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387 recalls were announced in March 2021.
Of the 387 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 39% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2021 Western Star 4700 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles because the clutch flange may break, causing clutch disengagement and crash risk. Dealers will replace the clutch assembly free of charge.
BMW is recalling certain 2021 X3 and X4 vehicles due to a fuel tank weld that may fail, allowing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk. All repairs have been completed.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2021 Genesis GV80 and G80 vehicles with 2.5-liter turbo engines due to a high-pressure fuel tube that may not seal properly, potentially allowing fuel to leak and increase fire risk.
Cardinal Health is recalling 108,000 McKesson Prevent M needles because the safety shield may fail to lock, posing a risk of needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagents because they may produce false reactive results when used with Remel M4RT Viral Transport Media.
Carestream Dental is recalling CS 3600 Single Use Normal Tips because the mirror may become detached and fall from the unit.
Cardinal Health is recalling Magellan Hypodermic Safety Needles because the safety shield may fail to lock, creating a risk of needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Medtronic is recalling 4 units of a pediatric cardiotomy reservoir due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.
Medtronic is recalling 57 units of Affinity Pixie oxygenators due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.
Medtronic is recalling 14 units of infant tubingsets due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.
Medtronic is recalling 10 units of the Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.
Philips is recalling 105 Incisive CT Computed Tomography X-ray Systems because gantry actuators may fail, causing the gantry to tilt forward.
Flying Food Group LLC is recalling Amazon Kitchen Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwiches due to undeclared soy allergen on the label.
Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling 7 units of the Custom Perfusion System because they may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins, which can cause acute inflammatory responses in patients.
Mindray is recalling 1,938 BeneVision Distributed Monitoring Systems because they may intermittently freeze, causing telemetry data to stop communicating to the central system.
Cordis is recalling Precise Pro RX Carotid Stent implant systems because the distal tip may separate from the lumen wire.
Medtronic is recalling Affinity Pixie Oxygenators due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses in patients.
Siemens is recalling ADVIA Centaur4P Herpes-2 IgG test kits due to stability and calibration failures that may cause false positive results.
Siemens is recalling specific software versions for SOMATOM CT systems due to sporadic errors that may interrupt scanning workflows and delay diagnosis.
Canon Medical System is recalling 145 INTERVENTIONAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEMS because loose bolts may cause the table to tilt.
Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies is recalling specific batches of pasteurized donor human milk due to potential trace amounts of dextromethorphan.
R&D Systems is recalling 156 Quantikine IVD Human sTfR Immunoassay kits due to low standard signals and out-of-specification controls.
Bryant Ranch Prepack is recalling 12 bottles of Spironolactone 50 mg tablets because they may contain 25 mg tablets due to a labeling error.
Direct Rx is recalling 17 bottles of Nortriptyline HCL 10 mg capsules because the active ingredient was taken from an unqualified supplier lot.
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical is recalling 3,146 bottles of Omeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, 20 mg, due to out-of-specification results for unknown impurities.
Medline Industries is recalling 4 units of RNA Medical Hemoglobin Control product because the product was compromised during shipment. The recall affects distribution in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Laboratorios Pisa is recalling Electrolit Fruit Punch bottles and 6-packs because they contain undeclared FD&C Red No. 40.
Cardinal Health is recalling 298 Judkins Packs in Virginia because they may contain incorrect medication label sheets.
Akorn, Inc. is recalling Gabapentin Oral Solution because it failed impurity specifications during stability testing. The product was distributed nationwide.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,416 vials of Romidepsin Injection because stability testing revealed out-of-specification impurities.
Laboratorios Pisa Sa De Cv is recalling 571,590 bottles of Electrolit Fruit Punch Zero because the product contains undeclared FD&C Red No. 40.
Edge Pharma is recalling Methacholine Challenge 5-Syringe Test Kits because they were labeled with incorrect room temperature storage conditions instead of the required refrigerated conditions.
Edge Pharma, LLC is recalling 60 syringes of Epinephrine/Lidocaine HCl sterile ophthalmic solution for injection due to incorrect or missing lot and expiration dates.
Curt Manufacturing is recalling specific Forged Ball and Pintle Hitches because a defect may cause the towed vehicle to separate, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling specific Audi A3 and S3 models because the passenger air bag may deactivate while the seat is occupied.
Avanza Pasta, LLC is recalling approximately 9,847 pounds of beef and poultry ravioli and tortellini produced without federal inspection. No adverse reactions have been reported.
Airstream is recalling 2017-2020 Basecamp travel trailers because air conditioner mounting bolts may loosen or break, allowing the unit to separate from the roof.
Isuzu is recalling 2015-2021 Isuzu, Chevrolet, and International trucks because rear axle U-bolt nuts may loosen, causing axle misalignment and potential loss of power.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2014-2020 models equipped with panoramic sunroofs because the front roof panel may not have been bonded correctly during a prior repair.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 11,356 vehicles because the sunroof glass may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for specific beef and lamb products from One Meat Corp. that were produced without federal inspection.
General Motors is recalling 2021 full-size SUVs because third-row seat belts may be entrapped or misrouted behind the seat-folding mechanism, potentially becoming damaged. A damaged seat belt could break during a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
HD Hudson is recalling illu-Mist battery-powered garden sprayers because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the sprayers and contact the company for a replacement.
ARBOC is recalling 2018-2021 Spirit of Equess buses because incorrect engine software may fail to limit speed or torque, increasing crash risk.
Arcimoto is recalling 2019-2020 FUV and 2020 Deliverator vehicles because high-voltage contactors may overheat, causing unexpected battery shutdowns and loss of motive power.
General Motors is recalling 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans with 6.6L engines because a battery cable defect may cause a short circuit and fire.
Parker Squared is recalling Shepherd Boy plush toys because the wire in the shepherd's staff can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard.
Tiffin is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton recreational vehicles because the valve stem stabilizer can become loose, allowing the valve stem extender to contact the wheel, which can cause tire pressure loss and increase crash risk.
Genentech is recalling Evrysdi prescription bottles that may leak due to a fit issue, posing a risk of drug exposure through skin or eye contact.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling YTL log splitters with 250cc engines due to a risk of engine kickback causing injury. Two incidents involving broken wrists have been reported.
General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles because the left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could separate during driving and cause loss of power, increasing crash risk.
RTI Surgical, Inc. is recalling the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
Medtronic Vascular is recalling 137 units of 6F Launcher Guide Catheters because unsealed pouches may compromise sterility.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific batches of the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific batches of the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
Somatex Medical Technologies is recalling 196 thread-like wire markers due to a risk of wire splintering and retention in the body during cautery procedures.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
Brainlab AG is recalling ExacTrac Dynamic radiation therapy systems due to a software error that may allow treatment despite exceeding position tolerances.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring surgical revision.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
Newmar is recalling 2021 New Aire, Dutch Star, and Ventana motorhomes because the brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This can cause brake lights to stay on and brakes to remain engaged, increasing crash risk.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific batches of the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate during or after surgery.
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2019-2021 Demers ambulances because the sliding attendant seat locking pin may fail, increasing injury risk in a crash.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific batches of the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate during or after surgery, requiring revision.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
Medtronic Vascular is recalling 10 units of 6F Launcher Guide Catheters because unsealed pouches may compromise sterility.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific batches of the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
Draeger Medical is recalling VentStar Anesthesia breathing circuits because the Y-piece may detach, causing a leak that hinders patient ventilation.
Medtronic is recalling 33,430 Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Graft Systems worldwide due to endoleaks, stent fractures, and ring enlargement.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific batches of the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling 65 units of the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
Green City Distribution is recalling Al-Riyan Tuna Meat in Vegetable Oil because of high levels of histamines. The product was distributed in California, Michigan, Tennessee, and New York.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific batches of the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific batches of the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
Medtronic Vascular is recalling 9 units of 6F Launcher Guide Catheters because unsealed pouches may compromise sterility.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling specific batches of the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.
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