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766 recalls were announced in March 2018.
Of the 766 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 2% are Critical, 17% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
First Aid Research is recalling Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus Ointment with Lidocaine because the packaging fails to meet child-resistant closure requirements, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Zevex Incorporated is recalling Moog Curlin Infusion Administration Sets because particulate matter was found on the spike. The recall covers 7,979 cases distributed nationwide and internationally.
Stryker Communications is recalling 850 Berchtold Chromophare Dual Monitor Carrier Arms and Flat Panels because the mounts may have missing or incomplete welds.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2007-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses because the wheelchair lift may operate while the vehicle is in motion.
ConMed is recalling STAT 2 I.V. Gravity Flow Needle-Free Controller sets because they exhibit inaccurate or inconsistent flow rates.
M&P Food Productions is recalling Vareniki - farmer cheese due to undeclared wheat. Consumers with celiac disease or wheat allergies should not consume the product.
M&P Food Productions is recalling Vareniki Sour Cherry because the product contains undeclared wheat and Red #40.
BMW is recalling 2018 X3 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles because the rear spoiler may not be properly attached or may be missing screws, posing a road hazard.
Cosmedent, Inc. is recalling 84 units of Etching Gel because the syringe tips may detach during use.
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc is recalling 55 ultrasound transducers (Model UST-5550-R) because they may not have adequate protection against electrical shock hazards.
M&P Food Productions is recalling Vareniki Cabbage because the product contains undeclared wheat. Consumers with celiac disease or wheat allergies should not eat the product.
M&P Food Productions is recalling Hand Made Russian Style Blintzes because they contain undeclared wheat. Consumers should check their pantries for the affected product.
InHarvest, Inc. is recalling Lunds & Byerlys White Quinoa because some bags contain Israeli Couscous, which includes wheat, without declaring the allergen.
LifeCell is recalling 25,798 units of the Revolve Advanced Adipose System due to bacterial endotoxin levels above acceptable limits.
Margalaxy LLC is recalling Cosmic Crunch Granola due to undeclared coconut flakes. The product was distributed in Oregon.
Zevex Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Moog Curlin Infusion Administration Sets due to particulate matter found on the spike.
Avid Medical is recalling 440 TruCustom Plastic Basin Packs because some kits contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign material.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling Axiom Artis devices due to a potential for liquid entry.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 15 hemodialysis machines due to a software error that causes a discrepancy between the displayed and actual ultrafiltration rates.
Philips is recalling Intellivue iX Information Center Software because restarting stations in 2018 prevents patient discharge and transfer operations, causing monitoring loss.
Avid Medical is recalling 70 TruCustom Pacemaker Tray kits because they may contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign material.
Sumano's Bakery is recalling Sourdough French bread after a customer found a small metal piece on the outside of the loaf before baking.
Tosoh Bioscience is recalling ST AIA-PACK Prog II assay kits because DHEA-S supplements can cause falsely elevated progesterone results.
Zevex Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Moog Curlin Infusion Administration Sets because particulate matter was found on the spike.
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC is recalling proSA Tool Sets because the adjusting pin does not set the correct valve opening pressure for the shunt system.
Avid Medical is recalling 12 TruCustom Laminectomy Kits because they may contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign material.
M&P Food Productions is recalling Hand Made Russian Style Blintzes because they contain undeclared wheat and FD&C Red #40.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 38,069 units of Versys 6 inch Beaded Full Coat Plus Hip Prostheses because weight issues may have compromised the sterile barrier.
Kanan Enterprises is recalling Southern Grove Unsalted Almonds because some bags contained Wasabi Soy Almonds, which include undeclared wheat, soy, and peanut oil.
Philips is recalling 1,486 Allura Xper FD and ORT X-ray systems because extra monitors mounted on the ceiling suspension may disengage and fall.
Accord Media, LLC is recalling 30 units of the Truth Renew device because it uses an unapproved green LED light to treat hyperpigmentation.
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Trumpf Medical Systems is recalling 212 surgical camera systems because their wireless receivers emit radiation above accepted limits, potentially interfering with other operating room devices.
Avid Medical is recalling 30 TruCustom SPINE convenience kits because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign material in the needles.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling 100% Wheat Hams because a vendor ingredient is under recall, posing a potential foreign material hazard.
Accord Media is recalling 67 units of the Truth Renew Plus device because it uses an unapproved green LED light to treat hyperpigmentation.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling potato bread products due to a potential foreign material issue identified by a vendor. The recall affects specific Julian code dates distributed to retail centers in eight states.
Meijer Distribution is voluntarily recalling select Greek and Low-fat yogurt products due to a precautionary measure regarding the potential risk of small glass particles.
Avid Medical is recalling obstetrical convenience kits because some contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign material above release specifications.
Avid Medical is recalling 120 TruCustom Lower Extremity convenience kits because they may contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign material.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling various bread products sold under multiple trade names due to a potential foreign material issue identified by a vendor.
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling Potato Hams because a vendor ingredient is under recall for potential foreign material.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling 100% Wheat bread products due to a potential foreign material in an ingredient supplied by a vendor.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling Artis Q and Q.Zen systems due to a potential for liquid entry.
Avid Medical is recalling 160 GYN laparoscopy kits because they may contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign material.
Bell Plantation Inc. is recalling 6,011 jars of Ready-to-Eat Powdered Peanut Butter because analytical results for non-pathogenic E. coli exceeded the firm's internal specifications.
Tosoh Bioscience is recalling ST AIA-PACK Progesterone III Assay kits because cross-reactivity with DHEA-S supplements can cause falsely elevated test results.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 2,800 units of 5 mL oral dispensers because the individual pouches are mislabeled with the wrong product code and volume.
Meijer Distribution is voluntarily recalling select Greek and Low-fat yogurt products due to a precautionary measure regarding the potential risk of small glass particles.
Leadiant Biosciences is recalling 1,705 bottles of Cystaran ophthalmic solution because the active ingredient was below the required strength.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 885 Ziptight Ankle Syndesmosis Fixation Devices because they were packaged without tip protectors.
Meijer Distribution is voluntarily recalling select Greek and Low-fat yogurt products due to a potential risk of small glass particles.
Steris Corporation is recalling 406 V-PRO 60 Low Temperature Sterilization Systems to update software that prevents the use of expired sterilant.
Avid Medical is recalling TruCustom GENERAL PACK kits because some contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign material above release specifications.
Keystone Dental Inc. is recalling 72 units of the Max Implant System Bone Tap because an 8mm diameter tap was incorrectly marked and labeled as 7mm.
Terumo Medical Corporation is recalling 33 units of Destination Guiding Sheath catheter introducers because the tucking depth feature is marginally outside the upper specification.
Philips is recalling 157 ProGrade R1 digital x-ray detectors because weak WiFi connections can cause image transfer failures, requiring patients to be re-exposed to radiation.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 23,053 DELTA XTEND Reverse Shoulder System implants because the epiphysis may not assemble to the stem, potentially causing surgical delays.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling wireless foot switches for Artis Q and Q.zen fluoroscopic systems because they may fail to release radiation due to external impacts.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling DELTA XTEND Reverse Shoulder System implants because the epiphysis may not assemble to the stem, potentially causing surgical delays.
Avid Medical is recalling 50 TruCustom DAVINCI PACK convenience kits because they may contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign material.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 30 Syngo.via systems with software version VB20A to resolve bugs and inconsistent diagnoses.
Siemens is recalling ADVIA Centaur T3 kits because a barcode scanning issue on the ADVIA Centaur XPT system may affect specific lots.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling specific white wheat bread products because a vendor ingredient may contain foreign material.
Divine Living is recalling Silver with harmonically structured frequencies because the product contained unauthorized dietary and health claims.
Avid Medical is recalling 354 TruCustom Heart Cath Tray kits because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign material in the included needles.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling wheat bread products under various trade names due to a potential foreign material in an ingredient supplied by a vendor.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling specific lots of Whole Grain White bread because a vendor ingredient is under recall, posing a potential foreign material hazard.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling Honey Wheat bread products sold under multiple trade names due to a potential foreign material in an ingredient supplied by a vendor.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling Lite Hams sold under Gaint, ShopRite, and Weis brands due to a potential foreign material in an ingredient supplied by a vendor.
Avid Medical is recalling 15 TruCustom Electro Physiology PK convenience kits because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign material in the needles.
IQ Produce, LLC is recalling Fresh Fragrant Pears imported from China due to the presence of unapproved pesticide isocarbophos.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling White Wheat S/T Dinners because a vendor ingredient is under recall, posing a potential foreign material hazard.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling specific lots of Premium Hams because a vendor ingredient is under recall, posing a potential foreign material hazard.
Meijer Distribution is voluntarily recalling select Greek and Low-fat yogurt products due to the potential risk of small glass particles.
Alcon is voluntarily recalling 300 units of the 25+ TOTALPLUS Vitrectomy Pak because a 23GA probe may be included instead of the required 25GA probe.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling various wheat bread products due to a potential foreign material in an ingredient supplied by a vendor.
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Allergan is recalling INFeD (Iron Dextran Injection USP) because stability testing showed the product did not meet specifications for iron content.
Atrium Medical is recalling 60 units of ProLite Mesh because the wrong mesh configuration was packaged in the pouch. The affected lots were distributed only to Spain.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling specific lots of BC Thrombin Reagent Kits because they may produce unexpectedly prolonged Thrombin Time results for normal samples.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling white sandwich dinners under several brands due to a potential foreign material in an ingredient supplied by a vendor.
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Rusch Greenlite MAC 1 devices because some pouches may contain the incorrect product size, specifically MAC 2 instead of MAC 1.
Avid Medical is recalling 48 TruCustom Extremity Pack kits because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign material in the needles.
Avid Medical is recalling 24 shoulder arthroscopy kits because they may contain loose polypropylene foreign material in the needles.
Zevex Incorporated is recalling Moog Curlin Infusion Administration Sets because particulate matter was found on the spike.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling Butter White bread products due to a potential foreign material in an ingredient supplied by a vendor.
Meijer Distribution is voluntarily recalling select Greek and Low-fat yogurt products due to a potential risk of small glass particles.
Avid Medical is recalling 200 TruCustom DJ's Vascular/Neuro Tray kits because they may contain needles with loose polypropylene foreign material.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling White Wheat Hams under OT, WEIS, and ULTRA GRAIN brands due to potential foreign material from a recalled ingredient.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling various Premium White bread products because a vendor ingredient is under recall for potential foreign material.
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to enclosed devices.
Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Heat Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling wheat rolls sold under four trade names due to a potential foreign material issue identified by a vendor.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling S/T Potato Dinners because a vendor ingredient is under recall, posing a potential foreign material hazard.
Medline Industries is recalling 67,104 bottles of Povidone-Iodine Scrub Solution because the product failed to meet required iodine levels.
Schmidt Baking Co. is recalling 12 Grain bread products due to a potential foreign material contamination identified by a vendor.
Accord Media, LLC is recalling 1,040 units of the Ultra Renew Plus medical device because it uses an unapproved green LED light to treat hyperpigmentation.
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