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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.

8501–8525 of 78577

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0739-2025·2025-01-01

    Blood Analysis System Software Error Can Assign Wrong Patient Name

    Siemens epoc NXS Host blood analysis devices have a software malfunction that may assign the wrong patient name to blood test results, potentially leading to misdiagnosis or mistreatment.

    Product
    epoc NXS Host; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11413518 (ROW) ; Software Version Number: 4.14.9. Intended for use by trained medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or ca
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0760-2025·2025-01-01

    RUMMELL Medline Medical Device Weak Seals Sterility Risk Recall

    Medline RUMMELL units may have weak seals that could compromise sterility and increase infection risk. Approximately 21,440 units distributed nationwide are affected.

    Product
    RUMMELL, Medline Item No. ST006ST
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0767-2025·2025-01-01

    Siemens magnesium reagent cartridges recalled for false measurement results

    Siemens is recalling two lots of Magnesium Flex reagent cartridges due to potential falsely low magnesium measurements. The intermittent error may not be detected by standard quality control procedures.

    Product
    Magnesium Flex reagent cartridge, 360 tests, Catalog Number: K3057; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10445158;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0155-2025·2025-01-01

    Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules Recalled for Nitrosamine Impurity

    Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules 30 mg nationwide due to N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity above recommended limits. Patients should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 30 mg, Rx only, 30 count bottles, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Hyderabad-500 090, India, For BluePoint Laboratories NDC 68001-414-04
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0717-2025·2025-01-01

    Surgical Patties and Strips Recalled for Endotoxin Contamination

    Medline Industries recalls specific lots of surgical patties and strips in MAJOR NEURO PACK-LF Convenience kits due to higher-than-expected endotoxin levels detected in raw materials, which may have resulted in out-of-specification finished products.

    Product
    MAJOR NEURO PACK-LF Convenience kit, SKU DYNJ0578916X. Convenience kits used for various procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0731-2025·2025-01-01

    Abbott Vascular inflation device may leak during cardiovascular procedures

    Abbott Vascular is recalling 20/30 Priority Pack Accessory Kit inflation devices due to potential leaks that could cause air embolism during cardiovascular procedures.

    Product
    20/30 Priority Pack Accessory Kit/.096 RHV, REF: 1000186, or use during vascular procedures in conjunction with interventional and / or diagnostic devices (e.g., balloon dilatation catheters, atherectomy devices, stent delivery systems, intravascular ultrasound devices).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    40 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0725-2025·2025-01-01

    Surgical Patties and Strips with Endotoxin Contamination in Medline Convenience Kits

    Medline Industries is recalling surgical patties and strips in specific lots of KIT,SPINE LH Convenience Kits due to higher-than-expected endotoxin levels in raw materials. The contamination may result in out-of-specification endotoxin in finished sterile products.

    Product
    KIT,SPINE LH Convenience kit, SKU DYNJ906448A.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0723-2025·2025-01-01

    Medline surgical patties and strips recalled for endotoxin contamination

    Medline surgical patties and strips used in certain procedure convenience kits were found to contain higher-than-expected endotoxin levels that may exceed safety specifications. The affected kits were distributed nationwide and in Canada.

    Product
    Medline brand, medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: 1) CRANIOTOMY, SKU CDS982719X; 2) MVFF/FIBU #54-RF, SKU DYNJ21927Q; 3) MVFF/FIBU #54-RF, SKU DYNJ21927S; 3) NEURO PEDIATRIC, SKU DYNJ61607A; 4) CRANIOTOMY PACK, SKU DYNJ66419C; 5) LYMPHATIC BYPASS PACK, SKU DYNJ69907;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0159-2025·2025-01-01

    Prescription chlorpromazine tablets recalled due to manufacturing quality defect

    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling chlorpromazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets nationwide due to manufacturing deviations that allowed excess N-nitroso impurity.

    Product
    CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE — CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0736-2025·2025-01-01

    Siemens epoc Blood Analysis System Recalled for Patient Identification Software Error

    Siemens is recalling epoc NXS Host blood analysis systems due to a software malfunction that can assign incorrect patient names to test results, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and mistreatment if not verified by the user.

    Product
    epoc NXS Host; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11413498(JP) ; Software Version Number: 4.14.9. Intended for use by trained medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0156-2025·2025-01-01

    Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules Recalled Due to N-nitroso Impurity Contamination

    Amerisource Health Services is recalling certain lots of Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules due to N-nitroso impurity levels exceeding recommended limits. Consumers with the medication should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, Rx only, 90 count bottles, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Hyderabad-500 090, India, For BluePoint Laboratories NDC 68001-414-05
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0719-2025·2025-01-01

    Surgical Patties and Strips Recalled for Endotoxin Contamination

    Medline Industries recalls DIEP FLAP Convenience kits containing surgical patties and strips due to higher-than-expected endotoxin contamination that may not meet sterile product specifications.

    Product
    DIEP FLAP Convenience kit, SKU DYNJ910120. Convenience kits used for various procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0734-2025·2025-01-01

    Blood Analysis System Recalled Due to Patient Name Assignment Software Error

    Siemens is recalling the epoc NXS Host blood analysis system due to a software defect that can incorrectly assign patient names to test results, potentially causing misdiagnosis and mistreatment.

    Product
    epoc NXS Host; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11413475 (US); Software Version Number: 4.14.9. Intended for use by trained medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capill
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0722-2025·2025-01-01

    Surgical Patties and Strips Recalled for Elevated Endotoxin Levels in Kits

    Medline Industries is recalling SEPTOPLASTY PACK convenience kits nationwide due to higher-than-expected endotoxin levels in surgical patties and strips. The contamination may pose infection risks during surgical procedures.

    Product
    SEPTOPLASTY PACK Convenient kit, SKU DYNJ44759F. Convenience kits used for various procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0762-2025·2025-01-01

    MISHA Knee System Implants recalled due to fracture risk

    Moximed is recalling 115 MISHA Knee System Implants in multiple US states due to a supplier component defect that may cause the implant to fracture, potentially leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness.

    Product
    MISHA Knee System Implant Small, Left, REF: 2-1001. MISHA Knee System Implant Small, Right, REF: 2-1002.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0738-2025·2025-01-01

    Siemens Blood Analysis System Software Malfunction May Cause Patient Identification Error

    Siemens epoc NXS Host blood analysis systems are recalled due to a software malfunction that can assign incorrect patient names to blood tests, potentially leading to misdiagnosis or mistreatment.

    Product
    epoc NXS Host; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11413517(MX) ; Software Version Number: 4.14.9. Intended for use by trained medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0753-2025·2025-01-01

    Merlin PCS 3650 Pacemaker Programmer Software Anomaly May Cause Loss of Pacing

    A software anomaly in Abbott's Merlin PCS 3650 programmer may prevent proper finalization of leadless pacemakers, causing loss of pacing function. The issue occurs when specific actions combine with brief telemetry loss.

    Product
    The Merlin PCS 3650 programmer Model 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer model 3650 is a portable, dedicated programming system which operates using the Merlin PCS Model 3330 software and is designed to interrogate, program, display data from, and test Abbott Medical implantable
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0756-2025·2025-01-01

    Medline Surgical Needle Holders Recalled for Sterility Compromise

    Medline is recalling 21,440 surgical needleholders due to weak seals that may compromise sterility and increase risk of contamination and infection during surgical use.

    Product
    ST OR MAYO HEGAR NEEDLEHOLDER 6"(OR2500), Medline Item No. 67870
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0755-2025·2025-01-01

    Medline Surgical Scissors Recalled for Sterility Seal Defect

    Medline O.R. scissors may have weak seals that compromise sterility, increasing risk of contamination and infection. Approximately 21,440 units from lot 2023052490 have been recalled nationwide.

    Product
    O.R. SCISSORS, S/B, 5.5 STERILE, Medline Item No. DYND04000
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0740-2025·2025-01-01

    Siemens Blood Analysis Device Recalled Over Patient Name Mix-up Software Defect

    Siemens is recalling the epoc NXS blood analysis system due to a software flaw that can assign incorrect patient names to test results, risking misdiagnosis or mistreatment if the operator doesn't verify the patient name.

    Product
    epoc NXS Host; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11413583(CN, KR) ; Software Version Number: 4.14.9. Intended for use by trained medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0766-2025·2025-01-01

    EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert Package Mix-Up Causes Surgical Delays

    Encore Medical recalls EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert packages that may contain the wrong size implant (5R 16MM with 3R 14MM and vice versa), potentially delaying surgery. The recall affects 33 units nationwide.

    Product
    EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert, 5R 16MM, VE, REF: 342-16-705; EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert, 3R 14MM, VE, REF: 342-14-703
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0721-2025·2025-01-01

    Medline Surgical Patties and Strips Recalled for Endotoxin Contamination

    Medline recalls surgical patties and strips from specific kit lots due to higher-than-expected endotoxin levels. The 318 kits were distributed in the United States and Canada.

    Product
    Medline brand, medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: 1) MVFF/FIBU #54-RF , SKU DYNJ21927R; 2) DIEP FLAP, SKU DYNJ910120A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0161-2025·2025-01-01

    Duloxetine 30mg Capsules Recalled Due to Nitrosamine Impurity

    Breckenridge Pharmaceutical is recalling 163,883 bottles of Duloxetine 30mg capsules nationwide due to N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity above FDA-recommended limits.

    Product
    DULOXETINE — DULOXETINE (DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0757-2025·2025-01-01

    Sterile Magill Forceps Recalled Due to Weak Seals and Contamination Risk

    Medline has recalled Sterile Magill Forceps (Item No. 66790) due to weak seals that may compromise sterility. The defect affects approximately 21,440 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    STERILE MAGILL FORCEP (MAGF9), Medline Item No. 66790
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide