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 the agency’s own highest classification or reported deaths or serious injuries, 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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FHC, Inc. is recalling the Depth Stop Adapter because over-tightening the screw can damage implanted leads, requiring surgical replacement.
FHC, Inc. is recalling the microTargeting Drive System Depth Stop Adapter because over-tightening the screw can damage implanted leads, requiring replacement.
FHC, Inc. is recalling microTargeting Lead Adapters because over-tightening the depth stop screw can damage implanted leads, requiring replacement.
FHC, Inc. is recalling the Depth Stop Adapter because over-tightening the screw can damage the implanted lead, requiring removal and replacement.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses because black residue was found in the polyethylene packaging. The firm states the residue is biocompatible, but it may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Beaver Visitec is recalling Safety Sideport Knives because blades may fall out of handles due to non-cured epoxy. The defect poses a risk during ophthalmic surgery.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling specific lots of LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads due to higher-than-expected complaints of femoral head/hip stem disassociation.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The residue is described as biocompatible, but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The residue is described as biocompatible, but risks include surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling specific LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads because of a higher than expected number of complaints regarding disassociation from the hip stem.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads due to a higher than expected number of complaints about disassociation from the hip stem.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling specific lots of LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads due to a higher than expected number of complaints about femoral head and hip stem disassociation.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling specific lots of LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads due to a higher than expected number of complaints about femoral head and hip stem disassociation.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 58 M/L Taper Hip Prostheses distributed to Japan due to black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 because black residue may be present in the packaging.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 because black residue was found in the packaging. The residue is a mix of titanium and polyethylene.
Zimmer Biomet is voluntarily recalling 24 hip prosthesis units distributed solely to Japan. The recall was initiated in May 2018 and terminated in May 2020.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to black residue found in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 84 M/L Taper Hip Prostheses with Kinective Technology due to black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads because of a higher than expected number of complaints regarding disassociation from the hip stem.
FHC, Inc. is recalling microTargeting Lead Adapters because over-tightening the depth stop screw can damage the lead and stylet, potentially requiring surgical replacement.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 35 da Vinci X Surgical Systems because defective Arm Controller Joint boards have a high rate of failure.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling 240 Angio-Seal Evolution Vascular Closure Devices because they were released before required validation was completed.