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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.

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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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  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0618-2019·2018-12-26

    bioMerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Streptococcus Susceptibility Cards Due to False Results

    bioMerieux is recalling VITEK 2 Streptococcus Susceptibility Cards because they may produce false resistant results for specific Streptococcus strains.

    Product
    VITEK 2 Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) using one or more of these susceptibility products: Catalog # 410028, VITEK 2 AST-ST01 Catalog # 420915, VITEK 2 AST-ST02 Catalog # 421040, VITEK 2 AST-ST03 The VITEK 2 Streptococcus Susceptibility Card is intended for…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0643-2019·2018-12-26

    Theragenics Brachytherapy Applicator Needles Recalled for Unsealed Pouches

    Theragenics is recalling Brachytherapy Applicator Needles because some pouches were not sealed, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    Theragenics Applicator Needle (18g x 20cm) The device is comprised four basic elements; a wire stylus with plastic handle, a plastic needle hub, a protective needle sleeve and the hollow steel needle.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0650-2019·2018-12-26

    Ortho-Clinical VITROS 5600 Recall for Software Stability Anomaly

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS 5600 Integrated Systems due to a software anomaly that may incorrectly extend reagent stability time.

    Product
    VITROS 5600 Integrated System, Version 3.3.1 & below For use in the in vitro quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest, using VITROS Chemistry Product Slides, VITROS Chemistry Products MicroTip Reagents and…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0614-2019·2018-12-26

    Philips Xper Flex Cardio Physiomonitoring System Recalled for Display Errors

    Philips is recalling 651 Xper Flex Cardio Physiomonitoring Systems because software defects may cause inaccurate waveform displays, frozen oxygen saturation values, or non-updating blood pressure readings.

    Product
    Xper Flex Cardio Physiomonitoring System, Software versions 1.5.16.0322 and 1.6.1.0390, Model Numbers 453564241901, 453564241911, 453564483321, 453564483331, 453564621791, 453564621801, 453564669081
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0616-2019·2018-12-26

    Siemens Dimension Vista 500 Recalled for Sample Contamination Risk

    Siemens is recalling Dimension Vista 500 instruments due to a software issue that may cause sample contamination if tests are manually cancelled during aliquoting.

    Product
    Dimension Vista 500, model no. 10284473 an in vitro diagnostic device intended to duplicate manual analytical procedures such as pipetting, mixing, heating, and measuring spectral intensities to determine a variety of analytes in human body fluids.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0654-2019·2018-12-26

    Bracco Recalls Empower FastLoad CT Syringe Packs Due to Seal Defect

    Bracco is recalling 33,350 Empower FastLoad CT Syringe Packs because an insufficient seal on the sterile barrier may compromise the device's sterility.

    Product
    Empower FastLoad CT Syringe Pack -sterile disposable syringe kit for use with the EmpowerCT¿, EmpowerCTA¿ and EmpowerCTA¿+ Injector Systems SKU 017344/6720 Empower FastLoad" CT Syringe Pack is a sterile, disposable syringe kit designed for use with EmpowerCT¿, EmpowerCTA¿…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0658-2019·2018-12-26

    Fresenius Optiflux F160NR Dialyzers Recalled for Potential Blood Leaks

    Fresenius Medical Care is recalling Optiflux F160NR dialyzers due to a potential for external blood leaks from the dialyzer header.

    Product
    Optiflux F160NR Capillary High Flux Dialyzer Single Use Only, Product Code 0500316E
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0609-2019·2018-12-26

    Mazor Robotics Recalls Carousel Accessories for Brain and Spinal Surgery Kits

    Mazor Robotics is recalling five Carousel MAS1025-01 units used in brain and spinal surgery kits because the position pin may fail, causing the carousel to move inadvertently.

    Product
    Carousel MAS1025-01, part of the Brain Surgical Accessories Intra-operative Kit (KIT0295), accessory used with the Renaissance System (TPL0038). Indicated for precise positioning of surgical instruments or spinal implants during general spinal and brain surgery. It is intended…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0589-2019·2018-12-19

    Arjo Passive Clip Sling Recalled for Material Breakage Risk

    ArjoHuntleigh is recalling 10 units of Passive Clip Slings because the material may break during patient transfers, posing a risk of falls and serious injury.

    Product
    ARJOHUNTLEIGH GETINGE GROUP Flites Passive Clip Sling - Product Usage: The Arjo Passive Clip Sling is a product intended for assisted transfer of patient/resident with limited ability to move. Designed to be used for one patient during hospital stay and assists the caregiver…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0606-2019·2018-12-19

    GE Healthcare Recalls Discovery NM/CT 670 DR Due to Electrical Hazard

    GE Healthcare is recalling four Discovery NM/CT 670 DR units because incorrect wiring of safety switches may prevent the system from shutting off power, creating an electrical hazard.

    Product
    Discovery NM/CT 670 DR, model 5376204-70-56 intended for use in detecting, localizing, diagnosing of diseases and organ function for the evaluation of diseases, trauma, abnormalities, and disorders such as, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders and…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    5 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0581-2019·2018-12-19

    Leoni Fiber Optics Recalls Sterile Laser Fibers Due to Broken Seals

    Leoni Fiber Optics is recalling sterile laser fiber assemblies distributed in Ohio because broken package seals may compromise sterility and increase infection risk.

    Product
    Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-200-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-Sterile ETO-ForTec Fiber SU-200-TRUE-RT Label Smartscope packaging. The Laser peripherals bare laser fibers, ENT fibers and Endoprobes are intended for use in laser surgical procedure for cutting…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0598-2019·2018-12-19

    Neotract Recalls UroLift System Due to Capsular Tab Delivery Failure

    Neotract is recalling UroLift System devices because the capsular tab may fail to deploy, potentially delaying or preventing treatment completion.

    Product
    UroLift System REF Catalog Number: UL400-4 Tray Contents: UroLift System with Handle Release Tool STERILE R CE 0050 Manufactured By: neotract
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    44 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0585-2019·2018-12-19

    GE Healthcare Recalls B20i Patient Monitors Due to Network Overload Restart Risk

    GE Healthcare is recalling 6,458 B20i patient monitors worldwide because network configuration issues may cause the devices to restart unexpectedly.

    Product
    B20i Patient Monitor and B20i V2 Patient Monitor. The device is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0582-2019·2018-12-19

    Medtronic HeartWare HVAD Battery Charger Recalled for Incorrect Inductors

    Heartware, Inc. is recalling 2,031 HVAD System Battery Charger units because they were manufactured with incorrect inductors. The recall covers units distributed in the US and multiple international countries.

    Product
    Medtronic HeartWare Ventricular Assist HVAD System Battery Charger Model 1600US - Product Usage: The HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) is indicated in the United States (US) and European Union (EU) for use as a bridge to cardiac transplantation (BTT) as well as an…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0586-2019·2018-12-19

    GE Healthcare Recalls B40i Patient Monitors Due to Network Restart Risk

    GE Healthcare is recalling 6,864 B40i patient monitors worldwide because network configuration issues may cause the devices to restart unexpectedly.

    Product
    B40i Patient Monitor and B40i Patient Monitor V3 The device is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0605-2019·2018-12-19

    Howmedica Recalls Tritanium Posterior Lumbar Cage Implants Due to Fracture Risk

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 28,461 Tritanium Posterior Lumbar cage implants because of reports of fractures occurring during or after surgery.

    Product
    Tritanium Posterior Lumbar (PL) cage intervertebral body fusion implant. Intended for an open, less invasive, and minimally invasive PLIF or TLIF surgical procedure.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0580-2019·2018-12-19

    Leoni Fiber Optics Recalls Single-Use Laser Fibers Due to Broken Seals

    Leoni Fiber Optics is recalling single-use laser fibers in SmartScope packaging because broken seals may compromise sterility, increasing infection risk.

    Product
    Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-940-RT-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-Sterile ETO-Private label: SU-1000-RT SmartScope Packaging. The Laser peripherals bare laser fibers, ENT fibers and Endoprobes are intended for use in laser surgical procedure for cutting…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0584-2019·2018-12-19

    GE Healthcare Recalls PROCARE B40 Patient Monitors Due to Network Overload Risk

    GE Healthcare is recalling 33,065 PROCARE B40 patient monitors because network configuration issues may cause the devices to restart unexpectedly.

    Product
    PROCARE B40 Patient Monitor, V1; and B40 Patient Monitor, V2, V2.1, and V3. The PROCARE Monitor B40 is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0562-2019·2018-12-19

    CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket Recalled for Puncture Risk

    CIVCO Medical Instruments is recalling 738 boxes of Needle Guide Brackets because they may puncture the sterile cover during assembly.

    Product
    CIVCO Needle Guide Bracket, REF numbers M001457100, P06013-10, and P03122-08, reusable non-sterile single-angle bracket for use with SonoSite L25 series tranducers, RX. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0577-2019·2018-12-19

    Leoni Fiber Optics Recalls Single-Use Laser Fibers Due to Broken Seals

    Leoni Fiber Optics is recalling single-use laser fibers in SmartScope packaging due to broken seals that compromise sterility and increase infection risk.

    Product
    Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-272-RT-0.22NA-SMA905- Slim Extension Sleeve Silver-Sterile ETO- Private label: SU-200-RT SmartScope Packaging. The Laser peripherals bare laser fibers, ENT fibers and Endoprobes are intended for use in laser surgical procedure for cutting…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0578-2019·2018-12-19

    Leoni Fiber Optics Recalls Single-Use Laser Fibers Due to Sterility Concerns

    Leoni Fiber Optics is recalling single-use laser fibers in SmartScope packaging due to potential broken seals that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-365-RT-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-Sterile ETO- Private label: SU-365-RT SmartScope Packaging. The Laser peripherals bare laser fibers, ENT fibers and Endoprobes are intended for use in laser surgical procedure for cutting…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0583-2019·2018-12-19

    GE Healthcare Recalls PROCARE B20 Patient Monitors Due to Network Issues

    GE Healthcare is recalling 28,004 PROCARE B20 patient monitors because network configuration issues may cause the devices to restart unexpectedly.

    Product
    PROCARE B20 Patient Monitor, V1; and B20 Patient Monitor, V2. The PROCARE Monitor B20 is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0563-2019·2018-12-19

    CIVCO Recalls SonoSite L25 Bracket Kits Due to Puncture Risk

    CIVCO Medical Instruments is recalling SonoSite L25 Bracket Kits because the needle guide bracket may puncture the sterile cover during assembly.

    Product
    SonoSite L25 Bracket Kit containing 1 Reusable non-sterile bracket, REF numbers P03122-01, P03122-02, P03122-03, P03122-04, and P03122-05, Mfg for: SonoSite, Inc., Bothell, WA.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states