The Recall Desk

State

District of Columbia product recalls

72,919 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach DC. 2,795 additional recalls listed District of Columbia specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total
2,795
Critical
240
Severe
946
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 2,795 recalls naming District of Columbia we have scored against our rubric, 240 (9%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 946 (34%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 2,795 recalls whose distribution notice names District of Columbia specifically. The 72,919 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

2601–2625 of 75714

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1641-2026·2026-04-01

    Olympus HALO PKS cutting forceps jaws may break from defective welds

    Olympus is recalling HALO PKS Cutting Forceps because a supplier did not adequately validate the welding process, and defective welds can cause the forceps jaw to break during clinical use.

    Product
    Brand Name: Olympus HALO PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: HALO PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: HACF0533 Product Description: The HALO PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm laparoscopic cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electro
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0404-2026·2026-04-01

    Teva octreotide acetate 10 mg recalled over sterility assurance deficiencies

    Teva is recalling two lots of Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension 10 mg after quality system deficiencies were identified during an FDA inspection at the contract manufacturer.

    Product
    OCTREOTIDE ACETATE — OCTREOTIDE ACETATE (OCTREOTIDE ACETATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1629-2026·2026-04-01

    Orthalign drill plate sizes 1-5 may allow excessive bone cut

    Orthalign is recalling one lot of the Trimax Pegged Drill Plate sizes 1-5 for the Lantern Knee System because plates manufactured out of specification can result in a bone cut in excess of 0.0800 inches.

    Product
    Drill Plate, Ortho Dev. Trimax - Pegged, PREF Size 1 -5 REF:402566 component Lantern Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V208000·2026-04-01

    Volvo trucks recalled over turn signals that may not function properly

    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 340 VNL and VNR vehicles because the turn signals may not function properly, failing to comply with the federal lighting standard.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL (4), VNR (4)
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1608-2026·2026-04-01

    I.T.S. pelvic reconstruction plates heat more in MRI than stated

    I.T.S. GmbH is recalling the Pelvic Reconstruction System PRS RX and PRS Phoenix because updated MRI safety testing shows higher RF-induced temperature increases than the Instructions for Use reflected.

    Product
    Brand Name: I.T.S. Pelvic Reconstruction System (PRS RX & PRS Phoenix) with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Anterior Column Plate; Article Numbers: 21218-16, 21219-16. 2. Anterior Column Plate; Article Numbers: 21218-14, 21219-14. 3. Biplanar 2-C
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1642-2026·2026-04-01

    Olympus PKS cutting forceps 3005PK jaws may break from defective welds

    Olympus is recalling PKS Cutting Forceps model 3005PK because a supplier did not adequately validate the welding process and defective welds can cause the jaw to break during clinical use.

    Product
    Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3005PK Product Description: The PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualiza
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1603-2026·2026-04-01

    I.T.S. femur and tibia plates heat more in MRI than stated

    I.T.S. GmbH is recalling the LRS Locking Reconstruction System because updated MRI safety testing shows higher RF-induced temperature increases than the Instructions for Use previously reflected.

    Product
    I.T.S. LRS (Locking Reconstruction System) with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. DFL (Distal Femur Locking) Distal Femur Plate; Article Numbers: 21301-5, 21301-7, 21301-9, 21301-13, 21302-5, 21302-7, 21302-9, 21302-13. 2. PTL (Proximal Lateral
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1643-2026·2026-04-01

    Olympus PKS cutting forceps 920000PK jaws may break from welds

    Olympus is recalling PKS Cutting Forceps with cord, model 920000PK, because a supplier did not adequately validate the welding process and defective welds can cause the jaw to break.

    Product
    Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps w/Cord, 5mm 24cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 920000PK Product Description: The PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1600-2026·2026-04-01

    I.T.S. pelvic reconstruction screws heat more in MRI than stated

    I.T.S. GmbH is recalling the Pelvic Reconstruction System fixation screw and short spike because updated MRI safety testing shows higher RF-induced temperature increases than the Instructions for Use reflected.

    Product
    Pelvic Reconstruction System (PRS) with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Fixation Screw; Article Number: 70312. 2. Spike short; Article Number: 70314.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1596-2026·2026-04-01

    I.T.S. pilon and tibia plates heat more in MRI than stated

    I.T.S. GmbH is recalling Pilon Plates with Angular Stability and Anterolateral Tibia Plates because updated MRI safety testing shows higher RF-induced temperature increases than the Instructions for Use reflected.

    Product
    Pilonplate with Angular Stability, with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Anterolateral Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21311-11, 21311-15, 21311-7, 21312-11, 21312-15, 21312-7. 2. Pilon Plate 4mm; Article Numbers: 21094-10, 21094-4, 21094-6, 2109
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1644-2026·2026-04-01

    Olympus PKS cutting forceps jaws may break from defective welds

    Olympus is recalling PKS Cutting Forceps because a supplier did not adequately validate the welding process, and defective welds can cause the forceps jaw to break during clinical use.

    Product
    Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 920005PK Product Description: The PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visuali
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1590-2026·2026-04-01

    GE Imactis CT navigation may show needle trajectory that differs from actual

    GE Medical Systems is recalling the Imactis CT-Navigation System because of a potential discordance between the simulated needle trajectory and tip position and the actual trajectory and tip position.

    Product
    Imactis CT-Navigation System, stereotaxic accessory for Computer Tomography (CT), systems, Model Numbers E85101LA and E85101LP
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1630-2026·2026-04-01

    Orthalign knee drill plates may allow a bone cut exceeding specification

    Orthalign is recalling one lot of the Trimax Pegged Drill Plate for the Lantern Knee System because plates manufactured out of specification can result in a bone cut in excess of 0.0800 inches.

    Product
    Drill Plate, Ortho Dev. Trimax - Pegged, PREF Size 6-7 REF:402567 component Lantern Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1604-2026·2026-04-01

    I.T.S. distal ulna plates heat more in MRI than instructions state

    I.T.S. GmbH is recalling the Distal Ulna Locking and Ulna Osteotomy Locking Systems because updated MRI safety testing shows higher RF-induced temperature increases than the Instructions for Use reflected.

    Product
    I.T.S. DUL (Distal Ulna Locking) System and UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. I.T.S. DUL (Distal Ulna Locking) System, Distal Ulna Plate; Article Numbers: 21232-3, 21232-4, 21232-6, 21233-3, 21233-4, 21233-6, 21
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1610-2026·2026-04-01

    Olympus endoscope suction valve no longer compatible with named reprocessors

    Olympus is recalling the MAJ-1443 Endoscope Suction Valve because the MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors.

    Product
    Olympus Endoscope Suction Valve - MAJ-1443. Model Number: MAJ-1443.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1611-2026·2026-04-01

    Olympus endoscope air water valves no longer compatible with named reprocessors

    Olympus is recalling the MAJ-1444 Endoscope Air/Water Valve because the MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors.

    Product
    Olympus Endoscope Air/Water Valve - MAJ-1444. Model Number: MAJ-1444.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1598-2026·2026-04-01

    I.T.S. straight and forearm plates heat more in MRI than stated

    I.T.S. GmbH is recalling Straight Plates with Angular Stability, including forearm and compression plates, because updated MRI safety testing shows higher RF-induced temperature increases than the Instructions for Use reflected.

    Product
    I.T.S. Straight Plate with Angular Stability with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Forearm Plate, Curved; Article Numbers: 21604-6, 21604-9. 2. Forearm Plate, Straight; Article Numbers: 21605-11, 21605-6, 21605-9. 3. Straight Compression Pla
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1607-2026·2026-04-01

    I.T.S. hand locking plates heat more in MRI than instructions state

    I.T.S. GmbH is recalling the HLS Hand Locking Plates System because updated MRI safety testing shows higher RF-induced temperature increases than the Instructions for Use previously reflected.

    Product
    HLS - Hand Locking Plates System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Cortical Screw; Article Numbers: 32151-6, 32151-8, 32151-9, 32151-10, 32151-11, 32151-12, 32151-13, 32151-14, 32151-15, 32151-16, 32151-18, 32151-20. 2. HLS Plate, 2 T-Shape
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1599-2026·2026-04-01

    I.T.S. cannulated screw system heats more in MRI than stated

    I.T.S. GmbH is recalling the I.T.S. Screw System because updated MRI safety testing shows higher RF-induced temperature increases than the Instructions for Use previously reflected.

    Product
    I.T.S. Screw System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Cancellous Screw, Cannulated; Article Numbers: 31404-16, 31404-18, 31404-20, 31404-22, 31404-24, 31404-26, 31404-28, 31404-30, 31404-32, 31404-34, 31404-36, 31404-38, 31404-40, 31404-42, 314
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0405-2026·2026-04-01

    Teva octreotide acetate 20 mg recalled over sterility assurance deficiencies

    Teva is recalling nine lots of Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension 20 mg after quality system deficiencies were identified during an FDA inspection at the contract manufacturer.

    Product
    OCTREOTIDE ACETATE — OCTREOTIDE ACETATE (OCTREOTIDE ACETATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1606-2026·2026-04-01

    I.T.S. headless compression screws heat more in MRI than stated

    I.T.S. GmbH is recalling the HCS Headless Compression Screw System because updated MRI safety testing shows higher RF-induced temperature increases than the Instructions for Use previously reflected.

    Product
    HCS - Headless Compression Screw System, Headless Compression Screw, Cannulated; Article Numbers: 31207-10, 31207-12, 31207-14, 31207-16, 31207-18, 31207-20, 31207-24, 31207-26, 31207-28, 31207-30, 31257-12, 31257-14, 31257-16, 31257-18, 31257-20, 31257-22, 31257-24, 31257-28, 31
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1612-2026·2026-04-01

    Olympus OER-Elite reprocessor no longer compatible with two valve models

    Olympus is recalling the OER-Elite Endoscope Reprocessor because the MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 air/water valves are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite reprocessors.

    Product
    Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor OER-Elite. Model Number: N5789340.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1605-2026·2026-04-01

    I.T.S. foot locking plates heat more in MRI than stated

    I.T.S. GmbH is recalling the FLS Foot Locking Plates System and HOL Hallux Osteotomy Locking Plate because updated MRI safety testing shows higher RF-induced temperature increases than the Instructions for Use reflected.

    Product
    FLS - Foot Locking Plates System and HOL - Hallux Osteotomy Locking Plate with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. FLS - Foot Locking Plates System, Cancellous Stabilization Screw; Article Numbers: 37303-10, 37303-12, 37303-14, 37303-16, 37303-18, 373
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide