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605 recalls were announced in April 2020.
Of the 605 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 1% are Critical, 19% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Essential Trading Post is recalling Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Ximi Vogue is recalling about 160 children's neck pillows because the paint on zippers contains lead levels exceeding federal bans, posing a poisoning risk.
Bellman & Symfon is recalling Flash Receivers because the backup battery may fail to charge, preventing the unit from alerting hearing-impaired users to emergencies.
Hino is recalling 2020-2021 trucks because a short ground cable may break, preventing the engine from restarting and increasing crash risk.
Modular Robotics is recalling about 2,400 rechargeable battery packs because they can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Wilson-Cook Medical is recalling HEMO-10 Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat devices because the handle or activation knob may crack or break, potentially causing the carbon dioxide cartridge to exit the handle.
Noven Therapeutics is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal patches because the delivery system failed mechanical peel and shear specifications.
Wilson-Cook Medical is recalling HEMO-7 Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat devices because the handle or activation knob may crack or break during activation, potentially causing the carbon dioxide cartridge to exit the handle.
Gillig is recalling 2018-2020 Low Floor CNG buses because the pressure relief device may fail to vent heat, risking system rupture and injury.
Acutus Medical Inc is recalling 268 units of AcQGuide Mini Fixed-Curve Introducers because manufacturing defects may have left foreign material on the devices.
Acutus Medical Inc is recalling 30 units of Rhythm Xience Flextra Steerable Introducers because manufacturing defects may have left foreign material particulates on the devices.
Acutus Medical Inc is recalling 5 units of the AcQGuide Flex Steerable Introducer because manufacturing defects may have left foreign material particulates on the device.
bioMerieux is recalling PREVI Isola printer power supply units due to a potential fire hazard. The affected units are distributed worldwide.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate incoming inspection practices were used on the thermistor sensors.
Acutus Medical Inc is recalling 108 units of Rhythm Xience Guider Catheter Introducers because manufacturing defects may have left foreign material particulates on the devices.
H & C Food Inc. is recalling 2,500 units of 7.5oz Enoki Mushrooms potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in New York, Maryland, and Virginia.
BMW is recalling 2017-2018 530i, 530e, and 540i vehicles because humidity exposure may impair head air bag deployment, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Medivators is recalling Endo Smartcap Endoscope Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may cause inadequate insufflation, air bubbles, or water leaks during procedures.
Terex is recalling 2019-2020 TL80 and TL80/112 aerial devices because incorrect slope indicators may allow unsafe operation, risking tip-overs.
Boston Scientific is recalling Sensor Nitinol Wires because an increased rate of complaints indicates difficulty tracking over the guidewire, which may cause procedural delays.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate inspection practices were used on the thermistor sensors during production.
Medivators is recalling Endo Smartcap Endoscope Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may cause inadequate insufflation, air bubbles, or water leaks during procedures.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate incoming inspection practices were used on the thermistor sensors.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of temperature sensing Foley catheters due to inadequate inspection of thermistor sensors.
Champlain Chocolate Company is recalling specific lots of Lake Champlain Dark Chocolate Coins because they contain undeclared milk, a major allergen.
Boston Scientific is recalling 50 units of Stretch VL Ureteral Stent Sets due to increased complaints about difficulty tracking over the guidewire, which may cause procedural delays.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling 700 temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate inspection practices were used on the thermistor sensors.
Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing kits due to a manufacturing anomaly that may cause inadequate insufflation or water leaks during endoscopic procedures.
Radiometer Medical ApS is recalling 84 TCM4 Base units due to reports of display flickering and unresponsiveness, which may delay patient monitoring.
Boston Scientific is recalling Contour VL Ureteral Stent Sets due to an increased rate of complaints regarding difficulty tracking over the guidewire.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate inspection practices were used on the thermistor sensors.
Synaptive Medical Inc is recalling 28 units of ImageDrive Clinical software due to a defect that degrades mammogram image quality, potentially leading to misdiagnosis.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling certain 2015-2020 buses because seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering them unusable.
Synaptive Medical is recalling ClearCanvas RIS/PACS software because a defect affects mammogram image quality, potentially leading to misdiagnosis.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 VNL and VNR trucks because steering gear fasteners may not have been properly tightened. Loose fasteners could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk.
Radiometer Medical ApS is recalling ABL90 FLEX Analyzers with software below 3.4MR2 because the barcode reader may misinterpret labels, risking patient mixups and delayed treatment.
Boston Scientific is recalling specific lots of Sensor Nitinol Wire with Hydrophilic Tip because increased complaints indicate difficulty tracking over the guidewire, which may cause procedural delays.
Beckman Coulter is recalling 291 Power Express Sample Processing System units due to a software design problem that causes sample splashing and potential biohazard exposure.
KT Health, LLC is recalling 94,554 KT RECOVERY+ Ice/Heat Massage Balls because overheating may cause leaks, potentially exposing users to hot fluid.
Medivators is recalling Endo Smartcap Endoscope Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may cause inadequate insufflation, air bubbles, or water leaks during procedures.
Biomet is recalling 125 units of Comprehensive Humeral Tray Taper Extraction Pliers replacement tips due to unknown bioburden levels that may affect sterility.
Boston Scientific is recalling 19 Polaris Ultra Ureteral Stent Sets due to an increased rate of complaints regarding difficulty tracking over the guidewire.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 125,196 Footprint Ultra PK Suture Anchors because packaging movement may displace the tip protector, creating a sterile breach.
Radiometer Medical ApS is recalling ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers because the barcode reader may misinterpret labels, potentially causing patient mixups or lost samples.
Boston Scientific is recalling 91 Percuflex Plus Ureteral Stent Sets due to increased complaints about difficulty tracking over the guidewire, which may cause procedural delays.
Smith & Nephew is recalling FOOTPRINT Ultra PK Suture Anchors because excessive movement in packaging could displace the tip protector, potentially causing a sterile breach.
Alcon Research LLC is recalling 102 sterile procedure packs due to a potential mix-up with a 25-gauge infusion cannula.
Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing because a manufacturing anomaly may cause inadequate insufflation, air bubbles, or water leaks during endoscopic procedures.
Medivators is recalling Endo Smartcap Endoscope Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may cause inadequate insufflation, air bubbles, or water leaks during endoscopic procedures.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling 1,929 temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate inspection practices were used on the thermistor sensors during production.
Beckman Coulter is recalling Opiate 300 Ng Reagent because cross-reactivity testing may not meet claims, potentially causing false positive or negative urine test results.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate incoming inspection was used on the thermistor sensors.
Boston Scientific is recalling 5 units of Percuflex Plus Ureteral Stent Sets due to an increased rate of complaints regarding difficulty tracking over the guidewire.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate inspection practices were used on the thermistor sensors during production.
Beckman Coulter is recalling Synchron Opiate 2000 ng Reagent because cross-reactivity testing may not meet instructions for use, potentially causing false positive or negative urine test results.
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recalling specific Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism contact lenses due to a package integrity failure found during routine testing.
Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp is recalling Fentanyl Reagent Kits sold to clinical labs without FDA clearance. The products were mislabeled for diagnostic use but are intended for forensic use only.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling 20 mg Lisinopril tablets because 10 mg tablets were found inside sealed 20 mg bottles.
Noven Therapeutics is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal patches because the delivery system failed mechanical peel and shear specifications.
Olympus is recalling 265 Pleuravideoscope units because data validating compatibility with certain endo-therapy devices was missing. Updated manuals are being provided.
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited is recalling RaySert PLUS RSP01 injectors due to a mismatch between the outer and inner tray expiration dates and lot numbers.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 2008T hemodialysis machines because they may display a false 'Remove USB Device 2' alarm when no USB device is connected.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling 9,137 temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate incoming inspection practices were used on the thermistor sensors.
Degania Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of temperature sensing Foley catheters due to inadequate incoming inspection practices for the thermistor sensors.
Boston Scientific is recalling 225 units of Sensor Nitinol Wire with Hydrophilic Tip due to increased complaints about difficulty tracking over the guidewire.
Yusef Manufacturing is recalling 12,983 tubes of SPF 15 lip moisturizers because they contain up to 150% of the labeled amount of oxybenzone.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling 4,518 bottles of Cefixime for Oral Suspension because a stability study showed the drug was below the required strength.
Noven Therapeutics is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal systems because the delivery system failed mechanical peel and shear specifications.
Boston Scientific is recalling 40 units of Stretch VL Ureteral Stent Sets because they may be difficult to track over a guidewire, potentially delaying procedures.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 15,342 hemodialysis machines because a false alarm may appear when a USB device is connected.
Boston Scientific is recalling 32 Percuflex Plus Ureteral Stent Sets due to increased complaints about difficulty tracking over the guidewire, which may cause procedural delays.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 265 Pleuravideoscope Model LTF-160 units because data validating compatibility with certain endo-therapy devices was missing.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram-positive Susceptibility Cards because they may produce false positive results for certain Staphylococcus aureus strains.
Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing kits due to a manufacturing anomaly that may cause inadequate insufflation, air bubbles, or water leaks during endoscopic procedures.
Boston Scientific is recalling Sensor Nitinol Wires with Hydrophilic Tips because an increased rate of complaints indicates difficulty tracking over the guidewire, which may cause procedural delays.
Boston Scientific is recalling 57 units of Stretch VL Ureteral Stent Sets because they may be difficult to track over a guidewire, potentially delaying procedures.
CSL Behring GmbH is recalling Siemens N Latex CDT Kits due to negative bias in carbohydrate-deficient transferrin measurements observed after 15 months.
Abbott is recalling 7,347 Architect HAVAB G Reagent Kits because an erroneous concentration value was used during manufacture, resulting in a decreased amount of antigen.
Triumph is recalling 3,709 motorcycles because front brake pads may corrode and detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Jayco is recalling 2020 Jay Flight SLX travel trailers because an improperly tightened propane hose may leak, increasing the risk of fire or explosion.
Forest River is recalling 2020 StarTrans PS2 transit buses because seat belt retractors may not secure occupants properly, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Blue Bird is recalling 2009-2019 Vision transit buses because the floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle on an incline when fully loaded.
Blue Bird is recalling 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses because the parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle on an incline.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches because brake hoses may crack, causing air leaks and increased stopping distances.
Ford is recalling specific replacement headlamps for 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because they may have improper beam patterns and missing markings, potentially reducing visibility.
Denso is recalling certain fuel pumps where an impeller may crack and deform. This defect can cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ducati is recalling 97 2017 Superleggera motorcycles because front brake pads may corrode and detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Leviton is recalling approximately 98,000 50-ampere electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles, and inlets sold in the US and Canada due to mislabeled terminal markings that pose an electrical shock hazard.
McLaren is recalling 2,763 vehicles because a foam pad may corrode the fuel tank, potentially causing a leak and fire risk.
Natural Health Partners is recalling Dr. Mercola Wintergreen Essential Oil because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Naturo Sciences is recalling Eiji Essentials Wintergreen Essential Oil because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
LUS Distribution Inc. is recalling approximately 2,700 hair dryers and diffusers sold in the U.S. because they lack immersion protection, posing an electrocution or shock hazard if they fall into water.
BioFinest is recalling Wintergreen Essential Oil because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Mountain Rose Herbs is recalling specific lots of Kudzu Root because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was sold nationwide in the US and in Canada.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling specific lots of Gabapentin Capsules because they were manufactured in an area with observed water leakage.
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy is recalling Bi-Est cream due to lack of processing control. The product was distributed in Florida.
Navistar is recalling 2019 International WorkStar and HV vehicles because insufficient axle lubrication may damage wheel bearings, potentially causing wheel separation and loss of vehicle control.
Sysmex America is recalling 40 CV-11 Sample Units because urine spills on the transport track can reach electrical components, creating a potential for smoke, sparks, and combustion.
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy is recalling Levothyroxin/Liothyronine SR capsules due to a lack of processing control. The affected product was distributed in Florida.
Lode-King is recalling 2015-2021 Prestige SDG53-2 step-deck semi-trailers because cargo winch mounts may fail, allowing cargo to fall off and create road hazards.
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