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Kentucky product recalls

73,092 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Kentucky. 7,194 additional recalls listed Kentucky specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total
7,194
Critical
1,409
Severe
1,706
Most recent
2026-09-23

Of the 7,194 recalls naming Kentucky we have scored against our rubric, 1,409 (20%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,706 (24%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 7,194 recalls whose distribution notice names Kentucky specifically. The 73,092 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

8451–8475 of 80286

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0924-2025·2025-01-22

    FDA Recalls Small Graptor Retractor Instruments Due to Cable Failures

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 42,028 Small Graptor surgical retractor instruments used with da Vinci X/Xi systems due to pitch cable failures. The recalled devices affect surgical facilities nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    8MM, Small Graptor REF 470318 Is a grasping retractor Instrument used with the da Vinci X/Xi Surgical Systems in a wide variety of procedures to perform a variety of surgical tasks including manipulation and retraction of tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0953-2025·2025-01-22

    ECONO STERILE Orthopedic Probes Recalled for Sterile Barrier Breach Risk

    Sklar Instruments recalls 2,500 ECONO STERILE orthopedic probe kits due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE PROBE W/EYE CS/50, Model Number 94-5923; 2) ECONO STERIL" PROBE W/EYE 5.5" STERL CS/25, Model Number 96-2361; orthopedic probe
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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-0872-2025·2025-01-22

    Reusable Surgical Forceps Recall Due to Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,562 units of 8mm surgical forceps (Model 471048) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. The defect could impair instrument function during use.

    Product
    8MM,LONG TIP FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471048
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • 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 (Drugs)·D-0202-2025·2025-01-22

    FDA recalls glipiZIDE Extended-Release Tablets for failed dissolution specifications

    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.

    Product
    glipiZIDE, Extended-Release Tablets, 2.5 mg, 30-count (3x10 blister cards) carton, Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, Carton NDC: 60687-480-21, Unit Dose NDC: 60687-480-11
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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-0931-2025·2025-01-22

    Medical Procedure Kits Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Breach

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE Curette Excavator surgical kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterile barriers. Affected kits were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE" CURETTE EXCAVATOR STRL CS/25, Model Number 941-1320; general surgical
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0928-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments Recalls ECONO STERILE Gynecological Procedure Kits for Packaging Defects

    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.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE SIMS UTERINE SND GRD 13"STER25, Model Numbers: 96-2478 (gynecological use)
    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
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0914-2025·2025-01-22

    Cardinal Health Fetal Surgery Kits Recalled for Endotoxin Contamination Risk

    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.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY, Catalog Number PB11FSC10 2 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY , Catalog Number PB11FSCH5 3 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY , Catalog Number PB11FSCH6 4 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY , Catalog Number PB11FSCH7 5 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY , Catalog Number PB11
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0823-2025·2025-01-22

    PROPONENT DR Pacemaker Recalled for Unexpected Safety Mode Risk

    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.

    Product
    PROPONENT DR Pacemaker, SL (Model Number L201), (VDD) SL (Model Number L209), SL MRI (Model Number L211), EL (Model Number L221), and EL MRI (Model Number L231).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0961-2025·2025-01-22

    VerifyNow P2Y12 Platelet Reactivity Test distributed without FDA market clearance

    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.

    Product
    VerifyNow P2Y12 Platelet Reactivity Test, REF: 85064
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0847-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors Recalled for Frayed Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical recalls 355,547 monopolar curved scissors due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on these reusable surgical instruments.

    Product
    8MM, MONOPOLAR CURVED SCISSORS, IS4000 REF 470179
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0954-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical instrument kits recalled for potential sterile packaging defects

    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.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE OLSEN-HEG NH SMO DEL 5.5STER25, Model Number 96-2352A; 2) ECONO STERILE HALSEY NH SERR 5" STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2353; 3) ECONO STERILE OLSEN-HEGAR NH 5.5" STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2355A; 4) ECO
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0930-2025·2025-01-22

    Medical procedure kit recall due to sterile barrier packaging breach risk

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE nasal procedure kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterility. The recall affects 175 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC MD STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2236; 2) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC MD STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2237M; 3) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC LG STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2238; for nasal
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0878-2025·2025-01-22

    Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps Recalled Due to Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 147,006 units of 8MM Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables, which could impair surgical control.

    Product
    8MM,FENESTRATED BIPOLAR FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471205
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • 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-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-0870-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Clip Applier Recalled for Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 5,576 units of the 8MM Horizon Small Clip Applier due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable instruments.

    Product
    8MM,HORIZON SMALL CLIP APPLIER,IS4000¿ REF 470401
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0944-2025·2025-01-22

    Gynecological Speculum Kits Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Breach

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological speculum kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterility. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE GRAVES SPEC STRL SM BX/25, Model Number 96-2603; 2) ECONO STERILE GRAVES SPEC STRL MD BX/25, Model Number 96-2605; 3) ECONO STERILE GRAVES SPEC STRL LG BX/25, Model Number 96-2607; 4) ECONO STERILE PEDER
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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-0909-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Kit Recall: Potential Endotoxin Contamination in Cardinal Health Presource Kits

    Cardinal Health recalls Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Affected units were distributed in the US, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1 ) TRIPLE ENDO PACK, Catalog Number: SBAOCTEHH1:; 2 ) TRIPLE ENDO PACK, Catalog Number: SBAOCTEHHA:; 3 ) RIVERSIDE SINUS ENDOSCOPY PK, Catalog Number: SEN15SERM5:; 4 ) RIVERSIDE SINUS ENDOSCOPY PK, Catalog Number: SEN15SERMO:; 5 ) RIVERSIDE S
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide