Recalls
Searchable archive of product recalls from the FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, NHTSA, and EPA — translated into plain English, severity-scored from objective criteria, and always linked back to the original government notice.
Every recall on this list has been scored 1–5 against an objective rubric from the agency’s own classification, presence of reported injuries or deaths, distribution scope, and hazard type. The colored severity badge on each card is the score — 5 (Critical) means deaths or serious injuries are reported, 4 (Severe) means significant injury or hospitalization risk, and 3 (High) means a known hazard with no confirmed harm yet. Filter to 3+ (High and above) if you want to skip routine Class-III notices.
The agency chips above control which streams are visible. FDA spans food, drugs, and medical devices. USDA FSIS is meat, poultry, and processed egg products. CPSC is household consumer products. NHTSA is vehicles, tires, and child seats. Nationwide on a card means the recall affects every US state — most do — while a state list means distribution was limited.
Click any recall to see the full summary, affected lot codes and model numbers, the agency’s own classification, and a direct link back to the original government notice for verification.
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Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Potts Scissors due to frayed or broken grip cables that could affect instrument performance during surgical procedures.
Alcon is recalling 41,718 units of its Monarch III D Delivery Cartridge due to a molding defect that could scratch the intraocular lens during cataract surgery.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 42,028 Small Graptor surgical retractor instruments used with da Vinci X/Xi systems due to pitch cable failures. The recalled devices affect surgical facilities nationwide and internationally.
Certain GE Healthcare nuclear medicine systems were potentially transported without proper detector support, risking detector fall and life-threatening injury. Affected facilities should have their equipment inspected before clinical use.
Box label states diameter 4,5 X 18,0 mm but actual implant is 4,0 X 18,0 mm. If dentist drills to box specifications, the smaller implant will not fit and may require revision surgery.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 355,547 monopolar curved scissors due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on these reusable surgical instruments.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling its 8MM Tip-Up Fenestrated Grasper due to frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments. The defect affects multiple batch numbers produced between 2023 and 2024.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling reusable surgical instruments due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables that may affect safe operation during procedures.
A software bug in BD Pyxis MedStation ES medication dispensing cabinets may prevent staff from locating alternate supply locations, potentially delaying patient therapy.
Sklar Instruments is recalling three models of ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
GE Healthcare's Discovery NM/CT 670 nuclear medicine imaging systems may have detectors that fall if not properly supported during transport or relocation, posing risk of life-threatening injury.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on these reusable surgical instruments. Approximately 7,132 units have been distributed.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE ALFONSO INFANT SPEC STRL sterile surgical procedure kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier.
Coloplast recalls Folysil Silicone Foley Catheters due to a possible sterility defect detected at the manufacturing facility. The affected units may not maintain proper sterilization, posing a risk of infection.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling 8MM Force Bipolar surgical instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable instruments.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 5,576 units of the 8MM Horizon Small Clip Applier due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable instruments.
A software issue in GE's Portrait Core Services medical device software causes loss of patient monitoring capability in the Portrait Central Viewer Application after 425 days of continuous operation.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on 12,340 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Mega Suturecut ND surgical instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables that may affect instrument operation.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological procedure kits (Model 96-2478) due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier and create contamination risk.
ConvaTec's Esteem Synergy Stomahesive Skin Barrier packages may contain pre-cut wafers of 28mm instead of the labeled 16mm or 35mm, potentially causing skin abrasion or bleeding during use.
Augustine Temperature Management is recalling 817 units of its HotDog Patient Warming Temperature Management Controllers for a power-on self-test error code EA POST.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 178 units of its 8MM Micro Bipolar Forceps (Model 470171) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable instruments. Affected devices have been distributed nationwide and internationally.
Sklar Instruments recalls 2,500 ECONO STERILE orthopedic probe kits due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
The metal tube of the Stryker Blueprint Glenoid Pin Guide may disassemble from the plastic handle. This can prevent the guidance system from detecting the device, potentially prolonging surgery or requiring a switch to conventional surgical methods.