State
73,198 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Iowa. 5,590 additional recalls listed Iowa specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 5,590 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 1,320 (24%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 5,590 recalls whose distribution notice names Iowa specifically. The 73,198 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Cardinal Health is recalling all lots of LEADER brand Dry Eye Relief nationwide due to non-sterility. FDA found insanitary manufacturing conditions and positive bacterial test results.
Cardinal Health is recalling LEADER brand Eye Irritation Relief drops due to non-sterility concerns. FDA testing found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial results at the manufacturing facility, affecting 11,629 units distributed nationwide.
Unomedical recalls 3,362 units of VariSoft infusion sets due to connector damage causing premature disconnection and missed insulin doses, risking dangerous elevation of blood glucose and ketone levels.
FDA recalls Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops nationwide due to non-sterile manufacturing conditions found during inspection.
LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops are being recalled nationwide due to non-sterility issues. FDA testing found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial contamination at the manufacturing facility.
Unomedical is recalling 8,028 VariSoft infusion sets due to a manufacturing defect that makes the connector prone to unintended disconnection, potentially leading to missed insulin doses and serious blood glucose complications.
Exela Pharma Sciences is recalling 38,200 vials of ELCYS (cysteine hydrochloride injection) nationwide due to the presence of silicone particulate matter.
Rugby Laboratories' Lubricating Tears Eye Drops are being recalled nationwide due to non-sterility. FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results at the manufacturing facility.
Exela Pharma Sciences is recalling Midazolam Injectable due to silicone particulate matter contamination. Patients and healthcare providers with the affected lot should discontinue use and consult their healthcare provider.
The FDA recalls 1,679 VariSoft infusion sets (Model 1002828) due to connector damage that causes improper detachment. Undetected disconnections can lead to missed insulin doses and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Cardinal Health is recalling all lots of LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops due to non-sterility issues. FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results at the manufacturing facility in India.
Cardinal Health is recalling all lots of LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops nationwide due to non-sterility. FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from the manufacturing facility.
Cardinal Health's LEADER brand Dry Eye Relief eye drops are recalled nationwide due to non-sterility concerns. FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
Exela Pharma Sciences recalls 8.4% sodium bicarbonate injection nationwide due to silicone particulate matter in vials. The FDA classified this Class I recall as affecting 355,220 vials.
Aizu Olympus is recalling 61 tracheal videoscopes (Model LF-V) due to an unvalidated air drying process that left water in channels after repair. Water in the endoscope channels may become contaminated and pose an infection risk.
Aizu Olympus is recalling 1577 ureteralscope units due to an unvalidated channel air drying process that left some units with residual water after repair, creating a contamination and infection risk.
Aizu Olympus is recalling 3,627 gastrointestinal videoscopes because the channel air drying process was not validated. A small percentage of devices returned after repair had wet channels, creating potential for contamination and risk of infection.
Aizu Olympus is recalling cystonephroscope endoscopes due to an unvalidated air drying process that allowed water to remain in instrument channels. Retained moisture poses a risk of contamination and infection.
Philips Ingenia 1.5T CX MRI systems may experience gradient coil failure that could produce smoke and/or fire. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall affecting 48 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Medline manual resuscitators are recalled due to a backwards leak in the integrated manometer that allows CO2 rebreathing. The defect affects multiple models used in respiratory care distributed nationwide.
Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs due to metal burrs that may prevent surgical instruments from passing through, potentially extending operative time.
Aizu Olympus is recalling uretero-reno fiberscopes because the channel air drying process was not validated. A small percentage of repaired devices had residual water in the channels, creating a risk of contamination and infection.
SunMed's Ventlab V-Care manual resuscitators are being recalled due to a backwards leak in the integrated manometer that allows CO2 rebreathing. Affected devices were distributed nationwide.
Aizu Olympus is recalling ultrasonic gastrovideoscopes due to an unvalidated channel drying process that left some scopes with water in the channels after repair. Water remaining in the device poses a risk of contamination and infection.
DBX Demineralized Bone Matrix Putty units labeled as 10cc contain only 1cc of product, which may result in prolonged surgery. Affected units distributed in PA, TX, and WA.