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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.

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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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  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2563-2016·2016-08-24

    Medtronic Valleylab Laparoscopic Electrodes Recalled for Sterile Barrier Compromise

    Medtronic is recalling Valleylab Laparoscopic Curved Spatula Electrodes due to a potential sterile barrier breach. The recall affects 6,381 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Valleylab Laparoscopic Curved Spatula Electrode 45CM Item Code: E277145 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical procedures where the delivery of electrosurgical current, irrigation and suction via a…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2565-2016·2016-08-24

    Medtronic Recalls Valleylab Laparoscopic Electrodes Due to Sterile Barrier Compromise

    Medtronic is recalling Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrodes because the packaging may be compromised, potentially breaching the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrode 36CM Item Code: E277336 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical procedures where the delivery of electrosurgical current, irrigation and suction via a single…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2551-2016·2016-08-24

    Merge Unity Z3D Software Recalled for Calcium Score Inaccuracy

    Merge Healthcare is recalling Merge Unity Z3D software because it cannot accurately determine calcium scores for scans with slice thicknesses other than 3 mm.

    Product
    Merge Unity Z3D software. Merge Unity PACS (formerly DR Systems PACS) is a medical image and information management system that allows viewing, selection, processing, printing, telecommunications, and media interchange of medical images from a variety of diagnostic imaging…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2462-2016·2016-08-24

    Biomet 3i Recalls Drill Stop Dental Implants Due to Unsealed Pouches

    Biomet 3i is recalling Drill Stop Dental implants because pouches may not have been sealed during packing, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    Drill Stop Dental implants
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2503-2016·2016-08-24

    Biomet 3i Recalls Twist Lock Dental Implants Due to Unsealed Pouches

    Biomet 3i is recalling Twist Lock Coping Dental implants because pouches may not have been sealed during packing, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    Certain Twist Lock TM Coping Dental implants
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2564-2016·2016-08-24

    Medtronic Recalls Valleylab Laparoscopic Electrodes Due to Sterile Barrier Risk

    Medtronic is recalling Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrodes because the packaging may be compromised, potentially breaching the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrode 36CM Item Code: E277236 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical procedures where the delivery of electrosurgical current, irrigation and suction via a…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2529-2016·2016-08-24

    Ab Sciex QTRAP 4500MD Mass Spectrometer Software Recall for Incorrect Results

    Ab Sciex is recalling 28 QTRAP 4500MD mass spectrometers because MultiQuant MD software may display incorrect quantitative results when using the Sum Multiple Ions feature.

    Product
    AB SCIEX QTRAP¿ 4500MD LC/MS/MS System Mass Spectrometer for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. Instrument Part Number (REF): 5031231 3200MD series and 4500MD series are mass spectrometers intended to identify inorganic or organic compounds (e.g., lead, mercury, and drugs) in human…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2539-2016·2016-08-24

    TYRX Antibacterial Envelope Recalled for Unvalidated Manufacturing Processes

    TYRX Inc. is recalling 3,460 units of TRYX Antibacterial Envelopes because manufacturing processes were not adequately validated.

    Product
    TRYX Antibacterial Envelope Rx Only Product Usage: Indicated for stabilization of implanted pacemakers (IPG) and/or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2566-2016·2016-08-24

    Medtronic Recalls Valleylab Laparoscopic Electrodes Due to Sterile Barrier Risk

    Medtronic is recalling Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrodes because the package may be compromised, potentially breaching the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrode 45CM Item Code: E277345 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical procedures where the delivery of electrosurgical current, irrigation and suction via a…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2592-2016·2016-08-24

    Avid Medical Recalls Unlabeled Latex-Containing Telfa Dressing Kits

    Avid Medical is recalling 200 custom procedure trays that included latex-containing Telfa dressings without latex warnings. The products were distributed to Virginia and Massachusetts.

    Product
    MAMMOGRAPHY
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2584-2016·2016-08-24

    Synthes Titanium Single Vector Distractor Body Recalled for Fastener Separation

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is voluntarily recalling Titanium Single Vector Distractor Bodies because the fastener may separate prematurely from the Proximal Foot Plate.

    Product
    TI Single Vector Distractor Body with Left Foot/30mm; Catalog ID 487.965 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2583-2016·2016-08-24

    Synthes Recalls Titanium Single Vector Distractor Bodies Due to Fastener Separation Risk

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is voluntarily recalling 413 Titanium Single Vector Distractor Bodies because the fastener may separate prematurely from the Proximal Foot Plate.

    Product
    TI Single Vector Distractor Body with Right Foot/30mm; Catalog ID 487.964 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2528-2016·2016-08-24

    Ab Sciex Mass Spectrometer Software Recall for Incorrect Quantitative Results

    Ab Sciex is recalling MultiQuant MD software for Triple Quad 4500MD systems because it may display incorrect quantitative results when using the Sum Multiple Ions feature.

    Product
    AB SCIEX Triple Quad 4500MD LC/MS/MS System. Mass Spectrometer for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. Instrument Part Number (REF): 5031257 3200MD series and 4500MD series are mass spectrometers intended to identify inorganic or organic compounds (e.g., lead, mercury, and drugs) in…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2571-2016·2016-08-24

    Medtronic Recalls Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrode Due to Sterility Risk

    Medtronic is recalling Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrodes due to a potential package compromise that could breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrode 28CM Item Code: E278228 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical procedures where the delivery of electrosurgical current, irrigation and suction via a…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2587-2016·2016-08-24

    Nidek Optical Biometer AL-Scan Recalled for Inaccurate Axial Length Measurements

    Nidek Inc. is recalling 17 Optical Biometer AL-Scan devices because they measured axial lengths as much shorter than actual values.

    Product
    OPTICAL BIOMETER AL-Scan: Software Version: 1.09 and earlier. Ophthalmic: The OPTICAL BIOMETER AL-Scan is a measuring device that can measure as a single unit the values necessary to calculate the power of an IOL for cataract surgery such as axial length, corneal curvature…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2556-2016·2016-08-24

    Medtronic Recalls Valleylab Laparoscopic Argon Electrodes Due to Sterile Barrier Risk

    Medtronic is recalling Valleylab Laparoscopic Flexible Argon Electrodes because the packaging may be compromised, potentially breaching the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Valleylab Laparoscopic Flexible Laparoscopic Argon Electrodes 6" Item Code: E25306 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical procedures where the delivery of electrosurgical current, irrigation and…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2578-2016·2016-08-24

    Medtronic Valleylab Laparoscopic Electrode Recall for Sterile Barrier Compromise

    Medtronic is recalling Valleylab Laparoscopic Cylindrical Tip Electrodes due to a potential sterile barrier breach. The recall covers units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Valleylab Laparoscopic Cylindrical Tip Electrode 28CM Item Code: E278628 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical procedures where the delivery of electrosurgical current, irrigation and suction via a…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2586-2016·2016-08-24

    Synthes Titanium Single Vector Distractor Recalled for Fastener Separation Risk

    Synthes is recalling Titanium Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Left devices because a fastener may separate prematurely from the plate.

    Product
    TI Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Left; Catalog ID 487.975 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2542-2016·2016-08-24

    Toshiba Recalls Xario Ultrasound Systems Due to Overheating Software Error

    Toshiba American Medical Systems is recalling 93 Xario 100 and 200 Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems because a software error may cause the devices to become hot.

    Product
    Xario 100 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, TUS-X100; Xario 200 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, TUS-X200.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2585-2016·2016-08-24

    Synthes Recalls Titanium Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot Plates

    Synthes is voluntarily recalling Titanium Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot Plates because the fastener may separate prematurely from the plate.

    Product
    TI Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Right; Catalog ID 487.974 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2540-2016·2016-08-24

    TYRX Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope Recalled for Unvalidated Manufacturing Processes

    TYRX Inc. is recalling 2,993 units of the TRYX Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope because key manufacturing processes were not adequately validated.

    Product
    TRYX Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope Product Usage: Indicated for stabilization of implanted pacemakers (IPG) and/or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2553-2016·2016-08-24

    Stanmore METS SMILES Total Knee Replacement Recall for Fit Issues

    Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd. is recalling 3 units of METS SMILES Total Knee Replacements because the femoral plateau plates may not fit the intended mating component.

    Product
    METS SMILES Total Knee Replacement
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states