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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.

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-2083-2013·2013-09-04

    Brainlab Frameless SRS QA Target Pointer Cap Recall

    Brainlab AG is recalling 6 units of the Frameless SRS QA Target Pointer because the pointer cap may become loose under moderate force.

    Product
    BRAINLAB; FRAMELESS SRS QA TARGET POINTER Robotics is a device used to compensate rotational patient misalignment (roll and pitch) in a linear accelerator environment for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy procedures. The Frameless Radiosurgery Components are a device…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2049-2013·2013-09-04

    Sarken STAT! Multi-Drug Test Panel Recalled for Inadequate Labeling

    Sarken, Inc. is recalling STAT! Multi-Drug Test Panels because they were distributed without adequate labeling and instructions for use, which could lead to misuse and incorrect test results.

    Product
    SARKEN STAT! Multi-Drug Test Panel Product Usage- Labeled as FOR FORENSIC USE ONLY (Employee, Student or Probation Testing).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2059-2013·2013-09-04

    Philips Easy Upgrade DR Recalled for Potential Image Marker Misinterpretation

    Philips Healthcare is recalling 89 Easy Upgrade DR systems because a mirror icon on images could be misinterpreted as a right lead marker if the image is mirrored in a PACS system.

    Product
    Philips Easy Upgrade DR, Code No: 712086 This system is used for making X-Ray exposures for diagnostics.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2096-2013·2013-09-04

    Celera OLA Buffer Recalled for Incorrect Concentration Units

    Celera Corporation is recalling OLA Buffer for Laboratory Use because the package insert listed the wrong concentration units.

    Product
    OLA Buffer For Laboratory Use; Contents: 1 tube with buffered solution containing MgCl2 (80 ¿M) and KCL (300 ¿M. 10.0ml.) PN: 50003300; Store at d - 15¿C. Product Usage: General Purpose Reagent for laboratory use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2081-2013·2013-09-04

    Remel Recalls Oxoid Nitrofurantoin Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs

    Remel Inc is recalling specific lots of Oxoid Nitrofurantoin test discs because they may provide false susceptibility results.

    Product
    Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs F300 (Nitrofurantoin), Cat. #CT0036B, packaged in cartridges of 50 discs, 5 cartridges/pack. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basingstoke, Hampshire, England Product is used in the semi-quantitative agar diffusion test…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    17 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2028-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Components Recalled for Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee implant components because surgeons are using them in unapproved combinations.

    Product
    00595204110 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 5-6/STRGRN 10, Rx, Sterile; 00595204112 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 5-6/STRGRN 12, Rx, Sterile; 00595204114 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 5-6/STRGRN 14, Rx, Sterile; 00595204117 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1976-2013·2013-08-28

    Stryker Oasys Midline Occiput Plate Recalled for Post-Operative Pin Fracture

    Stryker Spine is recalling Oasys Midline Occiput Plates because customer reports indicate post-operative fracture of the pin connecting the tulip head to the plate body.

    Product
    Stryker Oasys Midline Occiput Plate-1) Small 2) Medium 3) Large 4) Large Long 5) Mini. Allows for positioning directly on the midline keel of the occiput.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2039-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee System Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.

    Product
    00597502010 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 12/PUR 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597502012 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 12/PUR 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597502014 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 12/PUR 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597502017 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 12/PUR 17, Rx, Sterile…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2042-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer NexGen Knee System Recalled for Unapproved Component Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.

    Product
    00597102010 Provisional CR ART SURF PROV 12/PURPLE 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597102012 Provisional CR ART SURF PROV 12/PURPLE 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597102014 Provisional CR ART SURF PROV 12/PURPLE 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597102017 Provisional CR ART SURF PROV 12/PURPLE 17, Rx…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1982-2013·2013-08-28

    EndoGastric Solutions Recalls EsophyX2 Devices Due to Tissue Mold Control Loss

    EndoGastric Solutions is recalling EsophyX2 devices because of reports of loss of tissue mold control, which required surgical removal in one case.

    Product
    EndoGastric Solutions EsophyX2 Device with Serosa Fastener and Accessories. Models R2001 and R2002. Indicated for the treatment of symptomatic chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2035-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR knee components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.

    Product
    00595501201 Provisional CR-FLEX FEM PROV SZ B-L, Rx, Sterile; 00595501202 Provisional CR-FLEX FEM PROV SZ B-R, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2041-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee System Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.

    Product
    00597504110 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 56/STR GRN 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597504112 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 56/STR GRN 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597504114 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 56/STR GRN 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597504117 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 56/STR GRN 17, Rx…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2023-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Components Recalled for Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR knee implant components because surgeons are using them in unapproved combinations. The recall covers 192,355 devices distributed in the US and Japan.

    Product
    90595203117 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF AE34/STYEL 17, Rx, Sterile; 90595203120 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF AE34/STYEL 20, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1980-2013·2013-08-28

    Invacare Recalls CHAMPION Medical Recliners Due to Heat and Labeling Issues

    Invacare is recalling 285 CHAMPION Medical Recliners because the seat pad may reach elevated temperatures and the cord set labeling is incorrect.

    Product
    CHAMPION Medical Recliner, AC Powered with heat and massage, one chair per carton, or one chair wrapped in a blanket if delivered in person. Recliner provides heat and massage after surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2034-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee System Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.

    Product
    00597101101 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE AML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101102 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE AMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597101201 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE BML, Rx, Sterile; 00597101202 Provisional CR PROV FRM COMP SIZE BMR, Rx, Sterile…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2017-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Components Recalled for Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee implant components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.

    Product
    90595202017 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF AE12/PUR 17, Rx, Sterile; 90595202020 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF AE12/PUR 20, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2026-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer NexGen Knee System Components Recalled for Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.

    Product
    00597203109 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE YEL 09, Rx, Sterile; 00597203110 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE YEL 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597203112 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE YEL 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597203114 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STRIPE…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2002-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.

    Product
    00597201131 Femur CR POR SURF HDN FEM CO-NID AML Rx, Sterile; 00597201132 Femur CR POR SURF HDN FEM CO-NID AMR Rx, Sterile; 00597201231 Femur CR POR SURF HDN FEM CO-NID BML Rx, Sterile; 00597201232 Femur CR POR SURF HDN FEM CO-NID BMR Rx, Sterile; Used in total…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2010-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee System Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.

    Product
    00597001333 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID CML Rx, Sterile; 00597001334 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID CMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001433 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID DML Rx, Sterile; 00597001434 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID DMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001533…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2004-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.

    Product
    00597601201 Femur CRA PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE B/L Rx, Sterile; 00597601202 Femur CRA PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE B/R Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2000-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR knee components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.

    Product
    00597201101 Femur CR POROUS FEM COMP SIZE AML Rx, Sterile; 00597201102 Femur CR POROUS FEM COMP SIZE AMR Rx, Sterile; 00597201201 Femur CR POROUS FEM COMP SIZE BML Rx, Sterile; 00597201202 Femur CR POROUS FEM COMP SIZE BMR Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2013-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee System Due to Component Mismatch

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.

    Product
    65597201333 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP CML, Rx, Sterile; 65597201334 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP CMR, Rx, Sterile; 65597201433 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP DML, Rx, Sterile; 65597201434 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP DMR, Rx, Sterile; 65597201533 Femur…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2037-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee System Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.

    Product
    00597106126 Provisional ALL POLY PAT PROV MICRO SZ 26, Rx, Sterile; 00597106129 Provisional ALL POLY PAT PROV MICRO SZ 29, Rx, Sterile; 00597106132 Provisional ALL POLY PAT PROV MICRO SZ 32, Rx, Sterile; 00597106135 Provisional ALL POLY PAT PROV MICRO SZ 35, Rx…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2007-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations. The issue persists despite a previous 2012 recall.

    Product
    00595201201 Femur CR-FLEX POR FEM B-L Rx, Sterile; 00595201202 Femur CR-FLEX POR FEM B-R Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2014-2013·2013-08-28

    Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Components Recalled for Unapproved Combinations

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee implant components because surgeons are using them in unapproved combinations with standard parts.

    Product
    00587806126 Patella MICRO POROUS PAT 26MM X 10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00587806129 Patella MICRO POROUS PAT 29MM X 10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00587806132 Patella MICRO POROUS PAT 32MM X 10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00587806135 Patella MICRO POROUS PAT 35MM X 10MM, Rx, Sterile; Used in total…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide