Tag: recalls
Maserati, BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles recalled after fire risk
Fire risks in vehicles appear to be a growing phenomenon. Several manufacturers have voluntarily recalled vehicles for fire risks recently, and it’s not a thing to be dismissed lightly.
Imagine a vehicle cruising at 70mph on the motorway when it suddenly sets on fire. It’s a clear recipe for disaster and could endanger many lives, including your own.
In recent news, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have all recalled vehicles for reported risks of fire…
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Class 2 recall for Diclo-SR 75 pain-relief tablets
A Watford-based pharmaceutical company has issued a voluntary recall for batches of Diclo-SR 75 pain relief tablets – AKA diclofenac sodium.
The tablets are commonly used for pain relief and swelling for arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, gout and pain caused by injury or minor surgery. The tablets are classified in a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Regulators issue urgent recall over “toxic” spinal fusion stimulators
Regulators have issued a top-level recall over Zimmer Biomet SpF spinal fusion stimulators amidst concerns that the medical devices contain chemicals that can seriously harm patients, and even be fatal.
This is a serious recall given there is a reasonable probability that using a certain defective product can serious injure or kill the patient. It’s reported that 33 affected units were manufactured and distributed.
The affected stimulators are the SpF-XL IIB (22 units) and the SpF- Plus (11 units)
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Alvogen recalls 24 lots of hypertension drug off the market due to chemical contamination
A medical drug manufacturer has initiated a voluntary recall on 3rd July 2017 after concerns their Nifedipine tablets have become contaminated with other medication ingredients.
The company, based in Iceland, makes the hypertension drug under the brand name Adalat, which is supplied to Bayer HeathCare. It’s used for channel blocking and as treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure).
The recall was initiated after a potential cross-contamination between the Nifedipine and another drug in the same facility.
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VW / Audi recalls approx 600,000 Audi vehicles in the U.S. for airbag and coolant pump problems
VW and Audi’s troubles extend beyond the ongoing emissions scandal as both makers have had to recall vehicles for some fairly high-risk problems.
An estimated 576,000 vehicles and SUVs are under a recall for two problems associated with the vehicles: one is for airbag defects, which can be obviously very dangerous for road users, and the second is for coolant pumps problems that may overheat and cause fires.
Both are potentially very dangerous.
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DePuy Synthes elbow implants recalled by the MHRA
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a recall for radial head elbow artificial replacements amidst concerns over post-operative loosening of the device.
Manufactured by DePuy company Synthes, the implants are suspected to loosen at the stem of the implant where it joins the bone. The Straight Radial Stem and the Curved Radial Stem implants are both affected by the recall. The recall follows on from a Field Safety Notice (FSN) issued back in December 2016 by the company’s Senior Quality Assurance Manager, Anne Brisson.
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Philips Respironics V60 ventilator medical devices recalled
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recently initiated a medical device alert as a result of Philips Respironics’ faulty software that could lead to a sporadic shutdown of the medical device.
The Respironics V60 ventilator’s are used in hospitals to assist in patient ventilation. Recently the medical manufacturer issued a Field Safety Notice (FSN) to notify users of the risk.
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MHRA publishes a class 2 Medicines recall for Sodium Cromoglicate eye drops
The Medicines and Health products Regulation Agency (MHRA) published a medical drug alert on the 18th May 2017 issuing a precautionary recall for bottles of eye drops amidst concerns that the solution can solidify in its container.
Sodium Cromoglicate solution eye drops are typically used to treat red, watery and itchy eyes. Common users are allergy suffers who react adversely to animal hairs, dust or pollen. Marketed as anti-inflammatory, it’s a remedy to alleviate itching and prevent damage to the eyes and delicate surrounding skin by rubbing. The eye drops are also used by contact lens wearers too.
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BD Plastipak 100ml catheter tip syringes with Luer slip adapters have been recalled after fears of leakage
The government’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a medical device alert and announced the recall for reportedly defective plastic syringes.
Manufactured by Becton Dickinson, the catheter tip syringe with Luer slip adapters have reportedly failed routine stability tests. Under testing, the syringes can leak through the syringe stopper, rendering administration of medicine inaccurate and unsafe.
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Defective Electrolux dishwasher recall in U.K. prompts U.S. lawsuits
Philadelphia Contributionship Insurance Co. (PCIC) slapped Electrolux Home Products Inc. with a law suit on the 14th February earlier this year.
The law suit was filed to the New Jersey federal court in the U.S. and comes off the back of allegations that complaints here in the U.K. were ignored.
The insurers are accusing the popular white goods company of a faulty wiring problem with their dishwashers, possibly relating to an incident where one belonging to a customer burst into flames – so we’re talking about a serious issue here of course.
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Teleflex nasal drug atomiser device recalled
Following a medical device alert back on the 21st April this year, LMA MAD Nasal has recalled their intranasal mucosal atomisation devices after complaints that the device failed to deliver medication properly.
The device provides an alternative administration of medication that otherwise may require a needle. Marketed as “safe, painless and rapidly effective treatment”, many may prefer the nasal atomiser over a sharp needle in the arm.
However, problems have arisen where the medication may not actually be delivered properly or at all, which can of course be incredibly dangerous for users relying on vital medication for their health.
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GlaxoSmithKline to recall almost 600,000 asthma inhalers
Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) are recalling hundreds of thousands of reportedly defective asthma inhalers.
The life-saving medical devices help asthma sufferers breathe, especially when suffering from asthma attacks, but a reported defect in the Ventolin inhalers has been found to provide insufficient doses.
The drug company, based in the U.K., supplies asthma inhalers to hospitals, pharmacies, retailers and wholesalers around the world, with defective units being found in the U.S.
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