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Yuyitop recalls Aitjunz 8-drawer dressers in black, white, brown, oak, and cream. The dressers are unstable without wall anchoring, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can seriously injure or kill children. Consumers must anchor the recalled dressers to the wall to prevent these hazards.
The Blue Cactus Company recalls its 2500 mAh battery packs for reclining chairs, model RWX-RBP02, sold on Amazon. The lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Consumers should not throw the battery in trash or recycling; contact a household hazardous waste center for disposal.
The recall involves NEWDERY power banks with model number ZHX-PB22, sold on Amazon. The lithium-ion battery can explode or ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Consumers must stop using the recalled power banks immediately.
Love To Dream is recalling portable sleep machines with model number LTD-SM23 and date code 7W15TN. The lithium-ion battery can overheat if used with an incompatible charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Consumers should stop using the recalled sleep machines immediately and contact Love To Dream for a replacement or refund.
INMO International Technology Limited recalls INMO Air3 smart glasses, model AIR3, black with label on right temple. The left temple can overheat during extended use, posing a burn hazard that can cause serious injury or death to users. Consumers should stop using the recalled glasses immediately.
Hyperfuels is recalling its methanol and ethanol fuel containers. The containers lack flame mitigation devices and the methanol container is not child-resistant, posing flame jetting and poisoning hazards to consumers, especially young children. Consumers should stop using the recalled containers and contact Hyperfuels for instructions on returning them.
ABC Trading is recalling light-up children's toys, including glasses, crown headbands, sparkle headbands, and ties. The toys have easily accessible button cell batteries, posing a deadly ingestion hazard to children. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and stop using them.
The recall affects Kesyup-branded mattresses, 12 inches thick, sold in twin, full, queen, and king sizes. The mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire to anyone who uses them. Consumers should stop using the recalled mattresses immediately.
Xinan Home is recalling WinxMatrs-branded 10-inch thick twin-size black mattresses sold compressed in boxes. The mattresses violate the mandatory federal flammability standard, posing a fire hazard that can cause serious injury or death to consumers. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and contact Xinan Home for a refund or replacement.
Style Homeware is recalling Emerspring Mattresses, 12-inch queen size with white top and green trim. The mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire to consumers. Consumers should stop using the recalled mattresses and contact Style Homeware for a refund or replacement.
The recall affects 5Color children's bicycle helmet and pads sets with size small helmets. The helmets violate the mandatory bicycle helmet standard and can fail to protect in a crash, posing a serious risk of head injury or death to children. Consumers should stop using the recalled helmets immediately.
Medline Industries, LP is recalling Convenience kits CATARACT PACK DYNJ59881A. The kits may have open seals in sterile pouch packaging, which can compromise sterility and lead to contamination or patient infection if used. Consumers should stop using the affected kits and contact Medline Industries.
Bard Access Systems is recalling DuoGlide and Niagara short-term dialysis catheters. The Class I recall means the devices may cause serious injury or death to patients. Consumers should stop using the affected catheters and follow the firm's recall instructions.
The recall affects Maquet Cardiopulmonary's Percutaneous Insertion Kit (PIK), dilator set L, model numbers 701054427 (USA and OUS). The packaging may not maintain a sterile barrier, exposing patients to infection risk during use. Consumers should stop using the kits and contact the firm for instructions on return or replacement.
Medical Action Industries is recalling its Blood Culture Collection Venipuncture Kit, Blood Culture Kit, and Blood Culture Collection Kit, all containing BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators. An open or incomplete seal on the applicator packaging may break the sterile barrier, risking localized skin or soft tissue infection for patients. Consumers should check whether their kit is affected and follow the firm's recall instructions.
Nuclein LLC's DASH Rapid PCR Instrument, model SG-0002, with software versions 6.0.2, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, and 6.0.6, is affected. A software issue poses a hazard to users and patients. Consumers should follow the recall notice from Nuclein LLC.
The recall affects Stryker Sustainability Solutions' REF:2B5LT Ethicon XCEL Bladeless Trocar with OptiView Technology and Sleeve, 5mm x 100mm. The reusable access port system may crack or separate during use, exposing patients and healthcare workers to injury. Consumers should stop using the affected product and follow the firm's recall instructions.
ICU Medical is recalling its CADD Yellow Medication Cassette Reservoir with NRFit connector. The reservoirs may leak at the luer connector joint, causing therapy delay, underdelivery, exposure to toxic agents, or air embolus for patients. Consumers should stop using affected reservoirs and contact ICU Medical for instructions.
embecta Medical II LLC is recalling EWO_02513 (Catalog number 320122) Nano Un-Cannulated Demo Samples, quantity 100. The pen needles were labeled for investigational use only but were mistakenly sold as commercial devices, exposing patients to unapproved products. Consumers who have these samples should stop using them and contact embecta Medical II LLC for instructions.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling its Axle Pin Assembly Large Elbow Cobalt Chrome implant, catalog number C-M112-2-500, made from UHMWPE. The affected devices may have elevated oxidation from aged raw material, causing increased wear, debris, fracture, or disassociation, leading to revision surgery, pain, and inflammation for patients. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider to determine if their implant is affected and what to do next.
The recall affects the Aisys Datex-Ohmeda anesthesia system, part number 1011-9050-000. The system may automatically switch to Alternate O2 control, interrupting anesthetic delivery and requiring clinician intervention; without it, patients may get reduced anesthetic effect. Users should contact Datex-Ohmeda for corrective action.
restor3d Inc. is recalling its Kinos Axiom Total Ankle System with Axiom PSR Flat-cut Cut Guide, REF 5831-9006. Incorrect patient-specific cutting guides can cause delayed surgery, poor alignment, implant loosening, or revision surgery in patients. Patients should contact their surgeon or restor3d to determine next steps.
The affected product is the Haylard Continuous Nerve Block Tray by AVID Medical, Inc., model BMCN001-05. The kits contain Sodium Chloride ampules with potential quality and sterility issues, exposing patients to risk of infection. Consumers should stop using the trays and contact AVID Medical for return or replacement instructions.
Medline Industries is recalling two Convenience Kits: Port Access Kit Univ of Ala (DYKM1414) and Arterial Line St Joes Syr Pack (DYNJ38145F). The kits contain sterile applicators that may be contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides, which can cause serious infection, sepsis, or death in patients. Consumers should stop using the affected kits and contact Medline Industries for further instructions.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalled Triathlon Hinge Insert size 4 11mm and 13mm orthopaedic implant components made from UHMWPE polyethylene. The plastic raw material was aged over five years, causing oxidation that can lead to wear, debris, fracture, or dissociation, exposing patients to revision surgery, pain, and inflammation. Patients who have these implants should contact their surgeon or healthcare provider to determine if any action is needed.
Medline Industries is recalling its convenience kits, including MINOR PACK DYNJ58421A and SPRINGHILL MINOR PACK DYNJ40734F. The sterile pouches may have open seals, which can compromise sterility and lead to contamination or patient infection. Consumers should check the pouch seals before use and not use any kit with an open seal.
The affected product is the Nova Biomedical StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System, model 66739. A software timing issue can cause a previous patient's barcode to remain displayed, so glucose results may be assigned to the wrong patient, exposing patients, especially critically ill, neonates, and infants, to incorrect treatment. Users should stop using the affected system and contact Nova Biomedical for recall instructions.
GE Healthcare's Enterprise Archive V8 software, all versions, is affected. Patients may have historical imaging data incorrectly linked to another patient's record, risking misdiagnosis or delayed care. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider to verify their records are correct.
The recall affects the Philips Patient Information Center iX, reference 866389. A software malfunction may cause the system to freeze and become unresponsive, affecting patients and healthcare providers. Users should contact Philips North America for instructions.
Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling the Ethicon Endo-Surgery XCEL Bladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve, model REF:B11LT. The reusable access port may crack or separate during use, exposing patients and surgical staff to injury. Consumers should stop using the affected trocars and follow the recall instructions from Stryker Sustainability Solutions.
GE Healthcare's Workflow Core Services V8, all versions, is affected. Historical imaging data migrated from a legacy system may be linked to the wrong patient, risking misdiagnosis or delayed care for patients. Consumers should contact GE Healthcare for further instructions.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling its Scorpio Recessed Metal Backed Patella orthopedic implant components, models 3045-0026, 3045-0028, 3045-0030, and 3045-0032. The polyethylene material may have aged beyond five years, causing oxidation, increased wear, debris, fracture, or disassociation, leading to revision surgery, pain, and inflammation for patients. Patients should contact their surgeon or hospital to check if they received an affected device and discuss next steps.
BD is recalling certain Alaris Pump Infusion Sets used with infusion pumps. Performance data discrepancies may lead to inappropriate pump performance, putting patients receiving infusion therapy at risk. Consumers should stop using affected sets and contact their healthcare provider or BD for replacement instructions.
The recall affects SunMed Tracheal Tube, Size 2.5, Model Number 1-7333-25 by Well Lead Medical Co. Ltd. The hazard is that a 6Fr suction catheter cannot pass through the tube smoothly, affecting patients who require suctioning. Consumers should stop using the affected tubes and contact the firm for return instructions.
Straumann USA LLC is recalling the GM Helix Implant, reference 109.984. The packaging may show different dimensions than the implant inside, posing a risk to patients who receive the wrong size. Patients should contact their healthcare provider to determine if their implant is affected and arrange for replacement.
embecta Medical II LLC distributed Nano Pro Un-Cannulated Demo Samples pen needles, catalog number 320550, labeled for investigational use only. These demo samples were inadvertently sold as commercial devices, exposing patients to needles not approved for regular use. Consumers should stop using them and contact embecta Medical II LLC for return and replacement instructions.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling orthopaedic implant components made from aged polyethylene, including bearing and axle bushing assemblies and glenoid components. The aged plastic can oxidize and wear, causing debris, fracture, or disassociation, which may lead to revision surgery, pain, and inflammation for patients worldwide. Consumers who have these implants should contact their healthcare provider for guidance.
Nova Biomedical Corporation's StatStrip Glucose and B-Ketone meter, Model 66429, is affected. A software barcode retention issue can assign glucose results to the wrong patient's record, exposing critically ill patients, neonates, and infants to inappropriate care. Consumers must be aware that the firm initiated a voluntary recall.
GE Healthcare is recalling Core Services Hub V8, all versions, including XE and WFC services. The hazard is that migrated imaging data may be linked to the wrong patient, risking misdiagnosis or delayed care for patients. Users should contact GE Healthcare for instructions on the voluntary recall.
AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling Halyard IV START KIT NON-STERILE REF: KRIV26-02. The kit contains applicators contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides, posing a risk to patients. The firm initiated a voluntary recall, so consumers should follow the company's instructions.
ICU Medical, Inc. is recalling IV Sets with drip chambers. The drip chambers may contain black specks or discolored PVC, which could enter the fluid path and harm patients receiving IV therapy. Consumers should stop using the affected sets and contact ICU Medical for instructions.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling certain SCORPIO and SYSTEM ONE bipolar orthopedic implant components made of polyethylene. The aged plastic may oxidize and wear, causing debris, fracture, or separation, which can lead to pain, inflammation, or revision surgery for patients. Patients who have these implants should contact their surgeon or healthcare provider to determine next steps.
Bard Access Systems is recalling its Power-Trialysis and Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath short-term dialysis catheters. The class I recall means the catheters may cause serious injury or death to patients using them. Consumers should stop using the recalled catheters and contact Bard Access Systems for instructions.
Medline Industries is recalling certain Medline Convenience Kits with specific catalog numbers. The kits contain sterile applicators with possible Aspergillus penicillioides fungal contamination, which can cause serious infection, sepsis, or death in patients. Consumers should stop using the affected kits and contact Medline for instructions.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling certain DURACON XL angled tibial inserts and shoulder glenoid components made from aged polyethylene. Patients implanted with these orthopedic devices face risks of increased wear, debris, fracture, or disassociation, which can cause pain, inflammation, and revision surgery. Consumers should contact their surgeon or healthcare provider to determine if their device is affected and discuss next steps.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling certain knee and hip implant components made from aged polyethylene. The plastic may oxidize and wear, causing debris, fracture, or loosening, which can harm patients who received these implants. Patients should contact their surgeon or hospital to determine if they have an affected device and discuss next steps.
Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling the Ethicon Endo-Surgery XCEL Bladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve, model REF:B12LT. The reusable access port system may crack or separate during use, posing a risk to patients and healthcare workers. Consumers should stop using the affected device and contact Stryker for return instructions.
Happiest Baby, Inc. SNOO Sleep Sack infant sleep sacks in Extra Small and Extra Large sizes are affected. These products have not been reviewed for safety and effectiveness by the FDA, exposing infants to potential unverified risks. Consumers must stop using the affected sleep sacks because they have not been reviewed by the FDA.
Medline Industries is recalling its ANESTHESIA PAIN PK LEAGUE DYNJ67925A convenience kits. The kits may have open seals in sterile packaging, risking contamination and patient infection. Consumers should inspect the packaging for open seals and not use affected kits.
The recall affects VERIQA RT MonteCarlo 3D v3 software, model S070031.520, version 3.1.18, from PTW FREIBURG. The software may not clearly show a bolus in treatment plans, causing radiation to be delivered to the wrong tissue depth for patients. Consumers should contact their treatment provider to ensure the software is updated or corrected.
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