The Recall Desk

Severity 1 of 5

Low recalls

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

What “low” means here

Severity 1 (Low) recalls are typically cosmetic defects, documentation issues, packaging-only problems, and Class III administrative corrections. The product itself is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The manufacturer is correcting the issue to comply with FDA or USDA rules, not because anyone is at risk. You can almost always continue using a Severity-1 product without concern.

The full rubric is on the methodology page. Severity is computed deterministically from the agency’s own classification plus the source text — no editorial vibes.

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  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2269-2012·2012-09-05

    Baxter Mini-Infuser Model 300XL Infusion Pump Recalled for Battery Contact Defect

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling 19,380 Mini-Infuser Model 300XL infusion pumps because a battery contact defect may prevent the device from operating.

    Product
    Mini-Infuser Model 300XL Multispeed Infusion Pump, an Rx battery operated syringe infusion pump with an active time scale and rate selector switch; product codes 2M8171 and 2M8171R. Product Usage: These product codes includes refurbished units. Intended for the controlled
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1656-2012·2012-08-29

    Morton Sodium Chloride USP Recalled for Slightly High Bromide Levels

    Morton Salt Co. is recalling specific lots of Sodium Chloride USP due to slightly out-of-specification bromide levels.

    Product
    Morton, Sodium Chloride, USP, Granular, packaged in kraft paper bags, fiber drums, and semi-bulk bags. Product is shipped in 80 lb bags, 350 lb drums & 2000 lb semi-bulk sacks. Manufactured by Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 60606-1743.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2243-2012·2012-08-29

    Sunquest Encompass Software Recalled for Daylight Saving Time Time Display Error

    Sunquest Information Systems is recalling Encompass software versions 2.4 and later because specimen collection times display one hour late during Daylight Saving Time.

    Product
    Sunquest Encompass The reporting site is using the Encompass software in an acute patient care setting.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2227-2012·2012-08-29

    Beckman Coulter Access Total T3 Reagent Recalled for Negative Bias

    Beckman Coulter is recalling Access Total T3 Reagent because test results may show a negative bias when specific sample diluents are used.

    Product
    Access Total T3 Reagent, PN: 33830 The Access Total T3 assay is used for the quantitative determination of triiodothyronine (T3) levels in human serum and plasma in the assessment of thyroid function and diagnosis of thyroid disorders when T3 levels are between 0.1 and 8.0 ng/
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2246-2012·2012-08-29

    Stryker Recalls Powered MOV Chairs for Documentation and Classification Issues

    Stryker is recalling 159 Powered MOV Chairs due to potential compliance issues regarding product documentation and classification identified during a merger review.

    Product
    Powered Mobility Offers Versatility (M¿V)TM Chair The Powered MOV Chair models EMS, EMS24, HHC, and INO Powered MOV Chair, enable two operators to transport a seated patient weighing up to 500 Ibs up or down stairs. Key features include infinite positioning system, thermal pro
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1647-2012·2012-08-22

    Hill Dermaceuticals Recalls Subpotent Fluocinolone Acetonide Body Oil

    Hill Dermaceuticals is recalling 111,816 bottles of Derma-Smoothe/FS Body Oil because the product is subpotent, meaning it contains less of the active ingredient than labeled.

    Product
    Derma-Smoothe/FS (Fluocinolone Acetonide) 0.01%, Body Oil, 4 fl. oz. (118.28mL ), Rx only, FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY, Manufactured and Distributed by: Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. SANFORD, FLORIDA --- NDC 28105-150-04
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1645-2012·2012-08-22

    Topiramate Tablets Recalled for Incorrect Labeling of Product Form

    American Health Packaging is recalling Topiramate Tablets due to a labeling error that incorrectly identifies the product as capsules.

    Product
    Topiramate Tablets, 50 mg, 30-count (3 x 10) unit-dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Mfd by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India; Dist By: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, Pkg by: American Health Packaging, Col. OH 43217, NDC 68084-343-21, blister barco
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2216-2012·2012-08-22

    Sunquest Laboratory SMART Software Recalled for Test Result Filing Errors

    Sunquest Information Systems is recalling Sunquest Laboratory SMART software versions 6.3.0 and later because test results may be filed to the wrong patient containers.

    Product
    Sunquest Laboratory SMART & Sunquest Laboratory SMART Select
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2218-2012·2012-08-22

    Terumo Sarns System 8000 Base Recalled for Incorrect Amperage Labeling

    Terumo is recalling three Sarns System 8000 bases because they were distributed with incorrect amperage ratings on the nameplate labels.

    Product
    System 8000 Base Product Usage: The Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical profe
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2186-2012·2012-08-22

    Teleflex Medical Recalls TAUT Cholangiogram Catheter Intraducer Due to Missing Label

    Teleflex Medical is recalling 611 units of TAUT Cholangiogram Catheter Intraducers because the internal packaging is missing labels. The devices were distributed to 27 states.

    Product
    TAUT, Cholangiogram Catheter Intraducer, Peritoneal Catheter, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC. An introduction/drainage catheter accessory is intended to aid in the manipulation of or insertion of the device into the body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    26 states
  • LowNHTSA·12T023000·2012-08-17

    Vogue Tires Recalled for Missing Tire Identification Numbers

    Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company is recalling certain Custom Built and Signature V tires because they lack the required tire identification number on the sidewall.

    Product
    TIRES:MARKINGS recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2159-2012·2012-08-15

    Roche Recalls Cobas KRAS Mutation Test Kits Due to Stability Concerns

    Roche Molecular Systems is recalling specific lots of the Cobas KRAS Mutation Test because stability testing showed the kits trended toward the upper specification limit for codon 61 peak height ratio.

    Product
    Cobas KRAS Mutation Test for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Product Usage: Usage: The Cobas KRAS Mutation Test, for use with the Cobas 4800 System, is a real-time PCR test intended for the identification of mutations in codons 12, 13 and 61 of the KRAS gene in DNA derived from form
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2148-2012·2012-08-15

    Berchtold Chromovision HD Wireless Camera Recall for Loose Wire Connections

    Berchtold Corp. is recalling 17 Chromovision HD Wireless Cameras because loose wire connections may cause image distortion or loss during surgical procedures.

    Product
    Chromovision High Definition (HD) Wireless Camera, Pt # CC-9715900. Visual recording of surgical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2152-2012·2012-08-15

    Impact Instrumentation Recalls Ten Model 731 EMV+ Uni-Vent Devices

    Impact Instrumentation is recalling ten Model 731 EMV+ Uni-Vent devices shipped before verification of a new integrated circuit was completed.

    Product
    Model 731 EMV+ Uni-Vent, Impact Instrumentation Inc., 27 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell NJ 07006. Indicated for use in the management of acute or chronic respiratory failure or during resuscitation by providing continuous positive -pressure ventilation.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2175-2012·2012-08-15

    Siemens Recalls Dimension Vista Vancomycin Reagent Cartridges

    Siemens is recalling Dimension Vista Vancomycin Reagent Cartridges because calibration failures prevent the vancomycin assay from running.

    Product
    Dimension Vista(R) Vancomycin Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge (VANC, Catalog # K4086). For the quantitative measurement of vancomycin in human serum and plasma on the Dimension Vista system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    39 states
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1430-2012·2012-08-08

    Mallinckrodt Recalls Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen Oral Solution for Low Potency

    Mallinckrodt Inc. is recalling specific lots of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Oral Solution because the hydrocodone ingredient was found to be subpotent.

    Product
    Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Oral Solution, 7.5 mg/500 mg per 15 mL, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle, Rx only, Mallinckrodt Inc., Hazelwood, MO 63042 USA, NDC 0406-0375-16, UPC 3 0406-0375-16 1.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1441-2012·2012-08-08

    Axcentria Recalls Infants' Mapap Due to Incorrect Expiration Date Labeling

    Axcentria Pharmaceuticals LLC is recalling 13,128 bottles of Infants' Mapap in Michigan because the outer packaging displays an incorrect expiration date.

    Product
    Major brand Infants' Mapap, Acetaminophen Concentrated Drops, 1 FL. OZ. (30 mL.) 80 mg. per 0.8 mL, Cherry Flavor, Distributed by MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Livonia, MI --- NDC 0904-5255-30,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2124-2012·2012-08-08

    Iris Diagnostics Recalls Urine Chemistry Control Material Due to Inaccurate Results

    Iris Diagnostics is recalling IRISpec CA/CB urine chemistry control material because nitrite results were incorrectly negative.

    Product
    IRISpec" CA/CB two-part urine chemistry control twin set, Iris Diagnostics part number 800-0074. Intended Use: IRISpec CA/CB is an assayed QC material for monitoring of the urine chemistry analytes and devices as listed on the package insert. For in vitro diagnostic (IVD) us
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1426-2012·2012-08-01

    Fougera Recalls Erythromycin Topical Solution Due to Plasticizer Contamination

    Fougera Pharmaceuticals is recalling 444 bottles of Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2%, due to potential trace contamination with Di-Octyl Phthalate.

    Product
    Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2%, 60 mL bottle with applicator, Rx only. E. FOUGERA & CO., A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0215-60, UPC 3 0168-0215-60 0.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1427-2012·2012-08-01

    Stat Rx USA Recalls Tizanidine Tablets Due to Labeling Error

    Stat Rx USA is recalling 51 bottles of Tizanidine 4 mg tablets because some labels incorrectly identified Actavis as the manufacturer.

    Product
    Tizanidine (Generic for: Zanaflex), 4 mg, 90 Tablets per Bottle, Rx only, , Mfg By: Dr Reddys Labs Ltd., Bachepally, IN 500 - 090, Packaged and distributed by STAT Rx USA, Gainesville, GA, NDC 16590-221-90.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1420-2012·2012-07-25

    Pitocin Injection Recalled for Incorrect Storage Temperature Labeling

    JHP Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Pitocin (Oxytocin) injection due to a labeling error that displays an incorrect lower storage temperature limit.

    Product
    PITOCIN — PITOCIN (OXYTOCIN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1417-2012·2012-07-25

    Qualitest Recalls Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Oral Solution Due to Impurity

    Vintage Pharmaceuticals is recalling 73,746 bottles of Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Oral Solution because high levels of a known impurity were detected.

    Product
    HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ORAL SOLUTION, USP, 10 mg/5 mL, 1 PINT (473 mL) bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC 0603-1310-58, UPC 3 0603-1310-58 4.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1422-2012·2012-07-25

    Pack Pharmaceuticals Recalls Ciprofloxacin Tablets Due to Missing Labels

    Pack Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling 4,848 bottles of Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets because two bottles were found missing container labels.

    Product
    CIPROFLOXACIN — CIPROFLOXACIN (CIPROFLOXACIN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide