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567 recalls were announced in December 2019.
Of the 567 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 8% are Critical, 28% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
CooperSurgical is recalling 105 Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators because they may stop cutting, coagulating, or blending during procedures.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 34 units of 14MM Intramedullary Bone Saw Cam Assemblies because some were labeled as 14MM but measured as 13MM.
QuVa Pharma is recalling fentanyl and bupivacaine injection bags due to the presence of particulate matter, specifically potential glass particles.
CooperSurgical is recalling Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators because they may fail to cut, coagulate, or blend during procedures.
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling specific tuna products due to potentially elevated histamine levels. The recall covers Tuna Saku, tuna medallions, and tuna steaks.
QuVa Pharma is recalling specific lots of fentanyl syringes because they may contain glass particulate matter.
Steris Corporation is recalling 237 Evolution Loading Cars and Transfer Carriages because a locking pin defect may cause the equipment to fall forward unexpectedly.
Allergan is recalling XEN Gel Stent implants because residual polishing compounds on the injector needle may transfer to the patient's eye, causing irritation or inflammation.
QuVa Pharma is recalling fentanyl 250 mcg/5 mL syringes due to the presence of glass particulate matter. The recall is nationwide.
Toby Orthopaedics is recalling PANTERA Proximal Humerus Fracture Plate Systems because suture clips may break during surgery.
Toyota is recalling 2019 Prius vehicles because an electrical short circuit in the combination meter could cause the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge to go blank, increasing crash risk.
Amazon is recalling 23 kits of Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Spiced Garbanzo Beans due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Givaudan Flavours Corp is recalling Nat Cashew Flavor Type because metal material was found in a raw ingredient used during production.
Lamb Weston is recalling Crispy Hash Brown Dices because the product may contain pieces of hard rubber material.
Profile Design is recalling Aeria Ultimate carbon aerobars because they can crack and break, causing riders to lose control and crash.
QuVa Pharma is recalling fentanyl 10 mcg/mL infusion bags nationwide due to the potential presence of glass particulate matter.
Fortune Fish & Gourmet is recalling fresh Atlantic salmon that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was sold in retail and foodservice locations in eight states.
Amazon is recalling 491 units of Go Vegan Hummus Veggies in Washington due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Fagron, Inc. is recalling 11,912 kits of LETS GEL Convenience Packs due to microbial contamination of the non-sterile product.
QuVa Pharma is recalling fentanyl and bupivacaine injection products due to the presence of particulate matter, specifically potential glass particles.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 26 units of 13MM Intramedullary Bone Saw Cam Assemblies due to possible commingling with 14MM units.
Givaudan Flavours Corp is recalling Nat Bacon (smoky) Flavor WONF because metal material was found in a raw ingredient used during production.
GH Imports, Inc. is recalling 1,020 cartons of minced onion from China due to a reported metal filament. The product was distributed only in Puerto Rico.
QuVa Pharma is recalling specific lots of fentanyl and ropivacaine infusions due to the presence of particulate matter, including potential glass particles.
QuVa Pharma is recalling fentanyl infusion bags because they may contain glass particulates. The affected product is distributed nationwide.
Stryker is recalling 16,380 disposable tourniquet cuffs because they may leak air, causing a loss of vascular occlusion during surgery.
Steris is recalling 236 Eagle 3000 Small Steam Sterilizers because the preventive maintenance kit may contain an incorrect pressure safety valve.
NDDd Medical Technologies is recalling 37 EasyOne Pro LAB VOS devices due to potential non-compliance with electromagnetic shielding standards.
Brasseler USA is recalling 387 units of 3.5 mm twist drills that were incorrectly laser etched as 2.5 mm.
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling specific tuna products due to potentially elevated levels of histamine.
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of frozen tuna products due to potentially elevated histamine levels.
AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection due to discoloration and haziness found in one vial.
Miami Device Solutions is recalling 15 units of Right Proximal Humerus Plates because they may be improperly identified as left.
Pacira Pharmaceuticals is recalling 910 vials of Exparel (Bupivacaine) because the drug was found to be sub-potent and out of specification.
NDDd Medical Technologies is recalling 37 EasyOne Pro Respiratory Analysis Systems because the CO/CO2 sensor cable harness may have insufficient electromagnetic shielding.
Theralase Inc. is recalling 41 TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser Systems because they were shipped without required Unique Device Identification (UDI) labels.
Theralase Inc. is recalling 306 TLC-2002 Power Packs for the TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser System because they were shipped without a Unique Device Identification (UDI) label and incorrectly labeled as CE Marked.
Marion Body Works is recalling 2018-2019 Spartan Gladiator and Metro Star emergency response chassis because a brake relay valve defect may cause extended stopping distances.
Ruiz Food Products is recalling approximately 55,013 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos that may contain pieces of plastic. No injuries have been reported.
Bass Pro is recalling MR. STEAK four and five burner gas grills because the fuel line can melt and cause a fire.
Jayco is recalling 2019-2020 White Hawk travel trailers because the rear emergency escape window cannot fully open due to a ladder. Owners should contact dealers for a free repair.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2020 Springdale trailers because the Federal Identification Tags list incorrect rim, tire, and pressure information.
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2017-2019 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Mobility vehicles because the roof hatch handle may break, preventing emergency egress.
Proterra is recalling 2019 Catalyst buses because a software update may have disabled brake interlock warnings, increasing the risk of fire or crash.
Surly Bikes is recalling about 5,139 front bicycle racks because they can loosen and contact the front wheel, posing crash and injury hazards.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 145 school buses due to loose fan hub bolts that could damage components or detach, risking injury during an uncontrolled stop.
Trek is recalling about 2,840 Super Commuter+ 8S electric bicycles because a front fender bolt can unthread, causing the wheel to detach and posing a fall hazard.
Volkswagen is recalling 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles because hairline cracks in the transmission can cause oil leaks and sudden loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 AMG E53, E63, and E63S models because incorrect driver air bags and software may be installed, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2020 GLE 450 4MATIC because third-row headrests may not hold in place, increasing injury risk in a crash.
WilliamsRDM is recalling StoveTop FireStop Rangehood and Microhood automatic cooktop fire suppressors because they may fail to activate and suppress fires.
Honda is recalling 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles because improperly manufactured rear subframe bolts may loosen, allowing the subframe to separate and increasing crash risk.
DaVinci is recalling about 3,000 Bailey bassinets because support legs can break, posing a fall hazard to infants. Consumers should stop using them and contact the company for a repair kit.
Massey Fish Company is recalling Smoked Lake Trout Pate because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Massey Fish Company is recalling smoked salmon pate tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not eat the product.
North Bay Produce is recalling various apple varieties due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected apples were distributed to wholesalers and retailers in eight states.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP due to the presence of small particles of inert plastic material.
AVKARE Inc. is recalling specific lots of Ranitidine Tablets 150 mg because the active ingredient contained the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling MARLIDO KIT vials because foreign material was found inside the vials. The affected product is Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%.
AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling Aurobindo Ranitidine Capsules 150 mg because N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected in the product.
AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling DG Health Acid Reducer Ranitidine Tablets 150 mg because N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected in the product.
Bentley is recalling 2017-2018 Continental Supersports vehicles because a power steering cooler pipe may be the incorrect size, allowing the hose to detach and leak fluid.
AVKARE Inc. is recalling specific lots of Ranitidine Tablets 300 mg because the active ingredient contained the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling Ranitidine Syrup because N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) has been detected in the product.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2011-2015 Golf, Passat, and Audi A3 diesel vehicles because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode.
REV Recreation Group is recalling 3,241 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler motorhomes because the generator exhaust pipe placement may allow carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because a chafing fuel line may cause a leak, increasing the risk of fire.
New Vitalis Pharmacy is recalling Testosterone Cypionate and Propionate oil injection solutions due to a lack of sterility assurance.
AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling Aurobindo Ranitidine Capsules 150 mg because N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected in the product.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Acromium Flange Sets because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.
Taher, Inc. is recalling Fresh Seasons Veggie & Ranch Cups because they contain cauliflower potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling Aurobindo Ranitidine Capsules 300 mg because N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected in the product.
Abbott is recalling Alinity c Carbon Dioxide Reagent Kits because atmospheric carbon dioxide can be absorbed into the reagent, potentially causing incorrect test results.
GN Hearing is recalling 590 behind-the-Ear hearing aids because a software bug in a repair tool altered sound amplification specifications, potentially increasing gain.
GN Hearing is recalling 285 in-the-ear hearing aids because a software bug in a repair tool altered sound amplification specifications, potentially increasing gain.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 73 units of the ASI 2.0 Calcar Trimmer Shaft because the shaft end may fail to mate effectively with the broach.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling various custom medical devices because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the products due to a cleaning issue.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Ball Nose Guide Wires because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.
Endotronix is recalling 58 myCordella Patient Kits because the devices have been reported to power down without user interaction.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Copeland HA Resurfacing Heads because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 2.0mm Ball Nose Guide Wires because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling HA Pins and Hoffman/Colles Pins because elevated bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling 1,432 Atellica CH 930 Analyzers due to a potential calibration error that may cause results to be five times higher than expected.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling various hip arthroplasty systems because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.
Boston Scientific is recalling Emerge Monorail PTCA Dilatation Catheters because they may lack a required hydrophilic coating. The recall covers 14,145 devices distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Beckman Coulter is recalling UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer devices because a bent dispense probe may cause cell carryover, leading to erroneous lab results and potential inappropriate patient treatment.
Vital Scientific N.V. is recalling 732 V-Twin instruments in New York due to a risk of aspirating samples from the wrong container, which could lead to incorrect patient reports.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific Aim/Art Guide Wires because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.
Ford is recalling 2017-2019 Super Duty trucks because water intrusion may cause the tailgate to open unexpectedly, creating a road hazard.
REV is recalling 2020 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler motorhomes because an improperly secured wire harness may cause a fire.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Hennessy Left Constrained Glenoid Humeral Shoulder Implants due to elevated bacterial endotoxin and residual debris caused by a cleaning issue.
Renaissance Food Group is recalling 1,839 units of Kroger Mushroom Stir Fry Blend in Washington and Oregon due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Renaissance Food Group is recalling 486 units of Kroger Stir Fry Blend due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Washington and Oregon.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling COMP RVRS Shoulder Baseplates because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Compress Mini Compress devices because elevated bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.
Abbott is recalling 83 kits of ARCHITECT HAVAB-G Calibrator, lot 08219BE00, because increased RLU values may cause false non-reactive patient results.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific custom shoulder replacement implants because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Comprehensive RS Cleat CAP devices because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the products due to a cleaning issue.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific total elbow replacement devices because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on them due to a cleaning issue.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 2,215 Site~Rite 8 Ultrasound Systems because the battery indicator may falsely show charge, causing abrupt shutdowns without warning.
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