Archives for February 2010

Cardiac Science Notifies AED Customers of Medical Device Recall

February 10, 2010 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Cardiac Science Corporation [NASDAQ: CSCX] is initiating a worldwide voluntary recall after determining that approximately 12,200 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) may not be able to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt, which may lead to serious adverse events or death. These AEDs were manufactured in a way that makes them … [Read more...]

Acacia Recalls IV Extension Sets with BD Q-Syte Luer Access Device

February 10, 2010 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Acacia, Inc. (formally known as MPS Acacia) has voluntarily executed a product recall of certain lots of IV Extension Sets with BD Q-Syte™ Luer Access Device. The BD Q-Syte™ Luer Access Device is a Needleless Valve manufactured by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). Use of the affected BD Q-Syte™ Luer Access Device may cause an air embolism or … [Read more...]

ChildESIGNS Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled: 3 Infant Deaths Reported

February 10, 2010 By The CPSC 1 Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS ANNOUNCING THE RECALL OF ALL GENERATION 2 WORLDWIDE AND “CHILDESIGNS” DROP SIDE CRIBS. CPSC IS WARNING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WHO OWN THESE DROP SIDE CRIBS THAT INFANTS AND TODDLERS ARE AT RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO STRANGULATION AND SUFFOCATION HAZARDS PRESENTED … [Read more...]

Innovage LLC Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

February 10, 2010 By The CPSC 2 Comments

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. NAME OF PRODUCT: DISCOVERY KIDS™ ANIMATED MARINE AND SAFARI LAMPS UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]

Cousins Products Issues Allergy Alert In Spinach Vinaigrette

February 6, 2010 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Cousins Products, LLC, of Covington, LA is voluntarily recalling the following Spinach Vinaigrette in 16 oz. jars. This product is being recalled because it contains egg, soy, and wheat, and was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of these ingredients. The product is manufactured using bread crumbs which contain these … [Read more...]