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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Intuitive Surgical is recalling approximately 46,759 8MM Force Bipolar IS4000 surgical instruments nationwide and internationally due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables that could compromise instrument function during surgical use.
GE Healthcare recalls certain Infinia II and related nuclear medicine systems that may have been transported without proper detector support. This risk of detector fall could cause life-threatening bodily injury.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier and allow contamination.
Cardinal Health is recalling 512,786 Laryngoscopy Presource Kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. The kits were distributed to the United States, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
Augustine Surgical's veterinary temperature management controllers may experience a power-on self-test error during startup. Approximately 1,113 units have been distributed worldwide.
GE Healthcare has recalled certain nuclear medicine systems that could have detectors fall during improper transport, risking life-threatening injury. The recall affects 283 units worldwide.
Coloplast is recalling 36,369 X-Flow prostatectomy catheters due to a possible sterility issue detected at its manufacturing facility.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological dilator kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier, potentially affecting product safety.
GE Healthcare is recalling 859 units of nuclear medicine imaging systems that may have been transported improperly, risking detector failure and potential life-threatening injury from detector falls.
GE Healthcare recalled 116 nuclear medicine imaging systems worldwide due to risk that systems transported without proper detector support could experience detector falls and life-threatening injury.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Mega Suturecut ND surgical instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables that may affect instrument operation.
Accriva Diagnostics distributed the VerifyNow P2Y12 Platelet Reactivity Test (Lot WL1145) without required FDA clearance. Healthcare professionals could use the unapproved test to guide treatment decisions for P2Y12 inhibitor therapy.
Alcon is recalling 41,718 units of its Monarch III D Delivery Cartridge due to a molding defect that could scratch the intraocular lens during cataract surgery.
A software issue in GE's Portrait Core Services medical device software causes loss of patient monitoring capability in the Portrait Central Viewer Application after 425 days of continuous operation.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on 12,340 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,562 units of 8mm surgical forceps (Model 471048) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. The defect could impair instrument function during use.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE LEMPERT BONE RONG orthopedic surgery kits due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility. The affected kits (Model 96-4780A, Lot HSI) were distributed nationwide.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE trousseau dilator kits (Model 941-0191) distributed nationwide due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier. Affected healthcare providers should stop use immediately.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecologic biopsy procedure kits because of packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,472 Cobra Grasper surgical instruments due to frayed or broken grip cables that may affect surgical procedures.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Potts Scissors due to frayed or broken grip cables that could affect instrument performance during surgical procedures.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 141 curved bipolar dissectors due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instruments.
Olympus Corporation recalls the LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor due to potential distal tip tearing during endoscopic procedures. The FDA Class II recall affects 989 units distributed nationwide.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 178 units of its 8MM Micro Bipolar Forceps (Model 470171) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable instruments. Affected devices have been distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Large Suture Cut Needle Drivers (Model 471296) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. Affected instruments may lose functionality during surgical use.