Urgent Recalls Archives - Page 4 of 9

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

October 1, 2009 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Penumbra is initiating a voluntary Field Removal of the original version of Neuron 6F 070 Delivery Catheter. For these catheters, Penumbra has received feedback from some users that the catheter could kink or ovalize in certain anatomical situations. This kinking and/or ovalization of the catheter lumen can lead to difficulty in catheter … [Read more...]

Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles: Gas Pedals Sticking

September 30, 2009 By E. Sizemore 65 Comments

Also See: Toyota Recall: Four Different Causes. So Which is it? Toyota / Lexus and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are warning drivers about the potential for drivers-side floor mats to cause the accelerator (gas pedal) to stick. This recall affects 3.8 million vehicles. If you own any of the Toyota or Lexus vehicles … [Read more...]

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

September 25, 2009 By E. Sizemore 3 Comments

The FDA is revising the prescribing information for Januvia (sitagliptin) and Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin) to include information on reported cases of acute pancreatitis in patients using these medications for type two diabetes. Eighty-eight post-marketing cases of acute pancreatitis were reported to the Agency between October 2006 and February … [Read more...]

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

May 14, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards UNITS: About 71,000 in the United States DISTRIBUTOR: Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, IN HAZARD: The rocking bassinet attachment on these Eddie Bauer play yards can tilt when secured by straps (in non-rocking mode), which can cause the recalled play yard / bassinet to stay tilted without returning to a … [Read more...]

Recalled Terumo Tenderflow Pediatric Arterial Cannulae

December 9, 2008 By The FDA Leave a Comment

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has issued an urgent, worldwide recall of all Tenderflow pediatric arterial cannulae with the lot codes shown below. 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 … [Read more...]