State
73,100 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach American Samoa. 25 additional recalls listed American Samoa specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 25 recalls naming American Samoa we have scored against our rubric, 1 (4%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 5 (20%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 25 recalls whose distribution notice names American Samoa specifically. The 73,100 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Covidien recalls 44,777 Auto Suture Blunt Tip Trocars worldwide due to potential seal disengagement when mesh products are used incorrectly with the device.
Medline Industries is recalling Centurion ear speculum sets due to weak seals that could compromise sterility. The defect may not be detectable by users and could allow contamination if the seal fails.
The X-Guide Handpiece Adaptor Sleeve 1 may have a manufacturing defect causing incorrect geometry that prevents proper fit on dental handpieces. Approximately 88 units are affected.
Exactech has recalled 591 units of Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder humeral liners because the packaging lacks a required oxygen barrier layer (EVOH). The nonconforming packaging may affect material integrity of these surgical implants.
Medline Industries is recalling Centurion Clamp kits due to potential weak seals that could compromise sterility. Affected units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
MEDLINE is recalling the Centurion PICC Line Securement Kit because its seal may be weak, potentially allowing sterility breach. Users may not be able to detect the weakness.
Exactech humeral liners used in shoulder replacement are recalled because the vacuum packaging lacks a required oxygen barrier layer (EVOH), violating established packaging specifications.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES is recalling Centurion 10mL sterile blood collection tubes due to weak seals that may compromise sterility and allow contamination if they fail.
FDA recalls 190 units of Karl Storz grasping forceps due to inadequate evidence validating safe reprocessing and sterilization of the instruments.
Medline is recalling Centurion surgical retractor kits (760 units) due to a weak seal that could compromise sterility if it fails. The weakness may not be detectable by users.
Abbott is recalling certain myoglobin test kits because of manufacturing defects that could lead to incorrect results and delayed heart attack diagnosis.
Covidien is recalling certain Signia surgical stapler reloads due to unsecured components that can cause uncontrolled articulation during use, potentially disrupting the staple line. The recall affects 3,023 units distributed worldwide.
Covidien is recalling Signia Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload surgical stapler reloads due to potential malfunction that could disrupt the staple line during use. The affected reloads may articulate uncontrollably due to unsecured components.
Medline Industries is recalling Swabsticks PVP swabs (2,458 units) due to weak seals that may compromise sterility. The defect may not be visible to users.
Exactech Equinoxe glenoid shoulder implants were packaged with non-conforming bags lacking an oxygen barrier layer (EVOH), creating potential risk of material degradation. The Class II recall affects 180 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Abbott is recalling the Alinity i Anti-HCV Reagent Kit (5110 units) due to potential false-positive test results when syphilis testing precedes the HCV test on the same instrument. Customer complaints and internal studies confirmed the interaction that may produce falsely elevated results.
Life Technologies Corporation is recalling Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 and earlier due to a cybersecurity vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to alter instrument settings, configurations, software, or data.
Medline's Centurion Manual surgical kits may have weak seals that fail to maintain sterility. If seals breach, microorganisms could contaminate the sterile contents, posing infection risk during surgery.
Karl Storz optical scissors (REF 115400S) are being recalled due to inadequate validation evidence for reprocessing procedures. The 27 affected units were distributed nationwide; users should contact the manufacturer for guidance.
Exactech is recalling 7,213 units of Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER prosthetic liners due to nonconforming packaging. The vacuum bags lack the required oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) specified for these devices.
Medline Industries is recalling Centurion surgical scissors due to potentially weak seals that may compromise sterility. Users cannot reliably detect the defect, creating risk if compromised instruments are used in surgery.
Medline is recalling Centurion manual surgical kits with potentially weak seals that may result in a breach of sterility if the seal fails. The weak seal may not be detectable by all users.
Exactech is recalling 245 units of shoulder implants due to nonconforming packaging that lacks a required oxygen barrier layer. The devices were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Medline has recalled Centurion dental kits due to weak seals that may compromise sterility. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Medline's Centurion umbilical cord clamp cutters may have weak seals that could compromise sterility. The defect may not be detectable during normal inspection.