The Recall Desk

Hazard

Loss Of Efficacy recalls

10 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
10
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2025-02-05

Of the 10 loss of efficacy recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all loss of efficacy recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

1–10 of 10

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1067-2025·2025-02-05

    Implantable VNS Therapy Generators May Stop Delivering Treatment

    LivaNova is recalling approximately 8,223 SenTiva VNS Therapy generators due to a potential internal component failure that may cause the implanted device to stop delivering seizure therapy. Affected patients should contact their physician.

    Product
    Brand Name: SenTiva" Product Name: VNS Therapy" SenTiva", Model 1000 Model/Catalog Number: 1000 Software Version: NA Product Description: The LivaNova VNS Therapy" System, used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), consists of an implantable VNS Therapy generator, lead, and exte
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0829-2024·2024-02-07

    Obstetrical Labor and Delivery Kits Recalled for Potential Functionality Loss

    American Contract Systems has recalled Labor and Delivery Packs because certain components may have lost functionality or efficacy due to unvalidated sterilization exposure.

    Product
    Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, Obstetrical & Gynecological use, labeled as: a) LABOR & DELIVERY PACK, kit number HILD52F; b) LABOR & DELIVERY PACK, kit number HILD52G
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0822-2024·2024-02-07

    Custom Surgical Procedure Kits Recalled for Improper Sterilization Assessment

    American Contract Systems is recalling 3,196 custom surgical procedure kits because sterilized components lacked documented suitability assessment. The components may have lost functionality or accumulated excessive sterilization residuals.

    Product
    Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, gastroenterological & urological, labeled as: a) LAP KIDNEY MODULE, kit number AGKD50L; b) ROBOTIC PROSTATE PACK - 264852, kit number ANPR34S; c) LAP CHOLE - 213388, kit number BFLC02AD; d) GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK, kit numbe
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0820-2024·2024-02-07

    Custom Ear, Nose and Throat Surgical Kits Recalled Due to Sterilization Validation Failure

    American Contract Systems is recalling 804 custom ear, nose and throat surgical kits nationwide because components were sterilized without validation that they could tolerate the process, potentially affecting functionality or drug efficacy.

    Product
    Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, ear, nose & throat, labeled as: a) T AND A PACK AGH ASC, kit number AGTA48J; b) OPSC EAR PACK, kit number LLEO66; c) T AND A PACK, kit number MMTA41F
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0177-2024·2023-11-01

    Cardiovascular Surgical Device Components Recalled for Improper Sterilization

    American Contract Systems recalls cardiovascular surgical device components that were subjected to improper ethylene oxide sterilization at excessive temperatures, potentially causing loss of functionality or drug efficacy.

    Product
    Vasc. Open CVOR SJH, REF SJVO56B
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0182-2024·2023-11-01

    Cath Cardiac Pack sterilization failure may cause loss of functionality

    American Contract Systems recalled 1260 units of Cath Cardiac Pack due to improper sterilization exposure that may cause loss of functionality or higher ethylene oxide residuals.

    Product
    Cath Cardiac Pack, REF IHCC03V
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1443-2022·2022-08-31

    Good Sense Lice Shampoo Recalled for Improper Storage Conditions

    Family Dollar Stores recalls Good Sense Lice Shampoo 6 FL OZ distributed April-June 2022 nationwide due to CGMP deviations from improper storage temperature conditions. Products may have compromised safety or efficacy.

    Product
    GOOD SENSE LICE SHAMPOO 6FL OZ distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0759-2021·2021-09-01

    PDI Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads Recalled for Subpotent Active Ingredient

    Professional Disposables International is recalling PDI Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads distributed nationwide because the product is subpotent—the active ingredient falls below specification. Consumers should stop using affected lots and consult their healthcare provider.

    Product
    PVP IODINE PREP PAD — PVP IODINE PREP PAD (PROVIDONE IODINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1695-2018·2018-05-16

    Straumann Emdogain Recalled Due to Unverified Raw Material Shelf Life Change

    Straumann Manufacturing is recalling Emdogain multipacks because a raw material shelf life change was made without submitting data to demonstrate continued product efficacy.

    Product
    Straumann¿ Emdogain 0.3 ml Multipack USA. Enamel Matrix Derivative. Article Number 075.113
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide