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68,659 recalls
High RiskFDA
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
K EFFERVESCENT TABLETS, 25 meq POTASSIUM (977 mg), ORANGE FLAVORED, Potassium Bicarbonate Effervescent Tablets For Oral Solution, Rx only...
Oral Drugs·1,680 affected·Aug 8, 2013
High RiskFDA
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Diovan (valsartan) 320 mg per tablet, 7 Tablets per bottle, Rx only Physician Sample Not For Sale, Manufactured by: Novartis Pharmaceuti...
Oral Drugs·57,881 affected·Aug 8, 2013
High RiskFDA
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Tekturna HCT (aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets 300/25 mg, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only, Manufa...
Oral Drugs·70,006 affected·Aug 8, 2013
High RiskFDA
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan Tablets) 5/320 mg, Rx only 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Nov...
Oral Drugs·869,951 affected·Aug 8, 2013
High RiskFDA
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Tekturna (aliskiren) Tablets 300 mg, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Prod...
Oral Drugs·128,964 affected·Aug 8, 2013
High RiskFDA
Teleflex Medical
Horizon 24 Large Titanium Clips with Adhesive Backing, Ref 004204, Rx Only, Sterile. The metal ligating clips are intended for use in ...
Medical Implants·8,220 affected·Aug 8, 2013
High RiskFDA
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Philips Easy Upgrade DR, Code No: 712086 This system is used for making X-Ray exposures for diagnostics.
Diagnostic Devices·89 affected·Aug 8, 2013
RecallFDA
Sandoz Incorporated
Introvale (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets, USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, packaged in 91 day regimen per unit carton, 3 Unit Carton...
Oral Drugs·8 affected·Aug 7, 2013
High RiskFDA
Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.
E-Z Clean¿ Disposable Laparoscopic Electrode Model Number 0100L and 0100LS. Expiration dates of 05/2018 to 07/2018. Sterile. RX ONLY. T...
Surgical Devices·1,816 affected·Aug 7, 2013
CriticalFDA
Enhancement Medical, Llc
Enhancement Medical expression. model # EXP-150. Injectable Gel 1.5cc Syringe with hyaluronic acid concentration of 20 mg/ml. Produ...
Medical Devices·17,875 affected·Aug 7, 2013
High RiskFDA
Ge Healthcare, Llc
GE Ultrasound ViewPoint 6. Product Usage: ViewPoint is intended to be used in medical practices and in clinical departments and ser...
Diagnostic Devices·225 affected·Aug 7, 2013
Medium RiskFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber, Fiber Supplement, Assorted Fruit, Sugar Free, 100ct chewable tablets. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Parsippany, NJ.
Produce·419,040 affected·Aug 6, 2013
RecallFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber, Fiber plus Calcium Supplement, Wild Berry Chewables 90ct, sugar free, chewable tablets bottle. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, ...
Produce·26,604 affected·Aug 6, 2013
Medium RiskFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefiber, Fiber Supplement, 72ct and 114 caplet bottles. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Parsippany, NJ.
Supplements·504,456 affected·Aug 6, 2013
RecallFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Benefibre, Orange Creme Chewables, 36ct and 100ct chewable tablet bottles. Foreign labeling: Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc, Missis...
Food·70,380 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Showline Automotive Products, Inc. Dba Us Soaps Mfg. Company
REEVA (triclosan) Antibacterial Hand Soap and Dishwashing Liquid, Green Apple, 0.10%, 24 fl oz. bottle, Distributed by Aldi Inc,. Batavia...
Drugs·11,520 affected·Aug 6, 2013
RecallFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Maalox Nighttime Antacid with Acid Reflux Barrier (calcium carbonate and alginic acid) chewable tablets, 500 mg/200 mg, Mint flavor, 65-c...
Oral Drugs·23,856 affected·Aug 6, 2013
Medium RiskFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, 6...
Oral Drugs·117,816 affected·Aug 6, 2013
Medium RiskFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Maalox Extra Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets,1000 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a) 35-count (UPC 0 58478 44829...
Oral Drugs·149,616 affected·Aug 6, 2013
RecallFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Maalox, Regular Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets, 600 mg, Wintergreen flavor, 50-count tablets per bottle, Novartis ...
Oral Drugs·46,680 affected·Aug 6, 2013
RecallFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Maalox Nighttime Antacid with Acid Reflux Barrier (calcium carbonate and alginic acid) chewable tablets, 500 mg/200 mg, Cherry flavor, 65...
Oral Drugs·11,760 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc.
Propranolol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, 1000 count bottles, Manufactured in Czech Republic by: Teva Czech Industries, sr...
Oral Drugs·9,003 affected·Aug 6, 2013
Medium RiskFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Maalox Regular Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets, 600 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a) 50-count (UPC 0 58478 448...
Oral Drugs·112,728 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Antacid & Antigas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit fl...
Oral Drugs·3,451,224 affected·Aug 6, 2013
Medium RiskFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Maalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 600 mg/60 mg, Wild Berry flavor, 35-cou...
Oral Drugs·129,048 affected·Aug 6, 2013
Medium RiskFDA
Novartis Consumer Health
Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Antacid & Antigas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Wild Berry flavor...
Oral Drugs·410,220 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 mm Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Black; Part Number: 72201992 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·18,919 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID Suture, White; Part Number: 72202165 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·4,452 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor Straight, pack of 2 ULTRABRAID Suture; Part Number: 72200690 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·725 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Black; Part Number: 72201996 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·5,873 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
TWINFIX Ultra 5.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles; Part Number: 72202616 Bio...
Medical Devices·2,038 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Blue ; Part Number: 72201995 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·17,696 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
OSTEORAPTOR CURVED 2.3 mm Suture Anchor SA ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Blue; Part Number: 72203290 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·10,296 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
TWINFIX" Ultra PLLA/HA 6.5 mm with 2 ULTRABRAID" Suture, White / Black: Part Number: 72202608 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·1,308 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
OSTOSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Blue; Part Number: 72201994 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·6,373 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 3 ULTRABRAID Suture: Part Number: 72202603 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·0 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
TWINFIX Ultra HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202626 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·3,827 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
TWINFIX Ultra PLLA/HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Black: Part Number: 72202602 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·7,148 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID Suture; Part Number: 72200774 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·24,574 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor, pack of 1 ULTRABRAID Suture: 72200689 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·240 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
TWINFIX Ultra PLLA/HA 6.5 mm with 3 ULTRABRAID Suture; Part Number: 72202610 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·1,643 affected·Aug 6, 2013
High RiskFDA
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
TWINFIX Ultra HA 6.5 mm with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202631 Biodegradable suture anchor
Medical Devices·708 affected·Aug 6, 2013
CriticalFDA
Heeren Bros Inc
Cardboard BIN LABEL: 03808 LOT #: 09000101, MELON CANTALOUPE..., 80-90 CT , 07/22/13 cantaloupes themselves are not labeled.
Produce·5,400 affected·Aug 5, 2013
RecallFDA
Quesos Vaca Negra, Inc.
"***Que sos VACA NEGRA***CAP AEZ***Libre DE Lactose y Hormona R-BST***Quesos Vaca Negra, Carr 492 km 0.1, Hatillo, PR***"
Food·8 affected·Aug 5, 2013
CriticalFDA
Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc
Bethel Advance (bitter orange, mulberry leaf, cassia seed extract, jobstear seed, spirulina, starch, kola nut) capsules, 400 mg, 30-count...
Oral Drugs·13,266 affected·Aug 5, 2013
CriticalFDA
Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc
Quick Thin (citrus aurantium extract, sweet potato fiber, cyamopsis gum powder, alfalfa, mulberry leaf, guarana, spirulina) capsules, 400...
Oral Drugs·9,121 affected·Aug 5, 2013
High RiskFDA
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Outlook Safety Infusion System Burette Set. For intravenous fluid administration.
Medical Devices·900 affected·Aug 5, 2013
High RiskFDA
3m Company/3m Espe Dental Products
3M ESPE Unitek Primary Stainless Steel Crowns (First Primary UL4), Product code 902150 (Kit- 112 crowns/kit) and 900114 (Refill- 5 crowns...
Medical Devices·3,409 affected·Aug 5, 2013