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865 recalls were announced in October 2018.
Of the 865 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 15% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Medtronic is recalling Visualase Thermal Therapy System software due to potential MR thermometry inaccuracies that may cause unaccounted thermal energy spread during laser ablation.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite Vit Cutters because the back cap may separate from the cutter body.
Boston Scientific is recalling 74 LATITUDE Programming Systems due to a potential for unintended cross-chamber stimulation in pacing devices.
Philips is recalling INTEGRIS CV systems because the ceiling monitor suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure patients, users, or bystanders.
Shockwave Medical is recalling 612 Shockwave S4 IVL Catheters because they may fail to maintain required inflation pressure during treatment.
Bausch + Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite Vit Cutters because the back cap can separate from the cutter body.
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.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit Cutters because the back cap may separate from the cutter body.
Philips is recalling Allura Xper F010 systems because the ceiling monitor suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure patients or users.
Boston Scientific is recalling VISIONIST X4 CRT-P pacemakers because hydrogen-induced accelerated battery depletion may require early replacement.
Philips is recalling 5,115 AlluraXperFOlO/lO systems because the ceiling monitor suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure patients or users.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite Vit Cutters because the back cap may separate from the cutter body during use.
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 FD1O C systems because the ceiling monitor suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure patients, users, or bystanders.
Philips is recalling 5,115 medical monitor ceiling suspensions because the monitor may detach from the actuator, posing a risk of injury to patients and users.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite Vit Cutters because the back cap may separate from the cutter body.
Boston Scientific is recalling VALITUDE X4 CRT-P pacemakers because hydrogen-induced accelerated battery depletion may require early replacement.
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.
Reckitt Benckiser is recalling Durex Real Feel Polyisoprene Condoms because they failed to meet the required burst pressure specification.
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.
Philips is recalling 5,115 Allura Xper FD2O Biplane systems because the monitor ceiling suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and risk injury.
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.
Brett Anthony Foods is recalling Gotham Greens Classic Pesto because the ingredient list incorrectly omits milk (parmigiano).
Philips is recalling 5,115 medical monitor ceiling suspensions because the monitor may detach and fall, posing an injury risk to patients and users.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling specific da Vinci Surgical System power supply units that were manufactured incorrectly and may fail during use.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite vit cutters because the back cap may separate from the body. The defect poses a risk of harm during use.
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.
Love Corn Inc. is voluntarily recalling 1,404 cases of 1.6 oz. Sea Salt Love Corn due to undeclared peanuts.
Stryker GmbH is recalling 233 units of Hoffmann LRF Hexapod Software because it may compute erroneously accelerated correction plans under specific settings.
Boehringer Ingelheim is recalling 998 bottles of SYNJARDY tablets due to cross-contamination with other products.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutters because the back cap may separate from the cutter body.
Terumo is recalling 10 Advanced Perfusion System units due to improperly torqued screws on the Power Manager Board, which may cause electrical shorts.
Philips is recalling Allura Xper FD2O systems because the monitor ceiling suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure patients, users, or bystanders.
Philips is recalling 5,115 Allura Xper F020 DR Tables 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.
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 INTEGRIS Allura 9 F FDXD 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.
Philips is recalling 5,115 Allura Xper FD2O Biplane systems because the monitor ceiling suspension may detach, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure patients, users, or bystanders.
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.
Hetero Labs is recalling Fenofibrate 145 mg tablets because a foreign Valacyclovir 500 mg tablet was found in the bottles.
Hetero Labs Limited is recalling 98,016 bottles of Montelukast Sodium 10 mg tablets because a pharmacist reported blue specks on the tablets.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific lot of 8.3mm tibial nails that are actually 12mm. The product was distributed only in the Netherlands.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 16 Vanguard 360 Revision Knee System tibial block augments because the sterile packages contained one bolt instead of the required two.
Pin Hsiao & Associates, LLC dba Zen Bakery is recalling Trader Joe's Cinnamon Coffee Cake because it contains undeclared soy lecithin.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 523,896 bags of Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose because the drug concentration was higher than specified.
Tosoh Bioscience Inc is recalling eight G8 Automated HPLC Analyzers because they were distributed with software that lacks a 510(k).
Confidence Inc. is recalling Bone-Lock dietary supplements containing undeclared ingredients, including Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Titanium Dioxide, and Polyethylene Glycol.
Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Minivelle (estradiol) transdermal patches because the adhesive delivery system failed to meet specification standards for shear.
Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Minivelle (estradiol) transdermal patches because the adhesive delivery system failed to meet specification standards for shear.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 16 Vanguard 360 Revision Knee System tibial block augments because the sterile packages contained only one bolt instead of the required two.
Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Minivelle (estradiol) transdermal patches because the adhesive delivery system failed to meet specification standards for shear.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 10,530 vials of Zoledronic Acid Injection because of out-of-specification unknown impurities.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Zoledronic Acid Injection vials because they failed impurity specifications with out-of-specification unknown impurities.
Medtronic is recalling 250 units of DxTerity TRA 5F Diagnostic Catheters because the inner pouch may incorrectly display a 6 French size indicator instead of the correct 5 French size.
Swire Coca Cola USA is recalling Caffeine-Free Barq's Root Beer 12 Packs due to mislabeling. The recall covers 2,945 cases distributed nationwide.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 217 units of Biomet Sports Medicine Juggerknot Long Flex Drill Bits because the expiration date is incorrectly listed on the label.
Entegra is recalling 2019 Aspire, Anthem, and Insignia motorhomes because the park brake may fail to hold the vehicle on a grade.
Jayco is recalling 2019 Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes because improperly heat-treated front wheel studs may break, increasing crash risk.
AAA Innovations is recalling about 275 promotional cooler grills because the wooden cabinet can catch fire. No injuries have been reported.
Entegra is recalling 2019 Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, and Insignia motorhomes because improperly adjusted entry door latch rods may allow the door to open during transit.
Jayco is recalling 2019 Jay Flight travel trailers because incorrectly wired turn signal and brake lights may fail to operate, increasing crash risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2017-2019 Minnie Drop trailers because a missing clamp may allow the propane line to contact the refrigerator burner, posing a fire risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2016-2018 GLC models because rear seat belt latch plates may retract into the interior paneling, preventing use.
UberScientific is recalling Uber Numb topical anesthetic cream and spray because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
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