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.
Cook Inc. is recalling 18,398 units of Disposable Reuter Tip Deflecting Wire Guides because the labels fail to state that the product is heparin-coated.
Cook Inc. is recalling 3,364 units of TFE Coated Curved Newton LLT because the label fails to state that the product is heparin-coated.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 13,227 CR-FLEX knee implants because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific Versus hip prostheses because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished implant surface.
Cook Inc. is recalling 45 Bentson Cerebral Wire Guides because the labels fail to state that the product is heparin-coated.
Arrow International is recalling 23,904 central venous catheter kits because some may be missing stickers with lot, expiration, and UDI information.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 13,227 Versus hip stems because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 13,227 hip and knee implants because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished surfaces.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 13,227 CR-FLEX knee implants because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished surface.
Cook Inc. is recalling 648 Amplatz Extra Stiff Whisker Wire Guides because the labels fail to state that the product is heparin-coated.
Diagnostica Stago is recalling STA Neoplastine Cl Plus reagent vials due to a confirmed homogeneity defect that may cause inaccurate prothrombin time test results.
Diagnostica Stago, Inc. is recalling STA Neoplastine Cl reagent vials because a homogeneity defect may cause inaccurate prothrombin time test results.
Vygon MFG, Inc. is recalling IV Start Convenience Kits because the iodine prep pads failed stability testing for their expiration date.
Cook Inc. is recalling 32,340 Amplatz Stiff Wire Guides because the labels fail to state that the product is heparin-coated.
Stryker is recalling 155 Collagen Meniscus Implants shipped to the Netherlands without required temperature control packaging, potentially exposing them to elevated temperatures.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 23 units of 36mm Modular Hip Heads because one piece was incorrectly etched with the wrong offset size.
Cook Inc. is recalling 56 Left Atrial Catheter Sets because the labels failed to state that the product is heparin-coated.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific Versys hip prostheses because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Versys hip prostheses because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished implant surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 13,227 hip implants because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 13,227 patella femoral joint implants because LDPE bag packaging may leave residue on the polished surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 24 units of Trabecular Metal Primary Hip Prostheses due to mislabeling. The affected devices were distributed in the US and several international countries.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 13,227 CR-FLEX knee implants because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished surface.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific Versus hip prostheses because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the polished implant surface.
Cook Inc. is recalling 129,727 Amplatz Extra Stiff Wire Guides because the label fails to state that the product is heparin-coated.