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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Stryker recalled specific lots of Infinity Resection Adjustment Blocks due to a missing internal screw that locks the medial/lateral adjustment mechanism. The defect affects 47 units used in ankle arthroplasty procedures.
Medline is recalling Centurion surgical retractor kits (760 units) due to a weak seal that could compromise sterility if it fails. The weakness may not be detectable by users.
Exactech is recalling 35 units of Equinoxe shoulder arthroplasty glenoid components because packaging lacks required oxygen barrier protection. The components were packaged in vacuum bags without Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) layers.
Medline Industries is recalling Centurion Clamp kits due to potential weak seals that could compromise sterility. Affected units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Karl Storz optical scissors (REF 115400S) are being recalled due to inadequate validation evidence for reprocessing procedures. The 27 affected units were distributed nationwide; users should contact the manufacturer for guidance.
Exactech Equinoxe glenoid shoulder implants were packaged with non-conforming bags lacking an oxygen barrier layer (EVOH), creating potential risk of material degradation. The Class II recall affects 180 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Medline is recalling alcohol swabsticks that may have weak seals potentially compromising product sterility. The defect may not be visible to users.
Medline Industries is recalling Swabsticks PVP swabs (2,458 units) due to weak seals that may compromise sterility. The defect may not be visible to users.
Life Technologies Corporation is recalling Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 and earlier due to a cybersecurity vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to alter instrument settings, configurations, software, or data.
Covidien Auto Suture Blunt Tip Trocar units may experience seal disengagement when mesh products are used incorrectly with the device. Healthcare facilities should discontinue use of affected units and contact Covidien for guidance.
Centurion Sterile Cotton Dental Rolls with weak seals may have compromised sterility. Affected products may allow contamination if the seal fails.
FDA recalls 190 units of Karl Storz grasping forceps due to inadequate evidence validating safe reprocessing and sterilization of the instruments.
Medline's Centurion umbilical cord clamp cutters may have weak seals that could compromise sterility. The defect may not be detectable during normal inspection.
Navinetics Inc. has recalled the NaviNetics Skull Anchor Key and Drill Kit (Lot 331401724) because the skull anchor key may fail to allow proper attachment of the CT localizer, preventing stereotactic imaging procedures.
Covidien recalls its Auto Suture blunt tip trocar (OMS-T10BTS) due to potential seal disengagement when mesh products are used incorrectly, affecting approximately 18,048 units worldwide.
Medline Industries is recalling suture removal trays and staple remover kits due to weak seals that may compromise product sterility. Approximately 23,290 units were distributed in the US, Panama, and Canada.
Medline Industries is recalling Centurion Hemostat kits because weak seals may allow sterile contents to become contaminated. The weak seal may not be apparent to users before the instrument is used.
Agfa DX-D 100 mobile X-ray systems have a structural cable defect in the support column that may prevent the safety mechanism from blocking the arm if the cable fails, potentially resulting in patient injury.
Abbott is recalling certain myoglobin test kits because of manufacturing defects that could lead to incorrect results and delayed heart attack diagnosis.
Medline is recalling its Centurion FCP Magill Catheter (7.5 in. pediatric) because the product may have a weak seal that could compromise sterility. The affected units were distributed in the US, Panama, and Canada.
Exactech is recalling 805 Equinoxe glenoid implant components due to nonconforming vacuum packaging that lacks required oxygen barrier protection, which could affect sterility.
Medline Industries, LP is recalling Centurion STERILE #16 rubber bands because the package seal may be weak, potentially compromising product sterility. The defect may not be visible to users before opening.
Exactech is recalling 826 Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder humeral liners (Item Numbers 320-36-10 and 320-36-13) due to nonconforming packaging. The vacuum bags lack the required oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
The X-Guide Handpiece Adaptor Sleeve 1 may have a manufacturing defect causing incorrect geometry that prevents proper fit on dental handpieces. Approximately 88 units are affected.
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix NMIC-306 microbiology diagnostic panels due to confirmed drug cross-contamination that may lead to incorrect bacterial identification and delayed treatment.