State
72,992 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Connecticut. 6,566 additional recalls listed Connecticut specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 6,566 recalls naming Connecticut we have scored against our rubric, 838 (13%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,588 (24%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 6,566 recalls whose distribution notice names Connecticut specifically. The 72,992 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling the Life2000 Ventilation System due to a battery charger defect that can trigger an alarm, rendering the ventilator inoperable and unable to support patients' breathing.
Boston Scientific ALTRUA 2 DR Pacemakers may unexpectedly enter Safety Mode during normal operation due to high battery impedance, potentially affecting device functionality.
Mercury Medical is recalling the Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitator due to an undersized spring in the circuit flow controller that may prevent reaching proper pressure ranges, potentially impairing emergency ventilation.
Abiomed is recalling 1,560 units of the Impella RP with SmartAssist pump due to risk of optical sensor damage from device interactions. Damaged sensors may cause temporary or permanent pump malfunction.
Olympus recalls the MAJ-891 endoscope forceps/irrigation plug nationwide because improper reprocessing may leave biomaterial inside the device, creating a contamination risk.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 946 Welch Allyn Life2000 ventilators due to a battery charger defect that can trigger an alarm and render the device inoperable.
Medline fluid delivery sets were assembled with a macro drip chamber instead of the required micro drip chamber, delivering three times more fluid per drop and risking patient fluid overload.
Certain VISIONIST CRT-P pacemakers with latent high battery impedance may initiate Safety Mode unexpectedly during normal operations. Manufactured before September 2018, 156,329 units were distributed worldwide.
Boston Scientific is recalling certain ESSENTIO DR Pacemakers manufactured before September 2018 due to latent battery impedance that may cause Safety Mode malfunction during normal operations.
Boston Scientific is recalling ACCOLADE DR Pacemakers built before September 2018 due to risk of unintended Safety Mode activation caused by battery impedance issues. The devices may enter Safety Mode during normal telemetry operations.
Medline Fluid Delivery Sets were incorrectly assembled with macro drip chambers instead of required micro drip chambers. The macro chamber delivers three times more fluid per drop, creating a risk of dosing errors.
The AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus blood circuit may malfunction and remove excessive fluid from patients, causing a dangerous drop in blood volume. This risk is especially dangerous for pediatric patients.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation Systems due to a battery charger malfunction that triggers an alarm and renders the ventilator inoperable.
Boston Scientific's ACCOLADE Family pacemakers, including VALITUDE CRT-P models, are recalled due to battery impedance defects that could trigger unintended Safety Mode during normal operation.
Alcon Research is voluntarily recalling Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, Ultra PF, due to non-sterility concerns. The recall affects 55,960 boxes distributed nationwide.
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.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE Curette Excavator surgical kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterile barriers. Affected kits were distributed nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hologic is recalling 380 Panther Fusion GBS Assay Kits due to potential weak pouch seals on the reagent cartridge. The seals may allow invalid or incorrect test results, potentially delaying necessary treatment.
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.