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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
Dr. Reddy's is recalling Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion ampules because they may break or shatter when opened.
LeMaitre Vascular is recalling 5F Plus Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheters due to reports of deflation failure that may lead to tip separation.
Agility Fuel Solutions is recalling certain CNG pressure relief devices that may fail to vent when exposed to heat, potentially causing the fuel system to rupture.
Respironics is recalling 23,581 Philips V60 Ventilators because a solder connection failure on the power board may cause the blower to lose power or shut down unexpectedly, potentially leading to hypercarbia or hypoxemia.
Medical Center Pharmacy is recalling two bottles of Mitomycin 0.04% Ophth DR eye drops because production processes could not assure sterility.
Merits Health Products is recalling 82 E604 Pilot Navigator Stairlifts because the pinion gear may disengage from the track, allowing the lift to slip or jolt.
Stryker is recalling 1,415 Berchtold Chromophare Ceiling Mounted Surgical Light Systems because a missing snap ring or spanner nut may cause the light to fall.
Medical Center Pharmacy is recalling Vancomycin Opthal 14 mg drops because production processes could not assure sterility. The product was distributed to patients in Tennessee.
Medical Center Pharmacy is recalling 250 mL bags of Gentamicin/Bacitracin Bladder Irrigation due to concerns that production processes cannot assure sterility.
Medical Center Pharmacy is recalling specific lots of C-Albumin Eye Drop 10% S because production processes cannot assure sterility. Patients in Tennessee who received these prescriptions should contact their healthcare provider.
Par Pharmaceutical is recalling 29,352 bottles of Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP 1 mg, because an unknown impurity was detected.
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy is recalling Gentamicin 80mg/60 mL Irrigation containers due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Marion Body Works is recalling 2019-2020 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles because the park brake control line may loosen, potentially causing sudden deceleration and increasing crash risk.
Tiffany Food Corp. is recalling 1,500 units of Huangfushanzhen Dried Mushroom because the product contains undeclared sulfites.
Medical Center Pharmacy is recalling Morphine 2 mg/mL CADD Cassettes because production processes cannot assure sterility. Patients in Tennessee who received specific prescriptions should contact their healthcare provider.
Vac-Tron is recalling 2012-2020 vacuum excavator trailers because they may lack extended lower chassis, reducing rear impact protection and increasing crash risk.
Maquet is recalling 255 Avalon Elite Vascular Access Kits because 81 units were assembled with an incorrect arterial needle instead of a multi-purpose needle.
New Capstone, Inc. is recalling ReStructure Vanilla Protein Powder because the ingredient statement does not include the word milk.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 348 NAVIO Soft Tissue Protectors because the instrument may become stuck to bone pins during surgery.
Karl Storz is recalling 27,165 C-MAC Video Laryngoscopes because the glass cover at the distal end may become loose during use or reprocessing, potentially delaying procedures or requiring removal from the body.
McClancy Seasoning Company is recalling Bojangles Complete Dirty Rice Mix because it contains blue plastic slivers. The product was distributed to Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Stryker Neurovascular is recalling 1,405 AXS Vecta 74 Aspiration Catheters because they may break, fracture, or kink if improperly removed or during use.
Raw Seafoods Inc. is recalling 554 cases of frozen oven-safe Ginger Salmon due to undeclared wheat. The product was distributed in seven northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.
Meijer Inc. is recalling 8,200 packages of Mixed Nuts with Peanuts & Sea Salt due to undeclared Brazil nuts. The product was sold in six states.
DeRoyal is recalling 94 pairs of security cuffs because the buckles do not meet required mechanical hold force standards.
Toyota is recalling 2020 Corolla Hatchbacks because a damaged wire harness may cause backup lights to fail, increasing crash risk while reversing.
Raw Seafoods Inc. is recalling frozen Salmon Teriyaki products due to undeclared wheat. The recall affects specific states and products with specific best-by dates.
Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling 150 units of the WavelinQ 4F EndoAVF System because magnetic catheters may fail to attract, potentially delaying fistula creation.
Physio-Control is recalling 173,459 LifePAK 500 AEDs because mechanical wear on the therapy connector may prevent the device from detecting a patient, potentially delaying treatment.
Ra Medical Systems is recalling 10 Pharos EX-308 Excimer Laser units because a software error may prevent the device from stopping, potentially causing skin burns.
Vitamin Cottage is recalling Natural Grocers Almond Clusters in Dark Chocolate because the product contains undeclared peanut and milk allergens.
Stryker Neurovascular is recalling AXS Vecta 71 Aspiration Catheters because they may break, fracture, or kink if improperly removed or during use.
Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp is recalling cooked butterfly shrimp after firm testing detected Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The product was distributed in 38 states.
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling Natural Grocers Peanut Clusters due to undeclared almond and milk allergens. Consumers should check their pantry and stop eating the product.
Trilliant Surgical, LLC is recalling Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocols for the Disco Subtalar Implant System to update dry time parameters.
Trilliant Surgical is recalling Instructions for Use and Cleaning Protocols for the 3S Hemi Toe Implant System to update dry time parameters.
Gentell, Inc. is recalling 53,134 units of Gentell Hydrogel Ag 2x2 gauze because the product was not properly registered with the FDA.
Driscoll's is recalling fresh blackberries because testing found Acephate pesticide residue at 2.8 ppm, a level with no established US maximum residue limit.
Qiagen Sciences LLC is recalling AmniSure ROM Test kits because the packaging displays an incorrect rinse time of 30 seconds instead of the correct 1 minute.
Trilliant Surgical LLC is recalling Instructions for Use and Cleaning Protocols for the Small Joint Reaming System to update dry time parameters.
Trilliant Surgical is recalling 117 units of 8mm HTR Sterile Hammer Toe Reaming Kits because they may contain two identical reamers instead of one concave and one convex reamer.
Trilliant Surgical, LLC is recalling Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocols for two cannulated screw systems to update dry time parameters.
Haemonetics is recalling TEG Manager software versions 1.1.0 through 4.1.1 because a defect causes incorrect out-of-range alerts for coagulation test results.
The Binding Site Group is recalling C-Reactive Protein Kits because a reagent is not performing to specification, potentially affecting low-concentration samples.
Natus Neurology is recalling 40 Olympic Brainz Monitors because required functional tests were not performed before release, meaning the manufacturer cannot verify system functionality.
Trilliant Surgical is recalling Instructions for Use and Cleaning Protocols for Tiger Cannulated Screw Systems to update dry time parameters.
Trilliant Surgical is recalling Instructions for Use and Cleaning Protocols for the Gridlock Plating System to update dry time parameters.
Butterfly Network, Inc. is recalling the Butterfly iQ Ultrasound System Auto Bladder Volume Tool because it was distributed without an approved 510(k).
Conformis is recalling two iTotal PS Knee Replacement System kits because tibial trays were labeled with incorrect serial numbers and delivered to the wrong customers.
Trilliant Surgical is recalling Instructions for Use and Cleaning Protocols for its Two-Step Hammertoe Implant System to update dry time parameters.
NutraBlend Foods is recalling Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Banana flavor due to undeclared soy protein isolate.
Conformis, Inc. is recalling four iTotal CR Knee Replacement System kits because they were labeled with incorrect serial numbers and delivered to the wrong customers.
NutraBlend Foods is recalling Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Vanilla due to undeclared soy protein isolate. The product was distributed to one customer in Canada.
NutraBlend Foods is recalling Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula Cookies and Cream flavor due to undeclared soy protein isolate.
NutraBlend Foods is recalling Russian Bear 10000 Weight Gainer Formula because it contains undeclared soy protein isolate.
Gentell, Inc. is recalling 20,025 units of Gentell Hydrogel Ag 4x4 gauze because the product was not properly registered with the FDA.
Biomet is recalling 21 units of Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplates because some packages contained two baseplates and no taper adapters.
Butterfly Network, Inc. is recalling 11,183 Butterfly iQ Ultrasound Systems because they were distributed without an approved 510(k).
Trilliant Surgical is recalling Instructions for Use and Cleaning Protocols for Tiger Screw Systems to update dry time parameters.
Trilliant Surgical LLC is recalling Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocols for the Gridlock Ankle Plating System to update dry time parameters.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling 25,944 bottles of Lisinopril 30 mg tablets because a 5 mg tablet was found mixed into a 30 mg bottle.
Philips is recalling 2,214 MRI Patient Monitoring Systems because the instructions for oxygen sensor calibration are incorrect for specific software versions.
Trilliant Surgical, LLC is recalling Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocols for the Twist Sublatar Implant System to update dry time parameters.
National Vitamin Company is recalling Nature's Blend Folic Acid 1000 mcg bottles due to a front panel label error stating 1000 mg instead of 1000 mcg.
Gentell, Inc. is recalling 6,433 units of Gentell Hydrogel Ag Saturated Gauze because the product was not properly registered with the FDA.
Akorn Inc. is recalling Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 100 mcg/2 mL, because retained sample testing showed total impurities exceeded the allowed limit.
Gentell, Inc. is recalling Gentell Hydrogel Ag wound dressings because the product was not properly registered with the FDA.
Vac-Tron is recalling 2012-2020 vacuum excavator trailers because improper exterior lighting and missing reflectors may reduce visibility at night, increasing crash risk.
Vac-Tron is recalling 2012-2020 vacuum excavator trailers because improper lighting and missing reflectors may reduce visibility at night, increasing crash risk.
Terex is recalling 2018-2019 Digger Derrick vehicles because an engine computer error can disable remote engine stop functions, increasing injury risk during hydraulic issues.
KTM is recalling 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles because the rear brake hose may overheat, potentially causing brake failure and increasing crash risk.
Joybird is recalling Blythe dressers because they are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards to children.
PACCAR is recalling specific Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because the ABS warning light may fail to illuminate if power is lost, increasing crash risk.
Isuzu is recalling 2,399 vehicles due to a wire harness routing issue that may cause stalling or ABS failure, increasing crash risk.
Isuzu is recalling 2019 NPR and Chevrolet 4500 vehicles because incorrectly installed brake line clips may cause rear driver-side brake failure.
Trans Tech Bus is recalling 446 specific 2020 Roadstar, SST, and ST Aero buses because the seatbelt-unfastened warning light may not illuminate for five seconds after ignition.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2018-2020 Crossroads Hampton 371FKL trailers because the Federal Identification Tag incorrectly lists tire pressure as 6 PSI instead of 80 PSI.
Ford is recalling 55,158 vehicles due to a transmission shift cable issue that may cause unintended movement, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Coaches is recalling 2017-2020 Setra S417TC coaches because the front entrance door support frame may be the wrong size, allowing the door to detach while moving.
Southern Motion is recalling about 2,300 Wireless Power reclining furniture pieces because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and cause fires.
VP Components is recalling Harrier and Giant Pinner DH bicycle pedals because the spindle can separate from the pedal body, posing fall and injury hazards.
Manhattan Toy is recalling Musical Lili Llama wooden activity toys because loose screws can fall off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Stelpro Design is recalling about 3,600 Sonoma wall fan heaters because an internal part poses a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact Stelpro for a free replacement.
KME is recalling 2016-2020 emergency vehicles because battery corrosion can cause electrical shorts, potentially draining the battery and preventing operation during emergencies.
International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling clover seed in 50 lb. bags due to possible E. Coli contamination. The product was distributed to multiple states, territories, and countries.
Boston Scientific is recalling Imager II 5F Angiographic Catheters because the tips may detach. The recall covers 1,068,827 units distributed worldwide.
Hong Bin Foods LLC is recalling Enoki Mushrooms after testing by the State of Michigan found Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in six states.
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 88,243 Paradigm insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.
Thrive Pharmacy is recalling 403 buprenorphine troches in Florida because they contain less active ingredient than labeled.
International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling 13,455 lbs of clover seed due to possible E. Coli contamination. The product was distributed to multiple US states, territories, and countries.
Thrive Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling 71 Buprenorphine troches in Florida because the medication was found to be subpotent.
Micro Therapeutics Inc is recalling 1,050 ev3 Pipeline Flex Embolization Devices because the delivery system may fracture during implantation, potentially leaving a part in the patient.
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 38 Paradigm insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.
Thrive Pharmacy is recalling 89 Buprenorphine Black Cherry 2 mg troches in Florida because the medication was found to be subpotent.
WinCo Foods is recalling 21,264 bags of frozen Berry Medley because the product was found to be adulterated with Norovirus.
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 23,221 Paradigm insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.
Skytron is recalling 43 monitor brackets because a weld may fail, causing the display to fall and potentially injure users.
Whole Foods Market is recalling Green Chile Chicken Tamales because they contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies.
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling Paradigm Veo insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.
Carroll-Baccari, Inc. is recalling Mavidon CardioPrep Single products because samples were found contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
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