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.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling the DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT knee replacement implant manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. The material can develop elevated oxidation levels that may degrade its properties.
American Contract Systems is recalling AHN BIOPSY STERILE procedure kits nationwide because several components were improperly sterilized, potentially compromising device functionality and drug efficacy.
Golden State Medical Supply Inc. is recalling 108 bottles of Budesonide Extended-Release Tablets (9 mg) distributed in Illinois due to failed dissolution specifications.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement implants manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. The aged material may develop elevated oxidation levels that could affect the implant's performance.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling P7 28MM 10 DEGREE +4MM INSERT knee replacement components (Lot 61311701, 62122001) due to potential oxidation in aged UHMWPE material that could affect material properties.
Benny T's Vesta Dry Hot Sauce is recalled because the label does not disclose wheat, a major allergen present in the breadcrumb ingredient. People with wheat allergies or celiac disease should not consume this product.
Philips is recalling the Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI scanner due to potential failure of the Quadrature Body Coil seal adhesive. If the seal fails, sharp edges may contact patients, risking skin injuries.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Series II tibial bear inserts used in knee replacements. Raw material over 5 years old may have elevated oxidation levels, potentially affecting material properties.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals recalls Rifampin 300mg capsules (lot A200817, exp 1/2024) due to subpotency and failed impurities/degradation specifications. Patients should consult their doctor before stopping medication.
Vortex Surgical has voluntarily recalled 800 ACTU8 FORCEPS units due to residue identified on forceps tips. The recall affects surgical instruments distributed in the US (OH, WA, MN, MI, IA) and Korea.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO TS TIB knee implant inserts (Part Number 72-4-0510) manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. The material may have elevated oxidation levels that could affect implant performance.
Olympus is recalling EZDilate Fixed Wire Balloon devices used for esophageal stricture treatment due to reports of inflation/deflation failures, bursting, leaking, and foreign body retention in patients.
Howmedica Osteonics recalls SCORPIO TS TIB knee replacement inserts (lot TA21X9) manufactured from UHMWPE material over 5 years old due to potential elevated oxidation that could affect material properties. No injuries reported.
Philips Azurion 7 M20 FlexArm systems may lose connectivity due to a date/time software issue, preventing arm and table movement. The defect affects 108 systems worldwide, including 14 in the United States.
Howmedica Osteonics recalled Scorpio Total Knee prosthetics with UHMWPE components produced from raw material over 5 years old, which may develop elevated oxidation and affect implant properties.
Benny T's Vesta Dry Hot Sauce is recalled because wheat is not declared in the ingredient statement. The missing wheat label poses a risk to consumers with wheat allergies.
Olympus is recalling 8,294 EZDilate Fixed Wire Balloon devices due to reports of device failures including bursting, leaking, and foreign body retention in patients undergoing esophageal dilation.
American Contract Systems recalled 1,031 urological procedure kits nationwide due to sterilization process defects. Components may have damaged functionality, reduced drug efficacy, or elevated sterilization residuals.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee replacement components due to potential oxidation of raw material. Material degradation could affect implant durability.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling PS Lipped Tibial Insert knee replacement components manufactured with aged UHMWPE material that may develop oxidation, potentially affecting device properties and performance.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling SCORPIO Total Knee Concentric Dome Patella components due to potential oxidation in raw materials over 5 years old. No illnesses have been reported.
Medline Industries is recalling certain blood culture kits due to a Bactec component with an expiration date not reflected on the kit insert. Users may unknowingly use an expired component if they do not check the Bactec itself.
Draegerwerk has recalled Atlan A350 and A350 XL anesthesia machines because the internal backup battery may fail unexpectedly, potentially causing device shutdown during operation. No injuries or device failures have been reported.
Philips is recalling the Achieva 1.5T Initial MRI system due to a defective Quadrature Body Coil seal. The adhesive may fail and create sharp edges that could cut or abrade patients during scanning.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling certain knee replacement devices (product number 6637-0-931, lot 57403601) because raw material used in manufacturing may be over 5 years old, potentially causing elevated oxidation that affects device durability.