State

Massachusetts product recalls

73,827 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Massachusetts. 8,252 additional recalls listed Massachusetts specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total: 8,252
Critical: 1,179
Severe: 2,360
Most recent: 2026-11-04

Of the 8,252 recalls naming Massachusetts we have scored against our rubric, 1,179 (14%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2,360 (29%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 8,252 recalls whose distribution notice names Massachusetts specifically. The 73,827 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

47926–47950 of 82079

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2555-2017·2017-06-21
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Sterile Intramedullary Nail Implants Due to Packaging Failures
Zimmer Biomet is recalling sterile intramedullary nail implants because packaging design verification tests failed. The action covers specific lots distributed worldwide.
Product
Fem IM Nail 15mmdx46cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2577-2017·2017-06-21
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Sterile Hip Implants Due to Packaging Failures
Zimmer Biomet is recalling sterile hip implants because packaging design verification tests failed. The action affects 9,867 units distributed worldwide.
Product
Por fullct fem st 15x200mm, Sterile, prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2384-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because container integrity issues may expose the product to moisture, potentially degrading antibiotic potency.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N194), REF 412605, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2526-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN04), IVD, REF 22000, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2471-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because container integrity issues may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N297), IVD, REF 415672, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2503-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P646), IVD, REF 420144, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2534-2017·2017-06-21
Cook Inc. Recalls Pereyra-Raz Ligature Carriers Due to Inadequate Reprocessing Instructions
Cook Inc. is recalling 257 Pereyra-Raz Ligature Carriers because the provided reprocessing instructions do not contain sufficient detail for proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
Product
Pereyra-Raz Ligature Carrier
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2536-2017·2017-06-21
Cook Inc. Recalls Stamey Needles Due to Insufficient Reprocessing Instructions
Cook Inc. is recalling 698 Stamey Needles because the provided reprocessing instructions do not contain sufficient detail for proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
Product
Stamey Needle
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2569-2017·2017-06-21
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Sterile Knee Implants Due to Packaging Design Failures
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 9,867 sterile knee joint implants because packaging design verification tests failed. The action affects units distributed worldwide.
Product
Segmental fluted stem, 18x190mm str, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2400-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards Due to Moisture Risk
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N222), REF 413083, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2516-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards Due to Moisture Risk
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially degrading antibiotic potency.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N353), IVD, REF 421297, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2402-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because container integrity may be compromised, risking antibiotic degradation and loss of potency.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N231), REF 413115, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2454-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility cards because container integrity issues may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P629), REF 414576, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2465-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Card Recall
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards due to potential container integrity issues that may expose the product to moisture, leading to antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N290), REF 415058, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2515-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P650), IVD, REF 421296, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2452-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because container integrity issues may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N281), REF 414532, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2490-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards Due to Moisture Risk
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N324), IVD, REF 418603, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2447-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards Due to Container Integrity Issues
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N271), REF 414163, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2426-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised containers may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN77), REF 413434, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2456-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because container integrity issues may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N286), REF 414778, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2329-2017·2017-06-21
Arrow International Recalls Introducer Kits Due to Potential Sterility Compromise
Arrow International is recalling Introducer Kits and Arrow PSI Kits because packaging may not be completely sealed, potentially compromising sterility.
Product
1) Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr., Introducer Catheter 2) Arrow PSI Kit
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2512-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Streptococcus Susceptibility Cards Due to Moisture Risk
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Streptococcus Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Streptococcus Susceptibility card (AST-ST03), IVD, REF 421040, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2436-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards Due to Moisture Risk
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N255), REF 413724, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2404-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N233), REF 413117, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2464-2017·2017-06-21
Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Cards
Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility cards because container integrity issues may expose the product to moisture, leading to antibiotic degradation.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P633), REF 414994, 20 cards per carton.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide