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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American Surgical Company is recalling 22 boxes of Ultracot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 287 boxes of Delicot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 7 boxes of non-strung cotton balls due to packaging defects that compromise sterility. The affected lots were distributed worldwide.
American Surgical Company is recalling Americot Blue sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The recall affects 262 boxes distributed worldwide.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants because insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging could compromise sterility and lead to infection.
American Surgical Company is recalling Americot Blue sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers 54 cases distributed worldwide.
American Surgical Company is recalling Ray-Cot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers 209 boxes distributed worldwide.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 25 Discovery IGS 740 systems due to potential non-recoverable loss of image acquisition during procedures.
American Surgical Company is recalling 27 boxes of Delicot-J sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling Ultracot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers products distributed in the US and 20 other countries.
American Surgical Company is recalling 33 boxes of Americot Blue sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility.
American Surgical Company is recalling 11 boxes of Ultracot sponges because defective packaging may compromise sterility. The products were distributed worldwide.
Monteris Medical Corp is recalling 121 NeuroBlate System SideFire Select 2.2 mm Directional Laser Probes because a sapphire lens fractured during a procedure, introducing CO2 into a patient's brain.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of Herbert Cannulated Bone Screws because a small hole may be present in the inner tray, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws because a small hole may be present in the inner tray.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws because a small hole may be present in the inner tray.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 1.3 million shielded IV catheters because a defect could cause the catheter to separate or break.
Medtronic is recalling 120 Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator Systems because the catheters may melt during procedures.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of 3.5 mm Cortical Screws because a small hole may be present in the inner tray, potentially compromising sterility.
Alcon Research, Ltd. is recalling 83,448 units of 23G and 25G Valved Entry Systems because they may leak beyond design specifications.
Alcon is voluntarily recalling 81 LenSx Laser Systems with Corneal Flap Capability due to reports of incomplete corneal flap creation during surgery.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling specific lots of VersaFx Femoral Fixation System screws because a small hole may be present in the inner tray, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 99 units of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws due to a potential small hole in the inner tray.
Alcon Research, Ltd. is recalling 30,701 units of 23G and 25G valved trocar cannula Custom Paks because the products have the potential to leak beyond their design specification.
Lumenis Ltd is recalling M22 IPL Acne Filters due to a risk of superficial burns when using the device.