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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A software defect in Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemo software may cause clinicians to administer incorrect medications. The defect affects the autosave mechanism in affected versions.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 38,438 units of the 8MM Mega Needle Driver surgical instruments due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 11,162 units of 8MM Tenaculum Forceps (Model 470207) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments. Users should discontinue use immediately.
GE Healthcare nuclear medicine imaging systems may have improper detector support following transport or relocation, potentially causing detector fall and life-threatening injury. The recall affects 36 systems distributed worldwide.
Cardinal Health recalls Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Affected units were distributed in the US, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 245,015 ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
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.
Sklar Instruments recalls ECONO STERILE SCALPEL HDL #3 surgical handles due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier. The 150-unit recall affects units distributed nationwide with lot code SK-125.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Black Diamond Micro Forceps (Model 470033) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. The defect affects 1,111 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
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.
ECONO STERILE suction tubes and surgical instruments (150 units, nationwide) are recalled for packaging defects that may breach the sterile barrier and create infection risk during medical procedures.
Cardinal Health Presource surgical kits and dental packs are recalled due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Approximately 512,786 units were distributed worldwide.
ConvaTec's Esteem Synergy Stomahesive Skin Barrier packages may contain pre-cut wafers of 28mm instead of the labeled 16mm or 35mm, potentially causing skin abrasion or bleeding during use.
Cardinal Health is recalling 512,786 Laryngoscopy Presource Kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. The kits were distributed to the United States, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
The metal tube of the Stryker Blueprint Glenoid Pin Guide may disassemble from the plastic handle. This can prevent the guidance system from detecting the device, potentially prolonging surgery or requiring a switch to conventional surgical methods.
Cardinal Health Presource surgical kits used in aneurysm procedures may contain endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Approximately 512,786 units distributed worldwide; no illnesses reported.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 350 strabismus surgical scissors kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier.
Sklar Instruments recalls 2,500 ECONO STERILE orthopedic probe kits due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
The Biocartis Idylla INSTRUMENT, an in vitro diagnostic device, has been recalled due to false-positive results in MSI-H testing. These false-positive results could lead to inaccurate diagnoses.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological procedure kits (Model 96-2478) due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier and create contamination risk.
The muRata Vios Monitoring System Model 2050 central station monitor can display distorted and flickering ECG waveforms and vital signs. The issue affects only the central station display, not the bedside monitor or patient monitoring accuracy.
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 Tenaculum Forceps used with da Vinci X/Xi Surgical Systems due to pitch cable failures. These instruments are used for tissue manipulation and retraction during surgical procedures.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 42,028 Small Graptor surgical retractor instruments used with da Vinci X/Xi systems due to pitch cable failures. The recalled devices affect surgical facilities nationwide and internationally.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 252,865 sterile surgical kits nationwide due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier, risking instrument contamination.