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 the agency’s own highest classification or reported deaths or serious injuries, 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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Boston Scientific is recalling 16 EKOS Control Unit 4.0 consoles that were shipped without proper instructions for use or with incorrect instructions, creating risk of improper device operation.
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling 715,620 Fogarty Arterial Embolectomy Catheters due to confirmed latex deterioration in the pouch packaging. The material degradation could affect device performance during use.
Johnson & Johnson is recalling 91 THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF cardiac catheters nationwide due to manufacturing defects introducing cellulose fibers into the irrigation system. The contamination may prevent proper flushing, reduce cooling capability, or cause clotting complications.
Baxter Healthcare recalls Beach Chair Clamp shoulder positioner components because adhesive on the fasteners may not cure properly, potentially reducing the device's mechanical integrity during surgical procedures.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Allen Standard Starburst spine positioning components due to adhesive that may not cure correctly, potentially compromising mechanical holding force in surgical head positioning devices.
Medline Industries recalls NICU PICC insertion bundles (50 kits) due to openings in breather pouch seals that compromise sterile barrier integrity. This Class II recall affects units distributed across the United States.
Medline has recalled LINQ TRAY surgical kits with breather pouch seal openings that could compromise sterility. The recall affects 40 kits distributed nationwide; no injuries have been reported.
Medline has recalled Bausch + Lomb cataract surgical kits due to breather pouches with seal openings that could compromise sterility. Affected kits were distributed nationwide.
Medline Industries recalls Bausch + Lomb eye muscle surgical kits due to breached breather pouches that may compromise sterility. The affected kits (Lot 22DBN366) were distributed nationwide.
Medline recalls 708 Bausch + Lomb cataract surgical packs due to breather pouch seal defects that could compromise sterility of surgical instruments.
Boston Scientific is recalling 7 EMBLEM S-ICD Model A209 subcutaneous defibrillators due to a software defect that displays inaccurate battery capacity information. Patients may not realize when their device's battery requires replacement.
Medline is recalling Dental Pack surgical kits (Lot 22DBE139) because breather pouches have openings in their seals that could compromise sterility. Affected units were distributed to healthcare facilities in eight US states.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling C-Flex Polar Head Positioning Device neurosurgical headrests because adhesive on fasteners may not cure correctly, potentially compromising mechanical integrity and holding force.
Medline recalls Bausch + Lomb Eye surgical kits due to breather pouches with openings in the seal. Affected kits were distributed to healthcare facilities nationwide; unopened kits should not be used.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Simple Clamp surgical positioning equipment because the adhesive may not cure properly, reducing mechanical integrity during use. Affected units were distributed across multiple US states and international locations.
Ethicon recalls STRATAFIX absorbable sutures after discovering some packages contain the wrong needle type. The PS-1 cutting edge needle instead of the intended SH taper point needle may cause more tissue trauma than anticipated.
Medline is recalling CVC barrier kits (Lot 22ABT774) due to breather pouches with seal openings that could compromise sterility of the surgical kit contents.
Medline is recalling 240 Radiology Procedure Packs because some breather pouches show seal openings that could compromise sterility. The affected kits were distributed nationwide.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Allen Advance operating room tables because adhesive securing fasteners may not cure properly, potentially compromising mechanical integrity.
Boston Scientific's EMBLEM MRI S-ICD implantable defibrillators contain a software defect with an incorrect manufacturing date that causes inaccurate battery capacity display. The recall affects 142 devices distributed worldwide.
Medline is recalling 96 sterile surgical kits (REF DYNJ50099C, Lot 22DBL482) distributed nationwide due to complaints of openings in breather pouches that compromise sterility and increase contamination risk.
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling Fogarty Biliary Balloon Probes due to confirmed latex deterioration in pouches. The recall affects 26,560 units distributed worldwide.
Rebiscan is recalling Blinq Pediatric Vision Scanners (Model BQ830) because the battery pack may vent and catch fire if a cell voltage drops below 2.5V.
BD Multitest 6-Color TBNK tubes are being recalled due to partial label detachment. The defect can cause tubes to stick together or lead to automation errors when used with the flow cytometer's automated loader.
Medline is recalling 460 Pre-Op CHG Bathing Kits because the CHG solution and blood culture bottles have expiration dates that don't match the kit label. Expired components could compromise effectiveness.