State
73,092 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Louisiana. 6,958 additional recalls listed Louisiana specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 6,958 recalls naming Louisiana we have scored against our rubric, 1,109 (16%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,497 (22%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 6,958 recalls whose distribution notice names Louisiana specifically. The 73,092 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
American Contract Systems is recalling 3 units of the COPM11B pacemaker medical kits due to inability to confirm sterilization requirements were met. An inoperable chart recorder caused humidity readings to exceed specifications during manufacturing.
Cook Biotech recalls Biodesign Recto-Vaginal Fistula Plug RVP-0.4 units because they expire before their labeled expiration dates. Affected lots were distributed worldwide.
Empower Pharmacy is recalling a pyridoxine (B6) injection solution because sterility assurance could not be confirmed. The recalled product is lot 609763 with a beyond-use date of 04/18/2025.
Siemens ACUSON Maple ultrasound systems may perform incorrect unit conversion in software, producing values 10 times smaller than actual. This could lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate patient management.
Philips Ingenia Elition S MRI machines (10 units) are recalled because assembly screws may come loose and interfere with the horizontal tabletop, potentially delaying diagnosis and causing patient anxiety.
The FDA is recalling LINK Universal Handles due to risk of material failure when first used. The surgical instrument may break during surgery, compromising patient safety.
American Contract Systems is recalling the PACEMAKER PACK (Lot 2405112) due to an inoperable chart recorder that prevented confirmation of sterilization requirements. Affected units were distributed in MO, MN, MA, OH, and NE.
American Contract Systems, Inc. is recalling the Vaginal Delivery ASDV25B medical convenience kit due to an inoperable chart recorder that prevented confirmation of sterilization assurance. The device may not meet required sterilization standards.
Cook Biotech is recalling 3 units of Biodesign Fistula Plug surgical implants because they expire before the printed expiration date. The devices were distributed worldwide.
Philips SmartPath dStream MRI devices have loose screws in the RF carrier assembly that may interfere with the moving tabletop, potentially delaying diagnosis. Affected units should be inspected and repaired immediately.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 5 nephroscopes because their instructions for use list reprocessing methods not reviewed or approved by the FDA.
American Contract Systems is recalling 12 Open Shoulder medical convenience kits because a faulty chart recorder prevented verification of sterilization requirements.
Boston Scientific is recalling WallFlex and Agile esophageal stent systems because the delivery catheter tip may detach during use.
Philips is recalling 7 MR 7700 MRI scanners because loose screws may block the tabletop, potentially delaying diagnosis or causing patient anxiety.
Boston Scientific is recalling Agile Esophageal Stent Systems because the delivery catheter tip may detach. The recall affects 15 units distributed worldwide.
Cardinal Health is recalling Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tubes because the Anti-Reflux Valve may break due to improper use. Labeling changes were made to address the issue.
Boston Scientific is recalling Agile Esophageal Stent Systems because the delivery catheter tip may detach. The recall affects 10 units distributed worldwide.
General Motors is recalling 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles (along with Blazer and Blazer EV models) because door strikers may not be properly heat-treated and could break, causing doors to open unexpectedly. All affected vehicles remain in dealerships.
Boston Scientific is recalling WallFlex and Agile esophageal stent systems because the delivery catheter tip may detach. The recall covers 176 units distributed worldwide.
The Ingenia Elition X MRI device may have loose screws that interfere with the horizontal tabletop, potentially delaying patient diagnosis and causing anxiety during extended bore exposure.
Cook Biotech is recalling Biodesign Fistula Plug C-FPS-0.2-2 implants because affected units expire before their labeled expiration dates. The defect could compromise product performance.
American Contract Systems is recalling 48 Arthroscopy Packs because humidity readings were out of specification, preventing confirmation of sterilization.
Karl Storz Hopkins Telescope 6 endoscopes (59 units, nationwide) are recalled because their reprocessing instructions lack FDA review and approval for safety and efficacy.
American Contract Systems is recalling 93 units of Endovascular AAA Packs due to inability to confirm sterilization assurance requirements were met following an environmental monitoring failure.
Centinel Spine is recalling the Prodisc C SK cervical disc replacement due to blue discoloration on the inlay observed during assembly. This discoloration is a foreign contaminant that was not fully evaluated in manufacturing validations.