Hazard

Quality Issues recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 8
Critical: 1
Severe: 5
Most recent: 2026-07-29

Of the 8 quality issues recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (13%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 5 (63%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–8 of 8

CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2748-2026·2026-07-29
Medline C-Section Convenience Kits Recalled Due to Quality Issues in Bupivacaine Component
Medline Industries, LP is recalling specific C-Section convenience kits because they contain Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP, which is subject to a voluntary recall due to quality issues.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) C-SECTION, Medline SKU DYNJ910835; 2) C-SECTION, Medline SKU DYNJ910835A; medical convenience kits
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
8 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2747-2026·2026-07-29
Medline Anterior Hip Kits Recalled Due to Quality Issues in Bupivacaine Injection
Medline Industries, LP is recalling specific Medline kits containing B. Braun convenience kits because they include Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP, which has been recalled due to quality issues.
Product
MEDLINE ANTERIOR HIP, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ909640G
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
8 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2276-2026·2026-06-10
B. Braun spinal needle kits recalled over Huons bupivacaine quality issues
Spinal needle procedure kits containing Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection are being recalled after the drug's manufacturer issued a voluntary recall. 582,030 units are affected.
Product
Spinal Needle procedure kits: Material Description (Material Number) 24GA. PENCAN SPINAL BUP. TRAY W/DURAPREP (333867); 25GA. PENCAN SPINAL BUP. TRAY W/DURAPREP (333862); GOVP24BK 24G PENCAN TRAY W/ BUP & DEXTROS (332607); P24BK 24G PENCAN TRAY W/BUP & DEXTROSE (333868); P
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2278-2026·2026-06-10
Design Options spinal trays recalled over Huons bupivacaine quality issues
Design Options spinal needle anesthesia procedure kits are being recalled because they contain Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection subject to the Huons recall.
Product
Design Options Spinal Tray Spinal Needle Anesthesia procedure kits: Material Description (Material Number): SSK H M C 20061890 (560074), SSK S C H (560214), SSK BJC H S (ORIGINAL CUST) (560272), SSK CA P M C (ORIGINAL CUST) (560327), SSK T M H (560394), SSK S O 20070208 (
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2277-2026·2026-06-10
Spinocan spinal needle kits recalled over Huons bupivacaine quality issues
Spinocan spinal needle procedure kits are being recalled because they contain Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection subject to the Huons recall. 16,080 units affected.
Product
Spinocan Spinal Needle procedure kits: Material Description (Material Number): Spinocan 26 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (90 mm), Bupivacaine 0.75% with Dextrose 8.25% Tray (Kit) (333201); Spinocan 25 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (90 mm), Bupivacaine 0.75% with Dextrose 8.25% Tray (Kit) (333211); Spin
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2307-2026·2026-06-10
Aligned Medical fluids kits contain recalled lidocaine injection
Aligned Medical AMS16835 Fluids Kits are being recalled because they include Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP that was recalled by a supplier for quality issues.
Product
Aligned Medical AMS16835 Fluids Kit RX
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0457-2026·2026-04-22
Menthol Flavor Cough Drops Recalled Due to Potential Product Quality Issues
Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is recalling Menthol Flavor Cough Drops due to quality concerns identified during an FDA inspection.
Product
MENTHOL FLAVOR COUGH DROP — MENTHOL FLAVOR COUGH DROP (MENTHOL FLAVOR COUGH DROP)
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0949-2017·2017-07-12
Phillips Recalls Diabecline Topical Ointment Due to Manufacturing Deviations
Phillips Co. is recalling Diabecline brand Topical Ointment First Aid Antibiotic because FDA inspections found significant manufacturing deviations that question the product's safety and quality.
Product
Diabecline brand Topical Ointment First Aid Antibiotic, tetracycline (3%), 3 mL in a 5 mL bottle, sold over the counter Phillips Company, Millerton, OK -- NDC 04307-100-11
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide