to an undersized bore that prevents the lag screw from fitting.
Swanson Health Products is recalling Himalayan Crystal Salt because it may contain metal wire pieces. The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada and Switzerland.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2018-2019 MCI J4500 motorcoaches with 60-passenger seating due to insufficient emergency egress windows, which may delay passenger exit during an emergency.
Boston Scientific is recalling PROPONENT pacemakers because hydrogen exposure may cause the battery to deplete faster than expected, requiring early replacement.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutters because the back cap may separate from the body of the device.
Shockwave Medical is recalling 612 Shockwave S4 IVL Catheters because they may fail to maintain required inflation pressure during treatment.
Swissray Medical is recalling 26 ddR Formula B X-ray systems in the U.S. due to potential arm movement, calibration loss, and communication loss that could cause injury.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2001-2019 MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles because EMS cabinet fasteners may be the wrong size, posing a crash injury risk.
Philips is recalling 5,115 medical monitor ceiling suspensions because the monitor may detach and fall, posing an injury risk to patients and users.
Philips is recalling 5,115 Allura Xper F020 DR Tables because the ceiling monitor suspension may detach, posing a risk of injury from falling equipment.
Biomet UK Ltd. is recalling 44 units of the HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System due to an undersized bore that may prevent the lag screw from fitting.
Philips is recalling 5,115 Allura Xper F010 DR Tables because the ceiling monitor suspension may detach, posing a risk of injury from falling equipment.
Philips is recalling 5,115 Allura Xper F020 Biplane DR Tables because the monitor ceiling suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure patients, users, or bystanders.
Boston Scientific is recalling VALITUDE X4 CRT-P pacemakers because hydrogen-induced accelerated battery depletion may require early replacement.
Philips is recalling INTEGRIS Allura 9 biplane systems because the monitor ceiling suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure patients, users, or bystanders.
Walmart is recalling Ozark Trail camp axes because the axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.
Yamaha is recalling 145,000 golf cars and specialty vehicles because a broken accelerator pedal return spring can cause a crash.
Philips is recalling INTEGRIS Allura 15-12 systems because the monitor ceiling suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure patients, users, or bystanders.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit Cutters because the back cap may separate from the cutter body.
CooperSurgical is recalling 18,000 units of Retractor System Elastic Stays because the sterile pouch seal may be compromised, increasing the risk of infection.
Philips is recalling FlexVision Monitor Ceiling Suspensions because the monitor may detach from the actuator rotor shaft, posing a risk of injury to patients, users, and bystanders.
Philips is recalling AIIura Xper F010 DR Tables because the ceiling monitor suspension may detach, posing a risk of injury to patients and staff.
Philips is recalling INTEGRIS Allura 15-12 biplane systems because the monitor ceiling suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure patients, users, or bystanders.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutters because the back cap may separate from the cutter body.
Medtronic is recalling Visualase Thermal Therapy System software due to potential MR thermometry inaccuracies that may cause unaccounted thermal energy spread during laser ablation.
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