Archives for 2009

Premeir Organics Recalls Artisana Raw Tahini: Salmonella Risk

September 12, 2009 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Premier Organics of Berkeley, CA is recalling 840 Cases of Artisana Raw Tahini of Lot 90811, in 16oz glass jars because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious infections. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare … [Read more...]

Penumbra Neuron 5F Select Catheter

September 12, 2009 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Penumbra and FDA notified healthcare professionals of the Class 1 recall of the Neuron 5F Select Catheter, used to remove blood clots or foreign objects from blood vessels. Due to a manufacturing error, the catheters may contain pin holes and exposed wire braids which may result in a brain clot or a blood vessel puncture, and this may lead to … [Read more...]

CONMED Corporation Recalls Certain Powered Surgical Instrument Products

September 12, 2009 By The FDA Leave a Comment

CONTACT: CONMED Corporation Robert Shallish Chief Financial Officer 315-624-3206 - PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL: * PRO5 and PRO6 Series Handpieces Manufactured and Distributed Prior to May 31, 2008 * MC5057 Universal Cable Manufactured and Distributed Prior to December 1, 2006 CONMED Corporation's (Nasdaq: CNMD) CONMED Linvatec unit announced … [Read more...]

Chulada, Inc. Announces Recall of Saladitos c/ Chile (Salted Plum w/ Chile Powder)

September 12, 2009 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Chulada, Inc. of Burbank, CA is recalling all Chulada Brand Saladitos c/ Chile (Salted Plum w/ Chile Powder) due to elevated levels of lead. Chulada, Inc. learned on 6/10/09 from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), that Saladitos c/ Chile (Salted Plum w/ Chile Powder) contains high levels of lead that could cause health problems to … [Read more...]

Smiths Medical Issues Urgent Device Recall Of Portex Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes

September 12, 2009 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Smiths Medical announced that it is initiating a nationwide voluntary recall of Portex® Uncuffed Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tubes (sizes 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 mm) manufactured before September 2009. Description of the Issue A small number of tubes were manufactured with internal diameters slightly smaller than indicated on the labeling, which may create … [Read more...]