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Auto industry recalled 20 million vehicles in 2010

Automakers recalled about 20 million vehicles in 2010, led by high-profile recalls by Toyota that prompted new scrutiny of the auto industry’s safety record. The number of recalls this year was the largest in the United States since 2004, according to an analysis of federal data by The Associated Press. The auto industry set a [...]

Spectranetics issues product recall

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Springs-based medical device maker Spectranetics has launched a voluntary recall of specific lots of its thrombus extraction catheter, marking yet another chapter in the saga of the company’s troubles. The catheter has been manufactured by Spectranetics since October, and the company said it has received and confirmed customer complaints. The company said the problem lies [...]

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800,000 swine flu vaccinations recalled

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Health officials across the nation are scrambling to recall 800,000 doses of swine flu vaccination. El Paso County received 200 doses of the recalled vaccination, and health officials emphasize the recall is not because of safety violations. Providers in the community who might have received those doses will be notified by the health department and asked [...]

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