The Recall Desk

State

Iowa product recalls

72,992 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Iowa. 5,585 additional recalls listed Iowa specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total
5,585
Critical
910
Severe
1,317
Most recent
2026-09-16

Of the 5,585 recalls naming Iowa we have scored against our rubric, 910 (16%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,317 (24%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 5,585 recalls whose distribution notice names Iowa specifically. The 72,992 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

8251–8275 of 78577

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0824-2025·2025-01-22

    ESSENTIO DR Pacemakers May Malfunction Due to Battery Impedance Issue

    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.

    Product
    ESSENTIO DR Pacemaker, SL (Model Number L101, SL MRI (Model Number L111), EL (Model Number L121), and EL MRI (Model Number L131)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0822-2025·2025-01-22

    ACCOLADE DR Pacemakers Recalled for Unintended Safety Mode Activation

    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.

    Product
    ACCOLADE DR Pacemaker, SL (Model Number L301), SL MRI (Model Number L311), EL (Model Number L321), and EL MRI (Model Number L331)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0829-2025·2025-01-22

    Impella RP Heart Pump Recalled Due to Optical Sensor Damage Risk

    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.

    Product
    Impella RP with SmartAssist; Product Number: 0046-0035;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0764-2025·2025-01-22

    Medline Fluid Delivery Sets incorrectly assembled with wrong drip chamber

    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.

    Product
    Medline Fluid Delivery Set with Drip Chamber: 1) FDS,135,CHMN,W/F,MLL,RC(2),PG, Item Number 99000069; 2) FDS,135,NV,MICRO-CHAMBER,W/FILTER,BLUE, Item Number 949000222; 3) FDS,135,NV,MICRO-CHAMBER,W/FILTER,GREEN, Item Number 949000224; 4) FDS,135,NV,MICRO-CHAMBER,W/FILTER,RE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0826-2025·2025-01-22

    CRT-P Pacemakers Recalled for Potential Safety Mode Initiation Risk

    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.

    Product
    VALITUDE CRT-P, EL (Model Number U125) and EL MRI (Model Number U128)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0905-2025·2025-01-22

    Olympus MAJ-891 Forceps Recalled for Potential Biomaterial Retention During Reprocessing

    Olympus recalls the MAJ-891 endoscope forceps/irrigation plug nationwide because improper reprocessing may leave biomaterial inside the device, creating a contamination risk.

    Product
    Olympus MAJ-891 Forceps/Irrigation Plug (Isolated Type). Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-891. This instrument is designed to be attached to the instrument channel port of Olympus endoscopes to allow both irrigation and the use of endo-therapy accessories.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0400-2025·2025-01-22

    Cucumbers sold in multiple states recalled due to Salmonella contamination risk

    Wholesale Produce Supply is recalling cucumbers sold in multiple Midwest states and Canada due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not eat the affected product and should dispose of it safely.

    Product
    Cucumbers, Wholesale Produce Supply, 752 Kasota Circle, Minneapolis, MN 554145. Product of Mexico. Cucumbers sold in the following pack sizes: 1. 5 lb. pack 2. 6 ct individual items per case. 3. 12 ct individual items per case. 4. 24 ct individual items per case. 5.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    9 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0885-2025·2025-01-22

    Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilator Battery Charger May Cause Device Inoperability

    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.

    Product
    Welch Allyn, Inc., Life2000 Ventilation System, REF BT-20-0002A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0881-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Bipolar Dissector Recalled for Frayed Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM curved bipolar dissectors due to frayed or broken grip cables that could affect surgical instrument performance. Approximately 3,869 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    8MM,CURVED BIPOLAR DISSECTOR,IS4000 REF 471344
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0932-2025·2025-01-22

    ECONO STERILE Nail Nippers and Tissue Nippers Recalled for Sterile Barrier Issues

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE nail nipper and tissue nipper kits due to packaging defects that may compromise their sterile barrier. The affected kits were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE D/A NAIL NIPPER 5.75" STER CS5, Model Number 96-2424A; 2) ECONO STERILE TISS NIPPER 14MM CVX 5"CS/25, Model Number 96-2427; 3) ECONO STERILE NAIL NIPPER 4.5" STERILE 25, Model Number 96-2666; 4) ECONO STER
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0882-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Bipolar Grasper Recall Due to Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 14,507 8MM Long Bipolar Graspers due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables that could impair surgical control during laparoscopic procedures.

    Product
    8MM,LONG BIPOLAR GRASPER,IS4000 REF 471400
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0926-2025·2025-01-22

    ECONO STERILE Medical Procedure Kits Recalled for Packaging Defects

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier and allow contamination.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE brand medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE FREER ELEV DE S/B 7.25" CS/25, Model Number 96-2483 (multiple purpose); 2) ECONO STERILE LOCKE ELEV #94 NARROW STER 25, Model Number 96-2484 (foot procedures)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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-0852-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical DeBakey Forceps Recalled for Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,739 8MM DeBakey Forceps (Model 470036) used in surgical procedures due to increased reports of frayed or broken grip cables. Cable failure could impair instrument function during surgery.

    Product
    8MM,DEBAKEY FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470036
    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-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 (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-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-0857-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Forceps Recalled for Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 373 Resano Forceps due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instruments. Affected healthcare providers should contact the manufacturer for guidance.

    Product
    8MM,RESANO FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470181
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • 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-0859-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps Over Frayed Grip Cables

    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.

    Product
    8MM,FENESTRATED BIPOLAR FORCEPS,IS4000¿ REF 470205
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0862-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Retractor Grip Cables May Fray or Break During Use

    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.

    Product
    8MM,ATRIAL RETRACTOR SHORT RIGHT,IS4000¿ REF 470246
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0945-2025·2025-01-22

    Gynecological Procedure Kits Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Packaging Defects

    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.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE KOGAN ENDOCERV SPEC STER CS/5, Model Number 96-4142A, gynecological procedures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0918-2025·2025-01-22

    Portrait Core Services Software Loss of Patient Monitoring After 425 Days

    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.

    Product
    Portrait Core Services, a set of software services that enable the communication and interaction of the Portrait Mobile Monitoring Solution components and will integrate into existing healthcare facility infrastructure and clinical information systems, Model CSSXB
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide