Severity 3 of 5
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Severity 3 (High) recalls have a known hazard but no confirmed illness, injury, or property damage in the source text. The risk is theoretical-but-real: a pathogen pre-emptively pulled from shelves before anyone got sick, an allergen mislabeling on an uncommon allergen, a precautionary correction on a device that hasn't yet malfunctioned in the field. Most allergen recalls land here, as do most preventive food recalls based on routine sampling. You should still stop using the product, but you don't need to panic.
The full rubric is on the methodology page. Severity is computed deterministically from the agency’s own classification plus the source text — no editorial vibes.
Ethicon is recalling specific Prolene suture products because a packaging design issue may allow needles to perforate the package, posing injury and infection risks.
AesDex is recalling the Cardica C-Port Flex-A PLUS Distal Anastomosis System because the handle mechanism may be damaged during use, potentially causing plastic fragments to disperse.
Ethicon is recalling 1,728 units of Proline suture because a packaging design issue allows needles to perforate the package, posing injury and infection risks.
Cardinal Health is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.
Rock Run Industries is recalling LP Bottle Ring Brackets that may break, potentially causing propane cylinders to fall from vehicles.
Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. is recalling 40 bags of Heparin 1,000 Units in NS 250mL due to potential leakage that compromises sterility.
Zeiss is recalling 8 UV disinfection units for the Celldiscoverer 7 microscope because a firmware issue may allow the unit to activate outside its housing, exposing users to harmful UV radiation.
Cardinal Health is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.
Tandem Diabetes Care is recalling 55 t:slim G4 Insulin Pumps because the fuel gauge may provide inaccurate battery readings, causing the pump to stop delivering insulin.
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling Odwalla Superfood fruit smoothies due to the potential for tiny wire metal fragments in the bottles.
Cardinal Health is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.
Medtronic is recalling Tri-Staple 2.0 Black Intelligent Reloads because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.
Cardinal Health is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.
AesDex is recalling 587 Cardica C-Port xA PLUS Anastomosis Systems because the handle mechanism may break during use, causing a loud noise and potential dispersion of plastic fragments.
Ethicon is recalling 588 units of Proline Suture Blue 4x18" 5/0 due to a packaging design issue that may allow the needle to perforate the package, posing a risk of injury or infection.
Avella of Deer Valley is recalling 480 single-dose hydromorphone syringes due to potential bag leakage and lack of sterility assurance.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.
Ethicon is recalling specific Proline sutures because a packaging design issue allows the needle to perforate the package, posing a risk of injury or infection.
Ethicon is recalling specific Proline sutures because the needle may perforate the packaging, posing a risk of soft tissue injury or infection.
NewDeal SA is recalling Large QWIX medical devices because their use may cause superficial or deep infections requiring antibiotic treatment or device removal.
Ethicon, Inc. is recalling 432 units of Prolene Suture 30" 8-0 Blue (D8292) because the needle may perforate the packaging, posing a risk of injury or infection.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.