The Recall Desk

State

District of Columbia product recalls

72,992 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.

These figures cover only the 2,795 recalls whose distribution notice names District of Columbia specifically. The 72,992 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

8151–8175 of 75787

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0850-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls 8MM Surgical Scissors for Grip Cable Defects

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 4,259 units of 8MM round tip scissors due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. The defect could affect instrument reliability during surgical procedures.

    Product
    8MM, ROUND TIP SCISSORS, IS4000 ¿ REF 470007
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0929-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Retractor Kits Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Breach

    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.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR SH 2X3 4.5"CS25, Model Numbers: 96-2201A; 2) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR BL 2X3 4.5"CS25, Model Numbers: 96-2203A; 3) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR BL 3X4 5.5"CS25, Model Numbers: 96-2207A;
    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-0917-2025·2025-01-22

    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. Endotoxins could pose a risk if contaminated components are used in sterile surgical procedures.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) KIT, H N FREE FLAP, Catalog Number: PEHFHNAMHJ; 2) KIT,H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHFHNAMH1; 3) KIT,H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHFHNAMH2; 4) KIT,H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHFHNAMH3; 5) KIT,H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Numb
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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-0915-2025·2025-01-22

    Cardinal Health surgical kits recalled for potential endotoxin contamination

    Cardinal Health Presource surgical kits are being recalled due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Approximately 512,786 units were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) CRANIOTOMY PACK, Catalog Number: 2NE69CNK12; 2) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 4, Catalog Number: CHIP99NC42; 3) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 4 , Catalog Number: CHIP99NC43; 4) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 4 , Catalog Number: CHIP99NC44; 5) CHI STD NEURO CR
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0904-2025·2025-01-22

    Medtronic NanoCross Elite PTA Catheter Recall Due to Balloon Deflation

    Medtronic's NanoCross Elite PTA catheters in certain lots may not deflate properly during use. The FDA is recalling 5,189 units due to potential in-vivo balloon deflation issues.

    Product
    Medtronic NanoCross Elite PTA catheter, REF numbers amd sizes: 1) AB14W050020090, Size: 5MM X 20MM X 90CM; 2) AB14W050020150, Size: 5MM X 20MM X 150CM; 3) AB14W050040090, Size: 5MM X 40MM X 90CM; 4) AB14W050040150, Size: 5MM X 40MM X 150CM; 5) AB14W050060150,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0958-2025·2025-01-22

    Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemo software autosave defect recall

    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.

    Product
    Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemo software
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0937-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments Recalls ECONO STERILE Surgical Scalpel Handles for Sterile Barrier Risk

    Sklar Instruments recalls ECONO STERILE SCALPEL HDL #3 surgical handles due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier. The 150-unit recall affects units distributed nationwide with lot code SK-125.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE SCALPEL HDL #3 W/METRIC CS/25, Model Number 96-3500M
    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-0863-2025·2025-01-22

    8MM Dual Blade Retractors recalled for frayed or broken grip cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Dual Blade Retractors due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. This defect affects 783 reusable surgical instruments distributed in the U.S. and internationally.

    Product
    8MM,DUAL BLADE RETRACTOR,IS4000¿ REF 470249
    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-0873-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical 8mm Cadiere Forceps Recalled for Frayed Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 56,580 units of the 8mm Cadiere Forceps (Model 471049) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instrument.

    Product
    8MM,CADIERE FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471049
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0876-2025·2025-01-22

    8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps Recalled for Frayed Grip Cable

    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.

    Product
    8MM,MARYLAND BIPOLAR FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471172
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • 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-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-0847-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors Recalled for Frayed Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical recalls 355,547 monopolar curved scissors due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on these reusable surgical instruments.

    Product
    8MM, MONOPOLAR CURVED SCISSORS, IS4000 REF 470179
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0954-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical instrument kits recalled for potential sterile packaging defects

    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.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE OLSEN-HEG NH SMO DEL 5.5STER25, Model Number 96-2352A; 2) ECONO STERILE HALSEY NH SERR 5" STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2353; 3) ECONO STERILE OLSEN-HEGAR NH 5.5" STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2355A; 4) ECO
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0931-2025·2025-01-22

    Medical Procedure Kits Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Breach

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE Curette Excavator surgical kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterile barriers. Affected kits were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE" CURETTE EXCAVATOR STRL CS/25, Model Number 941-1320; general surgical
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0845-2025·2025-01-22

    X-Flow Prostatectomy Catheter Recalled for Possible Sterility Defect

    Coloplast is recalling 36,369 X-Flow prostatectomy catheters due to a possible sterility issue detected at its manufacturing facility.

    Product
    X-Flow prostatectomy catheter, Device Reference Numbers AB6022, AB6024, AB6118, AB6120, AB6122, AB6124, AB6220, AB6222, AB6224, AB6318, AB6320, AB6322, AB6324, AB6418, AB6420, AB6422, AB6424, AB6522, AB6524, AB6A18, AB6A20, AB6A22, AB6A24, AB6C18, AB6C20, AB6C22, and AB6C24.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0943-2025·2025-01-22

    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits recalled for potential sterile barrier breach

    Sklar Instruments is recalling three models of ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE SIMS UTERINE CURETTE #3 STER25, Model Number 96-4113; 2) ECONO STERILE KEVORK ENDO CURET W/BAS STER25, Model Number 96-4144A; 3) ECONO STERILE KEVORKIAN CURET W/O BAS STER25, Model Number 96-4145A; cervical
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide