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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Thoratec recalls HeartMate 3 left ventricle assist systems due to potential leaks at the seal interface. The FDA Class I recall affects 659 implanted devices worldwide.
Cardinal Health is voluntarily removing Jackson-Pratt drainage kits (Lot 210751D6) that were shipped without sterilization. The unsterilized devices pose an infection risk if used in patient care.
A thread form defect in the locking holes of Zimmer surgical bone plates may prevent locking screws from securing properly, potentially causing loss of fixation during surgery.
IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG is recalling 2,286 units of zirconium oxide blocks used for dental restorations because defective units may develop cracks during processing, potentially causing restorations to fracture in patients' mouths.
Zimmer's Distal Lateral Fibular Plate has threading defects that may prevent screws from locking properly. The defect could go unnoticed during surgery and cause loss of fixation.
Zimmer is recalling Periarticular Locking Plate System Distal Lateral Fibular Plates due to threading defects that may prevent locking screws from properly mating. This could result in loss of fixation and need for additional surgery.
Zimmer's Periarticular Locking Plate may have defective locking holes that prevent screws from properly locking, risking loss of bone fixation and requiring additional surgery.
RayStation 15.0.0.430 radiation therapy planning system may have an elevated SSD parameter. Users should contact Raysearch Laboratories AB for corrective guidance.
Zimmer's Periarticular Locking Plate System has a thread defect that may prevent proper screw locking, potentially causing loss of surgical fixation. Affected units distributed worldwide.
Zimmer recalls Periarticular Locking Plate System devices due to thread defects that may prevent proper screw locking and cause surgical delay or loss of fixation.
Cardinal Health is recalling Jackson-Pratt 3-Spring Reservoir Kits after shipping specific lots before sterilization. The affected devices pose an infection risk if used without proper sterilization.
Zimmer recalls certain ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plates due to thread form defects in locking holes that may prevent proper screw fixation. Affected devices may lose fixation, potentially delaying surgery or requiring additional intervention.
IVOCLAR VIVADENT recalls 12,525 zirconium oxide blocks for dental restorations after defective units may develop cracks during sintering, potentially causing restoration fractures.
Certain versions of RayStation radiation therapy planning software may incorrectly report dose-related parameters, potentially affecting treatment calculations. The manufacturer recommends verification of affected systems.
IVOCLAR VIVADENT is recalling IPS e.max ZirCAD zirconium oxide dental blocks nationwide due to defective units that may crack during sintering and cause dental restoration fracture.
Zimmer's periarticular locking plates may fail to properly secure surgical fixation due to a thread-form defect. The defect could result in loss of fixation requiring further surgical intervention.
Zimmer orthopedic plates may have thread defects preventing locking screws from properly mating, potentially resulting in loss of fixation and need for additional surgery.
Zimmer is recalling certain ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plates due to a thread form issue in the locking holes. Improperly mating screws may not correctly lock, potentially resulting in loss of fixation and need for additional surgery.
Zimmer is recalling the ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate due to a thread form defect in the locking holes. Locking screws may not properly mate with the plate, potentially causing surgical delay or loss of fixation.
Abbott Medical is recalling certain Abbott Aveir Leadless Pacemakers due to potential electromagnetic interference that could cause mode changes. The recall affects 10,610 units distributed nationwide.
Zimmer's Periarticular Locking Plate System may have defective threads in locking holes, preventing secure screw mating. The defect could result in loss of surgical stability and require additional surgery.
Cardinal Health is recalling specific lots of Jackson-Pratt 3-Spring Reservoir Kits because they were shipped to users before sterilization. Unsterilized surgical drains pose an infection risk.
Zimmer periarticular locking plates used in orthopedic surgery have a thread defect that may prevent proper locking of screws. The defect could delay surgery or result in loss of fixation requiring additional intervention.
Olympus POWERSEAL surgical sealers may fail to deliver energy upon activation, resulting in incomplete seal cycles and surgical delays. Affected devices display an error tone and message instead of completing the sealing function.
RayStation 14.0.0.3338, a radiation therapy treatment planning system, may report source-to-surface distance (SSD) values as higher than actual measurements, potentially affecting radiation dose calculations. The FDA Class II recall involves 49 units distributed worldwide.