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UPDATE: Perform Only Contained Morcellation When Laparoscopic Power Morcellation Is Appropriate: FDA Safety Communication

30-12-2020

This update to the February 2020 safety communication provides information on the final guidance, Product Labeling for Laparoscopic Power...

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Target Recalls Infant Rompers Due to Choking Hazard

30-12-2020

 The snaps can break or detach from the rompers, posing a choking, laceration and pinching hazards to children.

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Target Recalls Infant-Toddler Girl’s One-Piece Rashguard Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard

30-12-2020

The snaps can break or detach from the suits, posing choking and laceration hazards to children.

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2020 Safety Communications

29-12-2020

The FDA posts Medical Device Safety Communications to describe the FDA's current analysis of an issue and contain specific regulatory approaches and...

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Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat Cone Fountains Due to Fire Hazard

01-07-2016

When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials outward instead of upward as intended.

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Kenya Travel Warning

30-06-2016

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Nicaragua Travel Alert

29-06-2016

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Children’s Nightgowns Recalled by Saro Trading Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

29-06-2016

The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear.

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Yemen Travel Warning

28-06-2016

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Polaris Recalls Ranger ROVs Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

28-06-2016

The ROVs can overheat during heavy engine loading, slow-speed intermittent use and/or high outdoor temperatures and catch fire.

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Following an Additional Child Fatality, IKEA Recalls 29 Million MALM and Other Models of Chests and Dressers Due to Serious Tip

28-06-2016

The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can...

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October Mountain Products Recalls Hanging Bow Scales Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

23-06-2016

The mounting ring on the OMP M-100 digital hanging bow scales for archery and hunting can break during use.

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HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

23-06-2016

The battery packs can overheat.

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3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard

23-06-2016

Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection.

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Afghanistan Travel Warning

23-06-2016

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Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

22-06-2016

The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.