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DePuy Hip Replacement Recalled – ASR Artificial Hip Systems
The DePuy Orthopaedics unit of Johnson & Johnson is recalling the ASR™ Hip System used as a hip implant in hip replacement surgeries after “more people than expected” had to have additional surgery due to pain and other complications with their ASR™ Hip System.
Medical
FDA Warning Letter to DePuy RE: TruMatch™ Personalized Solutions System and Corail® Hip SystemDePuy Orghopaedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, received a warning letter from the FDA Department of Health and Human Services on August 19th, 2010. The letter is in regard to unauthorized marketing of the TruMatch™ Personalized Solutions System and the Corail® Hip System. We have republished this letter in its entirety here.
Food
Torn & Glasser Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts Fancy, No PeanutsTorn & Glasser of Rancho Dominguez, CA is recalling its 3.75lb (#10) cans of “Mixed Nuts Fancy, No Peanuts” marked with lot numbers 0980 and 1940 on the outer case label and bottom lid due to undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Products
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.
Urgent Recalls
Integra Issues Urgent Worldwide Recall of NeuroBalloonTM CatheterIntegra LifeSciences Corporation, Plainsboro, New Jersey, has initiated a worldwide recall of the NeuroBalloon Catheter. There were a total of 1,924 units distributed, 258 in the United States of America 1,586 in the European Union and 80 in countries. A total of eight (8) complaints regarding the inflation or deflation of the NeuroBalloon Catheter were received by Integra. All complaints occurred outside the United States. No patient injuries have been reported. As a result of the investigation performed by Integra, it was determined that this condition could exist during pre-implant testing or during the procedure. Integra issued a voluntary recall of the affected lots of the NeuroBalloon Catheter on July 2, 2010. The FDA is expected to classify this recall as a Class I recall. Class 1 recalls are FDA’s most serious type of recall and involve situations in which there is a reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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US Recall News is a non-government, privatly-owned website dedicated to bringing you news and information about the latest consumer product recalls, including recalled food, vehicles, pharmaceutical drugs and more.Recalled Toys
Tween Brands Recalls Children’s Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of CadmiumWASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING... Read more »
Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING... Read more »
One Step Ahead Recalls Children’s Stacking Toys Due to Choking DangerTHE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS... Read more »
Urgent Recalls
Integra Issues Urgent Worldwide Recall of NeuroBalloonTM CatheterIntegra LifeSciences Corporation, Plainsboro, New Jersey, has initiated a worldwide recall of the NeuroBalloon Catheter. There were a total of 1,924 units distributed,... Read more »
Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in MindWASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND HEALTH CANADA (HC), IN COOPERATION WITH TOTS IN MIND INC., OF SALEM, N.H., IS ANNOUNCING... Read more »
Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning HazardNAME OF PRODUCT: POWER INFLATOR UNITS: ABOUT 1,380 IN THE U.S., 530 IN CANADA IMPORTER: AQUA LUNG AMERICA OF VISTA, CALIF. HAZARD: THE ORAL INFLATOR BUTTON IS NOT... Read more »
Editorial
Toyota Recall: Four Different Causes. So Which is it?Toward the end of last summer (September 30, 2009) we reported that Toyota was recalling 3.8 million cars and trucks made between 2005 and 2010. At the time, the... Read more »
Interview with Joel SalatinFood recalls seem out of control these days. We’re not just seeing a few sporadic cases of food poisoning here and there anymore. I regularly publish recall... Read more »
