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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A software defect in Change Healthcare's Cardiology Hemodynamics software may cause clinicians to administer incorrect medications. The defect affects an autosave mechanism and has been distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,739 8MM DeBakey Forceps (Model 470036) used in surgical procedures due to increased reports of frayed or broken grip cables. Cable failure could impair instrument function during surgery.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM curved bipolar dissectors due to frayed or broken grip cables that could affect surgical instrument performance. Approximately 3,869 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,472 Cobra Grasper surgical instruments due to frayed or broken grip cables that may affect surgical procedures.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Tenaculum Forceps used with da Vinci X/Xi Surgical Systems due to pitch cable failures. These instruments are used for tissue manipulation and retraction during surgical procedures.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE IUD Extractor kits (Model 96-4146A) due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. Nationwide distribution.
Augustine's HOT DOG temperature management controller (Models WC71, WC77, and MP 2083516) may experience a power-on self-test error code 'EA POST' that indicates a diagnostic failure. Approximately 2,271 units have been distributed worldwide.
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.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Large Suturecut Needle Driver instruments due to frayed or broken grip cables. The recall affects 784 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
QUIDEL ORTHO is recalling VITROS DGXN test slides because hemoglobin can interfere with digoxin measurements at lower-than-expected levels, potentially causing inaccurate test results.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 252,865 sterile surgical kits nationwide due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier, risking instrument contamination.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits (Model 96-4921A) due to packaging issues that may result in a breach of the sterile barrier. The kits should not be used.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecologic biopsy procedure kits because of packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,562 units of 8mm surgical forceps (Model 471048) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. The defect could impair instrument function during use.
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.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE Curette Excavator surgical kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterile barriers. Affected kits were distributed nationwide.
Cardinal Health is recalling Presource fetal surgery kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties, which could pose infection risk.
Intuitive Surgical recalls ProGrasp Forceps instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. Approximately 99,249 units distributed in the U.S. and internationally are affected.
NOA Medical Industries is recalling 34 hospital bed side rails (Model 1055050GRY-BOX) because the red button used to engage the rails can break or become stuck, making it difficult to engage the safety rails.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 355,547 monopolar curved scissors due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on these reusable surgical instruments.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE trousseau dilator kits (Model 941-0191) distributed nationwide due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier. Affected healthcare providers should stop use immediately.
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.
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.