State
73,092 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Connecticut. 6,571 additional recalls listed Connecticut specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 6,571 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 1,590 (24%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 6,571 recalls whose distribution notice names Connecticut specifically. The 73,092 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Medline Industries is recalling over 626,000 laboratory kits because the included specimen container is labeled as sterile but is actually non-sterile. Non-sterile containers risk sample contamination and may result in unnecessary treatment or prolonged hospitalization.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard PACEMAKER PK medical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed loose metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
Medline urine kit specimen containers labeled as sterile are actually non-sterile. This risks sample contamination, infection, and unnecessary treatment.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard EYE PLASTIC TRAY medical kits due to loose metal flakes in sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes may contaminate surgical sites, potentially causing foreign body reactions or local tissue damage.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard Urology Laparotomy Pack surgical instruments (Model SAMM023-13, Lot 1595070) due to loose metal flakes that could detach from forceps and clamps, potentially entering surgical sites and causing foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Pacemaker Instrument Packs (Model VAPX040-01) because sponge forceps and towel clamps may contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site during procedures.
MEDLINE's UA Kit specimen containers are labeled as sterile but have been identified as non-sterile, posing a risk of contaminated specimens that could lead to incorrect test results and unnecessary treatment.
Olympus is recalling UroPass Ureteral Access Sheaths because ultraviolet radiation exposure can cause the dilator tip to become brittle and break during surgery or in storage. Approximately 14,093 units have been distributed worldwide.
Medline has recalled 626,305 urine collection kits because specimen containers are labeled as sterile but are actually non-sterile, potentially leading to unnecessary treatment or prolonged hospitalization.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard Knee Arthroscopy Packs due to loose metal flakes that could detach from forceps and clamps. Metal fragments may enter the surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
Stryker is recalling smoke evacuation pencils used in electrosurgery that may activate without manual input, creating a risk of electrical burns to patients or healthcare providers.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Shoulder Pack medical convenience kits because the sponge forceps and towel clamps contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site during use, potentially causing foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard angiography drape packs due to potential metal flakes that could detach from sponge forceps and towel clamps. These flakes could enter a surgical site undetected and cause local or foreign body reactions.
The MEERA CL mobile operating table may experience error code 50037 that stops table movement during use, causing surgical procedure delays. Getinge recalled 342 units distributed worldwide.
The Metrix Company is recalling Imed EVA IV fluid bags that may leak during filling. A limited number of units have been found defective across multiple U.S. states and Canada.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CPT Cardiac Cath Pack convenience kits due to small metal flakes that may detach from sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes could enter a surgical site undetected and cause local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard TAH-BUNDLE medical kits with sponge forceps and towel clamps. Loose metal flakes may detach and enter surgical sites, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard BIOPSY PACK surgical kits due to loose metal flakes from sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes could enter a patient's surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard ANGIO TRAY (Model VAPX021-05) surgical kits due to potential loose metal flakes on forceps and clamps that could enter surgical sites and cause local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard LAPAROTOMY GYN surgical packs due to loose metal flakes on sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal fragments may enter the surgical site and cause local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard KIT, TOTAL KNEE medical convenience kits due to loose metal flakes in sponge forceps and towel clamps that could contaminate surgical sites.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard IR BIOPSY PACK due to loose metal flakes in forceps and towel clamps that could detach and enter the surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
IMAGEnet 6 ophthalmic software's Hood Report overlay can mislead clinicians about clinical correlations unsupported by evidence. Affects 3,144 units nationwide.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Pacemaker Pack surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter patient surgical sites.
Stryker is recalling 403,730 Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil units because they may activate unexpectedly when plugged in, creating a risk of electrical burns to patients and physicians.