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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Medtronic is recalling 4,224 REF 9733236 percutaneous pins due to a manufacturing defect that may prevent proper fitting or cause difficult removal. Affected devices were distributed worldwide.
Philips is recalling Incisive CT scanners due to nine software defects including image artifacts, incorrect orientation labels, display failures, and positioning errors that could lead to misdiagnosis or need for rescans. No illnesses have been reported.
Abbott ARCHITECT c4000 Processing Module laboratory analyzers are recalled due to unlabeled dry natural rubber (latex) subcomponents. Individuals with latex allergies may experience allergic reactions if exposed to the undisclosed component.
BD Biosciences is recalling CD11b APC diagnostic reagent vials that may produce dim fluorescence signals, potentially causing false negative results and misdiagnosis of blood cancers.
Abiomed is recalling 84 introducer kits that may have holes in the outer pouch, compromising the sterile barrier. This exposes patients to microbial contamination and risk of serious infections including bacteremia and sepsis.
Icotec is recalling VADER pedicle system torque wrenches because the torque limiting function can malfunction, potentially leaving screw fasteners insufficiently tightened during implant surgery.
Olympus Corporation recalls 1,403 ENDOEYE Flex endoscopic videoscopes due to deviations in reprocessing instructions. Affected devices may not be reprocessed properly for safe reuse in surgical procedures.
Philips BrightView XCT gamma cameras may pose an extremity entrapment hazard during certain scanning operations. A gap can form between the patient support and detector, risking fractures, lacerations, and crush injuries.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling marketing materials for its Vascu-Guard Peripheral Vascular Patch because a cardiovascular surgery brochure contains inaccurate content conflicting with official Instructions for Use and Prescribing Information.
Two Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Rigid Videoscope catalog numbers (WA50040A, WA50042A) have been recalled due to reports of pink or green image discoloration during use. The issue could require device exchange during surgery and potentially result in visual impacts or bleeding.
Abbott Laboratories is recalling 1,127 Alinity c Processing Module chemistry analyzers because unlabeled latex subcomponents are present. Users with latex allergies may experience serious allergic reactions upon contact.
Olympus has updated cleaning instructions for the Model CYF-VH Cysto-Nephro Videoscope. Reusable cleaning brushes are no longer recommended for manual cleaning; single-use brushes remain compatible.
Boston Scientific is recalling pacemaker programmer software that displays certain diagnostic dates incorrectly, with dates showing years in the 1990s. Affected diagnostic information may impact clinical monitoring.
BioFire FILMARRAY GI Panel diagnostic test kits may return false negative results due to a manufacturing event, potentially leading to missed diagnoses and inappropriate treatment. The affected kits were distributed to locations in 16 U.S. states.
Philips is recalling BrightView Gamma Camera Systems because a gap can form between patient support and detector during quality assurance scans, creating an extremity entrapment hazard that may cause fractures or crush injuries.
The Scoot Control R-net wheelchair attendant controller's throttle lever may stick and fail to return to neutral, potentially causing unwanted chair movement. A total of 129 units were distributed in Tennessee and Texas.
Abiomed is recalling introducer kits due to holes in the outer pouch that compromise the sterile barrier. Non-sterile product could allow microbial contamination, leading to infection such as bacteremia or sepsis.
Philips BrightView X gamma cameras may create a gap between patient support and detector during quality assurance scans, potentially trapping a patient's extremity.
Medline is recalling 2,100 Medline Gown Poly W/Breath Sleeves XL AAMIK Level 4 surgical gowns because they were manufactured with the wrong sleeve. The affected gowns were distributed to healthcare facilities in Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Olympus is updating instructions for the VISERA Cysto-Nephro Videoscope (Model CYF-V2) nationwide, removing reusable brushes from manual cleaning procedures. Single-use brushes remain compatible.
Abiomed is recalling Introducer Kits (part 0052-3021) with holes in the outer pouch that compromise the sterile barrier, potentially exposing patients to infection. The kits were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling BD Recanalization Systems due to a manufacturing defect that may allow continuous operation without required safety warnings, increasing risk of device overheating or breaking during patient treatment.
Icotec Ag is recalling VADER pedicle system torque wrenches (Catalog Number 42-702) because the torque limiting function may malfunction, potentially leaving nut screws insufficiently tightened during implant surgery. No injuries have been reported.
Philips Ingenia Ambition X and S MRI systems may experience uncontrolled shutdown of the sealed magnet if cryo-cooling is lost due to power outages. This could disrupt patient scans and operations.
Cordis US Corp is recalling MYNXGRIP 5F vascular closure devices due to incorrect labeling on carton boxes. The carton labels between two lots were swapped; however, the individual device labels remain correct.