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Recalls

All US Product 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.

How to read this listing

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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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1299-2020·2020-02-26

    Polysorb Suture Recalled for Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

    Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30"VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL878 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1336-2020·2020-02-26

    Ethicon Recalls Stratafix Spiral Sutures for Internal Testing Failures

    Ethicon, Inc. is recalling 133 units of Stratafix Spiral PDS Plus Violet sutures because they do not meet internal testing specifications.

    Product
    1 STRATAFIX" Spiral PDS Plus Violet 12" (30 cm) CT-1 Needle, SXPP1B429
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1251-2020·2020-02-26

    Arrow Epidural Catheterization Component Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date

    Arrow International Inc. is recalling 540 units of the Arrow EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION COMPONENT EC-05000 because the product lidstock contains the incorrect expiration date.

    Product
    Arrow EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION COMPONENT EC-05000
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1294-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 3/0 30 P-14, Item Code SL5679 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1287-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures Due to Packaging Integrity Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may compromise the sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 VIOLET 30" V-20, Item Code GL124 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1330-2020·2020-02-26

    Mindray DP-30 Ultrasound Systems Recalled for Incorrect Needle-Guide Display

    Mindray is recalling 53 DP-30 ultrasound systems and 18 USB drives because the devices display an incorrect needle-guide bracket when used with a specific transducer.

    Product
    DP-30 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System, Part No. 1155E-PA00004 - Product Usage: The Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System is applicable for adults, pregnant women, pediatric patients and neonates. It is intended for use in fetal, abdominal, pediatric, small…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1265-2020·2020-02-26

    Abbott i-STAT G3+ Cartridge Recalled for Lack of Clinical Evidence

    Abbott Point of Care is recalling i-STAT G3+ blue cartridges because it lacks sufficient clinical evidence to characterize their performance.

    Product
    i-STAT G3+ cartridge (blue), List No. 03P78-50, UDI (01) 00054749002283 - Product Usage: The i-STAT G3+ cartridge may be used for the quantitative measurement of pH, pCO2, and pO2 in venous, arterial or capillary whole blood.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1285-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that could impact the humidity or sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 36" GS-21, Item Code CL953 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1288-2020·2020-02-26

    FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Sterility Barrier Issues

    The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that could compromise the sterility barrier.

    Product
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 UNDYED 30" V-30 (75CM), Item Code GL228 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1246-2020·2020-02-26

    Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date

    Arrow International Inc. is recalling 160 units of the Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit (YC-02220) because the product lidstock contains the incorrect expiration date.

    Product
    Arrow EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT YC-02220
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1334-2020·2020-02-26

    Ethicon Recalls Three Stratafix Suture Units for Internal Testing Failures

    Ethicon, Inc. is recalling three units of Stratafix Spiral PDS Plus Violet sutures because they do not meet internal testing specifications.

    Product
    1 STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Violet 18" (45cm) OS-6 Needle, SXPP1B201
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1267-2020·2020-02-26

    Pentax Video Colonoscope Recalled for Lack of FDA Approval

    Pentax of America Inc is recalling specific Pentax Video Colonoscopes because they were distributed in the USA without an approved 510K.

    Product
    Pentax Video Colonoscope Model: EC34-i10L
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1320-2020·2020-02-26

    Nobel Biocare Implant Retrieval Instruments Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 526 Implant Retrieval Instruments because a packaging sealing issue may compromise sterility during shelf life.

    Product
    Implant Retrieval Instrument CC RP & Tri Ch Hex WP 22 mm - Product Usage: They can be used to remove implants, if the implant connection has been damaged. It can be used to remove implants with internal conical connection, internal tri-channel connection or external hex…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1245-2020·2020-02-26

    Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date

    Arrow International Inc. is recalling 870 units of the Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit because the product lidstock contains the incorrect expiration date.

    Product
    Arrow¿ EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT AK-05000
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1247-2020·2020-02-26

    Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date

    Arrow International Inc is recalling 1,760 units of the Arrow Epidural Catheterization Kit because the product lidstock contains the incorrect expiration date.

    Product
    Arrow EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT JH-05500
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1321-2020·2020-02-26

    Nobel Biocare Implant Retrieval Instruments Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 11 units of Implant Retrieval Instrument Tri Channel 6.0 22 mm because a packaging sealing issue may compromise sterility.

    Product
    Implant Retrieval Instrument Tri Channel 6.0 22 mm - Product Usage: They can be used to remove implants, if the implant connection has been damaged. It can be used to remove implants with internal conical connection, internal tri-channel connection or external hex connection.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1230-2020·2020-02-26

    Siemens ADVIA Chemistry Enzymatic Creatinine Reagent Recalled for Interference

    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA Chemistry Enzymatic Creatinine reagent because phenindione therapy can cause falsely depressed results.

    Product
    ADVIA Chemistry Enzymatic Creatinine (ECRE_2) reagent, SMN 10335869
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1327-2020·2020-02-26

    Binding Site OPTILITE IgM Kit Recalled for Potential Calibration Issues

    The Binding Site Group is recalling OPTILITE IgM Kits due to potential calibration difficulties that may cause false patient results and testing delays.

    Product
    OPTILITE IgM Kit, REF: NK012.OPT.A, IVD, UDI: 05051700017565
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    28 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1335-2020·2020-02-26

    Ethicon Recalls Stratafix Spiral Sutures Due to Testing Failures

    Ethicon, Inc. is recalling 660 units of Stratafix Spiral PDS Plus Violet sutures because the product did not meet internal testing specifications.

    Product
    1 STRATAFIX" Spiral PDS Plus Violet 36" (90cm) CTX Needle, SXPP1B402
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1259-2020·2020-02-26

    Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implant Electrode Recalled for Documentation Error

    Advanced Bionics is recalling four HiResolution Bionic Ear System electrodes in Japan because three materials were omitted from the approved bio-compatibility list.

    Product
    HiResolution Bionic Ear System HiRes 90K Advantage CI HiFocus MS Electrode REF CI-1500-04. Cochlear Implant.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1252-2020·2020-02-26

    Arrow Epidural Needle Kit Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date

    Arrow International Inc. is recalling 180 units of the Arrow EPIDURAL NEEDLE KIT SL-05500 because the product lidstock contains the incorrect expiration date.

    Product
    Arrow EPIDURAL NEEDLE KIT SL-05500
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1326-2020·2020-02-26

    Theralase Inc. Recalls TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser Systems

    Theralase Inc. is recalling 76 TLC-2000 laser systems because they were shipped with an incorrect power supply model.

    Product
    TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser System - Product Usage: Indicated for the temporary relief of knee pain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1255-2020·2020-02-26

    Arrow PICC Kit Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date on Lidstock

    Arrow International is recalling specific lots of PICC kits because the lidstock displays the wrong expiration date.

    Product
    Arrow Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen PICC Kit 5 Fr. x 50 cm EU-05052-HPMSB
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide