State
73,104 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 73,104 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Scorpio NRG Tibial Bearing Insert Assemblies manufactured with raw material over 5 years old, which may develop elevated oxidation affecting implant durability.
Knee replacement components recalled due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE material that could affect durability. Approximately 76 units distributed in the US with additional international distribution.
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.
Certain SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacement devices may experience material degradation due to aged raw material. The manufacturer is recalling affected units because material oxidation could compromise device durability and 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.
AtriCure recalls tank hose assemblies due to manufacturing defects. Certain lots have outer sheaths missing required pin perforations and inner tubes made of incorrect material.
American Contract Systems is recalling 244 custom procedural kits (Baby PICC, Pediatric PICC, and PORT PACK) distributed nationwide. Components subjected to sterilization without proper validation documentation may have reduced functionality or elevated sterilization residuals.
USDA issued a public health alert for frozen Trader Joe's chicken pilaf due to rock contamination. One consumer reported a dental injury.
TERRAGENE S.A. is recalling over 36,000 chemical integrator strips used to verify sterilization in healthcare settings because the instructions distributed with the products don't match the FDA-cleared instructions for use.
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.
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.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee implant components made from UHMWPE material over 5 years old that may develop elevated oxidation.
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.
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 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.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement components due to potential oxidation of the UHMWPE material in units manufactured with raw material over 5 years of age.
American Contract Systems is recalling AHN BIOPSY STERILE procedure kits nationwide because several components were improperly sterilized, potentially compromising device functionality and drug efficacy.
American Contract Systems is recalling 7,881 surgical procedure kits nationwide because components were sterilized without proper validation, risking loss of functionality or elevated chemical residue.
Medline is recalling specific Adult Blood Culture Kits because the expiration date of an internal Bactec component is not reflected on the kit insert, creating a risk of using an expired component.
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.
American Contract Systems is recalling C-section surgical kits that were sterilized without proper assessment. Components may have lost function or drug efficacy, or have excess sterilization residuals.
The Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI machine's Quadrature Body Coil seal adhesive may fail, creating sharp edges that could injure patients. All units of this model are affected.
Howmedica Osteonics recalls DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT knee replacement implants due to potential oxidation of UHMWPE material that could compromise material properties. Patients should contact their healthcare provider.
FX SHOULDER is recalling 4 units of a shoulder glenosphere implant component due to potential manufacturing defects that may result in eccentric product orientation rather than the intended centered design.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling Scorpio-Flex knee prosthesis inserts due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old, which could impact material properties.