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247 recalls were announced in January 2019.
Of the 247 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 37% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Daimler Vans is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles because the steering shaft may disconnect, causing a sudden loss of steering control.
Life Line Emergency Vehicles is recalling 2017-2019 Type I and Type III ambulances because Whelen accessory brake lights may falsely illuminate, potentially confusing other drivers.
Happy Together, Inc. is recalling 5K Premium Enhancement capsules because FDA analysis found undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil.
Draeger Medical is recalling 170 units of VentStar Basic 250 breathing circuits because they were incorrectly pre-assembled, creating a risk of incorrect connection or short circuiting.
Draeger Medical is recalling 75 units of VentStar Basic (P) 250 breathing circuits because they were incorrectly pre-assembled, creating a risk of incorrect connection or short circuit.
Del Monte is recalling Fiesta Corn seasoned with Red & Green Peppers because incorrect thermal processing may allow Clostridium botulinum growth.
Teleflex Medical is recalling 1,962 units of Percuvance Percutaneous Shafts because the distal tip may deform or break off during use, potentially requiring surgical intervention.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Percuvance Percutaneous Shafts because the distal tip may deform or break off during use, potentially compromising the tool's security.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling specific bottles of Ezetimibe and Simvastatin tablets because black speckles were observed on the tablets.
Proterra is recalling 2015-2018 Catalyst buses because a height control system may overload front tires, increasing crash risk.
Bound Tree Medical is recalling Epi Safe Administration and Training Kits because the instructions recommend an unapproved epinephrine dosage for young children.
Bound Tree Medical is recalling 339 Curaplex Epi Kits because the instructions recommend an unapproved epinephrine dosage for young children.
Bound Tree Medical is recalling Curaplex Epi Safe Kits because the instructions recommend an unapproved epinephrine dosage for young children.
Draeger Medical is recalling 10 units of VentStar Anesthesia WT(P) 180 breathing circuits due to incorrect pre-assembly that could cause incorrect connections.
Fetzer Medical is recalling 10 units of De Lee Obstetric Forceps because doctors reported being unable to pull the instruments apart.
Stihler Electronic Gmbh is recalling PRISMAFLO II blood return warmers because damage to the heating profile may cause low-level skin burns.
LivaNova USA is recalling 483 sterile perfusion packs because stopcocks may leak or become occluded during surgical procedures.
Hot Mom is recalling about 500 bed rails sold on Amazon.com because they fail to meet federal safety standards, posing entrapment and suffocation risks to young children.
Stihler Electronic Gmbh is recalling PRISMAFLO II S blood return warmers because damage to the heating profile may cause low-level skin burns.
Draeger Medical is recalling 325 units of VentStar Basic 180 breathing circuits due to incorrect pre-assembly that may cause incorrect connections.
Draeger Medical is recalling 25 units of ID Circuit Basic 180 breathing circuits due to incorrect pre-assembly that may cause connection errors.
Draeger Medical is recalling 25 units of ID Circuit Watertrap breathing circuits because they were incorrectly pre-assembled, creating a risk of incorrect connection or short circuit.
Stihler Electronic Gmbh is recalling PRISMAFLO II S blood return warmers because damage to the heating profile may cause low-level skin burns.
Draeger Medical is recalling 20 units of ID Circuit Basic 250 breathing circuits due to incorrect pre-assembly that may cause connection errors.
Fetzer Medical is recalling 10 units of Wrigley Obstetric Forceps because doctors reported being unable to pull the instruments apart.
Bound Tree Medical is recalling 2,654 Curaplex Epi Safe training kits because the instructions recommend an unapproved epinephrine dosage for young children.
Fetzer Medical is recalling 174 units of Luikart Simpson OB Forceps because doctors reported being unable to pull the instruments apart.
Fetzer Medical is recalling 2 units of Simpson OB Forceps because doctors reported being unable to pull the instruments apart.
Varian Medical Systems is recalling the Eclipse Treatment Planning System due to a software error in the Proton Convolution Superposition algorithm that miscalculates dose ranges for non-square CT images.
Draeger Medical is recalling 525 units of VentStar Basic (P) 180 breathing circuits because they were incorrectly pre-assembled, posing a risk of incorrect connection or short circuiting.
Draeger Medical is recalling 25 units of VentStar Watertrap (P) 180 breathing circuits because they were incorrectly pre-assembled, posing a risk of incorrect connection.
Leica Microsystems is recalling 15 Leica M220 F12 surgical microscopes because the optics may drop into the surgical field, risking contact with the patient.
BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X1 vehicles because contaminated hardware may cause taillights to crack and detach, creating a road hazard.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling 24,180 bottles of Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution due to elevated impurities.
Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling Heparin Injectable Solution because the label incorrectly states the concentration as 50 mg/50 mL instead of 50 Units/50 mL.
Stryker is recalling 103 reprocessed diagnostic electrophysiology catheters because an EEPROM chip error may occur when used with CARTO navigation systems.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling 5,040 cartons of Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg tablets because the carton front and side panels display conflicting caplet counts.
Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 36,420 pounds of chicken nuggets that may contain rubber. Consumers should not eat the product and should discard it or return it to the store.
Proterra is recalling 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 transit buses because missing air brake components may allow moisture buildup, potentially leading to brake failure.
Honda is recalling 2015-2019 Acura and Honda vehicles because fuel pump particulates may cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk.
Dynamic Tire Corp. is recalling specific Sailun tires because their sidewall markings lack the date of manufacture, failing federal safety standards.
Perdue Foods is recalling refrigerated chicken nuggets because they contain milk, a known allergen, that is not listed on the label.
Keystone RV is recalling 2019 Montana trailers because a kitchen slide adjustment bolt may contact the tire, potentially causing tire failure and increasing crash risk.
Gillig is recalling 2016-2018 Low Floor buses because a steering draglink ball stud may not be properly tightened, increasing crash risk.
Stoughton is recalling 2016-2019 DVW trailers because the forward attachment points for the pintle mounting assembly may crack, potentially causing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles because a fuel supply line may leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Harvest Food Group is recalling 47,332 pounds of chicken fried rice products because they contain milk, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label.
Chrysler is recalling specific Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because a steering component may loosen, potentially causing loss of steering control.
Chrysler is recalling 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles because an improperly secured battery ground fastener may cause loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks because exposure to acids can crack the fuel pump feed port, creating a fire hazard.
Acura is recalling 2014-2019 ILX vehicles because a deformed fuel tank may cause the fuel gauge to display inaccurate levels, potentially leading to stalling and crashes.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2019-2020 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles because the passenger-side door mirror may detach, posing a risk of injury or crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2019 RAM 1500 trucks with 12-inch touchscreens and base HVAC systems because the windshield defroster does not work, increasing crash risk.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling specific lots of Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets because FDA testing found the impurity NDEA above acceptable levels.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling specific lots of Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets because FDA labs confirmed the presence of the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) above the interim acceptable daily intake level.
Spartan is recalling 2019-2020 K1 motor home chassis because missing or improper cotter pins may cause brake actuator rods to detach, increasing stopping distance.
Kimberly-Clark is recalling U by Kotex Sleek Regular Tampons because they may come apart upon removal.
Aurobindo Pharma USA is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because FDA testing found NDEA impurity levels above the acceptable daily intake.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because FDA labs found N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) above acceptable levels.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling specific lots of Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets because FDA testing found the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) above the acceptable daily intake level.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling specific lots of Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets because FDA testing found the impurity NDEA above acceptable levels.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Valsartan tablets because FDA testing found N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) above the acceptable daily intake level.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets because FDA testing found the impurity NDEA above acceptable levels.
Stino Da Napoli is recalling approximately 11,392 pounds of meat products produced without federal inspection. The products were distributed to retail stores in Ohio.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling specific lots of Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because FDA testing found the impurity NDEA above acceptable levels.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because FDA testing found the impurity NDEA above acceptable daily intake levels.
Kimberly-Clark is recalling U by Kotex Sleek tampons because they may come apart upon removal. The recall covers 68,852,076 units distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 72 units of the SL Plus Mia Double Offset Adapter because a pin may not be properly mounted and could disassemble.
Hiland Dairy is recalling 1,151 half-gallons of chocolate milk because complaints indicated an egg nog flavor, suggesting the presence of undeclared egg ingredients.
Conformis, Inc. is recalling one iTotal Hip Replacement System because the reamer instruments used had a -1mm interference fit instead of the expected -2mm.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 971 Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Tray Bases because they may shed silicone during cleaning and sterilization.
Arthrex is recalling Nano Corkscrew FT Suture Anchors because they may break during insertion. The recall covers 1,418 units distributed in the US and abroad.
Waldemar Link is recalling 11 LINK STEM Reconstruction Prostheses because a manufacturing defect prevents the reaming guide from reaching the intended depth, which may lead to incorrect surgical positioning.
Kimberly-Clark is recalling U by Kotex Sleek Regular Tampons because the product may come apart upon removal.
Meridian Bioscience is recalling Premier Cryptococcal Antigen kits because an enzyme reagent may not maintain stability, potentially causing false negative results.
Forest River is recalling 2018 XLR recreational trailers because they lack liquid propane and carbon monoxide detectors, posing an injury risk.
Kimberly-Clark is recalling U by Kotex Sleek Regular Tampons because they may come apart upon removal.
Carrier is recalling ComfortPro 210STA and PC6112 auxiliary power units because a second power supply harness lacks a ground fault circuit interrupter, increasing injury risk.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 971 Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Screw Caddies due to a potential for silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization.
Bayer Medical Care is recalling MAVIG Portegra and Portegra2 Overhead Counterpoise Systems because the head mount knob may not be properly tightened, causing the injector head to become loose or fall.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling 7,215 bottles of Cephalexin for Oral Suspension because the manufacturing batch record could not be located.
Waldemar Link is recalling 31 BiMobile UHMWPE Liners because internal labels may contain incorrect part numbers, risking errors in patient records.
Syntho Pharmaceuticals is recalling 5,000 bottles of EEMT HS tablets due to sub-potency and cGMP violations. The product was distributed nationwide.
Bound Tree Medical is recalling 84 Curaplex Epi Safe Administration and Training Kits because the epinephrine vials inside expired in December 2018, despite the outer label showing January 2020.
Arrow International Inc. is recalling specific lots of pediatric central venous catheters because the lidstock labels list incorrect priming volumes and flow rates.
Volcano Corporation is recalling Visions PV .035 Digital IVUS Catheters because the guidewire may not pass through the y-port.
Ethicon is recalling 840 units of PERMA-HAND Silk Sutures because the product inside the packaging does not match the size or type indicated on the label.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling specific lots of Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets because they failed to meet dissolution specifications.
DeRoyal Industries is recalling 200 Enteral Safe Feed Tubes labeled as 6.5 FR but containing 5 FR tubes. The recall covers units distributed to Texas and Utah.
Waldemar Link is recalling 30 BiMobile UHMWPE Liners because internal labeling may contain incorrect part numbers, risking errors in patient records.
Canadian Hospital Specialties is recalling 750 pediatric polyurethane feeding tubes because they may be packaged with a 5FR tube instead of the labeled 6.5FR size.
Syntho Pharmaceuticals is recalling 5,000 bottles of EEMT tablets because they were found to be sub-potent and involved cGMP violations.
Volcano Corporation is recalling Visions PV .035 Digital IVUS Catheters because the guidewire may not pass through the y-port.
Bound Tree Medical is recalling 747 Curaplex Epi Safe Kits because they are incorrectly labeled with an expiration date of May 2018 instead of May 2019, and the syringe component lacks 510(k) clearance.
Collagen Matrix Inc is recalling 136 units of Porcine Anorganic Bone Mineral 4.0cc because the product may contain only 2.0cc volume, resulting in mislabeling.
Forest River is recalling 2017-2019 Glaval Entourage and Berkshire Coach Ultra motorhomes because a block heater cable defect may cause a fire.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2018 Anthem and Pinnacle vehicles because a clutch component may fail, causing unintended movement and increasing crash risk.
Custom Made Meals, LLC is recalling Red Chili Orange Chicken Skewers because they contain coconut, a tree nut allergen not listed on the label.
H & T Seafood, Inc. is recalling approximately 71,435 pounds of frozen Siluriformes fish products because they were not presented for import re-inspection upon entry into the United States.
Hino is recalling 2007-2019 NJ8J trucks because missing front brake dust shields can cause the vehicle to pull left in wet conditions, increasing crash risk.
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