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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Medline Industries is recalling Sterile Procedural Trays (IM NAIL) because sterile blades may puncture the outer foil layer of sterile packaging, potentially compromising sterility. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Medline Industries is recalling sterile procedural trays because blades in the kits may puncture the outer packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
Medline Industries is recalling sterile procedural trays because sterile blades within the kits may puncture the protective foil packaging. Approximately 12,964 cases (23,379 units) distributed worldwide are affected.
An incorrect security key prevents the NuVasive Pulse III system from connecting to remote monitoring during spinal, thoracic, and extremity surgeries. Affected facilities should contact NuVasive for corrective action.
73 cases of FLUIDSHIELD 3 procedure masks were placed in dispenser boxes labeled for masks with ties, when the actual masks have ear loops. Distributed to IL, NC, NY, OH, and PA.
Universal Meditech Inc. is recalling approximately 56,300 SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test Kits distributed without FDA approval, clearance, or Emergency Use Authorization. Products were distributed nationwide in California and Texas.
Smiths Medical is recalling CADD Administration Sets due to tubing occlusion that can prevent medication delivery and false pump alarms. This FDA Class I recall affects 214,668 units worldwide.
FDA recalls 726,878 CADD Infusion Administration Sets due to potential tubing occlusion causing delivery failure and false alarm warnings.
Smiths Medical is recalling CADD Administration Sets for two issues: tubing may become blocked, preventing medication delivery, and devices may show false alerts about disposable attachment status.
Smiths Medical is recalling CADD Administration Sets due to potential tubing occlusion causing medication underdelivery and false alarm errors. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall affecting nearly 48 million units worldwide.
Smiths Medical is recalling 1.6 million CADD Infusion System Administration Sets due to tubing occlusion causing medication underdelivery and false alarm conditions affecting patients worldwide.
Medtronic is recalling cardiopulmonary bypass equipment because the Temperature Monitoring Adapter can come loose during setup or disassembly, potentially compromising temperature monitoring during heart surgery.
MEDLINE is recalling procedural trays because sterile blades within the kits could puncture the outer foil packaging, potentially breaching the sterile barrier.
Medtronic has recalled Custom Pack Perfusion Tubing Packs used in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The Temperature Monitoring Adapter on the oxygenator may detach during setup or disassembly.
Medline Industries is recalling non-sterile laparoscopic procedural trays containing sterile blades that may puncture the outer packaging, potentially breaching the sterile barrier. 260 cases have been distributed nationwide.
W L Gore & Associates is recalling 14 units of the GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder (GSX0030A) due to incomplete quality test documentation. The missing verification of device release could pose a potential risk of device failure and serious complications.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling specific Vanguard Knee System prosthetic components that are incorrectly labeled with wrong sizes and sides. This labeling error could result in incorrect implant placement during knee replacement surgery.
Biomet is recalling certain OSS Modular Arthrodesis Nails due to missing locking bolts that could require extended surgery. Affected units are Lot 136620.
Medtronic is recalling AxiEM Non-Invasive Patient Trackers due to increasing complaints that users cannot verify their navigation instruments work properly during image-guided surgery. The verification failure affects approximately 1,867 devices worldwide.
Turbett Surgical Container TS1000 may have weld failures that breach the sterile barrier, potentially resulting in unsterile instruments being used in medical procedures and risking patient infection or injury.
Certain Siemens fluoroscopic X-ray systems may only boot into backup mode after an abrupt shutdown, preventing full operation. This could necessitate cancelling or switching to alternative treatment systems.
Biomet is recalling 157 units of Vanguard Knee System prosthesis components incorrectly labeled as different sizes or surgical sides. Surgeons relying on labels could implant the wrong size or side, requiring corrective surgery.
Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling 1,340 units of the Affinity Fusion Oxygenator due to reports that the Temperature Monitoring Adapter can come loose during or after use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
Medtronic is recalling Affinity Fusion Oxygenators because the Temperature Monitoring Adapter may come loose during setup or disassembly of the heart-lung machine used in cardiac surgery. No injuries have been reported.
Medline Industries recalls non-sterile procedural trays (LAPAROTOMY CDS) because sterile blades within the kits may puncture the outer foil packaging, compromising sterility.