State
73,187 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach DC. 2,798 additional recalls listed District of Columbia specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 2,798 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 948 (34%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 2,798 recalls whose distribution notice names District of Columbia specifically. The 73,187 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
A Class II medical device recall has been issued for Directional Laser Probes due to potential difficulties extending, retracting, and directing the laser fiber tip. The issue affects 126 units distributed across multiple US states.
D.O.R.C. recalls 78 directional laser probes with Alcon/Lumenis connectors due to difficulties extending, retracting, or directing the laser fiber. The Class II recall affects units distributed across multiple U.S. states and Puerto Rico.
Beckman Coulter recalls Access Total T4 thyroxine assay due to imprecision that may cause erroneous or delayed diagnostic results.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals is recalling Infumorph 200 (morphine sulfate) ampuls because the sterile filter in the carton has an earlier expiration date than the medication, potentially compromising sterility.
Eugia US LLC is recalling Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection nationwide due to failed impurity specifications. The 335,940 affected vials contain organic impurities exceeding acceptable standards.
Angiodynamics is recalling MINI STICK MAX guidewire introducers (155 units) due to manufacturing defects in the sheath hub that may prevent guidewire passage.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling HDS Traction Boot II units due to incorrect assembly. The boot key socket locking ridge faces upward, preventing proper attachment to the traction system.
Mc3 Inc is recalling 188 Nautilus Smart ECMO modules nationwide due to potential water path restrictions in the heat exchanger that may cause inadequate heat transfer and risk of hypothermia during use.
ConvaTec is recalling specific lots of EsteemBody Soft Convex Drainable Pouches due to inconsistency in filter weld strength, affecting 6709 units distributed in the US and internationally.
Covidien is recalling Situate Laparotomy Sponges because some packs may contain improperly sterilized units lacking required RF detection features. Non-sterile sponges could cause infection, tissue trauma, and sepsis during surgery.
Angiodynamics is recalling 39 units of MINI STICK MAX vascular guidewire introducers due to voids in the sheath hub that may prevent guidewire passage during surgery, potentially delaying the procedure.
Abbott's i-STAT Level 1 control device is recalled because a refrigerator temperature excursion on January 8, 2024, could cause incorrect or delayed test results. The walk-in storage unit failed, causing temperatures to fall below the required range of 35.6-46.4°F.
Eugia US LLC is recalling 43,920 vials of Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection nationwide due to failure to meet organic impurity specifications. No illnesses have been reported.
McKesson recalls Abbott Rapid Dx pregnancy test control sets due to a refrigerator temperature excursion that could cause inaccurate or delayed test results.
Preat Corp is recalling 561 units of RP Titanium Abutment Blanks due to a manufacturing defect where the screw seat location may be too high, resulting in shortened screw engagement into the implant.
Sarnova HC is recalling the Curaplex Nasal Intubation Kit because the endotracheal tube holder is incompatible with nasal intubation, preventing practitioners from securing the tube. The recall affects 550 units distributed nationwide.
Eberspacher is recalling Hydronic L-II heaters produced between May 2023 and January 2024 because they may release excessive exhaust gas, posing a risk of smoke poisoning or fire.
D.O.R.C. Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center is recalling Directional Laser Probes for ophthalmic surgery due to difficulties extending, retracting, and directing the laser fiber. The recall affects 84 units distributed nationwide.
A precision component in Think Surgical's TMINI robotic knee system may bind due to insufficient clearance. The binding could occur during surgical drilling.
Angiodynamics recalls the MINI STICK MAX vascular guidewire introducer due to internal defects in the sheath hub that may prevent guidewire insertion during surgery, potentially requiring equipment exchange.
Angiodynamics recalls approximately 5,840 guidewire introducers with manufacturing defects that may prevent proper guidewire insertion during vascular procedures. The defect could cause procedural delays requiring equipment exchange.
Angiodynamics recalls 130 MINI STICK MAX guidewire introducers due to hub voids that may prevent guidewire passage during vascular procedures. No injuries reported.
Siemens is recalling its DCA HbA1c Reagent Kit because the device displays falsely elevated readings without alerting the user. This could lead to incorrect patient management of glucose levels.
Mc3 Inc recalls Nautilus ECMO Oxygenator units due to heat exchanger water path restriction that degrades temperature control performance. Inadequate heat transfer may lead to hypothermia risk.
A batch of I.B.S compression screws may have incorrect dimensions compared to their labels due to a batch mix-up. The 59 affected units were distributed nationwide in Tennessee.