The Recall Desk

State

California product recalls

72,992 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach California. 13,247 additional recalls listed California specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total
13,247
Critical
1,605
Severe
2,844
Most recent
2026-09-25

Of the 13,247 recalls naming California we have scored against our rubric, 1,605 (12%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2,844 (21%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 13,247 recalls whose distribution notice names California specifically. The 72,992 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

9001–9025 of 86239

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0946-2025·2025-01-22

    Gynecological dilator kits recalled for potential sterile barrier compromise

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological dilator kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier, potentially affecting product safety.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 11&12MM STRLCS25Model Number 96-0960; 2) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 9&10MM STRL CS25Model Number 96-0961; 3) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 7&8MM STRL CS25Model Number 96-0962; 4) ECONO STERILE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0928-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments Recalls ECONO STERILE Gynecological Procedure Kits for Packaging Defects

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological procedure kits (Model 96-2478) due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier and create contamination risk.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE SIMS UTERINE SND GRD 13"STER25, Model Numbers: 96-2478 (gynecological use)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0202-2025·2025-01-22

    FDA recalls glipiZIDE Extended-Release Tablets for failed dissolution specifications

    Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling glipiZIDE Extended-Release Tablets, 2.5 mg, due to failed dissolution specifications. Patients should contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider.

    Product
    glipiZIDE, Extended-Release Tablets, 2.5 mg, 30-count (3x10 blister cards) carton, Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, Carton NDC: 60687-480-21, Unit Dose NDC: 60687-480-11
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0872-2025·2025-01-22

    Reusable Surgical Forceps Recall Due to Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,562 units of 8mm surgical forceps (Model 471048) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. The defect could impair instrument function during use.

    Product
    8MM,LONG TIP FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471048
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0862-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Retractor Grip Cables May Fray or Break During Use

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 738 units of the 8MM Atrial Retractor (Model 470246) due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments. The defect could compromise instrument performance during surgical procedures.

    Product
    8MM,ATRIAL RETRACTOR SHORT RIGHT,IS4000¿ REF 470246
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0874-2025·2025-01-22

    ProGrasp Forceps Recalled Due to Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical recalls ProGrasp Forceps instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. Approximately 99,249 units distributed in the U.S. and internationally are affected.

    Product
    8MM,PROGRASP FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471093
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0823-2025·2025-01-22

    PROPONENT DR Pacemaker Recalled for Unexpected Safety Mode Risk

    Boston Scientific is recalling certain PROPONENT DR pacemakers built before September 2018 due to latent battery impedance that could cause unexpected Safety Mode initiation during normal operation.

    Product
    PROPONENT DR Pacemaker, SL (Model Number L201), (VDD) SL (Model Number L209), SL MRI (Model Number L211), EL (Model Number L221), and EL MRI (Model Number L231).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0930-2025·2025-01-22

    Medical procedure kit recall due to sterile barrier packaging breach risk

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE nasal procedure kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterility. The recall affects 175 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC MD STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2236; 2) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC MD STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2237M; 3) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC LG STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2238; for nasal
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0854-2025·2025-01-22

    Prograsp Surgical Forceps Recalled Due to Frayed Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,852 units of 8MM Prograsp Forceps due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. These reusable surgical instruments may lose grip control during use.

    Product
    8MM,PROGRASP FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470093
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0916-2025·2025-01-22

    Cardinal Health Presource Surgical Kits Recalled for Potential Endotoxin Contamination

    Cardinal Health is recalling Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. The recall affects 512,786 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) ORTHO PLASTIC MICROVASCULAR PK , Catalog Number: PGVMFFBLY; 2) ORTHO PLASTIC MICROVASCULAR PK , Catalog Number: PGVMFFBLZ; 3) KIT,NEURO SPINE,ANDERSON , Catalog Number: PN23SPAM5; 4) KIT, MAJOR SPINE , Catalog Number: PN33MSOC3; 5) KIT, MAJOR
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0857-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Forceps Recalled for Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 373 Resano Forceps due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instruments. Affected healthcare providers should contact the manufacturer for guidance.

    Product
    8MM,RESANO FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470181
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0913-2025·2025-01-22

    Cardinal Health Presource Surgical Kits Recalled for Potential Endotoxin Contamination

    Cardinal Health is recalling 512,786 Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. The kits were distributed to the US, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 0 ) DESCRIPTION Catalog Number: CATALOG #; 1 ) KIT, NASAL , Catalog Number: PE23NSMEA; 2 ) KIT, NASAL , Catalog Number: PE23NSMEC; 3 ) KIT,SEPTOPLASTY NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PE23SENLA; 4 ) KIT,SEPTOPLASTY NEW HAN , Catalog Number:
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0201-2025·2025-01-22

    Clobazam tablets recalled for contamination with foreign tablets

    Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling Clobazam 10 mg tablets nationwide due to contamination with foreign tablets or capsules. Patients should contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider.

    Product
    CLOBAZAM — CLOBAZAM (CLOBAZAM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0935-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments Recalls Sterile Vein Hooks Due to Packaging Issues

    Sklar Instruments is recalling 1,050 units of ECONO STERILE Vein Hooks due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. Products were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE VEIN HOOK 1.5MM STERILE CS/25, Model Number 96-4020M; 2) ECONO STERILE VEIN HOOK 2MM STERILE CS/25, Model Number 96-4021M; 3) ECONO STERILE VEIN HOOK 2.5MM STERILE CS/25, Model Number 96-4022M; venous proced
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0870-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Clip Applier Recalled for Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 5,576 units of the 8MM Horizon Small Clip Applier due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable instruments.

    Product
    8MM,HORIZON SMALL CLIP APPLIER,IS4000¿ REF 470401
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0865-2025·2025-01-22

    Reusable Surgical Instruments Recalled for Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling reusable surgical instruments due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables that may affect safe operation during procedures.

    Product
    8MM,MEGA SUTURECUT ND,IS4000¿ REF 470309
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0883-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Force Bipolar surgical instruments due to grip cable failures

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling approximately 46,759 8MM Force Bipolar IS4000 surgical instruments nationwide and internationally due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables that could compromise instrument function during surgical use.

    Product
    8MM,FORCE BIPOLAR,IS4000 REF 471405
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0950-2025·2025-01-22

    Strabismus Surgical Scissors Kits Recalled Due to Sterile Barrier Packaging Issues

    Sklar Instruments is recalling 350 strabismus surgical scissors kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE STRABIS SCISS STR 4.5"STER 50, Model Number 96-2540; 2) ECONO STERILE STRABIS SCISS CVD 4.5"STER 50, Model Number 96-2541; 3) ECONO STERILE STRABIS SCISS STR 4.5"STER 25, Model Number 96-2542; 4) ECONO STERILE STRABISM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0909-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Kit Recall: Potential Endotoxin Contamination in Cardinal Health Presource Kits

    Cardinal Health recalls Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Affected units were distributed in the US, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1 ) TRIPLE ENDO PACK, Catalog Number: SBAOCTEHH1:; 2 ) TRIPLE ENDO PACK, Catalog Number: SBAOCTEHHA:; 3 ) RIVERSIDE SINUS ENDOSCOPY PK, Catalog Number: SEN15SERM5:; 4 ) RIVERSIDE SINUS ENDOSCOPY PK, Catalog Number: SEN15SERMO:; 5 ) RIVERSIDE S
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0853-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Forceps Recalled Due to Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8,578 units of Cadiere Forceps surgical instruments due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables. These reusable instruments were distributed throughout the United States and internationally.

    Product
    8MM,CADIERE FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470049
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0939-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments Recalls ECONO STERILE Medical Procedure Kits for Sterile Barrier Breach Risk

    Sklar Instruments is recalling 245,015 ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE ROCH-PEAN FCP 8" CVD CS/25,Model Number 94-0286; 2) ECONO STERILE DRESSING FCP 5.5" CS/25LG,Model Number 94-0290; 3) ECONO STERILE TISSUE FCP 1X2 5.5" STER CS25,Model Number 94-0291; 4) ECONO STERILE FRCP
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0866-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Retractor Instruments Recalled Due to Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling approximately 9,303 units of 8MM Small Grasping Retractor instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables affecting reusable surgical instruments distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    8MM,SMALL GRASPING RETRACTOR,IS4000¿ REF 470318
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0908-2025·2025-01-22

    Cardinal Health Presource Surgical Kits Recalled for Endotoxin Contamination

    Cardinal Health is recalling Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) KIT,PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PGHDOT951; 2) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PGHDOT952; 3) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PWHDOT910; 4) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PWHDOT911; 5) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PWHD
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0901-2025·2025-01-22

    Digoxin Test Slides May Report Inaccurately Due to Hemoglobin Interference

    QUIDEL ORTHO is recalling VITROS DGXN test slides because hemoglobin can interfere with digoxin measurements at lower-than-expected levels, potentially causing inaccurate test results.

    Product
    Brand Name: VITROS Chemistry Products Product Name: VITROS Chemistry Products DGXN Slides Model/Catalog Number: 8343386 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: The VITROS DGXN Slide is a multilayered, analytical element coated on a polyester support. Digoxi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide