Severity 2 of 5
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity 2 (Moderate) recalls cover minor labeling errors, low-risk contamination, and voluntary precautionary recalls. The agency's own classification is typically FDA Class III, or the issue is something like incomplete instructions or a small UPC mismatch where the product itself is safe but doesn't meet documentation requirements. Use the same brand-name product safely; follow the manufacturer's instructions for return or exchange if you want a refund.
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.
Stryker recalls disposable Spetzler-Malis bipolar forceps due to incorrect shelf life labeling. The label states 54 months but the actual shelf life is 36 months.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 16,944 bottles of Ranolazine 500mg tablets nationwide due to failed dissolution specifications. Tablets may not dissolve properly, potentially affecting drug efficacy.
Stryker Corporation is recalling 2,321 units of Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps due to an error in the product label's expiration date. The label indicates a 54-month shelf life when the actual shelf life is 36 months.
Family Dollar is recalling approximately 329,044 units of Oral B Mouth Sore Rinse 237ML because the product was stored outside of labeled temperature requirements. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Family Dollar is recalling 329,044 units of Fixodent denture cream products due to improper storage outside labeled temperature requirements. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Medline Industries is recalling REMEDY Antifungal powder nationwide because it contains insufficient miconazole nitrate (the active ingredient). The product was shipped before assay testing was complete.
OXAYDO oxycodone 7.5 mg tablets distributed nationwide are being recalled because they contain lower potency than labeled. The affected lot is 22W02 with expiration 01/31/2025.
Stryker Corporation is recalling 2,321 units of Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps due to incorrect expiration date labeling. The product label indicates a 54-month shelf life, but the actual shelf life is 36 months.
Family Dollar recalls 329,044 units of ARC Teeth Whitening Pen sold between June and October 2023 across 22 states due to improper storage outside temperature requirements.
Buprenorphine HCl injection is being recalled nationwide due to white crystalline agglomeration found in stored product samples during routine inspection.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of oxybutynin chloride extended-release 10 mg tablets nationwide due to out-of-specification dissolution test results at the 6-month stability timepoint. The affected tablets may not release medication properly.
Pulmonx endobronchial valve devices may have been labeled with a shortened expiration date. The devices are usable until December 8, 2024.
Stryker recalls disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps due to expiration date labeling error. Labels show 54-month shelf life but actual shelf life is 36 months.
One lot of Contra Gray Soft Turbo Plus dental prophylaxis cups may contain Contra Petite Web LF Soft Purple Cup dental angles instead. The recalled product was distributed in Indiana, Tennessee, and Missouri.
Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling about 1,660 E-Z-GO ELiTE Express and Tracker OX EV vehicles because internal motor wiring damage can cause the vehicle to move unintentionally, creating a crash hazard. One incident of unexpected movement has been reported but no injuries.
Medtronic is recalling a small number of LEAD 3387S-40 deep brain stimulation devices due to discrepancies in the Use By Date printed on the outer package versus the individual product label.
Abbott is recalling 34 NT2000iX radiofrequency generators that were serviced using an out-of-tolerance calibration tool, which may have provided inaccurate measurement results for capacitance failures.
Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals recalled opium tincture nationwide because the morphine concentration fell below labeled potency. The voluntary recall affected 4,548 bottles.
Coapt LLC is recalling 109 ControlSeal Electrodes due to risk of minor burns or blistering if exposed to direct sunlight or warm temperatures exceeding 12 hours, or if the battery is damaged.
Safecor Health recalls Strong Iodine Solution nationwide due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. The prescription product was distributed in multiple lots across the U.S.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling Bisoprolol Fumarate and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets due to failed impurities and degradation specifications. The recall affects 480 bottles distributed nationwide.
Smiths Medical recalls a pediatric tracheostomy tube because the outer box shows an incorrect expiration date (3/17/2021) while the actual product has the correct date (3/17/2026). The discrepancy could cause confusion about product validity.
Quest Medical is recalling 17,700 Q2 Multiport Extension Sets distributed in the US and Canada. The nature of the defect is not detailed in available source documentation.
Vasoview 6 Pro endoscopic vessel harvesting systems were packaged in incorrect outer boxes displaying artwork for a different device (Vasoview Hemopro 2). The inner labels and product documentation are correct.
Hillrom Progressa+ hospital beds (499 units) are being recalled due to potential static electricity buildup that could cause mild shock to operators during transport. The affected units were distributed nationwide.