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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GE Discovery MR450 MRI systems with certain software versions can cause implant overheating under specific scanning conditions. 23 units worldwide require firmware updates.
GE HealthCare recalled SIGNA PET/MR systems with specific software versions due to a configuration issue that can cause RF energy to exceed safety limits, potentially overheating MR-conditional implants.
GE SIGNA Pioneer MR systems with certain software versions may allow radiofrequency exposure to exceed prescribed limits in Low SAR Mode when using specific imaging sequences, potentially causing overheating of MR conditional implants.
GE SIGNA MR355 MRI systems running software versions SV25.5 or SV25.6 may cause implant overheating in certain scanning conditions. Risk occurs when using specific imaging sequences with the Optimized T2 FLAIR feature disabled.
Steris recalls Hookup Model 2-8-540CAS endoscope reprocessor units due to incorrect instructions that could prevent proper disinfection. Using incorrect hookup connections may lead to patient contamination or infection risk.
American Contract Systems is recalling Special Procedure Pack convenience kits due to insufficient aeration time during sterilization, which may have compromised sterility. Distributed in California, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
GE Medical Systems recalled three SIGNA 7.0T MRI systems due to a software error that can exceed preset safety limits during imaging, potentially overheating implants in patients under certain conditions.
GE HealthCare has recalled certain Brivo MR355 MRI systems due to a software issue that can cause overheating of implanted medical devices in specific imaging scenarios. Approximately 375 units have been affected worldwide.
BD PYXIS MEDBANK automated medication dispensing cabinets with software version 3.9.1.9 may generate incorrect bin location labels during restocking. This could cause medications to be placed in wrong storage locations.
GE SIGNA Voyager MRI systems may exceed prescribed radiofrequency limits under specific operating conditions, risking overheating of MR conditional implants. The issue occurs with certain imaging sequences when the Optimized T2 FLAIR option is disabled.
Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitors (models MX400/450/500/550) with software versions L.x or M.x are missing three monitoring capability options (MOS, M06, M20) due to software changes, creating potential for delayed or incorrect treatment. The recall involves 18 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
FDA recall of BD PYXIS MEDBANK automated medication dispensing cabinets due to a software defect that prints incorrect bin information on restock labels, potentially leading to medication identification errors.
Olympus is recalling Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps due to fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers that may compromise sterility. The recall affects 4,364 units distributed worldwide.
BD PYXIS MEDBANK automated medication dispensers may print incorrect medication bin labels due to a software defect, risking medication handling errors in healthcare settings.
GE Medical Systems is recalling SIGNA UHP MRI systems with software versions RX28.0 or MR30.1. A configuration issue can cause radiofrequency output to exceed prescribed limits, potentially overheating MR conditional implants.
Steris Corporation recalls 129 Hookup devices (Model 2-8-540HAN) due to incorrect hookup instructions in product documentation. Using wrong connections may prevent proper endoscope disinfection, creating infection risk.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump (Serial 2158913) distributed nationwide in Florida. The recall is due to improperly performed testing procedures prior to release, which may affect device function.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 72 SIGNA Prime MR imaging systems worldwide. Under specific imaging conditions, the systems can exceed prescribed radiofrequency safety limits, potentially causing MR conditional implants to overheat.
GE Medical Systems recalled SIGNA MAGNUS MRI systems with software versions MR29.1 or RX29.1. Under specific imaging conditions in Low SAR Mode, the system may exceed safe radiofrequency power limits and cause implanted medical devices to overheat.
American Contract Systems is recalling Hand Pack convenience kits that may not be sterile due to insufficient aeration time during sterilization. Affected devices distributed in CA, KS, ME, MN, MO, NE, and SD may pose a safety risk.
GE SIGNA Explorer MR imaging systems with affected software versions may overheat implants during certain scan sequences. 2,528 units affected worldwide; no injuries reported.
American Contract Systems Laparoscopy and Lap Chole surgical kits are being recalled because insufficient aeration time after sterilization may have compromised their sterility. The kits were distributed in seven U.S. states.
GE Optima MR360 MRI systems with affected software versions may exceed safe radiofrequency energy limits, potentially overheating MR-conditional implants when specific imaging sequences are used. 469 units are affected worldwide.
Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitor models with software L.x and M.x lack critical monitoring capabilities due to a software update. This could result in incorrect or delayed patient treatment.
GE Medical Systems is recalling SIGNA Artist MR imaging systems because they may produce radiofrequency power exceeding user-set limits when using certain imaging sequences in Low SAR Mode, potentially causing MR-conditional implants to overheat.