March 2020 recalls

515 recalls were announced in March 2020.

What the numbers show

Critical: 16
Severe: 165
High: 214
Moderate: 96
Low: 24

Of the 515 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 32% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

501–515 of 515

LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1063-2020·2020-03-04
Breckenridge Recalls Zoledronic Acid Injection Due to Impurity Failures
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical is recalling 900 vials of Zoledronic Acid Injection because stability testing revealed out-of-specification impurities.
Product
Zoledronic Acid Injection 5 mg/100 mL (0.05 mg/mL), Solution for Intravenous Infusion, Sterile Solution, 100 mL Single - Dose Vial per Carton, Rx Only, Distributed by: Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33487, Manufactured by: Pharmaceutics International, Inc., Hun
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1391-2020·2020-03-04
Getinge 46-Series Washer Disinfector Recalled Due to Missing Water Intake
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling 7 Getinge 46-Series Washer Disinfector units because they lack the necessary water intake components for proper installation.
Product
Getinge 46-Series Washer Disinfector Model # 46-4, Part Number:46-4-503 Product Usage: Used in facilities such as Central Sterile Supply Departments, next to the Operating Room, in dental clinics or hospital wards to clean, thermally or chemically disinfect and dry surgical goods
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
7 states
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0856-2020·2020-03-04
Golden State Medical Supply Recalls Tramadol Tablets Due to Labeling Error
Golden State Medical Supply is recalling Tramadol Hydrochloride 50 mg tablets because the patient leaflets contain incorrect dosing instructions for unscored tablets.
Product
TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE Tablets, USP, 50 mg, Rx Only a)100-count bottles (NDC 60429-588-01) b) 500-count bottle (NDC 60429-588-05) Manufactured by Teva Czech Industries, s.r.o. Opava-Komarov, Czech Republic, Packaged by GSMS Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0859-2020·2020-03-04
Akorn Recalls Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment Due to Particulate Matter
Akorn, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, due to the presence of brown particulate matter inside the tubes.
Product
Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, 3.5 g tubes, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 17478-622-35
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Food)·F-0781-2020·2020-03-04
Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart Soy Powder Recalled for Unapproved Herbicide
Pro-Form Manufacturing LLC is recalling Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart soy protein powder because the flax seed ingredient contains an unapproved herbicide.
Product
Nature's Sunshine NutriSmart Mezcla en polvo a base de proteina de soya enriquecida con vitaminas y minerals; Vainilla Plastic HDPE jar Contenido Neto 510 g UPC: 0 80030910217 Product number: 6116-GE3091 Elaborado por: Nature's Sunshine Products Inc. 1655 North Main Sp
Category
Food
Distribution
2 states
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1389-2020·2020-03-04
LivaNova SMART PERFUSION PACK INSPIRE 8S Recalled for Incorrect Cuvette Packaging
LivaNova USA Inc. is recalling 27 SMART PERFUSION PACK INSPIRE 8S units because they were packaged with the incorrect cuvette component.
Product
LivaNova SMART PERFUSION PACK INSPIRE 8S - Product Usage: The affected product is a perfusion tubing pack use in surgical procedures requiring extracorporeal support. The perfusion tubing packs include the cuvette used with equipment to monitor blood.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1348-2020·2020-03-04
Theralase TLC-2000 Laser Power Pack Recalled for Battery Testing Deficiency
Theralase Inc. is recalling 202 TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser System Power Packs because the internal battery pack was not tested to IEC-60601-1-2 standards.
Product
TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser System Power Pack, Model Number TLC-2002
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1353-2020·2020-03-04
Theralase TLC-2000 Laser System Recalled for Low Power Output
Theralase Inc. is recalling 92 TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser Systems because the 660 nm laser diodes may be below rated power output.
Product
TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser System
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
SevereNHTSA·20V125000·2020-03-03
Blue Bird Recalls School Buses Due to Seat Barrier Defect
Blue Bird is recalling 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses because the seat barrier behind the driver may be missing a reinforcing bracket, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Product
BLUE BIRD — BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, VISION SCHOOL BUS, VISION TRANSIT BUS, VISION
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereNHTSA·20V126000·2020-03-03
Thomas Built Buses Recall 2019-2020 Models for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue
Daimler Trucks is recalling 581 Thomas Built school buses because loose brake caliper bolts may reduce braking effectiveness, increasing crash risk.
Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereNHTSA·20V127000·2020-03-03
Daimler Trucks Recalls 2019-2020 Vehicles for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,585 2019-2020 trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be loose, increasing crash risk.
Product
WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER, FCCC 4700, 5700, BUSINESS CLASS M2, XBR
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereNHTSA·20V124000·2020-03-03
Jeep Recalls Wrangler and Gladiator Vehicles for Clutch Fire Risk
Chrysler is recalling 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles with manual transmissions because the clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture, increasing the risk of fire or crash.
Product
JEEP — JEEP WRANGLER, GLADIATOR
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighNHTSA·20T005000·2020-03-03
Tires Recalled for Sidewall Separation Defect
Sentury Tire is recalling certain sidewall-tired models because a manufacturing defect causes the sidewall to separate, potentially leading to tire failure and increased crash risk.
Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereNHTSA·20E010000·2020-03-02
Ford and Volvo Recall Vehicles with Defective Kiekert Door Latches
Ford and Volvo are recalling vehicles with specific Kiekert door latches that may break in high heat, leaving doors unlatched.
Product
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH recall
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereNHTSA·20V123000·2020-03-02
Lion Recalls 2015-2020 School Buses Due to Steering Bolt Defect
Lion Electric Company is recalling 2015-2020 Lion C and 360 school buses because steering bolts may loosen, causing a loss of control.
Product
LION — LION 360, LIONC
Category
Vehicle
Distribution
Distributed nationwide

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