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766 recalls were announced in March 2018.
Of the 766 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 2% are Critical, 15% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Centurion Medical Products is recalling specific lots of Catheter Securement System Convenience Kits because the PVP Prep Pad does not meet required iodine levels.
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing is recalling 1,117 Swish Tapered Implants because the packaged extender may be positioned upside down in the plastic retainer.
Arrow International is recalling 18,124 percutaneous sheath introducer kits because they are missing the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note and Central Line Insertion Checklist.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling 8 dialysis kits containing misconfigured infant catheters. The 1-cuff catheters were incorrectly labeled as 2-cuff products.
Centurion Medical Products is recalling Neonatal IV Access Sets because the PVP Prep Pad does not meet required iodine levels for shelf life.
Arrow International is recalling 18,124 central venous catheterization kits because they are missing the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note and Central Line Insertion Checklist.
Medica Corporation is recalling Wash Kit REF 10680 because an ineffective wash solution causes inconsistent lipase test results.
Centurion Medical Products is recalling Minor Dressing Change Trays because a PVP Prep Pad component failed to meet required iodine assay levels for shelf life.
Pine Pharmaceuticals is recalling 136 units of Brilliant Blue G for Intraocular Injection because the vial label contains incorrect active and inactive ingredient information.
Arrow International is recalling 18,124 percutaneous sheath introducer kits because they lack required central line insertion checklists and procedure notes.
Centurion Medical Products Corporation is recalling Blood Draw Kits because the PVP Prep Pad does not meet required iodine levels for shelf life.
Centurion Medical Products is recalling Incision & Drainage Kits because a PVP Prep Pad failed to meet required iodine levels for shelf life.
Centurion Medical Products is recalling suture removal kits because the included PVP prep pads do not meet required iodine levels for their 36-month shelf life.
United Orthopedic Corporation is recalling 69 U2 Total Knee System Tibial Inserts because the package contents did not match the product labeling.
Centurion Medical Products Corporation is recalling MINI PLASTICS SET kits because a PVP Prep Pad does not meet required iodine levels for shelf life.
IKEA is recalling Godis Paskkyckling Marshmallow Candy due to possible pest contamination at the production facility.
Arrow International is recalling 18,124 Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kits because they lack required clinical safety checklists.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Legion HK Femoral Wedge components because the included screws are 5 mm instead of 10 mm, making them too short for use.
CooperSurgical is recalling 13 units of 2 MHz Waterproof OB probes because they were incorrectly labeled as 3 MHz probes.
Centurion Medical Products Corporation is recalling IV Start Kits nationwide. The recall addresses a quality issue with the convenience kits used for IV placement.
Centurion Medical Products is recalling Circumcision Trays because a PVP Prep Pad component failed to meet required iodine assay levels for shelf life.
Becton Dickinson is recalling specific Vacutainer tubes because they may cause underestimation of lead in blood samples when used with certain assays.
Becton Dickinson is recalling specific Vacutainer tubes because they may cause underestimation of lead levels in blood samples when used with certain assays.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling Estradiol Vaginal Inserts because patients reported difficulty dispensing the tablet from the applicator.
Centurion Medical Products is recalling Skin Staple Remover Convenience Kits because the included PVP Prep Pad does not meet required iodine levels for its stated shelf life.
Centurion Medical Products is recalling General Purpose Instrument Trays because a PVP Prep Pad in the kit does not meet required iodine levels for shelf life.
Arrow International is recalling 18,124 central venous catheter kits nationwide because they lack required clinical procedure notes and checklists.
Centurion Medical Products Corporation is recalling St. Christopher's Securement Sets because the PVP Prep Pad does not meet required iodine assay levels for shelf life.
OMNIlife science Inc. is recalling 32 Apex Knee System Tibial Baseplates due to an incorrect expiration date on the external packaging.
Akorn, Inc. is recalling 4,128 bottles of Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion, USP 0.1% due to high impurity levels. The product was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
Arrow International is recalling 18,124 central venous catheter kits nationwide because they lack required clinical safety checklists.
Newmar is recalling 2011-2017 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, and Ventana motorhomes because the power steering hose may rub against the starter motor, causing fluid leaks or electrical arcing.
Polaris is recalling 2015-2018 Slingshot motorcycles because improperly welded seat brackets may fail, increasing crash injury risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses transit models because a wall mounting bracket may crack, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with propane engines due to a fuel line chafing risk that could cause a leak and fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses school buses because a wall mounting bracket may crack, causing seats to detach in a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Western Star trucks because a power stud may contact the bulkhead, causing an electrical arc that increases fire risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2018-2019 Intent motorhomes because exterior rearview mirrors may fall off while driving, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCS motorhome chassis because a valve stem stabilizer may dislodge, potentially causing tire damage and increasing crash risk.
Ferrari is recalling 2009-2011 California and 2010-2011 458 Italia vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may explode during a crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Lazy Daze is recalling 2012-2017 motorhomes because certain fire extinguishers may clog or detach, potentially failing to work during a fire.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2018 Passport recreational trailers because the spare tire carrier may detach, increasing crash risk.
Columbia Northwest is recalling 2013-2018 Somerset E3 trailers because certification labels may lack Gross Axle Weight Rating information, potentially leading to overloading.
SpeeCo and Woods are recalling 4-way wedge accessories for hydraulic log splitters because they can detach and strike users, causing injury.
Starwest Botanicals is recalling organic cardamom pods after a customer reported a positive Salmonella test result for a specific bulk lot.
Pfizer is recalling 53,600 vials of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection due to confirmed customer complaints of empty or cracked glass vials.
Alden Optical is recalling HP59 Toric Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. Consumers should stop using the affected lenses.
Maxey Trailers is recalling 2017-2018 A3X, A5X, and A6X trailers because suspension arms may crack, potentially causing the axle to come loose and increasing crash risk.
Argo Medical Technologies is recalling 127 ReWalk Personal 6.0 exoskeletons after receiving complaints of tibia and fibula injuries.
Forest River is recalling 2018 Surveyor trailers because a missing fan in the refrigerator may cause overheating and fire.
Plant Devas Inc. is recalling 144 units of Ayurvedic Face Care Kits because FDA testing found excessive numbers of microorganisms.
Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling methylprednisolone sodium succinate for injection vials due to high impurity levels. The affected lots were distributed nationwide.
Plant Devas Inc. is recalling 500 kits of the evanhealy Clay Mask Kit because FDA testing found excessive and virulent microorganisms.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 14,461 TunneLoc Tibial Fixation Devices because gamma sterilization testing suggests the sterilization dose may be inadequate.
Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling 205,370 vials of methylprednisolone sodium succinate for injection due to high impurity levels.
Alden Optical is recalling NovaKone Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. The recall covers units distributed in the US and Canada.
Progressive Laboratories is recalling Thyroid Resilience dietary supplements because they may contain undeclared milk. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase.
Plant Divas Inc. is recalling French Rose Clay and Moroccan Rhassoul Clay products because FDA testing found excessive numbers of microorganisms.
Progressive Laboratories is recalling Testosterzone dietary supplements because they may contain undeclared milk, a major food allergen.
Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling 176,410 vials of methylprednisolone sodium succinate injection due to high impurity levels.
Pfizer is recalling 29,680 vials of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection due to confirmed customer complaints of empty or cracked glass containers.
Plant Devas Inc. is recalling Blemish Face Care Kits because FDA sampling found excessive and virulent microorganisms.
Plant Divas Inc. is recalling Green Tea Clay because FDA testing found excessive and virulent microorganisms in the product.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling certain Port-A-Cath II kits that may contain incorrect introducer sizes or locking collars due to misassembly.
Alden Optical is recalling ASTERA Multifocal Toric Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. The recall affects units distributed in the US and Canada.
Alden Optical is recalling 23 units of HP49 Sphere Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance.
Alden Optical is recalling specific daily wear soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. Consumers should stop using the affected lenses.
California Jerky Factory is recalling approximately 1,238 pounds of beef jerky products due to a processing deviation that may have led to under-processing.
Alden Optical is recalling HP59 Sphere Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. The recall affects units distributed in the US and Canada.
Alden Optical is recalling Alden Classic 38 Sphere Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. The recall covers units distributed in the United States and Canada.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 429 units of nondegradable soft tissue fixation fasteners because the implant shaft may shift and fall out during device opening.
Alden Optical is recalling 56 units of Alden HP49 Toric Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. The lenses were distributed in 25 US states and Canada.
Baxter is recalling SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pumps because excessive wear in the pumping mechanism may cause over- or under-infusion of fluids.
Brainlab AG is recalling ExacTrac Patient Positioning System software versions 6.0 through 6.5 due to a risk of misinterpreting beam authorization when used with specific Varian accelerators.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling TunneLoc Tibial Fixation Devices because testing suggests the sterilization dose may be inadequate. The devices are distributed nationwide.
Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 Cherokee recreational trailers because a loose propane valve screw may allow gas to leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific Versus hip prostheses because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished implant surface.
Deerfield Imaging is recalling 16 IMRIS T2X tables because the rotational locking mechanisms can disengage, potentially causing unintended table movement.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 13,227 hip and knee implants because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished surfaces.
Ion Beam Applications is recalling 37 Proteus 235 Proton Therapy Systems due to a risk of patient misalignment when using treatment plans with multiple isocenters.
Ortho Solutions is recalling 106 System 26 Forefoot and Midfoot implant trays from the US market because corrosion residue was found inside the cannulated devices.
Medtronic is voluntarily recalling one lot of MAHURKAR Elite Acute Dual Lumen Dialysis Catheters because they were distributed without being sterilized.
Diagnostica Stago is recalling Neoplastine Cl Plus reagent vials because a defect may cause inaccurate prothrombin time test results.
Alden Optical is recalling HP54 Toric Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. Consumers should stop using the affected lenses.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 12 Humeral Stems because two lots were commingled and etched with incorrect lot numbers, creating a risk of using the wrong implant size.
Blue Moose of Boulder, LLC is recalling 504 units of All-Natural Ciolo Nut-Free Basil Pesto because the product contains undeclared tree nuts.
Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of BD Vacutainer K2 EDTA blood collection tubes because they may contain insufficient anticoagulant, potentially causing erroneous test results.
Paige Common is recalling 46 packages of Maple Minis-Gluten Free Donut Bites sold in Oregon due to undeclared soy lecithin.
BMW is recalling specific accessory windscreens for various motorcycle models because extra tinting may reduce rider visibility, increasing crash risk.
Ion Beam Applications is recalling three Proteus 235 proton therapy systems because the internal configuration of electrometers and control boards is not checked before each patient treatment.
Progressive Laboratories is recalling Xenesta Nuvive Men dietary supplements because they may contain undeclared milk.
Plant Devas Inc. is recalling Rose Face Care Kits because FDA testing found excessive and virulent microorganisms in the products.
Alden Optical is recalling 33 units of NovaKone Toric Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. The lenses were distributed in 25 US states and Canada.
Plant Divas Inc. is recalling Lemongrass Facial Polish with Oats, Fengreek & Neem because FDA testing found excessive numbers of microorganisms.
ZOLL Medical is recalling specific adult defibrillator electrodes that may cause R Series devices to deliver pediatric energy levels instead of adult levels.
Paige Common is recalling Almond Love Bar vegan chocolate bars due to undeclared soy lecithin. The product was distributed in Oregon.
3M is recalling specific ACE and Futuro ankle braces because they contain natural latex rubber but lack the required caution statement.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific Versys hip prostheses because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished implant surface.
Draeger Medical Systems is recalling 2,760 Dual Hemo MCable Pods (Revisions 15 and 16) because they may allow liquid ingress, potentially causing incorrect invasive blood pressure readings.
Stanbio Laboratory is recalling RaPET RF Latex Reagent because it causes all patient serum samples to yield weakly positive test results.
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