Each week we compile a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their safety and so that they can make informed decisions.

35 Recalls to be aware this week.

Medical Devices & Equipment:

    Recalled Venture CathetersRecalled Venture Catheters
  • Teleflex’s (TFX) Vascular Solutions, Inc. Issues Recall of Venture® Catheters.
  • System CS100, CS100i and CS300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps by Datascope: Field Correction – Potential Electrical Test Failure Code.

Pharmaceuticals/Drugs:

    Succinylcholine ChlorideRecalled Succinylcholine Chloride
  • Phillips Company recalls topical antibiotic products. The safety, identity, strength, quality and purity of the products are in question.
  • Fagron Sterile Services Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Succinylcholine Chloride Due to Potential For Lack of Sterility Assurance.
  • Advanced Pharma, Inc. d/b/a Avella of Houston Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of Potassium Phosphate and Succinylcholine Repacked and/or Compounded at its Houston Location as a Result of Hospira, Inc’s June 15, 2017 Recall of Such Products Due to a Potential Lack of Sterility Assurance.

Auto:

  • General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

Utility/Recreational Vehicles & Automotive Accessories:

Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements:

Infant & Children Products:

  • Little Giraffe recalls children’s robes. The robes do not meet the federal flammability standards.

Pet Food & Animal Products:

    Recalled Cattle FeedRecalled Cattle Feed
  • ADM Animal Nutrition Recalls Rough-N-Ready Cattle Feed a specific lot of product contains elevated levels of monensin, could harm cattle.

Apparel:

  • iFashioning recalls women’s scarves. The scarves fail to meet federal flammability standard for clothing.

Miscellaneous:

Sources: fda.gov, cspc.gov, usda.gov, reuters.com, safekids.org, goodhousekeeping.com, consumeraffairs.com, foodsafetynews.com, usatoday.com, autoblog.com, powersportsbusiness.com, roadandtrack.com, uscgboating.org, wemakeitsafer.com, guns.com

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Paul d’Oliveira

Attorney Paul d’Oliveira has been practicing personal injury and disability law for over 30 years. He started his personal injury law practice in 1989 with two offices in Fall River, MA and East Providence, RI. Today his firm has 16 offices in RI and Southeastern, MA.

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