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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Encore Medical recalls 20 DJO Surgical Empowr Knee tibia baseplate components that were not sterilized before shipment. If implanted, these components may cause infection requiring treatment or revision surgery.
Smith & Nephew recalled 8 knee implants from a specific lot after finding packages labeled as SIZE 5N contained SIZE 4N implants instead. Patients who received these implants should contact their surgeon immediately.
Abbott recalled certain ICD and CRT-D devices manufactured before April 2022 due to a Bluetooth malfunction from a crystal component defect in the BLE circuit. The malfunction causes loss of Bluetooth communication, and in some cases, excessive power drain affecting battery longevity.
Stryker is recalling certain ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing) systems due to risk that the Break-Away Femoral Nozzle may disassemble or break during use, potentially causing loss of function and components entering the surgical site.
Stryker is recalling its ACM Advanced Cement Mixing System due to a defect in the Break-Away Femoral Nozzle that can disassemble or break off during surgical use, risking loss of device function and foreign material in the surgical site.
Encore Medical is recalling 15 orthopedic implants (DJO Surgical Altivate Reverse) due to sterilization failure. If implanted, unsterilized components may cause infection requiring treatment, monitoring, or revision surgery.
Ethicon is recalling PDS Plus Antibacterial sutures from specific lots that failed internal tensile strength testing. The defective sutures could fail during or after surgery, creating a risk of serious patient harm.
ETHICON is recalling specific lots of PDS II surgical sutures after internal testing confirmed some units did not meet tensile strength requirements. Approximately 868,363 units were distributed in the United States and globally.
Aquila Corporation recalls 117 APK2 wheelchair cushions with defective battery packs that can overheat. The risk could result in property damage and injury.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 218 units of Five S 5 3x65 flexible intubation endoscopes because sterility assurance cannot be confirmed. The affected devices were distributed worldwide including throughout the United States and Canada.
DJO Surgical orthopedic implants (lot 878B1171) were shipped without sterilization and may cause infection if implanted, potentially requiring treatment, monitoring, or revision surgery. Contact your healthcare provider to verify your lot number.
O&M Halyard recalls FLUIDSHIELD 3 N95 masks in orange size small (Lot AM2164811) after one sample failed filtration efficiency testing. The affected masks may not provide adequate respiratory protection.
Certain Philips Tempus Pro Patient Monitors may display an error message when laryngoscopes are disconnected, requiring a 60-100 second restart that prevents vital sign monitoring and airway visualization during intubation. This may lead to treatment delays or hypoxia.
Aquila Corporation is recalling 134 SofTech Pressure-Sensing Wheelchair Cushions with defective battery packs that can overheat, risking property damage and a possible injury. The affected units have been distributed nationwide in the US and internationally to Canada, Sweden, Romania, Australia, and the UK.
Stryker is recalling bone cement cartridges because the breakaway femoral nozzle applicator tip may disassemble or break off during use, potentially causing loss of device function and foreign material in the surgical site.
Tytek Medical Inc is recalling the TyTek Tension Pneumothorax Access Kit (Model TM-303) because the instructions do not adequately identify the risks associated with needle decompression or clearly show proper placement site location.
Copan Diagnostics is recalling 2,592 units of 300µL transfer pipettes due to plastic defects that may affect aspiration capability. Affected units were distributed in California.
Omnipod 5 app users on certain Android phones encountered an error that prevented remote control of the insulin delivery system. The issue delayed therapy access but did not interrupt automatic insulin delivery, and was resolved by Insulet restoring cloud security settings.
Tytek Medical is updating instructions for the TyTek PneumoDart to better identify needle decompression risks and improve placement guidance. Approximately 22,026 units distributed before October 5, 2020 are affected.
Encore Medical has recalled a hip stem orthopedic implant that was not sterilized before shipment. Non-sterile implants may cause infection if implanted, requiring treatment and potentially revision surgery.
Stryker ACM bone cement mixing system nozzles may break or disassemble during surgical use, causing loss of function and risk of material fragments in the surgical site. Users should stop using affected units.
The break-away femoral nozzle in Stryker's ACM System may disassemble during use, potentially leaving fragments in the surgical site and causing device failure.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS XT Chemistry TBIL-ALKP Slides because they may report incorrectly low liver enzyme values, potentially leading to missed or delayed liver disease diagnoses. Approximately 52,456 units were distributed worldwide.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS XT Chemistry ALKP Slides worldwide because high alkaline phosphatase samples may cause the analyzer to report falsely low results, potentially missing or delaying liver disease diagnoses.
Reverse shoulder implant components were shipped without final sterilization, potentially leading to infection and possible revision surgery if implanted. Encore Medical is recalling 64 units distributed across the US and internationally.