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587 recalls were announced in May 2019.
Of the 587 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 4% are Critical, 26% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Polymer Technology Systems is recalling Lipid Panel test strips because they may not fit tightly into the optical block, potentially causing incorrect results.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling Stryker 3.5mm screw drills because they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling V-TEK IVP step drills because an investigation found they may be made from a different material than specified.
ITI is recalling 2018-2019 HINO 268 and 338 vehicles because backup camera displays may revert to factory settings, causing reversed images and increasing crash risk.
Dornier Medtech America is recalling 400 units of Dornier Diode Laser Fibers due to pin hole package failures that compromise product sterility.
Septodont Inc. is recalling 240 cartons of Articadent dental cartridges because the printed cartons contained text for both Articadent and Xylocaine, though the cartridges themselves are correctly labeled.
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is recalling Amitiza (lubiprostone) capsules because 8 mcg and 24 mcg bottles were found with incorrect contents.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K media because products may fail performance testing after 106 days from manufacturing.
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is recalling Amitiza capsules because 24 mcg capsules were found in 8 mcg bottles and vice versa.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the applicable specifications.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific AO drills because they may be made from the wrong material. The products were distributed to 38 US states.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K media because it may fail performance testing after 106 days. The expiration date is being shortened from 9 months to 105 days.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills that may have been manufactured from a material different from the defined specifications.
Polymer Technology Systems is recalling certain Lipid Panel test strips because they may not fit tightly into the optical block, potentially causing incorrect test results.
KaVo Dental Technologies is recalling 211 DEXIS Titanium Intraoral Sensors because incorrectly programmed calibration files may reduce image quality.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med w/o Ind, w/Dex media because it may fail performance testing after 106 days. The expiration date is being shortened to 105 days.
Remel Inc is recalling 1,069 units of Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K media due to potential performance failures after 106 days.
Neusoft Medical Systems is recalling two NeuViz 16 Essence CT scanners due to a software defect that may cause image loss during specific scans.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling V-TEK Micro-countersink items because they may be made from the wrong material. The products were distributed to 39 US states.
Thommen Medical AG is recalling 15 units of dental adapters for handpieces because the coupling may deform, making removal difficult.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K media because it may fail performance testing after 57 days. The expiration date is shortened to 56 days.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling Stryker 2.7mm screw drills because they may be made from a different material than specified.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med culture media due to potential performance failures after 106 days. The expiration date is shortened to 105 days.
Neusoft Medical Systems is recalling 37 NeuViz 64 CT scanners due to a software defect that can cause image loss during specific scans.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because an investigation found they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K media because it may fail performance testing after 106 days. The expiration date is being shortened to 105 days.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the specifications.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling Stryker 2.7mm screw drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the specifications.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling Drill Sys2.7 surgical instruments because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the defined specifications.
Xi'an Yuensun Biological Technology Co., Ltd. is recalling Goji Powder because it contains the fungicide carbendazim. The product was distributed in the U.S. and several foreign countries.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the defined specifications.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the specifications. The products were distributed to 41 US states.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med w/Dex, Hemin, Vit K media because the products may fail performance testing after 57 days.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling CBS micro, countersink, cannulated, AO screws (Item Number 503004541) because they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated orthopedic drills because an investigation found they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Neusoft Medical Systems is recalling six NeuViz 128 CT scanners due to a software defect that may cause image loss during specific scans.
Boston Scientific is recalling six Auriga XL 4007 laser systems worldwide due to a mechanical cooling issue that may cause power degradation and stop laser emission.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling V-TEK IVP step drills because they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling V-TEK IVP step drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the applicable specifications.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific AO orthopedic drills because they may be made from the wrong material. The products were distributed to 39 US states.
Boston Scientific is recalling specific Auriga 30 laser systems because a mechanical cooling issue may cause faster-than-normal power degradation and low power errors.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling Stryker 26mm drills because an investigation found they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Cook Inc. is recalling Kwart RetroInject and Salle Intraoperative Pyeloplasty Stent Sets because the instructions for use did not include a warning for stent knotting.
CooperSurgical is recalling 480 ICSI Micropipettes because the required thirty-degree bend is absent. The affected units were distributed in Denmark, Italy, and Sweden.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the specifications.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med culture media due to potential failure to meet performance standards after 106 days from manufacturing.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling Stryker 2.5x94mm Drills because an investigation found they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated orthopedic screws because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the specifications.
Boston Scientific is recalling specific Auriga XL 4007 laser systems due to a mechanical cooling issue that may cause premature power degradation and low power errors.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling contra-angle drills that may have been manufactured from a different material than specified. The products were distributed to 41 US states.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because an investigation found they may have been manufactured from a different material than defined in specifications.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit, K media because it may fail performance testing after 57 days. The expiration date is shortened to 56 days.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific AO drills because they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the specifications.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific 2.7mm AO surgical drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the specifications.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated orthopedic screws because an investigation found they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling V-TEK Micro-countersink items because they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling CBS micro, countersink, cannulated, AO screws (Item Number ST503004541) because they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific 3.5mm screw drills because they may be made from a different material than specified.
Remel Inc is recalling 27 units of Thio Med w/o Ind, w/Dex due to potential failure in performance testing after 106 days.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the defined specifications.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific 2.7mm orthopedic drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the specifications.
Boston Scientific is recalling specific Auriga 30 laser systems because a mechanical cooling issue may cause faster-than-normal power degradation and low power errors.
Boston Scientific is recalling two Auriga 30 laser systems because a mechanical cooling issue may cause faster-than-normal power degradation and a low power error.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because an investigation found they may be made from a different material than specified.
Remel Inc is recalling 8,615 units of Thio Med w/Dex, Hem, Vit K media due to potential performance failures starting 57 days after manufacturing.
Cook Inc. is recalling Kwart Retro-Inject Ureteral Stent Sets because the instructions for use did not include a warning for stent knotting.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills that may have been manufactured from a material different from the defined specifications.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med culture media because the product may fail performance testing after 106 days. The expiration date is being shortened from 9 months to 105 days.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling specific cannulated drills because they may have been manufactured from a material different from the defined specifications.
Remel Inc is recalling Thio Med w/o Ind, w/Dex media because it may fail performance testing after 106 days. The expiration date is shortened from 9 months to 105 days.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling Stryker 26mm drills because an investigation found they may have been manufactured from a different material than specified.
Collagen Matrix, Inc. is recalling Neomem Resorbable Collagen Membranes because they were packaged in the wrong box, potentially inside a Neomem FLEXPLUS box.
Richwell Group is recalling 160,020 pounds of frozen fish products imported from Vietnam without proper inspection. No illnesses have been reported.
Gildan Activewear is recalling American Apparel children's sleep sacks because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Blue Bird is recalling 2015-2020 Vision and All American school buses because the driver-side rear brakes may drag, posing a fire and injury risk.
Sikorski Sausages Co., Ltd. is recalling approximately 74 pounds of imported meat and poultry sausages that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles because doors may appear closed but are unlatched, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2018-2019 Starcraft All Star XL diesel vehicles because the fuel heater may overheat, melt plastic, and cause a fire or engine stall.
Keystone is recalling 2019-2020 Dutchmen Voltage 4185 trailers because an undersized fifth wheel pin box may fail under heavy loads, increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2015-2020 Vision and All American non-school buses because driver-side rear brakes may drag, posing a fire and injury risk.
Airstream is recalling 2017-2020 Basecamp trailers because the tire placard lacks spare tire information, which may lead to installing the wrong size tire.
Forest River is recalling 2017-2019 Shasta Revere SHT32FE recreational trailers because the liquid propane gas line may be improperly installed, posing a fire risk.
Transfer Flow is recalling rear brake lines for mobility van conversions due to incorrect tube nut fittings that may cause a pressure drop in the braking system.
Meritor is recalling specific steer axles because insufficient lubrication may damage wheel end bearings, potentially causing wheel separation and loss of vehicle control.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2018-2020 Fuzion 429 recreational trailers because a pinched wiring harness may short circuit and cause a fire.
Far East Brokers is recalling Fabulous Home Pineapple Corer & Slicers because the metal blade can detach, posing a laceration hazard.
Audi is recalling 2016-2018 Q3 vehicles with LED headlights because a broken front turn signal may not alert the driver, increasing crash risk.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 28,671 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles because a stuck spring may leave the left door unlatched, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles because rear-quarter windows may use tempered glass instead of laminated glass, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Revelate Designs is recalling 2019 Terrapin System 14L bicycle seat bags because straps can detach and entangle in the rear wheel, posing crash and injury risks.
DICK'S Sporting Goods is recalling Ethos Pull-Up Assist equipment because a plastic clip can break, posing a laceration hazard. Seven reports of equipment breaking resulted in six lacerations.
BMW is recalling 2019 X7 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles because the driver and passenger head air bags may not be properly aligned, potentially impairing deployment and increasing injury risk.
Blount Fine Foods is recalling specific lots of Panera Bread at Home Chicken Tortilla Soup due to possible plastic contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling 434,614 Straight Intraluminal Staplers (Model SDH21A) because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Schiff Foods Products is recalling 50 lb. boxes of Jalapeno Powder because the product was found to contain Salmonella. The recall covers domestic and international distribution.
D.B.P. Distribution is recalling Titanium 4000 capsules because they contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil and were marketed without an approved NDA or ANDA.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling 434,614 endoscopic curved intraluminal staplers because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling Losartan Potassium 50mg tablets because FDA testing found an impurity above acceptable levels.
Newmar is recalling 2019 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes because loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk.
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