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.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard ANGIO PACK surgical kits due to loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site. The recall affects 284 units distributed nationwide.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard TOTAL KNEE kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may have loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
Medline is recalling 69,611 single-use iris scissors because the tip protector may fall off during packaging, compromising the sterile barrier. Affected units were distributed nationwide to 20 states.
The MEERA CL operating table may experience error code 50037 on its IR-Hand Control, causing the table to stop mid-procedure. No injuries have been reported.
AVID Medical is recalling the Halyard IR Abcess Drainage Pack due to sponge forceps and towel clamps that may have loose metal flakes. Metal flakes could detach and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard Knee Arthroscopy Packs due to loose metal flakes that could detach from forceps and clamps. Metal fragments may enter the surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
Medline Industries is recalling over 626,000 urine collection kits due to specimen containers labeled as sterile but identified as non-sterile. The defect may result in unnecessary treatment or prolonged hospitalization.
Medline recalls 626,305 Clean Catch Kits whose specimen containers are non-sterile despite sterile labeling, risking specimen contamination and unnecessary treatment.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard SPINE surgical kits (Model EUOR004-02) due to loose metal flakes that may detach from sponge forceps and towel clamps. These flakes could potentially enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
The Metrix Company is recalling Imed EVA 500 mL IV bags because a limited number have been found to leak during filling. Affected lots were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and Canada.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard D & C surgical convenience kits due to potential metal flakes that could detach from forceps and clamps. Affected lot 1596759 was distributed nationwide.
The Metrix Company is recalling SECURE 50 mL empty IV containers due to leakage found during filling. A limited number of affected bags have been distributed nationwide.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Pacemaker Pack surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter patient surgical sites.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CPT surgical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed small metal flakes that could contaminate surgical sites. No illnesses have been reported.
The Metrix Company is recalling SECURE 500 mL EVA containers (REF 66050) used for intravenous administration because a limited number have been found to leak during filling. Affected lots were distributed nationwide and to Canada.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard EP TRAY surgical convenience kits due to sponge forceps and towel clamps that may shed small metal flakes. These flakes could enter surgical sites, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
The Metrix Company is recalling CORMIX 500 mL IV bag containers that may leak during the filling process. These plastic pouches are intended for intravenous fluid administration.
Medline has recalled 626,305 urine collection kits because specimen containers are labeled as sterile but are actually non-sterile, potentially leading to unnecessary treatment or prolonged hospitalization.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Shoulder Pack medical convenience kits because the sponge forceps and towel clamps contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site during use, potentially causing foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard TOTAL KNEE surgical kits (Model EUOR002-05) because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed small metal flakes that could contaminate surgical sites and cause reactions.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard LAPAROTOMY GYN surgical packs due to loose metal flakes on sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal fragments may enter the surgical site and cause local or foreign body reactions.
The MEERA CL surgical operating table may fail to respond when error code 50037 occurs on its IR-Hand Control, causing the table to stop moving during procedures and resulting in procedural delays.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard FOOT ANKLE PACK surgical kits due to loose metal flakes from sponge forceps and towel clamps that could enter surgical sites and cause local reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Anterior Hip Pack surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may have loose metal flakes that could detach, enter a patient's surgical site undetected, and cause local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard ANGIO TRAY (Model VAPX021-05) surgical kits due to potential loose metal flakes on forceps and clamps that could enter surgical sites and cause local or foreign body reactions.