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456 recalls were announced in May 2020.
Of the 456 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 1% are Critical, 21% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Forest River is recalling certain 2020–2021 Vibe trailers because the roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing. Without proper ventilation, the refrigerator could overheat and create a fire risk, or carbon monoxide could accumulate inside the trailer.
La Sonorense, Inc. is recalling pressed wheat flour tortillas because the product does not properly display the list of ingredients and contains undeclared wheat.
Aldi is recalling Simply Nature Organic Red Split Lentils because the product may contain undeclared wheat. This poses a risk to individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease.
La Sonorense, Inc. is recalling whole wheat flour tortillas because the packaging does not properly display the ingredient list and contains undeclared wheat.
Glaxosmithkline is recalling specific lots of Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement because the product may contain small plastic pieces.
Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling Python Embolectomy Catheters because the tips may separate during use, posing a risk of unintended dislodgement in patients.
Porsche is recalling 2020 Cayenne vehicles because an insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause fluid leaks, potentially making roads slippery and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles because the passenger air bag may not deploy properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Aldi Inc is recalling Simply Nature Organic Green Lentils because the product may contain undeclared wheat, posing a risk to individuals with wheat allergies.
La Sonorense, Inc. is recalling hand-stretched wheat flour tortillas because the product does not properly display the list of ingredients and contains undeclared wheat.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific Hemashield Platinum vascular grafts due to potential small holes at seam lines that may cause intra-operative bleeding.
Philips North America, LLC is recalling 19 Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems because a bolt affixing the cooling unit to the rotor was not tightened to specification.
Philips Ultrasound Inc is recalling S7-3t transesophageal transducers because a manufacturing programming error prevents the system from correctly measuring tip temperature, which may stop auto-cooling and cause patient injury.
Delfi Medical Innovations is recalling 59 units of VariFit Contour Cuffs due to a manufacturing defect that may cause the cuff to leak.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Hemashield Gold Knitted Microvel Double Velour Vascular Grafts due to potential small holes at the seam lines that may cause intra-operative bleeding.
Stryker is recalling 21,078 units of Spy-Phi Drapes because they were packaged in unsealed pouches, compromising sterility.
Ivoclar Vivadent AG is recalling 9 units of IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A1 C17/5 ceramic blocks because they crack during the sintering process.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific Hemashield Gold vascular grafts due to potential small holes at seam lines that could cause intra-operative bleeding.
Evans Food Group is recalling ready-to-eat pork skin products because the variety pack label fails to declare soy, a known allergen.
Ivoclar Vivadent AG is recalling specific lots of IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab Start.Kit LT dental ceramic blocks because they may crack during the sintering process.
Ivoclar Vivadent AG is recalling 332 units of IPS e.max ZirCAD ceramic blocks because they crack during the sintering process. The recall covers lots Y47472 and Z000V0 distributed nationwide.
ICU Medical is recalling 650 units of IV administration sets that may contain a 15 drops/mL cannula instead of 10 drops/mL, risking under-delivery of critical medication.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling specific daVinci XI Sureform 60 Reloads because a manufacturing variation may prevent adjacent staples from deploying, potentially causing an incomplete staple line.
Medtronic is recalling Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System tubing sets due to assembly defects that may disrupt saline flow.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Hemashield Platinum vascular grafts due to potential small holes at seam lines that could cause intra-operative bleeding.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Hemashield Platinum Woven Double Velour Vascular Grafts due to potential small holes at seam lines that may cause intra-operative bleeding.
ICU Medical is recalling 25 units of IV administration sets that may contain a 15 drops/mL cannula instead of 10 drops/mL, risking under-delivery of critical medication.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 22,752 daVinci XI Sureform 60 reloads worldwide because a manufacturing variation may prevent adjacent staples from deploying, potentially causing an incomplete staple line.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Hemashield Platinum Woven Double Velour Vascular Grafts due to potential small holes at seam lines that could cause intra-operative bleeding.
Siemens is recalling 314 AXIOM Aristos FX x-ray systems worldwide because they may perform exposures without the button being pressed, resulting in low-dose unintended radiation.
Northgate Technologies is recalling Autolith Uro-Tch 9FR probes because a lot failed biocompatibility testing. The recall covers 198 boxes distributed nationwide.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Hemashield Platinum Woven Double Velour Vascular Grafts due to potential small holes at seam lines that may cause intra-operative bleeding.
Delfi Medical Innovations is recalling certain lots of VariFit Sterile Single Use Thigh Cuffs due to a potential weld defect that may cause the cuff to leak.
Maquet is recalling Hemashield Platinum vascular grafts due to potential small holes at seam lines that could cause intra-operative bleeding.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 270 Universal Surgical Manipulators for da Vinci X systems due to high friction causing arm movement issues.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Hemashield Platinum Woven Double Velour Vascular Grafts due to potential small holes at seam lines that may cause intra-operative bleeding.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Hemashield Platinum vascular grafts due to potential small holes at the seam lines that could cause intra-operative bleeding.
ICU Medical is recalling 275 units of IV administration sets that may contain a 15 drops/mL cannula instead of 10 drops/mL, risking under-delivery of critical medications.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 215 Snappy Abutment 5.5 CC RP 3 mm units because they may contain incorrect screws that could loosen.
ICU Medical is recalling 123 units of the Cogent Hemodynamic Monitoring System because a software issue prevents the system from storing patient IDs and information.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 478 Temporary Snap Abutments because packages may contain incorrect screws that could loosen, requiring retightening.
Epimed International is recalling 701 units of R-F Injector Cannulas due to incorrect expiration dates on the packaging. The devices were distributed worldwide and across multiple US states.
Northgate Technologies is recalling 9 FR AUTOLITH probes because a lot failed biocompatibility testing. The recall covers 298 boxes distributed nationwide.
Trilliant Surgical, LLC is recalling 3.5mm Aresenal Screw Drill Bits due to a labeling error where the lot number is incorrectly marked, potentially impacting device traceability.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 238 Universal Base CC RP 1.5 mm abutments because they may contain incorrect screws that could loosen.
Sandoz is recalling 17,500 units of Infuvite Pediatric Multiple Vitamins Injection due to sub-optimal crimping in the vial. The product was distributed nationwide.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 228 dental implants because the packaging label incorrectly lists the length as 7mm instead of the actual 10mm.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 227 Esthetic Abutment CC RP 1.5 mm units because they may contain incorrect screws that could loosen.
Ortho Development Corporation is recalling 29 tibial tray components due to a manufacturing defect that may cause assembly resistance.
TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC is recalling Fukushima suction tubes because incorrect raw material was used in production. The affected units were distributed in New Jersey.
Wright Medical Technology Inc is recalling 22 units of Inbone Tibial Trays because one lot is missing the required plasma coating.
Glaxosmithkline is recalling Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement because it may contain small plastic pieces.
Gentell, Inc. is recalling Gentell Honey Hydrogel because the product was not properly registered with the FDA, as discovered during an audit.
Inpeco S.A. is recalling 313 Siemens Aptio Automation Centrifuge Modules because a tube loading algorithm may cause unbalanced loads that could damage the centrifuge.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 236 units of temporary dental implant abutments because packages may contain an incorrect screw that could loosen.
R82 A/S is recalling 2,230 chest supports for the R82 Mustang and Rabbit Up because a plastic plug can come loose without tools.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 239 units of Temporary Abutment Engaging CC RP components because packages may contain incorrect screws that could loosen.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling Epinephrine Injection USP auto-injectors due to out-of-specification trigger force. The product was not distributed to the public.
Ivoclar Vivadent AG is recalling 639 units of IPS e.max ZirCAD ceramic blocks because they crack during the sintering process.
Inpeco S.A. is recalling 65 FlexLab Centrifuge Modules because a tube loading algorithm defect may cause unbalanced loads that could damage the equipment.
Philips is recalling two Brilliance iCT SP CT scanners because a cooling unit bolt was not tightened to specification.
Epimed International is recalling 1,374 units of RF Injector Cannulas due to incorrect expiration dates on the packaging.
Gentell, Inc. is recalling 85,586 units of Gentell Honey Hydrogel 2"x2" Saturated Gauze because the product was not properly registered with the FDA.
Abbott Laboratories is recalling 65 kits of ARCHITECT C Peptide Calibrator in Mexico due to an error in the license renewal documentation process.
Abbott Laboratories is recalling 65 kits of ARCHITECT C Peptide Reagents in Mexico due to an error in the license renewal documentation process.
Abbott Laboratories is recalling 65 kits of ARCHITECT C Peptide Calibrators distributed in Mexico due to an error in the renewal documentation process for the local license.
Gentell, Inc. is recalling 4,348 units of Gentell Honey Hydrogel Saturated Gauze because the product was not properly registered with the FDA.
Gentell, Inc. is recalling 22,439 units of Gentell Honey Hydrogel 4"x4" Saturated Gauze because the product was not properly registered with the FDA.
Ideal Foods is recalling approximately 3,302 pounds of meat and poultry flatbread pizzas produced without federal inspection. No adverse reactions have been reported.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for P&S raw beef ravioli due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should discard or return the product.
Blue Bird is recalling 2020-2021 Vision and All American buses because an incorrectly installed air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses because an incorrectly installed air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
Ford is recalling 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles with panoramic roofs due to a bonding defect that could cause the roof to separate while driving.
Blue Bird is recalling 2020-2021 Vision and 2021 All American buses because the parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle on an incline.
Blue Bird is recalling 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses because the foot pedal parking brake assembly may be improperly assembled, potentially failing to hold the vehicle on an incline.
Maintainer is recalling 16 modified 2019-2020 International CV and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles because incorrectly installed Power Take Offs may loosen, risking transmission fluid loss and rear wheel lockup.
McNeilus is recalling certain CNG fuel systems sold as aftermarket parts because the pressure relief devices may fail to vent during heat exposure, potentially causing the system to rupture.
Ford is recalling 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled due to incorrect coding, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2019-2020 Mustang and 2019 Expedition vehicles because the 'Transmission Not In Park' warning is shorter than intended, which may increase the risk of unintended vehicle movement.
Navistar is recalling 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 RH trucks because a wrist pin bushing failure may cause unexpected engine shutdown and increase crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2,281 vehicles due to potential loss of electric power steering assist caused by connector corrosion.
Noah Clothing is recalling men's reverse fleece hoodies because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk. No injuries have been reported.
Sobeauty is recalling Mag Cube magnetic ball sets because the small, high-powered magnets pose a serious risk of intestinal injury or death if swallowed by children.
Autocar is recalling 2016-2020 Xpeditor vehicles because the traction control system may malfunction without warning, increasing crash risk.
Fully Popped is recalling Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn because the paper bags can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling one lot of Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose for Injection USP because the product failed stability specifications for high molecular weight polymers.
Whole Foods Market is recalling Minestrone Soup sold in deli containers and bags because it may contain undeclared milk.
Freedman Food Service is recalling frozen flounder stuffed with seafood due to undeclared wheat, soy, eggs, and milk.
Radiometer Medical ApS is recalling two ABL800 FLEX analyzers in California due to a power supply defect that may cause treatment delays and serious health risks.
Elekta Inc is recalling 96 MONACO RTP systems because the software may alter contour shapes, potentially resulting in inaccurate radiation dose delivery to patients.
Philips North America is recalling 346 TraumaDiagnost X-Ray systems because a shaft may break due to material fatigue, causing the arm to fall and potentially injure patients or staff.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling Nizatidine Oral Solution because it may contain N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels above FDA limits.
Homestead Creamery is recalling unsalted butter due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions.
Welch Allyn is recalling Q-Stress and XScribe diagnostic devices because they may not meet specific defibrillation withstand safety requirements.
Welch Allyn is recalling 78,521 Q-Tel RMS systems because they may not meet defibrillation withstand safety requirements.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling PreludeSYNC Radial Compression Devices because inflatable balloons may break, causing air leakage and potential bleeding.
Viewray, Inc. is recalling 32 units of MRIdian TPDS software due to a defect that may cause incorrect dose calculations during treatment planning.
Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 90 reprocessed Zimmer tourniquet cuffs because they are potentially mislabeled. The mislabeling could lead to device misuse or inadequate limb compression during surgery.
Welch Allyn is recalling T12 wireless ECG devices because they may not meet defibrillation withstand safety requirements.
Welch Allyn is recalling 78,521 Surveyor S12 and S19 bedside monitors and patient cables because they may not meet defibrillation withstand safety requirements.
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