The following drug, medical device recalls have occurred in the last month:
1. Recalled device: Lifepack defibrillator
Reason for recall: The device may lock up after a defibrillation shock is delivered.
Date of recall: Feb. 1
Devicemaker: Stryker
2. Recalled drug: Infusion bags (Levetiracetam in 0.54 percent sodium chloride injection)
Reason for recall: The infusion bags were mislabeled, saying they contained Levetiracetam in 0.75 percent sodium chloride injection.
Date of recall: Feb. 4
Drugmaker: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
3. Recalled drug: Infant ibuprofen
Reason for recall: The affected products may contain a higher concentration of ibuprofen than indicated on the label.
Date of recall: Jan. 29
Drugmaker: Tris Pharma
4. Recalled drug: Baby gripe water
Reason for recall: An undissolved ingredient, citrus flavonoid, was detected. This could be a choking hazard for infants.
Date of recall: Feb. 18
Drugmaker: Kingston Pharma