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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AVID Medical is recalling Halyard C Section Pack surgical kits due to loose metal flakes on sponge forceps and towel clamps. These flakes may enter a surgical site and cause local reactions or foreign body complications.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard angiography pack surgical instruments due to loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site, potentially causing foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard PACK MINOR surgical kits due to loose metal flakes that may detach from forceps and towel clamps. These flakes could potentially enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
The Metrix Company is recalling SECURE 250 mL IV fluid containers due to leaks found during filling. Affected units were distributed nationwide and to Canada.
Halyard abdominal procedure surgical kits may contain loose metal flakes in forceps and clamps that could enter the surgical site. Affected kits have lot number 1590888.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard ENT surgical convenience kits due to potential metal flakes from forceps and clamps that could enter a patient's surgical site. Metal flakes may cause local or foreign body reactions during surgery.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Shoulder Pack medical convenience kits because the sponge forceps and towel clamps contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site during use, potentially causing foreign body reactions.
Stryker is recalling smoke evacuation pencils used in electrosurgery that may activate without manual input, creating a risk of electrical burns to patients or healthcare providers.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard PACEMAKER PK medical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed loose metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
The MEERA CL mobile operating table may experience error code 50037 that stops table movement during use, causing surgical procedure delays. Getinge recalled 342 units distributed worldwide.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard EYE PLASTIC TRAY medical kits due to loose metal flakes in sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes may contaminate surgical sites, potentially causing foreign body reactions or local tissue damage.
Medline urine kit specimen containers labeled as sterile are actually non-sterile. This risks sample contamination, infection, and unnecessary treatment.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard ANGIO TRAY (Model VAPX021-05) surgical kits due to potential loose metal flakes on forceps and clamps that could enter surgical sites and cause local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard BIOPSY PACK surgical kits due to loose metal flakes from sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes could enter a patient's surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
MEDLINE's UA Kit specimen containers are labeled as sterile but have been identified as non-sterile, posing a risk of contaminated specimens that could lead to incorrect test results and unnecessary treatment.
Stryker is recalling 403,730 Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil units because they may activate unexpectedly when plugged in, creating a risk of electrical burns to patients and physicians.
Medline Industries is recalling over 626,000 laboratory kits because the included specimen container is labeled as sterile but is actually non-sterile. Non-sterile containers risk sample contamination and may result in unnecessary treatment or prolonged hospitalization.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard Urology Laparotomy Pack surgical instruments (Model SAMM023-13, Lot 1595070) due to loose metal flakes that could detach from forceps and clamps, potentially entering surgical sites and causing foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Pacemaker Instrument Packs (Model VAPX040-01) because sponge forceps and towel clamps may contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site during procedures.
MEERA CL mobile operating tables may experience an error code that causes the table to stop moving unexpectedly during surgery, resulting in procedural delays.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard VAG hysterectomy instrument bundles due to loose metal flakes on surgical instruments that could contaminate surgical sites.
Olympus is recalling UroPass Ureteral Access Sheaths because ultraviolet radiation exposure can cause the dilator tip to become brittle and break during surgery or in storage. Approximately 14,093 units have been distributed worldwide.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard ORTHO PACK kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed loose metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard TAH-BUNDLE medical kits with sponge forceps and towel clamps. Loose metal flakes may detach and enter surgical sites, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard ANGIO ARTERIOGRAM PACK surgical kits due to metal flakes that may detach from forceps and clamps. Metal fragments could enter a patient's surgical site and cause local or foreign body reactions.