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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Covidien LLC is recalling 278 units of the Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator due to a manufacturing defect that may cause the device to become inoperable during clinical use.
Covidien is recalling Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilators due to an assembly error in a capacitor. The defect may cause the ventilator to become inoperable during use.
The Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator is being recalled because a capacitor may be assembled incorrectly, which could cause the ventilator to stop working during use.
Covidien is recalling 278 Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilators due to an assembly error in a capacitor that may cause the device to become inoperable during use. This recall affects units worldwide and in the US.
OsteoMed OsteoPower Power Consoles and footswitches are being recalled due to non-compliance with electrical safety standard IEC 60601. The product has shocked a patient, creating a significant electrical hazard.
Covidien is recalling 278 Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilators due to a manufacturing error where a capacitor was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.
Philips Veradius Unity diagnostic X-ray systems lack required temperature specifications in instructions, creating burn risk. Affected systems should not be used until updated documentation is received.
Covidien is recalling Sonicision Battery Chargers (serial numbers MCSB006939 and MCSB006947) due to a risk of electric shock if used with a faulty or bypassed grounding circuit.
Philips has recalled BV Pulsera mobile X-ray systems due to missing temperature specifications in the instructions for use. The X-ray tank and image intensifier lack maximum surface temperature documentation, creating a burn hazard.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling 79,910 SuperCore Biopsy Instruments due to housing and plunger components detaching from the semi-automatic devices. The devices were distributed worldwide and throughout the United States.
Covidien is recalling Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilators (model 980X1ENAIQC) due to an incorrectly assembled capacitor that may cause the device to become inoperable. The recall involves 278 units distributed worldwide, including the US.
Philips BV Endura diagnostic X-ray systems lack specifications for maximum surface temperatures in their instructions, creating potential for burn injuries.
Boston Scientific AUTOLITH TOUCH Bipolar Electrohydraulic Lithotripter devices distributed to Massachusetts have reversed high and low power settings in Russian, Romanian, Slovak, and Czech language versions. Users selecting a power level may receive the opposite setting.
Boston Scientific is recalling HURRICANE RX Dilation Balloons across the US due to pinhole defects that cause pressure loss during endoscopic procedures. The defect may prolong procedures and affect patient safety.
Boston Scientific is recalling the Hurricane RX Dilation Balloon nationwide due to a pinhole defect causing loss of pressure or failure to maintain pressure during endoscopic procedures used to treat biliary strictures.
Boston Scientific is recalling certain lots of the Hurricane RX Dilation Balloon due to a pinhole defect that causes loss of pressure or prevents the balloon from gaining or maintaining pressure during use, potentially prolonging medical procedures.
RANDOX CHOL cholesterol test system is recalled due to a calibration defect that causes quality control results to be flagged as out of range. This could result in inaccurate cholesterol measurements in patient samples.
Boston Scientific is recalling HURRICANE RX Dilation Balloons due to a pinhole defect that causes pressure loss during endoscopic procedures. The device may fail to maintain necessary pressure, potentially prolonging procedures.
Boston Scientific is recalling Hurricane RX dilation balloons used in endoscopic biliary procedures due to pinhole defects causing pressure loss that may prolong treatment.
Magnolia Medical Technologies is recalling Steripath Gen2 Blood Collection Systems due to an uptick in complaints of premature needle retraction during blood collection.
The Abbott HeartMate Touch Communication System may experience temporary app failure when nearby Bluetooth devices attempt connections. Once properly connected, the system functions normally.
Wright Medical Technology is recalling INBONE Total Ankle System implants because the package contents and package labeling do not match.
GE Healthcare recalled versions of Centricity Universal Viewer Zero Footprint Client software due to a potential defect that could display incomplete patient imaging studies. No injuries have been reported.
Boston Scientific is recalling the Hurricane RX Dilation Balloon due to a pinhole defect causing pressure loss during endoscopic procedures. The defect may result in prolonged procedures and inability to effectively treat biliary strictures.
BioFire Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) diagnostic panels are being recalled due to increased risk of false positive Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-baumannii results caused by non-viable contamination in blood culture vials.