2012 Product Recalls

5,173 recalls issued in 2012.

5,173
Total Recalls
310
CPSC
434
FDA Drug
1,851
FDA Device
CPSC 310 FDA Drug 434 FDA Device 1,851 NHTSA 661 FDA Food 1,917

Showing 41–60 of 5,173 recalls

FDA Class III

CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) capsules, 250 mg, packaged in a) 12 x 120-count bottles per carton, NDC 0004-0259-05; b) 120-count capsules per bottle, NDC 0004-0259-51; Made in Ireland; Distributed by: Genentech USA, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080.

Short Fill: some bottles contained less than 120-count per labeled claim.

FDA Class III

Choletec - Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin, 10 vials per box, Nonradioactive, Diagnostic Use, For Intravenous Use, Multidose, Rx Only, Manufactured for Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543, by Hollister-Stier Laboratories LLC, Spokane Washington 99207, NDC 0270-0083-20.

Presence of Particulate Matter; potential for charcoal particulates

FDA Class II

Nalbuphine HCl Injection, 20 mg/mL, 10 mL Multiple-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1467-01

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complains of a loose crimp applied to the fliptop vial; and a missing stopper and flip cap were received and therefore sterility cannot be assured.

FDA Class II

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 1% (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Teartop Vial, packaged in 25-count vials per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 0409-4279-02.

Presence of Particulate Matter: Report of a vial containing visible particulate matter embedded in the glass wall which has the potential to dislodge resulting in the presence of particulate matter in the product.

FDA

Heritage Labs Blood/Urine Collection Kit, Product A1100, packed in bags in bulk, 25 kits/shipping carton. Each kit contains 1 Triad Medium Alcohol Prep Pad, Cat. No. 10-3001, NDC 50730-3001-0, blood specimen collection supplies and a form to accompany the specimen . Blood specimen collection

Kits contain recalled Triad alcohol pads

Heritage Labs sent a Device Notification and Safety Alert letter dated January 12, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Heritage Labs sent replacement alcohol prep pads from a different supplier not affected by the recall to user of Heritage Labs kits. Heritage Labs recommended the replacements be on "as needed" basis. Upon opening kit, users should immediately dispose of sealed TRIAD brand alcohol pads. Users are to use the replacement wipes instead of the wipes contained in the kits. For any questions call (888)764-4120.

FDA

Access Immunoassay Systems Total T4 Calibrators, Part Number: 33805. The Access Total T4 Calibrators are intended to calibrate the Access Total T4 assay for the quantitative determination of total thyroxine (T4) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems. Total T4 assay results are used for diagnosis and confirmation of thyroid disorders such as hyper- and hypothyroidism.

A recall communication was initiated because Beckman has identified that Access Total T4 calibrator lots 019818, 021654, and 024072 do not meet their 12 month expiration date claim.

A recall communication was initiated on July 27, 2011 with Beckman forwarding a Product Corrective Action (PCA) letter with attached PCA response form to all their customers who purchased the Access Immunoassay Systems Total T4 Calibrators. The letter provides the customers with an explanation of the problems identified and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days. Customers can call for product replacement in the US, by contacting Client Services at (800) 526-3821, option 1. Customers in Canada can contact Customer service at (800) 463-7828. Customers with questions regarding this notice can contact Customer Support Center at http:www.beckmancoulter.com or call (800) 854-3633 in the US and Canada.

FDA Class III

Garden Fresh Gourmet Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 14oz bags

Beginning 11/01/2012 Garden Fresh Gourmet recalled Garden Fresh Nacho Cheese Tortilla chips (exp 11/26/2012) because quality standards of ingredients used in the products were not met.

FDA Class II

#828 Cook's Delight Shrimp Base, Net Weight 30 Pounds; 5 Pounds, Packed by Integrative Flavors, Michigan City, Indian

The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

FDA Class II

#126 Primarque Seafood Base, Net Weight 16 oz, 1LB, 454 G & 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, Worcester, MA 01610 #126 Cook's Delight Seafood Base, Net Weight 16 oz (1LB) 454 G & 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed By Integrative Flavors, Michigan City, Indiana 46360

The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

FDA Class II

#272N Cook's Delight Mushroom Base, Net Weight 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed by Integrative Flavors, Michigan City, Indiana 46360

The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

FDA Class II

#226 Cook's Delight Lobster Base, Net Weight 30 Pounds; 5 Pounds, Packed by Integrative Flavors, Michigan City, Indian

The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

FDA Class II

Arnold's Candies Handmade Since 1953 www.arnoldscandies.com Root Beer Puffs Puffs***INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Cream of Tarter, Artificial Flavoring and Coloring WARNING: Manufactured in a facility that also handles peanuts NET WT 6 oz (170g) 0 73629 00307 3 931 High Grove Blvd Akron, OH 44312 Best By: 06/04/2014(19)1 lot code 05212012

The firm was notified by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Marketing, that they failed to include the colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1 on their label.

FDA

CD HORIZON (R) LEGACY (TM) FAS, REF 7542535, pedicle screw, Rx only, Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, TN 38132 Intended to help provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion of the thoracic, lumbar, and/or sacral spine.

Screws are longer then size etched on the screw.

Medtronic sent a Voluntary Recall letter dated June 28, 2011, directly to Risk Managers and Sales Representatives, with Recall Questionnaires and Confirmation forms included. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the affected customers. If appropriate, personal follow up with Sales Representatives will be made to assure that the recall communication is understood by Risk Managers and to facilitate return of product and the associated Recall response documentation. Foreign consignees will be notified by email on June 29, 2011. For any questions or concerns regarding this recall customers were to contact their Medtronic Sales Representative or the Global Quality Department at 800-876-3133, ext 3173.

FDA

Access Immunoassay Systems Part Number: 81600 Access 2 Immunoassay Systems Part Number: 81600N Access Immunoassay Systems LXi 725 Part Number: 386200 Subsequent Product Codes: JGS The Access/DxI Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.

The recall was initiated because certain Access immunoassays can produce inaccurate results when performed within the published UniCel DxI Immunoassay Systems* room temperature operating specification of 18 degrees C to 32 degrees C (64.4 degrees F to 89.6 degrees F). An increase in room temperature causes assay results for some assays to decrease, while results for other assays increase with an i

Beckman Coulter sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated April 18, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter includes information on the new room temperature operating range for all UniCel DxI Immunoassay Systems and Access Immunoassay Systems during system operation. Customers were instructed to review their historical room temperature records to determine if their Access Immunoassay System and UniCel DxI Immunoassay System were operating outside the revised temperature range. An attached Response Form was included for customers to complete and return. Please contact Beckman Coulter Customer Support Center for questions regarding this notice at 1-800-854-3633.

FDA

SKYLight Gamma Camera System; SKYLIGHT 8FT, 3/8" SPECT Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. 595 Miner Road, Cleveland, OH 44143. The SKYLight Gamma Camera System is intended to product images depicting the anatomical distributions of single photon and positron emitting radioisotopes within the human body for interpretation by medical personnel.

A mechanical malfunction of the button on the hand controller on the Philips Precedence and SKYLight SPECT systems may get stuck and cause unintended motion of a detector.

Philips Medical Systems sent a "Customer Information" letter dated September 27, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter lists additional precautions the customers should use while operating the device. Philips will notify customers for replacing the affected product through an Action for Performance-Proactive Field Change Order to resolve the issue. Contact Philips Customer Care Solutions at 1-800-722-9377, option 5, for questions concerning this notice.

FDA

ANGIOSTAR X-Ray System, Model numbers 9359142 and 6379668.

Unintended movement of the system table and/or C arm.

Siemens Medical Solutions issued a letter to consignees on 8/11/2008 to inform them of the problem and a workaround should the issue occur prior to software revision.

FDA

DePuy Mitek 11 MM Fully Fluted Reamer, Sterile Product Number: 232423 DePuy Mitek Sterile Reamers are intended to cut through cortical and cancellous bone during Cruciate Ligament Repair/Reconstruction of the knee.

Specific units of the DePuy Mitek Sterile Reamers are not labeled correctly, 7 units were labeled as 11MM while the box actually contained a 10 MM reamer

DePuy Mitek sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated November 16, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to refer to the attached instructions to report their inventory status and for returning the affected product. Customers with questions should call 1-508-880-8477. For questions regarding this recall call 508-880-8100.

NHTSA

Fuel Pump Module May Crack

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

American Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on March 7, 2013. Owners may contact American Suzuki Customer Relations at 1-800-934-0934.

NHTSA

Loose Mounting Hardware

If the hardware becomes loose or fractured, the wrecker frame could partially detach from the chassis frame, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts with bigger ones, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2013. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan at 1-301-745-3713.

NHTSA

Sofa Components may Contact Electrical Components

If the metal sofa components come in contact with the electrical components, electrical arcing could occur. Arcing may lead to a vehicle fire.

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover over the electrical components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by late January 2013. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-877-596-6111.