State
72,992 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Iowa. 5,585 additional recalls listed Iowa specifically in their distribution scope.
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.
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.
Cardinal Health Presource surgical kits and dental packs are recalled due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Approximately 512,786 units were distributed worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 11,162 units of 8MM Tenaculum Forceps (Model 470207) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments. Users should discontinue use immediately.
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.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Large Needle Driver instruments (Model 470006) due to frayed or broken grip cables affecting reusable instrument function during surgery.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecologic biopsy procedure kits because of packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,472 Cobra Grasper surgical instruments due to frayed or broken grip cables that may affect surgical procedures.
A software bug in BD Pyxis MedStation ES medication dispensing cabinets may prevent staff from locating alternate supply locations, potentially delaying patient therapy.
Toyota is recalling 2018 Camry and 2019 Lexus NX and RX vehicles because a failing fuel pump can cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE Curette Excavator surgical kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterile barriers. Affected kits were distributed nationwide.
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.
Summit Import Corporation is recalling Yu Yee Five Spice Powder due to high levels of lead detected in testing. Consumers should discontinue use and contact a healthcare provider with concerns.
Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling glipiZIDE Extended-Release Tablets, 2.5 mg, due to failed dissolution specifications. Patients should contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider.
Viatris Inc is recalling Cardura (doxazosin mesylate) XL 8 mg tablets due to failed stability testing revealing out-of-specification impurity levels. Approximately 1,215 bottles distributed nationwide are affected.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological procedure kits (Model 96-2478) due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier and create contamination risk.
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.
Cardinal Health is recalling Presource fetal surgery kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties, which could pose infection risk.
Accriva Diagnostics distributed the VerifyNow P2Y12 Platelet Reactivity Test (Lot WL1145) without required FDA clearance. Healthcare professionals could use the unapproved test to guide treatment decisions for P2Y12 inhibitor therapy.
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.
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.