April 2018 recalls

622 recalls were announced in April 2018.

What the numbers show

Critical: 19
Severe: 146
High: 321
Moderate: 110
Low: 26

Of the 622 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 23% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

601–622 of 622

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1224-2018·2018-04-04
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Persona Knee System Components Due to Missing Parts
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 3 units of the Persona Knee System because the set screw and taper plug were missing from the packaging.
Product
PERSONA¿ THE PERSONALIZED KNEE SYSTEM "PSN TIB STM 5 DEG SZ D R" indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: - Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1210-2018·2018-04-04
Johnson & Johnson Recalls ACUVUE ADVANCE Contact Lenses Due to Foreign Matter
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recalling specific lots of ACUVUE ADVANCE contact lenses because foreign matter was found between the blister package and foil.
Product
ACUVUE ADVANCE Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1272-2018·2018-04-04
SIE AG Recalls FEMTO LDV Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Lasers
SIE AG is recalling 125 FEMTO LDV Z8 femtosecond surgical lasers worldwide due to usability and performance improvements identified after a cataract procedure complication.
Product
The FEMTO LDV(TM)Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser The FEMTO LDV(TM)Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser intended for use in the creation of corneal incisions indicated for use in patients undergoing LASIK surgery, tunnel creation for implantation of…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0608-2018·2018-04-04
Paddock Recalls Evamist Estradiol Spray Due to Vial Cracks
Paddock Laboratories is recalling 52,596 bottles of Evamist (estradiol) transdermal spray because cracks in the vial neck may cause product evaporation, leaking, or dispensing failure.
Product
EVAMIST — EVAMIST (ESTRADIOL)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1206-2018·2018-04-04
Johnson & Johnson Recalls First Aid Wraps Due to Latex Labeling Error
Johnson & Johnson is voluntarily recalling select first aid wraps because the packaging incorrectly states they are not made with natural rubber latex.
Product
Johnson & Johnson BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products HURT-FREE¿ Wrap (size: 2in)
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0980-2018·2018-04-04
Dreyer's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recalled for Incorrect Butter Pecan Contents
Nestle Dreyers is recalling 30 cases of Dreyer's Slow Churned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream in Colorado because the cartons contain Butter Pecan ice cream.
Product
Dreyer's Slow Churned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream; 1.5 qt, (48-fl oz.); Lid is for Dreyer's Slow Churned Butter Pecan Ice Cream UPC 41548 00386
Category
Food
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1191-2018·2018-04-04
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Mismatched Hip Implant Packages
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 12 hip implant packages labeled as size 7.5 that actually contained size 4 implants.
Product
Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, 7711 Series, Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Plasma Sprayed Press-Fit Cementless Size 7.5 Extended Offset Reduced Neck Length; Part Number: 00-7711-007-40
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
12 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1270-2018·2018-04-04
Roche cobas e 411 Analyzer Recall for Questionable Results
Roche Diagnostics is recalling cobas e 411 Immunoassay Analyzers because using 13 mm sample tubes without adapters may cause questionable results.
Product
cobas e 411 Immunoassay Analyzer (Discrete Photometric Analyzer for Clinical use), Catalog Numbers: 04775201001 (rack system), 04775279001 (disk system), 04775201973 (rack system) & 04775279973 (disk system).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1189-2018·2018-04-04
Zimmer Dental Recalls Tapered Screw-Vent Implants Due to Labeling Error
Zimmer Dental Inc is recalling Tapered Screw-Vent MTX dental implants because two lots were inadvertently commingled during manufacturing, potentially resulting in mislabeling.
Product
Tapered Screw-Vent MTX, Dental Implant, sterile. Model TSVTB10.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1198-2018·2018-04-04
GE Healthcare Recalls 28 Datex-Ohmeda TEC 7 Anesthesia Vaporizers
GE Healthcare is recalling 28 Datex-Ohmeda TEC 7 anesthesia vaporizers shipped from a service center without proper evaluation, potentially making them nonconforming.
Product
DATEX-OHMEDA TEC 7 ANESTHESIA VAPORIZER Is designed for the metered delivery of specific inhalation anesthetic agents for use in continuous flow techniques of inhalation anesthesia.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
5 states
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1242-2018·2018-04-04
Mindray Gas Module 3 monitoring spirometer recalled for regulatory changes
Mindray DS USA is recalling 1,719 Gas Module 3 monitoring spirometers because the firm made multiple changes to the product requiring the submission of a new 510(k) premarket notification.
Product
Gas Module 3 monitoring spirometer, Part Number: 115-030108-00 Product Usage: The Gas Module 3 is an accessory device designed to monitor airway gases during anesthesia and/or assisted respiration. Monitored gases includes O2, CO2, N2O and anesthetic agents Halothane…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1179-2018·2018-04-04
Keystone Dental Recalls Mispackaged Plastic Abutment Sleeves
Keystone Dental Inc is recalling 55 units of plastic abutment sleeves that were packed as non-locking but are actually locking.
Product
STAGE-1¿ RDS COC Abutment Plastic Sleeve, Non-Lock, Multi-Unit; Catalog Number: S2437-01-1K
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
LowFDA (Food)·F-0982-2018·2018-04-04
PepsiCo Recalls Diet Pepsi Cans Due to Mislabeling
PepsiCo is recalling 1,296 cases of Diet Pepsi 12-packs in Arizona due to mislabeling. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
diet Pepsi Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12oz cans, sold as a 12 pk, ambient storage.
Category
Food
Distribution
1 state
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0613-2018·2018-04-04
Akorn Recalls Subpotent Chlorhexidine Oral Rinse Kits
Akorn, Inc. is recalling 24-HOUR Oral Care q4 Kits containing subpotent Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse due to product crystallization.
Product
24-HOUR Oral Care q4 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG Solution, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701; Kit Manufactured by Halyard Health…
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0606-2018·2018-04-04
Glenmark Recalls Indomethacin Capsules Due to Incorrect Dosage Labeling
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling Indomethacin Capsules 50 mg because the bottles display incorrect adult dosage instructions.
Product
INDOMETHACIN — INDOMETHACIN (INDOMETHACIN)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Food)·F-0983-2018·2018-04-04
PepsiCo Recalls Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free Due to Aspartame Labeling Error
PepsiCo is recalling 194 cases of Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free because the outer packaging incorrectly states 'Aspartame Free' while the product contains aspartame.
Product
diet pepsi caffeine free Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12 FL OZ (355 mL), UPC: 0 12000 17230 4
Category
Food
Distribution
4 states
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0605-2018·2018-04-04
Renaissance Lakewood Recalls Flucanazole Injection Due to Stability Failures
Renaissance Lakewood, LLC is recalling 1,277 bags of Flucanazole Injection due to superpotent and failed stability specifications.
Product
Flucanazole Injection, USP 200 mg in in 100 mL (2 mg/mL), 10 Single Dose Flexible Containers, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences, Inc. North Brunswick, NJ 08902 By; Claris Injectables Ltd. Gujarat, India --- NDC 36000-006-10
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
CriticalUSDA FSIS·029-2018·2018-04-03
Good Foods Recalls Curry Chicken Salad Due to Undeclared Cashews
Good Foods Group is recalling ready-to-eat curry chicken salad cups because they contain undeclared cashews. The mislabeled products were distributed to retail locations in seven states.
Product
Good Foods Group, LLC — Good Foods Group, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Category
Food
Distribution
7 states
SevereNHTSA·18V211000·2018-04-03
Toyota Recalls 2017-2018 Models for Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Defect
Toyota is recalling specific 2017-2018 Camry, Highlander, Sienna, Tacoma, and Lexus RX350 vehicles because a manufacturing defect in the brake booster vacuum pump may cause a sudden loss of brake assist.
Product
TOYOTA — TOYOTA, LEXUS SIENNA, TACOMA, RX350, HIGHLANDER
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighNHTSA·18V212000·2018-04-03
KZRV Sportsmen Classic Trailers Recalled for Propane Leak Risk
KZRV is recalling 2018 Sportsmen Classic trailers because a loose propane valve screw may cause gas leaks and fire.
Product
KZRV — KZRV SPORTSMEN CLASSIC
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighCPSC·18135·2018-04-03
3M Recalls Scotch Thermal Laminators Due to Overheating Burn Hazard
3M is recalling about 395,000 Scotch thermal laminators because the plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Product
Scotch™ thermal laminators
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighCPSC·18133·2018-04-02
Polaris Recalls RZR XP 1000 Vehicles Due to Exhaust Fire Hazard
Polaris is recalling about 107,000 RZR XP 1000 vehicles because a cracked exhaust silencer can cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Product
Model Year 2014-2018 Polaris RZR XP 1000
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide

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