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 is recalling the Modulift VBR 4MM set screwdriver due to tip deformation during surgical engagement with implants. The device is distributed in CA, FL, GA, IL, OH, and MI.
BD Connecta Stopcock infusion devices may leak at the housing component, potentially delaying or interrupting treatment and exposing patients to biohazardous material. The recall affects 485,000 units distributed worldwide.
Siemens' Sensis diagnostic tool may lose communication and fail to display vital signs during initial patient exams or after inactivity. Software updates are required.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Connecta Plus3 White Blend infusion connectors (Lot 1127328) due to potential stopcock leakage. The defect may interrupt treatment, expose patients to biohazardous material, or cause under-infusion.
Becton Dickinson is recalling its BD Connecta Stopcock due to potential leakage at the housing component, which may interrupt treatment and cause exposure to biohazardous material.
Aesculap's coronal rod benders used in spinal surgery may deform implants during use. A Class II recall affects 2 units in Colorado.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 872 units of the ATTUNE Measured Sizing and Rotation Guide due to a manufacturing defect. A galvanized steel spring was used instead of stainless steel, which may cause corrosion and surgical complications.
Aesculap is recalling the ENDURO SPECIAL KEY TIB.LOCK.RING (product code NP462R) used in knee replacement surgery because the key pins may be damaged during assembly, causing the instrument to become nonfunctional.
GE Healthcare's SIGNA Premier MRI scanner is being recalled because under rare conditions, the gradient coils can produce elevated acoustic noise that could potentially cause hearing loss with prolonged exposure.
A software error in SurgiCount+ System Application may allow duplicate surgical sponges to be counted without the required documentation prompt. This could allow surgical cases to close without proper verification that all sponges were accounted for.
Becton Dickinson is recalling Nexiva infusion devices with pink stopcock components due to potential leakage at the housing that could interrupt treatment or expose patients to infusate and biohazardous material.
Zeltiq Aesthetics is voluntarily recalling CoolCurve+ ZELTIQ Vacuum Applicators due to increased reports of Paradoxical Hyperplasia during 2019–2021, an adverse event involving abnormal fat growth at treatment sites.
Siemens epoc BGEM Test Cards may produce inaccurate blood oxygen measurements, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and unnecessary respiratory treatment. The recall affects 263 boxes distributed across multiple states.
Wright Medical recalls 231 EVOLVE TRIAD Plate Cutters due to sterilization failure when double-wrapped. The devices cannot be adequately sterilized, creating infection risk during surgical procedures.
Zeltiq Aesthetics is voluntarily recalling CoolCore ZELTIQ Vacuum Applicators due to increased reports of Paradoxical Hyperplasia, an adverse effect causing unwanted fat tissue growth. The recall affects 3,054 units distributed across the U.S. and internationally.
Zeltiq Aesthetics is voluntarily discontinuing 2,945 CoolMax ZELTIQ Vacuum Applicators due to an increase in paradoxical hyperplasia complaints between 2019 and 2021, an adverse event causing unwanted tissue growth instead of intended fat reduction.
Alcon has recalled 320 kits of Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Packs distributed across Arizona, California, Missouri, and New York because they contain latex gloves instead of the specified non-latex gloves, creating an allergen hazard for sensitive patients.
FDA recalls certain Endo Model orthopedic implants because the blind screws may not loosen during surgery, potentially requiring surgeons to change their approach and prolonging the procedure.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling NATURALYTE Liquid Acid dialysate because bottle caps are not qualified for use. The recall affects 163 cases of lot 22CTAC102 distributed nationwide.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 763 Ventana HE 600 automated slide preparer instruments used in laboratories worldwide due to potential fluid leaks that could cause electrical shorts and fire.
Zeltiq Aesthetics is voluntarily discontinuing the CoolFit ZELTIQ Vacuum Applicator due to an increased complaint rate for the adverse event Paradoxical Hyperplasia observed during 2019-2021.
MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump may lose power due to battery cap deterioration, affecting approximately 279,251 units distributed in the U.S. and overseas.
Cook Incorporated is recalling approximately 11,451 Pressure Monitoring Sets because excess coating material on the needle component may enter the bloodstream, potentially causing pulmonary embolism or ischemia.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Quantitative Reagent Pack because the Instructions For Use incorrectly state on-analyzer stability of 8 weeks when the actual supported time is 6 weeks.
Tibial prosthesis components may have blind screws that cannot be loosened during surgery, potentially requiring surgical procedure changes and extended operative time.