Tag: recalls
Over 48,000 Mercedes-Benz SUVs recalled to fix dangerous airbag defect.
Several Mercedes-Benz models have been recalled due to a defect in their airbags. A failure in calibration has reportedly led to a software flaw that doesn’t always deploy airbags when needed.
Regulators investigating the matter noted:
“The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.”
The Government has issued a medical drug alert alongside a voluntary recall of Viridal Duo Powder amidst concerns over defective cap seals compromising the sterility of the contents.
UCB Pharma Limited is voluntarily recalling their Viridial Duo Powder and Solvent for Injections after concerns that the cap seals are not strong enough. The cap seals are vulnerable to breaking and thus compromising the sterility of the contents.
Viridal Duo Powder and Solvents contain the active ingredient ‘Alprostadil’ and is used for adult males for diagnostic evaluation and treatment of erectile dysfunction. The prescription only injections for diagnostic evaluation purposes are carried out by a trained physician, who will monitor the dose need to produce an erectile response.
For the treatment of erectile dysfunction, this can be administered by a physician or by self-injection.
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Mylan EpiPen recall information
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction to certain allergens which can be found in foods, drugs, and even venom like in a wasp sting. Depending on the sufferer’s sensitivity to the allergens, anaphylactic shock can be caused by ingestion or even mere contact on skin.
Otherwise more commonly known as an allergic reaction, without the simple treatment, the consequences can be serious and even fatal. Anaphylactic shock can come on immediately, and in severe cases, symptoms can develop just as quickly. Some symptoms include swelling of the throat and face; wheezing; dizziness and fainting spells. If left untreated, individuals may have difficulty breathing to a point where they may stop doing so.
For these reasons, any life saving EpiPen recall is always a major concern.
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Class 3 recall: does the small crack in the blistering of tablet packaging impact their effectiveness?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recommended recalling instant pain relief tablets due to an issue with some batches.
Bayer plc is a pharmaceutical company who manufactured the pain relief tablets in question; Alka-Seltzer Original & Alka-Seltzer XS. Bayer noticed an issue with the blister foil and as a result, are voluntarily recalling them as a precautionary measure.
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Manufacturers of vital ventilation machines issued a Medical Device Alert after reports that the emergency devices stop working due to oxide build up.
Drager has issued a ‘risk of failure’ alert to all users after multiple reports were made complaining that ventilation devices had stopped working.
This is reportedly not the first time the company has received these complaints. Dräger has now issued a second Field Safety Notice for the Oxylog 3000 and Oxylog 3000 plus ventilators.
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Heart pump device production has been halted due to patient death
A medical device manufacturer has stopped the production and use of a heart pump device following the death of a patient.
Abbott Laboratories, an American-based worldwide healthcare company, has halted the use of the HeartMate PHP catheter following a patient death and several malfunctions in the U.S. and in Europe.
The device was initially thought to be commercially promising, but the problems identified are serious.
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General Motors company to pay $1 million for lack of communication with accountants
General Motors is set to pay $1 million in civil penalty fines for not notifying accountants of a proposed recall.
Back in Spring of 2012, the company were aware of a potential safety recall, but reportedly failed to let accountants know. This failure prevented accountants from assessing the financial impact the recall may have, including any potential losses. This information was allegedly kept from accountants for around 18 months, though it is unclear whether this was intentional or an expensive oversight.
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Should Apple recall iPhone models that are experiencing unexpected shutdowns?
iPhone batteries have reportedly been a long-standing problem since their entry on the market. Users have reported multiple issues with the battery, especially with regards to the iPhone 6.
Its been reported that a bug or defect causes the phone to crash ‘dramatically’, meaning the power might plunge from 50% or 30% to 1% and other times the iPhone just shuts down altogether.
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Samsung Note 7 recall findings and the company’s commitment to do better
Last year, multiple Samsung Note 7’s were unexpectedly igniting; causing great concern for users’ safety.
Samsung quickly initiated a recall to replace the faulty batteries. However, it didn’t take long for those to set on fire too. After a thorough investigation into the phones and what exactly caused the ignitions, Samsung has revealed that there were two main reasons; both relating to the batteries in the hand set.
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Nissan recalls over 150,000 vehicles over potentially deadly airbags.
Nissan has recalled a total of 152,554 vehicles after reports of defective airbag inflators causing injury and death. The airbag inflators may rupture: exploding and shooting metal fragments into the cabin of the car; potentially causing substantial harm.
This defect is susceptible to rupturing for a number of reasons:
- Propellant degradation;
- Long term exposure to absolutely humidity;
- Exposure to temperature cycling (quickly going from one temperature extreme to the other).
Why have affected Honda Odyssey minivan owners had to wait six years for a remedy?
Honda have been in the firing line following their reportedly lax attitude in recalling defective minivans.
Vehicle owners have reported that their minivans’ second row seats are unstable. The second-row seats have a lever that allows the seats to slide forward so that passengers can access the third row.
The Japanese automakers state that the release lever may remain unlocked due to a manufacturing fault of the spring, which allows the second-row seats to move spontaneously – also known as free-sliding.
In the event of a crash, an unlocked seat could jolt second-row passengers forward, which could cause disastrous injuries; which is rather worrying…
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General Motors and Honda are recalling approximately 634,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to defects
Dealers in the U.S. are recalling 327 Buick Envision SUVs and around 634,000 Honda Odyssey Minivans due to defects that may cause injuries or potentially, death.
This is yet another mass recall the automotive industry is embroiled in, and there seem to be recalls happening almost all of the time!
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