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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Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling DURATION Plastic Patella knee replacement implants due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old, which may affect implant durability.
P7 knee replacement inserts may contain UHMWPE material over 5 years old that has developed oxidation, potentially degrading the material's properties. Patients should consult their healthcare provider.
FX SHOULDER is recalling 4 units of a shoulder glenosphere implant component due to potential manufacturing defects that may result in eccentric product orientation rather than the intended centered design.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Scorpio NRG Tibial Bearing Insert Assemblies manufactured with raw material over 5 years old, which may develop elevated oxidation affecting implant durability.
Knee replacement components recalled due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE material that could affect durability. Approximately 76 units distributed in the US with additional international distribution.
Medline Industries recalls specific lots of blood culture collection kits because the Bactec component expiration date was not documented on the kit insert. Users who fail to check the component's expiration date inside the kit risk using an expired diagnostic component.
Howmedica Osteonics recalled Scorpio Total Knee prosthetics with UHMWPE components produced from raw material over 5 years old, which may develop elevated oxidation and affect implant properties.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement components due to potential oxidation of the UHMWPE material in units manufactured with raw material over 5 years of age.
Olympus is recalling 8,294 EZDilate Fixed Wire Balloon devices due to reports of device failures including bursting, leaking, and foreign body retention in patients undergoing esophageal dilation.
Philips is recalling the Achieva 1.5T Initial MRI system due to a defective Quadrature Body Coil seal. The adhesive may fail and create sharp edges that could cut or abrade patients during scanning.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement implants manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. The aged material may develop elevated oxidation levels that could affect the implant's performance.
Philips Azurion 7 M20 FlexArm systems may lose connectivity due to a date/time software issue, preventing arm and table movement. The defect affects 108 systems worldwide, including 14 in the United States.
Howmedica Osteonics recalls SCORPIO TS TIB knee replacement inserts (lot TA21X9) manufactured from UHMWPE material over 5 years old due to potential elevated oxidation that could affect material properties. No injuries reported.
Olympus recalls 1,008 EZDilate Fixed Wire Balloon devices nationwide due to malfunction during use. Reported failures include inflation and deflation problems, bursting, leaking, and foreign body events in patients.
American Contract Systems is recalling 1,020 obstetrical and gynecological surgical kits because components were sterilized without documented assessment of their suitability to the process, potentially causing loss of functionality or drug efficacy.
Covidien is recalling multiple surgical suture products because certain lots were sterilized with gamma doses exceeding approved levels. The excess radiation may reduce suture strength over time, potentially causing wound failure and bleeding.
Howmedica is recalling knee replacement implants manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old due to potential oxidation that could affect material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Scorpio-Flex knee bearing inserts made with material over 5 years old that may develop oxidation affecting performance. Affected patients should contact their physician if they experience knee problems.
American Contract Systems is recalling 290 cardiac procedural kits nationwide because components were subjected to sterilization without documented assessment of temperature suitability, potentially causing loss of functionality or efficacy.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling knee replacement implants manufactured with aged UHMWPE raw material that may have elevated oxidation levels, which could degrade the material's mechanical properties.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling certain knee replacement implants made with UHMWPE material over 5 years old that may have oxidized, potentially affecting implant performance.
Howmedica is recalling SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacement implants manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old due to potential elevated oxidation levels that could affect material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling TRIDENT 0 deg knee implant components manufactured with aged raw material that may have elevated oxidation levels, potentially affecting material properties.
A Philips MRI coil component's adhesive may fail and create sharp edges that could injure patients during scanning. The defect affects 286 units worldwide.
American Contract Systems is recalling 940 ophthalmic surgical kits nationwide due to undocumented components that may lack functionality, drug efficacy, or contain elevated sterilization residuals.