State
73,106 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 73,106 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee replacement components due to potential oxidation of raw material. Material degradation could affect implant durability.
Blue Bird is recalling 2020-2024 Vision and All American school buses because convertible seats may be incorrectly installed, creating a risk of injury during a crash.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling a SCORPIO TOTAL KNEE prosthesis component because UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old may have elevated oxidation levels affecting material properties and implant performance. Consumers with this implant should contact their physician for guidance.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling DURATION Plastic Patella knee replacement implants due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old, which may affect implant durability.
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.
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.
Covidien is recalling multiple surgical suture products because certain lots were sterilized with gamma doses exceeding approved levels. The excess radiation may reduce suture strength over time, potentially causing wound failure and bleeding.
American Contract Systems, Inc. recalls surgical convenience kits whose added components may lack proper sterilization validation, potentially resulting in loss of functionality or retained sterilant residue.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls knee replacement devices with UHMWPE components manufactured from raw material over 5 years old due to potential oxidation that may affect material properties.
Howmedica is recalling knee replacement implants manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old due to potential oxidation that could affect material properties.
American Contract Systems is recalling 940 ophthalmic surgical kits nationwide due to undocumented components that may lack functionality, drug efficacy, or contain elevated sterilization residuals.
Medline Industries recalls specific lots of blood culture collection kits because the Bactec component expiration date was not documented on the kit insert. Users who fail to check the component's expiration date inside the kit risk using an expired diagnostic component.
A Philips MRI coil component's adhesive may fail and create sharp edges that could injure patients during scanning. The defect affects 286 units worldwide.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement components manufactured from UHMWPE raw material over 5 years of age, which may develop elevated oxidation affecting material properties.
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.
FDA has recalled approximately 10,672 bottles of Budesonide Extended-Release Tablets 9mg manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals due to failed dissolution specifications.
Olympus recalled EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon endoscopic dilators due to reports of bursting, leaking, and retained foreign bodies during patient procedures. The Class II recall affects 4,182 units used to treat esophageal strictures.
P7 knee replacement inserts may contain UHMWPE material over 5 years old that has developed oxidation, potentially degrading the material's properties. Patients should consult their healthcare provider.
American Contract Systems recalls 5,524 orthopedic surgical kits due to unassessed sterilization of external components that may lose functionality, drug efficacy, or have excess sterilization chemical residue.
The Quadrature Body Coil seal adhesive in Philips Achieva 3.0T MRI scanners may fail, creating sharp edges that can injure patients. All units with model numbers 781277, 781177, 781278, 781344, and 781345 are affected.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling certain knee replacement implants made with UHMWPE material over 5 years old that may have oxidized, potentially affecting implant performance.
American Contract Systems is recalling 1,020 obstetrical and gynecological surgical kits because components were sterilized without documented assessment of their suitability to the process, potentially causing loss of functionality or drug efficacy.
Olympus recalls 1,008 EZDilate Fixed Wire Balloon devices nationwide due to malfunction during use. Reported failures include inflation and deflation problems, bursting, leaking, and foreign body events in patients.
American Contract Systems is recalling 3,196 custom surgical procedure kits because sterilized components lacked documented suitability assessment. The components may have lost functionality or accumulated excessive sterilization residuals.
Philips is recalling Ingenia 1.5T CX MRI scanners because the Quadrature Body Coil seal adhesive may fail, creating sharp edges that could injure patients. Model numbers 781262 and 781261 are affected.