Archive
863 recalls were announced in August 2018.
Of the 863 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 25% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Dual Detector units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Flex and Value units because the footplate hook may fail, causing the footplate to fall and injure patients or operators.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 4 Flex and Value units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to patients and operators.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Single-Detect units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to patients and operators.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Upgrades because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Dual-Detector units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to patients and operators.
bioMerieux is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Positive Test Kits because customer reports indicated an increased rate of non-detected MRSA.
Vyaire Medical is recalling the Tri-Flo Subglottic Suction System because the catheter tip may break off and be aspirated by the patient.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Chest X-Ray units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
CAREstream Medical LLC is recalling 919 ProNox Nitrous Oxide Delivery Systems because two units delivered higher levels of nitrous oxide than specified during routine testing.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost 4.1 High Performance units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing an injury risk to patients and operators.
Elekta is recalling 2,998 Digital Accelerators worldwide due to a potential for uncontrolled extension of iViewGT or XVI detector arms.
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Single Detector units because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Three Cheese Pasta Spinache Stonemill Kitchens due to potential Cyclospora contamination in the spinach ingredient.
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling 7,048 bottles of Valsartan 320 mg tablets because an incorrect grade of excipient may have been used during manufacturing.
Ortho Kinematics is recalling the Vertebral Motion Analyzer (VMA) software because a bug caused errors in the Radiological Read Report.
Arrow International is recalling 166 kits of pediatric central venous catheters because the packaging incorrectly identifies the catheter length.
BioMérieux Inc. is recalling 57 cartons of VITEK 2 NH ID Test Kits because they are missing desiccant, which may affect product stability.
Smith & Nephew is recalling two lots of Genesis II knee prosthesis components because they were packaged with the wrong size and side.
In2Bones USA, LLC is recalling 48 units of CoLink Lapidus Plates because right and left plates were laser marked incorrectly.
Civco Medical Instruments is recalling Infiniti Needle Guide Brackets because a cover failed leak testing during validation of new needle guides.
In2Bones USA, LLC is recalling 47 CoLink Lapidus Plate XP units because right and left plates were incorrectly laser-marked.
Alimentos Kamuk Internacional is recalling Tropical Pepper Co. Crushed Chili Pepper Sauce because the sodium values on the label are inconsistent with the current value.
Ortho Kinematics, Inc. is recalling VMA DataLink Software versions 2.3.231 and 2.3.232 because a software bug caused erroneous test results.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 385 units of the Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower because an undersized mating feature could cause device connection issues and minor surgical delays.
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling Valsartan tablets because an incorrect grade of excipient may have been used during manufacturing.
Back 2 Basics Direct LLC is recalling 10 Dymaxeon 5.5 Curved Rods because packages labeled as 110mm may contain 100mm rods.
Asian Gourmet Spicy Chili & Garlic Sauce is being recalled because the sodium values on the label are not consistent with the current value.
Ortho Kinematics is recalling Vertebral Motion Analyzer (VMA) software version 2.3.252 due to a software bug that caused errors in released testing results.
Elekta, Inc. is recalling 185 units of MOSAIQ Oncology Information System software because the order status may incorrectly remain 'Approved' when it should indicate 'Complete'.
Ortho Kinematics is recalling VMA software versions 2.3.239 through 2.3.254 because administrative errors caused incorrect data in radiological and VMA reports.
Euro Diagnostica AB is recalling 25 Immunoscan CCPlus test kits due to decreasing performance over time. The kits were distributed in Minnesota, Texas, and Iran.
Gourmet International Inc. is voluntarily recalling L'Italy Sparkling Mandarin Juice Drink because of packaging concerns and reports of leaking caps.
Euro Diagnostica AB is recalling six lots of anti-cardiolipin ELISA kits due to an incorrect distribution label. The kits were distributed in Minnesota.
Gourmet International Inc. is voluntarily recalling LItaly Sparkling Lime Juice Drink due to packaging concerns and reports of leaking caps.
Mylan Institutional, Inc. is recalling 408 cartons of Diltiazem HCl Extended-release Capsules, 120 mg, due to out-of-specification impurities.
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling 18,947 bottles of Valsartan 160 mg tablets because an incorrect grade of excipient may have been used during manufacturing.
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Valsartan 40 mg tablets because an incorrect grade of excipient may have been used during manufacturing.
Gourmet International Inc. is voluntarily recalling L'Italy Sparkling Grapefruit Juice Drink because of packaging concerns and reports of leaking caps.
Gourmet International Inc. is voluntarily recalling L'Italy Sparkling Pomegranate Juice Beverages due to packaging concerns and reports of leaking caps.
Gourmet International Inc. is voluntarily recalling LItaly Sparkling Lemon Juice Drink because of reports of leaking caps.
Gourmet International Inc. is voluntarily recalling LItaly Sparkling Sour Cherry Juice Drink due to packaging concerns and reports of leaking caps.
Euro Diagnostica AB is recalling four Scl-70 ELISA kits due to incorrect distribution labeling. The kits were manufactured by DiaSorin but incorrectly labeled as manufactured by them.
Euro Diagnostica AB is recalling Anti-Cardiolipin ELISA kits due to incorrect labeling. The kits were incorrectly labeled as 'Manufactured by DiaSorin' instead of 'Distributed by DiaSorin.'
Euro Diagnostica is recalling Anti-Ro (SS-A) ELISA kits due to incorrect labeling. The label incorrectly states 'Manufactured by DiaSorin' instead of 'Distributed by DiaSorin'.
Dexter Axle is recalling D44 trailer axles with 4,400-pound capacity because missing inner bearing races can cause hub overheating or bearing failure.
MAC Trailer Mfg. is recalling 2019 Dump and Waste trailers because the wheel end nut locking device may not be properly installed, allowing the wheel end to separate from the axle.
Blue Bird is recalling 2019-2020 Vision and All American school buses because certain child restraint seats may be missing a required warning label on the lower strap.
Jayco is recalling 2015-2017 Redhawk motorhomes because liquid leakage into the driver's power window switch can cause corrosion and increase the risk of a fire.
Fabform is recalling 2018 EPT dump trailers because welded hinges may fracture, causing the dump box to fall unexpectedly and increasing the risk of injury or death.
Polaris is recalling about 1,300 model year 2018 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles because the rollover protection structure can fracture during high-speed rollovers.
Webasto is recalling AeroVironment TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems because failing capacitors may cause electrical shock or fire.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for Empire Kosher raw chicken products sold from September 2017 to June 2018 due to a link with a Salmonella outbreak.
Navistar is recalling 2015-2019 IC Bus school buses equipped with specific wheelchair lifts because a component may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and increasing injury risk.
Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling approximately 25,288 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The products were shipped to warehouses in California and Colorado.
REV Recreation Group is recalling 2018-2019 Fleetwood Pulse and Holiday Rambler Prodigy motorhomes because the generator exhaust pipe may contact the waste tank, increasing fire risk.
BMW is recalling 2017-2019 MINI Countryman vehicles because a missing crash protection plate near the fuel pump could cause a fuel leak and fire risk in a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because seat mounting feet may pull through the floor joint in a crash.
Autocar is recalling 297 Xspotter vehicles from 2018-2019 because an incorrectly welded brake pedal mounting plate could cause the pedal to disconnect, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks because the rear differential may be underfilled, which could cause axle failure and increase crash risk.
American Landmaster is recalling about 1,500 off-road utility vehicles because gas can leak from the tank, posing fire and burn hazards.
Manhattan Toy is recalling Pull-Back Speedy Jets because rubber tires can separate, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2015-2019 Thomas Built Buses equipped with specific wheelchair lifts because a component may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high.
Vornado Air is recalling VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. One death and 19 fire reports have been linked to the units.
MBG Marketing is recalling 1,320 boxes of Naturipe Blueberries because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The affected product was distributed to New York.
Northwind Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Valsartan 160 mg tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Northwind Pharmaceuticals is recalling 14 bottles of Valsartan 320mg tablets distributed in Indiana because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling Triple P Injection due to practices that may call into question the sterility of the product.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling PR/PA/PH Injection vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in Pennsylvania.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling 60 vials of Morphine Sulf inhalation because practices at the firm may call into question the sterility of the product.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling Pro/PA/PH/AT Injection in Pennsylvania due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
ICU Medical is expanding a recall of I.V. Administration Sets with NanoClave manifolds due to potential leaks or component separation.
NxStage Medical is recalling Express Fluid Warmers due to a potential risk of electrical fire if fluid leaks into the power receptacle.
Cook Inc. is recalling 250 units of the VentriClear Ventricular Drainage Catheter Set because the product failed endotoxin testing. The recall involves one distributor in Indiana, and the product was not distributed to end users.
ICU Medical is expanding a recall of specific smallbore I.V. administration sets because they may leak or separate at the manifold connection.
Northwind Pharmaceuticals is recalling Valsartan 80mg tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Lisinopril tablets because a metal contaminant was found in one tablet.
Sorin CRM SAS is recalling 16 Platinium CRT-D devices because a hardware defect may cause loss of pacing and sensing, preventing the device from delivering necessary defibrillation.
RemedyRepack Inc. is recalling Valsartan 160 mg tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling P/P/P Injection vials because practices at the firm may call into question the sterility of the product.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling Medroxprogesterone 1% Ophthalmic Solution due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in Pennsylvania.
The Hain Celestial Group is recalling alba BOTANICA Sensitive Sheer Shield Sunscreen SPF 50+ due to microbial contamination. Consumers should stop using the product.
Northwind Pharmaceuticals is recalling 43 bottles of Valsartan HCTZ 160/12.5mg tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling Papav 300/Phent 5mg/10mL Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in Pennsylvania.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling Dehydrated Alcohol Solution vials because practices at the firm may call into question the sterility of the products.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling P/P/P Injection vials because practices at the firm may call into question the sterility of the products.
Volvo is recalling 2019 XC40 vehicles because brake pedals may not be correctly riveted, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Altec Industries is recalling 2008-2018 Aerial Devices with aluminum work platforms because mounting holes may fail, causing unexpected movement and injury risk.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling Vitamin D3 Injection, 50,000 IU/mL, 4 mL vials, because practices at the firm may call into question the sterility of the product.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling Atropine 0.01% Opth Solution due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed within Pennsylvania.
Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling 328 Arkon Anesthesia Delivery Systems because they may stop providing mechanical ventilation while in use or idle.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling DMSO 6.25% Opth Sol due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed within Pennsylvania.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling Acetylcysteine 10% Ophthalmic Solution due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in Pennsylvania.
RemedyRepack Inc. is recalling specific lots of Valsartan 320 mg tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
RemedyRepack Inc. is recalling Valsartan 80 mg tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient used to manufacture the product.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling 213 Avastin prefilled syringes because practices at the firm may call into question the sterility of the products.
Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling PRASH Injection vials because practices at the firm may call into question the sterility of the product.
Sorin CRM SAS is recalling 10 Platinium CRT-D devices because a hardware issue may cause loss of pacing and sensing, preventing the device from detecting arrhythmias.
ICU Medical is expanding a recall of 150 pouches of smallbore I.V. administration sets with NanoClave manifolds due to potential leaks or component separation.
ICU Medical is expanding a recall of I.V. Administration Sets with NanoClave manifolds due to potential leaks or separation between the female luer and manifold.
Looking for a different month? Back to 2018.