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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Aesculap Inc. is recalling needle holder models that were distributed with incorrect product labels. The MB215R was labeled as MB362R and vice versa, which may cause procedural delays.
Vortex Surgical has voluntarily recalled 800 ACTU8 FORCEPS units due to residue identified on forceps tips. The recall affects surgical instruments distributed in the US (OH, WA, MN, MI, IA) and Korea.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Scorpio NRG Tibial Bearing Insert Assemblies manufactured with raw material over 5 years old, which may develop elevated oxidation affecting implant durability.
Knee replacement components recalled due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE material that could affect durability. Approximately 76 units distributed in the US with additional international distribution.
American Contract Systems is recalling 244 custom procedural kits (Baby PICC, Pediatric PICC, and PORT PACK) distributed nationwide. Components subjected to sterilization without proper validation documentation may have reduced functionality or elevated sterilization residuals.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement components due to potential oxidation of the UHMWPE material in units manufactured with raw material over 5 years of age.
Medline is recalling specific Adult Blood Culture Kits because the expiration date of an internal Bactec component is not reflected on the kit insert, creating a risk of using an expired component.
American Contract Systems is recalling C-section surgical kits that were sterilized without proper assessment. Components may have lost function or drug efficacy, or have excess sterilization residuals.
The Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI machine's Quadrature Body Coil seal adhesive may fail, creating sharp edges that could injure patients. All units of this model are affected.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling LARGE PRIMARY REV.TIB.INSERT-DURACON knee implants manufactured with aged UHMWPE material that may have elevated oxidation levels. Affected patients should consult their healthcare provider.
Howmedica Osteonics recalls DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT knee replacement implants due to potential oxidation of UHMWPE material that could compromise material properties. Patients should contact their healthcare provider.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling LEFT LARGE-PCA knee replacement inserts manufactured with raw material over 5 years old due to potential elevated oxidation levels that could affect material properties.
Philips Azurion 7 M20 FlexArm systems may lose connectivity due to a date/time software issue, preventing arm and table movement. The defect affects 108 systems worldwide, including 14 in the United States.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement components manufactured from UHMWPE raw material over 5 years of age, which may develop elevated oxidation affecting material properties.
American Contract Systems is recalling 940 ophthalmic surgical kits nationwide due to undocumented components that may lack functionality, drug efficacy, or contain elevated sterilization residuals.
American Contract Systems, Inc. recalls surgical convenience kits whose added components may lack proper sterilization validation, potentially resulting in loss of functionality or retained sterilant residue.
Covidien LP recalls specific lots of Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures sterilized with excessive gamma radiation, which may weaken the sutures and cause wound complications.
XTANT Medical is recalling Cortera Spinal Fixation System screws that were manufactured with incorrect dimensions. Screws labeled 8.5 mm by 50 mm are actually 5.5 mm by 45 mm, potentially preventing proper screw engagement.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling SCORPIO Total Knee Concentric Dome Patella components due to potential oxidation in raw materials over 5 years old. No illnesses have been reported.
American Contract Systems is recalling 12,291 cardiac procedure kits nationwide. Components were exposed to sterilization without documented assessment of suitability, potentially causing loss of functionality or efficacy.
Medline Industries is recalling certain blood culture kits due to a Bactec component with an expiration date not reflected on the kit insert. Users may unknowingly use an expired component if they do not check the Bactec itself.
American Contract Systems recalls 5,524 orthopedic surgical kits due to unassessed sterilization of external components that may lose functionality, drug efficacy, or have excess sterilization chemical residue.
FX SHOULDER is recalling 4 units of a shoulder glenosphere implant component due to potential manufacturing defects that may result in eccentric product orientation rather than the intended centered design.
TriMed Inc. recalls Volar Bearing Plate wrist fixation systems because bearings may dislodge from distal peg holes during implantation, potentially compromising fracture fixation. Approximately 270 units distributed in five states.
Olympus recalls approximately 5,031 EZDilate Fixed Wire Balloons due to device bursting, leaking, and foreign body incidents during esophageal dilation procedures. Patients should contact their healthcare provider if they received this device.