State
72,992 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach California. 13,247 additional recalls listed California specifically in their distribution scope.
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.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on 12,340 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
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.
Box label states diameter 4,5 X 18,0 mm but actual implant is 4,0 X 18,0 mm. If dentist drills to box specifications, the smaller implant will not fit and may require revision surgery.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological procedure kits due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier. The affected kits may no longer maintain their sterile condition.
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.
A software issue in GE's Portrait Core Services medical device software causes loss of patient monitoring capability in the Portrait Central Viewer Application after 425 days of continuous operation.
Accriva Diagnostics distributed the VerifyNow P2Y12 Platelet Reactivity Test (Lot WL1145) without required FDA clearance. Healthcare professionals could use the unapproved test to guide treatment decisions for P2Y12 inhibitor therapy.
Viatris Inc is recalling Cardura (doxazosin mesylate) XL 8 mg tablets due to failed stability testing revealing out-of-specification impurity levels. Approximately 1,215 bottles distributed nationwide are affected.
Cardinal Health is recalling Presource fetal surgery kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties, which could pose infection risk.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 41,850 units of ECONO STERILE surgical procedure kits due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier, affecting multiple clamp and hemostat models used in general orthopedic surgery.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE nail nipper and tissue nipper kits due to packaging defects that may compromise their sterile barrier. The affected kits were distributed nationwide.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM curved bipolar dissectors due to frayed or broken grip cables that could affect surgical instrument performance. Approximately 3,869 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Cardinal Health is recalling Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. No illnesses have been reported.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Tenaculum Forceps used with da Vinci X/Xi Surgical Systems due to pitch cable failures. These instruments are used for tissue manipulation and retraction during surgical procedures.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Large Suture Cut Needle Drivers (Model 471296) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. Affected instruments may lose functionality during surgical use.
A software defect in Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemo software may cause clinicians to administer incorrect medications. The defect affects the autosave mechanism in affected versions.
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.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 68,458 units of its 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instruments.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 350 strabismus surgical scissors kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier.
Cardinal Health is recalling 512,786 Laryngoscopy Presource Kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. The kits were distributed to the United States, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier and allow contamination.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE surgical retractor kits due to packaging defects that may result in a breach of the sterile barrier. 75 units nationwide have been affected.
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.
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.