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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Trokamed GmbH is recalling an endoscopic access overtube sheath due to risk of intrarenal pressure buildup when inflow speed is too fast. No injuries reported.
Abiomed is recalling 1,560 units of the Impella RP with SmartAssist pump due to risk of optical sensor damage from device interactions. Damaged sensors may cause temporary or permanent pump malfunction.
Olympus recalls the MAJ-891 endoscope forceps/irrigation plug nationwide because improper reprocessing may leave biomaterial inside the device, creating a contamination risk.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Large Suturecut Needle Driver instruments due to frayed or broken grip cables. The recall affects 784 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,472 Cobra Grasper surgical instruments due to frayed or broken grip cables that may affect surgical procedures.
Sklar Instruments is recalling three models of ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 285 units of optical biopsy and grasping forceps (REF 723400) distributed across 31 US states due to failure of manual cleaning validation, which compromises sterility assurance.
VITROS DGXN Slides are recalled because hemoglobin can interfere with digoxin measurement, producing artificially low results. Approximately 1,541 units were distributed in the US and internationally.
A software bug in BD Pyxis MedStation ES medication dispensing cabinets may prevent staff from locating alternate supply locations, potentially delaying patient therapy.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecologic biopsy procedure kits because of packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier.
Sklar Instruments recalls ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits (300 units nationwide) due to packaging issues that may compromise sterile barrier integrity.
GE Healthcare recalls certain nuclear medicine systems that could have been transported without proper detector support, risking detector falls and life-threatening injury.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 5,576 units of the 8MM Horizon Small Clip Applier due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable instruments.
Augustine Surgical temperature management controllers (Models WC71, WC77, and MP 2083516) may experience a power-on self-test error code. Seventeen units have been recalled worldwide.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 147,006 units of 8MM Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables, which could impair surgical control.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling its 8MM Tip-Up Fenestrated Grasper due to frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments. The defect affects multiple batch numbers produced between 2023 and 2024.
Certain GE Healthcare nuclear medicine systems were potentially transported without proper detector support, risking detector fall and life-threatening injury. Affected facilities should have their equipment inspected before clinical use.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM curved bipolar dissectors due to frayed or broken grip cables that could affect surgical instrument performance. Approximately 3,869 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,739 8MM DeBakey Forceps (Model 470036) used in surgical procedures due to increased reports of frayed or broken grip cables. Cable failure could impair instrument function during surgery.
Coloplast recalls Folysil Silicone Foley Catheters due to a possible sterility defect detected at the manufacturing facility. The affected units may not maintain proper sterilization, posing a risk of infection.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on these reusable surgical instruments. Approximately 7,132 units have been distributed.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling reusable surgical instruments due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables that may affect safe operation during procedures.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE nail nipper and tissue nipper kits due to packaging defects that may compromise their sterile barrier. The affected kits were distributed nationwide.
Augustine Temperature Management is recalling 817 units of its HotDog Patient Warming Temperature Management Controllers for a power-on self-test error code EA POST.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,852 units of 8MM Prograsp Forceps due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. These reusable surgical instruments may lose grip control during use.