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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Cordis is recalling angiographic catheters that may become entrapped between devices and vessel walls, risking marker band dislodgement during vascular procedures. Approximately 71,330 units were distributed worldwide.
Philips Allura Xper imaging systems may fail early when supplied with 480V, causing coil overheating and burning smell. When the system fails, X-ray imaging capability is reduced to emergency mode only.
CareFusion is recalling BD SE Burette Sets with needle-free connector valves that may fail to flush or develop flow obstructions, risking therapy delays. Approximately 56,680 units were distributed worldwide.
Siemens MR MAGNETOM imaging systems may lose treatment planning data when editing structure sets after reopening a saved study, resulting in incomplete treatment plans being transmitted to planning systems.
CAREFUSION is recalling BD Gravity Burette Sets with needle-free connector valves that may develop flow restrictions and blockages, potentially delaying medication delivery. Approximately 29,130 units were distributed.
Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 ear thermometers may overheat if exposed to fluids and used before drying, risking burns to the user or patient. More than 1 million units are affected.
Gibson Bioscience is recalling Potassium Hydroxide 10% diagnostic reagent kits (Lot 21137116, 11 units) manufactured with Hydrogen Peroxide 3% instead of the intended chemical. The wrong solution could cause inaccurate laboratory test results.
Hero Health is recalling the Model 100 smart pill dispenser due to a software defect causing the device to prompt users to take medication doses that have already been dispensed, creating overdose risk.
Philips Azurion medical imaging devices may fail when powered by hospital electrical systems providing 480V. The failure reduces X-ray performance and may be preceded by a burning smell.
Siemens radiation therapy planning software may lose data when editing treatment structures. Incomplete structure sets could be sent to the treatment planning system, affecting treatment plan accuracy.
Arjohuntleigh recalls 62 Maxi Sky 1000 and V10 bariatric ceiling lifts because the spreader bar can disconnect from the scale attachment. Users should immediately stop using affected units and contact the manufacturer.
The Lyra Direct SARS-CoV-2 assay can produce false negatives on certain PCR machines when specimens have high viral loads. Revised instructions address this diagnostic failure risk affecting approximately 81,910 kits distributed worldwide.
BD Syringe Set needle-free connector valves may experience difficulty flushing, flow issues, or occlusions that could delay patient therapy. About 16,700 units have been distributed worldwide.
BD Gravity IV needle-free connector valves may develop flow issues and partial or total occlusions that could delay therapy. The recall affects 24,360 units distributed worldwide.
Siemens syngo.CT software used in radiation therapy systems may lose treatment structure data during edit and reopen operations, sending incomplete treatment information to planning systems.
Four Philips Allura Xper X-ray imaging systems may fail prematurely when powered at 480V hospital mains, causing coil overheating and reduced imaging performance.
Pentax Medical is updating reprocessing instructions for certain gastroscope and colonoscope models to ensure proper sterilization. Affected healthcare facilities should review and implement the updated instructions.
BD ADD-ON Burette Set V/NV Needle-Free Valves may experience occlusions or flow issues that could delay therapy. CAREFUSION recalled 44,120 units with this defect.
Cellex is recalling approximately 44,821 units of its qSARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test due to lack of FDA emergency use authorization. The test was distributed nationwide in California, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Micro Therapeutics recalls Pipeline Flex Embolization Devices for potential push wire fractures in the delivery system during use. Device fractures in the Hypotube may result in malfunction during vascular procedures.
Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. are being recalled due to potential bacterial contamination. The FDA issued a Class I recall on August 18, 2021, advising health care providers to stop using all affected products.
Smiths Medical recalls NORMOFLO Irrigation Fluid Warmer Models H-1100 and H-1129 (913 units) due to potential harmful aluminum leaching when used at lower flow rates with certain solutions and blood products.
Smiths Medical is recalling NORMOFLO Irrigation Warming sets (Models IR-40, IR-500, IR-600, IRI-600, IRI-600B, IR-700) due to potential aluminum leaching when used at lower flow rates with certain solutions and blood products. No illnesses have been reported.
Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. are being recalled due to the risk of bacterial contamination. Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using affected products.
Micro Therapeutics Inc. is recalling 16,169 EV3 Pipeline Flex Embolization Devices due to potential push wire fractures in the delivery system during use.