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-1190-2019·2019-04-24

    Aniara Biophen LMWH Control C4 Recall for Incorrect Instructions

    Aniara Diagnostica LLC is recalling three units of BIOPHEN LMWH Control C4 because incorrect versions of the Instructions for Use were packaged.

    Product
    BIOPHEN LMWH Control C4, REF 224201
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1122-2019·2019-04-17

    AvKARE Recalls Telmisartan and Amlodipine Tablets Due to Impurities

    AvKARE Inc. is recalling Telmisartan and Amlodipine Tablets 80 mg/5 mg due to failed impurities and degradation specifications.

    Product
    Telmisartan and Amlodipine Tablets 80 mg/5 mg, 30 tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 --- NDC 42291-795-30
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1134-2019·2019-04-17

    GE Healthcare Recalls Thallous Chloride TI 201 Injection Due to Chemical Contamination

    Medi-Physics Inc. dba GE Healthcare is recalling Thallous Chloride TI 201 Injection vials because trace amounts of an impurity were detected in the manufacturing reagent.

    Product
    Thallous Chloride TI 201 Injection, Specific Concentration: 37 MBq/mL (1 mCi/mL), Total Activity: 325.6 MBq (8.8 mCi) Volume: 8.8 mL vial, Rx Only, Mfg. by GE Healthcare, Medi-physics, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. NDC: 17156-299-18
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1082-2019·2019-04-17

    Auro Pharmacies Recalls Biotin Injection Vials for pH Failure

    Auro Pharmacies Inc. is recalling 167 vials of Biotin 10 mg/mL Injection because the product failed to meet its pH label claim.

    Product
    Biotin 10 mg/mL Injection, 30 mL vial, Rx only, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Building. F, La Habra, CA 90631, 562-352-9630.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1105-2019·2019-04-17

    Randox Immunoassay Premium Controls Recalled for Incorrect Analyzer Target Values

    Randox Laboratories is recalling 58 units of Immunoassay Premium Controls due to an incorrect target value listed on the analyzer value sheet.

    Product
    Immunoassay Premium Controls, Model Numbers IA2633 and IA2638 Product Usage: This product is intended for in vitro diagnostic use, as assayed quality control material to monitor the accuracy and reproducibility of analytes listed in the package insert
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1121-2019·2019-04-17

    Lupin Recalls Telmisartan and Amlodipine Tablets Due to Stability Failures

    Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling 12,504 bottles of Telmisartan and Amlodipine tablets because they failed impurity and degradation specifications in a long-term stability study.

    Product
    TELMISARTAN AND AMLODIPINE — TELMISARTAN AND AMLODIPINE (TELMISARTAN AND AMLODIPINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1107-2019·2019-04-17

    Randox Liquid Immunoassay Premium Controls Recalled for Incorrect Target Value

    Randox Laboratories is recalling Liquid Immunoassay Premium Controls because the target value for uptake is incorrect on the value sheet.

    Product
    Liquid Immunoassay Premium Controls, Model Number LIA3105 Product Usage: This product is intended for in vitro diagnostic use, as assayed quality control material to monitor the accuracy and reproducibility of analytes listed in the package insert
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1106-2019·2019-04-17

    Randox Immunoassay Controls Recalled for Incorrect Analyzer Target Value

    Randox Laboratories is recalling Immunoassay Premium Plus Controls due to an incorrect target value listed on the analyzer value sheet.

    Product
    Immunoassay Premium Plus Controls, Model Numbers IA3109 and IA3112 Product Usage: This product is intended for in vitro diagnostic use, as assayed quality control material to monitor the accuracy and reproducibility of analytes listed in the package insert
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1088-2019·2019-04-10

    Beaver Visitec Recalls Micro Knife 5.0mm Due to Misprinted Expiration Date

    Beaver Visitec is recalling 97 boxes of Micro Knife 5.0mm 30° instruments because the expiration date was misprinted as the lot number.

    Product
    Micro Knife 5.0mm 30¿, Part Number 0001522 The Beaver¿ Micro Knife 5.0mm 30¿ is a sharp pointed tip intended for ophthalmic, ENT and other forms of surgery stab incisions and other microsurgical techniques. .
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1067-2019·2019-04-10

    Pfizer Recalls Cleocin Phosphate Injection Due to Impurity Failures

    Pfizer is recalling specific lots of Cleocin Phosphate injection because high out-of-specification impurities were detected at the 24-month time point.

    Product
    CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE — CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE (CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1080-2019·2019-04-10

    Akorn Recalls Nystatin Oral Suspension Due to Unknown Impurity

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling Nystatin Oral Suspension because an unknown impurity was detected during stability testing. The affected product was distributed in Arkansas and Mississippi.

    Product
    Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP, 100,000 units per mL, 473 mL per bottle, Rx only, HI-TECH Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11701, NDC 50383-587-16
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1080-2019·2019-04-10

    McKesson Consult Diagnostic Fecal Occult Blood Test Recalled for Packaging Issues

    Cypress Medical Products LLC is recalling McKesson Consult Diagnostic Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Tests because the packaging is too similar to other products, leading to a denial of CLIA waiver approval.

    Product
    McKesson Consult Diagnostic Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test, Part numbers 178-CK30T, 178-CT30, 178¿TBSO, 178-CM25, 178-CK50, 178-CM50, 178-CT50, 178¿CK30
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    27 states
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1068-2019·2019-04-10

    Pfizer Recalls Cleocin Phosphate Injection Due to Impurity Failures

    Pfizer is recalling specific lots of Cleocin Phosphate injection because high out-of-specification impurity levels were detected at the 24-month time point.

    Product
    CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE — CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE (CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Food)·F-1188-2019·2019-04-03

    Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing Recalled for Labeling Error

    Fish House Dressing is recalling 1,741 jars of Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing because the product may be mislabeled as French Blue Cheese.

    Product
    Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing 15 Fl. Oz (443 ml). UPC 86824-22345 Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by: Fish House Dressing, 1171 2nd Ave NE, Stewartville, MN 55976
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1058-2019·2019-04-03

    Ingenus Recalls Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution Due to Leaking Bottles

    Ingenus Pharmaceuticals is recalling 29,435 bottles of Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution because some bottles were found leaking.

    Product
    Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution, 1.5% w/w, 5 FL. OZ. (150 mL) bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Orlando, FL 32839-6408, NDC 50742-308-05.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1073-2019·2019-04-03

    CryoLife Recalls Two On-X Aortic Heart Valves for Mislabeled Serial Numbers

    CryoLife, Inc. is recalling two On-X Aortic Heart Valves because they were mislabeled with incorrect serial numbers. The devices were distributed in Georgia and Germany.

    Product
    On-X Aortic Heart Valve with Anatomic Sewing Ring Product Usage: The On-X Prosthetic Heart Valve is indicated for the replacement of diseased, damaged, or malfunctioning native or prosthetic heart valves in the aortic position. It is a bileaflet mechanical heart valve, which
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1022-2019·2019-03-27

    Cook Medical Recalls Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filters for Labeling Updates

    Cook Medical is recalling 9,173 Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Sets to update the Instructions for Use. The products were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set for Jugular Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-JUG-TULIP Product Usage: The Gunther Tulip Filter implant is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the following situations:
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1026-2019·2019-03-27

    Cook Medical Recalls Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filters for Labeling Updates

    Cook Medical is recalling Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter Sets to update the Instructions for Use. The recall affects 9,173 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Cook Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter Set for Femoral and Jugular Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-UNl-C ELECT-PT Product Usage: The Cook Celect Platinum Filter implant is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cav
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1034-2019·2019-03-27

    Agfa Radiographic Film Recalled for Visible Pinholes in Images

    Agfa N.V. is recalling specific lots of PET Plates Coated Film-MONOMEDBV2S2 radiographic film because inhomogeneous coating solutions cause visible pinholes in images.

    Product
    PET Plates Coated Film-MONOMEDBV2S2- Radiographic Film REF: XJUB8, XJM73, XJUDD, XJM85, EKLYZ. Product Usage: Due to an inhomogeneous coating solution, pinholes can become visible in even dark images. Visibility of the pinholes varies as material from this coating run show
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1023-2019·2019-03-27

    Cook Medical Recalls Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filters for Labeling Updates

    Cook Medical is recalling 9,173 Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Sets to update the Instructions for Use. The products were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set for Femoral and Jugular Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-UNl-TULIP Product Usage: The Gunther Tulip Filter is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the following situatio
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1024-2019·2019-03-27

    Cook Medical Recalls Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filters for Labeling Updates

    Cook Medical is recalling Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter Sets to update the Instructions for Use. The recall affects 9,173 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Cook Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter Set for Femoral Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-CELECT-PT Product Usage: The Cook Celect Platinum Filter implant is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the foll
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide