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.
Minimum severity
Olympus is recalling 17,609 bronchovideoscope units nationwide due to complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures, which poses a fire and burn risk to patients.
The Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump may lose the ability to charge batteries in one or both bay slots, potentially interrupting critical therapy if disconnected from AC power. Low battery alarms may alert users before therapy is interrupted.
Olympus is recalling 9 bronchoscopes (Models BF-P150 and BF-1T150) due to complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures. The defect could cause fire and serious burn injuries.
Abiomed recalls Impella LD blood pumps due to potential interaction with aortic valve replacement devices that can damage the pump impeller and cause blood clots. Patients with these devices should contact their healthcare provider.
Abiomed's Impella 5.0 intravascular blood pump is recalled due to risk of impeller blade destruction when interacting with heart valve replacements. The damaged pump can cause reduced blood flow and potentially release fractured material into the bloodstream.
Olympus bronchoscopes (Models BF-PE2 and BF-TE2) are recalled due to reports of combustion inside the airway during laser-assisted medical procedures. This is an FDA Class I recall.
Olympus is recalling EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscopes nationwide due to complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures. This FDA Class I recall affects approximately 9,684 units.
Abiomed is recalling Impella CP with SmartAssist blood pumps due to risk of motor housing interaction with transcatheter aortic valve replacement devices, which can damage the pump's impeller blades and reduce blood flow.
Impella 2.5 intravascular blood pumps may experience unintended interaction with aortic valve replacement stents, damaging impeller blades and reducing blood flow. Fragments may circulate through the bloodstream.
The Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump may lose battery charging ability in one or both bays, potentially interrupting therapy if disconnected from power. Low battery alarms may alert users before therapy stops.
Olympus is recalling OES Bronchofiberscope models due to reports of combustion during laser procedures. This poses a serious burn injury risk to patients.
The FDA recalls 284 Olympus EVIS EXERA bronchoscopes due to complaints of combustion during therapeutic laser procedures. Users should stop using affected models immediately.
Datascope Corp. is recalling Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps due to capacitor failures that may cause unexpected device shutdown. The devices may stop delivering therapy without warning.
Datascope has recalled Cardiosave Hybrid IABP models due to tantalum capacitor failures that may cause unexpected device shutdown, interrupting life-critical cardiac therapy.
Abiomed is recalling the Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist pump due to a risk of impeller blade destruction when used with aortic valve replacement devices. Damage can result in low blood flow and systemic embolization, where broken pump pieces may enter the bloodstream.
Olympus BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE Model BF-Q170 is recalled nationally due to complaints of endobronchial combustion during therapeutic laser procedures, classified as FDA Class I.
Abiomed's Impella CP cardiac pump can be damaged by interaction with replacement heart valves, potentially causing blood clots. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall of 9,252 units worldwide.
FDA recalls RET Distal Probe due to manufacturing defect where DNA sequences used in production were inverted. The defect affects 61 units distributed in California, Florida, Ohio, and South Carolina and may impact diagnostic accuracy.
Medline is recalling 14,848 ultrasound probe cover kits due to potentially inadequate barriers at the seams. The kits were distributed worldwide between December 2017 and May 2023 for use in diagnostic procedures.
Medline Industries is recalling ultrasound probe cover kits due to inadequate barriers at the seams. The defect may allow contaminants to reach the patient during diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Medline Probe Cover Kits may have inadequate seam barriers that could allow contamination during diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Approximately 575 units have been distributed worldwide since December 2017.
Medline is recalling Probe Cover Kits (Model MNS10750A) used in diagnostic ultrasound procedures because the probe covers may have an inadequate barrier at the seams, potentially affecting protective effectiveness.
Medline Industries is recalling 4,500 Probe Cover Kits because the covers have inadequate barriers at the seams, which may compromise sterility.
Medline is recalling ultrasound probe cover kits containing sterile ultrasound gel due to an inadequate seam barrier. The defect may compromise sterility during diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Bryan Medical Inc is recalling the Aeris Balloon Dilation Catheter distributed nationwide in Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania due to mislabeling of the devices.