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 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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Olympus is recalling UroPass Ureteral Access Sheaths because dilator tips may break during surgical procedures or while in the package. The recall affects 9,520 units manufactured in 2018 and 2019.
Snowden-Pencer endoscopic surgical clamps may have rotation knobs that crack or break due to manufacturing defect. Lot B23 units should not be used.
Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling specific lots of the Snowden-Pencer MIS Diamond-Touch Grasper surgical tool due to defects in the rotation knob adhesive that may cause cracking or breaking during use.
Carefusion is recalling specific lots of Snowden-Pencer MIS endoscopic surgical clamps due to potential cracking or breaking of the rotation knob caused by incorrect adhesive use during manufacturing.
Conformis hip screws measuring 30mm have been mislabeled as 25mm, creating risk of incorrect surgical implantation. The recall affects 25 units distributed across nine states.
Alcon Research recalls the Centurion FMS Pak following reports of patient injury during procedures. Plastic debris can result from over-tightening with the included plastic wrench.
Specific lots of Snowden-Pencer surgical clamps may have rotation knobs that crack or break due to incorrect adhesive use in manufacturing. Eight units with lot numbers L22, B23, or C23 distributed in the US and Canada are affected.
Medtronic is recalling 44 units of the Duet External Drainage and Monitoring system because the product labels contain an incorrect expiration date. The affected lot (226632942) was distributed nationwide.
Olympus is updating labeling for 686 LF-P fiberscopes to clarify they are no longer compatible with OER reprocessors and specify new 100% ETO sterilization protocol.
The LINK MP Monoblock hip stem trial instruments may require increased force to remove after implantation, potentially prolonging surgery or requiring modification of the surgical procedure.
Medline is recalling the Total Hip Kit (REF DYNJ903275S) because the included prep solution expires before the kit itself expires. Sixteen kits with lot code 23CDC733 were distributed nationwide.
Waldemar Link GmbH recalled LINK MP Monoblock hip stem trial instruments (Size 23) nationwide due to increased force required for removal post-impaction, potentially prolonging surgery time.
LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem trial instruments may require increased force to remove after impaction, potentially prolonging surgery for affected patients.
Waldemar Link is recalling LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem trial instruments due to increased force required for removal during surgery, which may prolong the procedure or require modification.
Waldemar Link is recalling LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem trial instruments because they may require increased force to remove after impaction, potentially prolonging surgery or requiring procedural modification.
A trial hip stem implant may require excessive force to remove after insertion during surgery, potentially prolonging the procedure or requiring surgical modification.
LINK MP Monoblock hip stem trial instruments may require increased force to remove during surgery, potentially prolonging procedures or requiring surgical modification.
Olympus is revising labeling for its OER-Elite, OER-Pro, and OER-Mini endoscope reprocessors due to incompatible endoscope models and incorrect sterilization parameters in previous labeling. The revisions remove two endoscope models from the compatibility list and correct gas sterilization concentration requirements.
The FDA is recalling 127 Ellacor System devices for a potential bearing adhesive failure in the handpiece. The defect could cause core overlap, leading to prolonged healing and scarring.
Siemens recalls ARTIS icono biplane angiography systems with defective cable connectors that may cause thermal overload, burning smell, and loss of imaging functionality during clinical procedures.
Olympus is revising labeling for the VISERA Tracheal Intubation Videoscope to correct equipment compatibility information and update sterilization procedures. The device is no longer compatible with OER-Pro, OER-Elite, and OER-Mini reprocessors; sterilization and cleaning procedures have changed significantly.
ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS is recalling VITROS Troponin I ES Reagent Pack due to potential incorrect wells that could generate false negative diagnostic results. Lot 4800 with expiration 10-Jun-2023 is affected.
LINK MP Monoblock hip stem trial instruments may require excessive force to remove after impaction, potentially prolonging surgery or requiring procedural modification.
Siemens ARTIS icono floor angiography systems may experience thermal overload in cable connectors during fluoroscopy, causing burning smell and loss of imaging capability. The recall affects 7 units worldwide.
Philips MR 7700 MRI systems can have their smoke detector interlock safety mechanism bypassed when power cycled after smoke detection, allowing continued operation despite potential fire hazards.