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Penumbra Recalls the Original Version of 6F Neuron 070 Delivery Catheter

FDA — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Penumbra voluntarily conducted a field removal of the devices after learning about the devices potential to kink or ovalize. FDA has been apprised of this action.

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Penumbra Recalls the Original Version of 6F Neuron 070 Delivery Catheter

Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles: Gas Pedals Sticking

E. Sizemore — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:15:48 +0000

Toyota / Lexus are warning drivers about the potential for drivers-side floor mats to cause the accelerator (gas pedel) to stick. This recall affects 3.8 million vehicles.

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Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles: Gas Pedals Sticking

Sitagliptin – Januvia and Janumet – Type Two Diabetes Drugs and Acute Pancreatitis

E. Sizemore — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:53:17 +0000

Based on the temporal relationship of initiating sitagliptin or sitagliptin/metformin and development of acute pancreatitis in the reviewed cases, FDA believes there may be an association between these events and the Type Two Diabetes drugs.

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Sitagliptin – Januvia and Janumet – Type Two Diabetes Drugs and Acute Pancreatitis

Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard

CPSC — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

THE TILTED SLEEPING SURFACE CAN CAUSE AN INFANT TO ROLL TO THE CORNER OR SIDE OF BASSINET AND BECOME WEDGED IN THE CORNER OR PRESSED AGAINST THE SIDE OR BOTTOM OF THE BASSINET.

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Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard

Recalled Terumo Tenderflow Pediatric Arterial Cannulae

FDA — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Terumo has already received five reports in which there was difficulty removing the "introducer" from the Tenderflow cannula. The cannula must be removed and replaced if an introducer can not be removed properly. This process may lead to aortic damage, blood loss and even death.

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Recalled Terumo Tenderflow Pediatric Arterial Cannulae

Infant Death From Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA

CPSC — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

CPSC IS AWARE OF THE DEATH OF A 5-MONTH-OLD CHILD ON AUGUST 31, 2008 IN BROOKLYN, N.Y. THE CHILD BECAME ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE MATTRESS AND THE DROP SIDE RAIL OF THE CONVERTIBLE CRIB AND SUFFOCATED.

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Infant Death From Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA

Urgent Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA IP Product Recall

E. Sizemore — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:16:38 +0000

FDA has issued a Class I Recall on Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA IP intrathecal catheters, sutureless pump connector revision kits and intrathecal catheter pump segment revision kits.

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Urgent Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA IP Product Recall

LifePak CR AED Recall – Recalled External Defibrillators

E. Sizemore — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:50:24 +0000

A Class 1 Recall has been announced by the FDA for LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) made by Physio Control. The shock button on this AED is covered and not visible, thus leaving responsders unable to follow the instructions and administer the shock.

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LifePak CR AED Recall – Recalled External Defibrillators

Nebraska Beef Recalls 1.2 Millions Pounds of Beef for Possible E. Coli Contamination

USDA — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 1.2 million pounds of primal cuts, subprimal cuts and boxed beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

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Nebraska Beef Recalls 1.2 Millions Pounds of Beef for Possible E. Coli Contamination

Urgent Digitek Digoxin Recall

E. Sizemore — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:59:22 +0000

NOTE: There have been recalls of other digoxin brands since this massive Digitek recall in the spring of 2008. As of May 13th, 2009 the most recent has been a recall on Caraco brand digoxin. A class I recall is being issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which may contain twice the approved level of [...]

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Urgent Digitek Digoxin Recall

Chanitx and Suicide

E. Sizemore — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:27:00 +0000

More reports of erratic behavior and suicide have been associated with the use of Chantix, a drug that was designed to help people stop smoking and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration just under two years ago. In November 2007, the FDA issued a statement that they are reviewing the possible Chantix suicide [...]

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Chanitx and Suicide

143 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled by USDA in Largest Beef Recall in History

E. Sizemore — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:02:00 +0000

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef – the largest beef recall in US history. The recalled beef cam from a Chino, California slaughterhouse called the Westland Hallmark Meat Company. This slaughterhouse is the subject of an animal abuse investigation and provided meat to schools [...]

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143 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled by USDA in Largest Beef Recall in History

Evenflo Announces Recall/Revision of Discovery Infant Car Seat

Candelaria — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:53:00 +0000

On February 1, Evenflo announced a voluntary recall/revision of its Discovery infant car seats, Models 390, 391, 534, and 552. Recent laboratory tests conducted by Evenflo and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the seats could become detached from their bases in high impact side collisions. Although the seat meets or [...]

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Evenflo Announces Recall/Revision of Discovery Infant Car Seat

Heparin Syringes Recalled

Lynn — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:10:00 +0000

A nationwide recall has been announced on Pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP (5 mL in 12 mL syringes) with Lot #070926H. The Heparin IV flush syringes have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that is resulting in patient infections. This type of bacterial infection can cause severe, life threatening [...]

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Heparin Syringes Recalled

Mattel Announces Toy Recall

Lynn — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:28:00 +0000

On November 6, 2007, Mattel Inc. recalled over 172,000 Fisher-Price kitchen toys because several children have choked and gagged on small, detachable parts. Mattel has received approximately 50 reports of small parts separating from these toys, which feature a sink, a refrigerator, and a range. One child choked on a detached piece and needed the [...]

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Mattel Announces Toy Recall

Huge Ground Beef Recall: Over a Million Pounds of Beef Recalled

E. Sizemore — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:01:00 +0000

The most recent ground beef recall for E. coli contamination involves 1,084,384 lbs. (over One MILLION pounds!) of ground beef products from Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., of Wyalusing, PA. Cargill ground beef is sold under a variety of brand names, including Century Farm Ground Beef, Giant Eagle Ground Beef, Shop Rite Ground Beef, Stop & Shop [...]

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Huge Ground Beef Recall: Over a Million Pounds of Beef Recalled

List of Recalled Toys for Lead Poisoning Hazards – Childrens Toy Recalls from China

E. Sizemore — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:42:00 +0000

Get the Latest Toy Recalls widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Just to give you an idea of how many children’s toys have been recalled due to lead poisoning hazards and/or violations of lead safety standards, we have compiled a list based on all of the recalls announced by the Consumer Product [...]

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List of Recalled Toys for Lead Poisoning Hazards – Childrens Toy Recalls from China

Hamburger Patties Infected With E coli

E. Sizemore — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:10:00 +0000

Topps Meat Company of New Jersey has recalled about 331,582 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with a virulent strain of E. coli called 0157:H7. Read More About This Beef Recall Here List of Beef Products Recalled by Topps Meeat: Retail Products- 2-pound boxes of Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers, 8 Quarter [...]

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Hamburger Patties Infected With E coli

Third Graco Crib Recall In As Many Years

E. Sizemore — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:49:00 +0000

Today (Friday Sept. 21, 2007) the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of One-million Simplicity and Graco cribs after three children were trapped and suffocated in Simplicity or Graco cribs. All three children died after falling into a gap in the crib created when the person putting the crib together had installed the drop-rail side [...]

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Third Graco Crib Recall In As Many Years

Dole Salad Mix Recall

E. Sizemore — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:27:00 +0000

Almost one year after the spinach fiasco, new fears about E. coli-contaminated salad prompt at least ten US States and Canadian provinces to recall Dole’s hearts Delight salad mix. A bag of Dole’s salad mix tested positive for E. coli after being sold at a store in Canada. The recalled salad has a “best if used [...]

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Dole Salad Mix Recall