The Recall Desk

State

Massachusetts product recalls

73,833 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 73,833 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

50801–50825 of 82085

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0204-2017·2016-12-21

    Cantrell Recalls Succinylcholine Chloride Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling specific lots of Succinylcholine Chloride 200 mg/10 mL injection syringes because the firm cannot ensure the products are sterile.

    Product
    Succinylcholine Chloride 200 mg/10 mL Injection Solution 10 mL (20 mg/mL) ,Single-Dose Syringe Injection Solution, For Slow IV Use Only ,Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Company 7321 Cantrell Rd Little Rock, AR 72207, NDC 52533-067-12
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0203-2017·2016-12-21

    Cantrell Drug Recalls Ropivacaine HCl Bags Due to Sterility Concerns

    Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 87 bags of Ropivacaine HCl 0.25% due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product is intended for epidural use only.

    Product
    Ropivacaine HCl 0.25% in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 100 mL Bag, Epidural Use Only, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co. 7321 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72207, NDC 52533-185-75
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0745-2017·2016-12-21

    BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set Recall for Barrel Separation

    Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Sets because the front and rear barrels may separate when the safety feature is activated.

    Product
    BD 23 G x .75 in. BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with 12 in. Tubing Catalog # 367342 Intended for venipuncture to obtain blood specimens from patients.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0760-2017·2016-12-21

    Inovo Purefill Oxygen Compressor Recalled for Operational Failure Risk

    Inovo, Inc. is recalling 117 Inovo Purefill Oxygen Compressor Model PF1100 units because the device can fail during operation.

    Product
    INOVO Purefill Oxygen Compressor Model PF1100 Is an oxygen refill machine that you can attach to an oxygen concentrator to refill portable oxygen cylinders.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0746-2017·2016-12-21

    Steris Recalls Harmony Insight Diagnostic Monitor Support Systems

    Steris Corporation is recalling 63 Harmony Insight Diagnostic Monitor Support Systems because spring arm screws may not be properly secured and could become loose.

    Product
    Harmony Insight Diagnostic Monitor Support System - 100 Spring Arm (EMS) The system is intended for use in surgical operating rooms (OR) or intraoperative surgical/imaging rooms where simultaneous multiple image viewing is required
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0724-2017·2016-12-21

    JFC International Recalls Ramune Candy for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

    JFC International is recalling You-ka Fresh Ramune candy because it may contain undeclared wheat. Consumers with wheat allergies should not consume the product.

    Product
    You-ka Fresh Ramune Net Wt. 3.87oz (110g), Item No. 23925, 20 packs/case
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    5 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0765-2017·2016-12-21

    Stryker Recalls Reprocessed Xcel Bladeless Trocars Due to Plug Breakage

    Stryker is recalling 40,476 reprocessed Xcel Bladeless Trocars because the adjustable plug may break in packaging or during use.

    Product
    Reprocessed Xcel Bladeless Trocar (H12LP) Model # H12LP Reprocessed Endoscopic Trocars are indicated for use to establish a port of entry for endoscopic instruments in patients requiring minimally invasive surgical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V918000·2016-12-21

    Volvo Recalls 2017 S60, V60, and XC60 for Side Air Bag Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2017 S60, V60, and XC60 vehicles because side air bag inflator initiators may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing deployment.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V60, XC60, S60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V920000·2016-12-21

    Toyota Recalls 2017 86 Vehicles for Ignition Key Removal Defect

    Toyota is recalling 2017 86 vehicles with automatic transmissions and ignition keys because the key may be removed without the transmission in Park, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA 86
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0759-2017·2016-12-21

    Telefac Medical Recalls Weck Facial Closure Systems Due to Detachment Risk

    Teleflex Medical is recalling 2,265 units of Weck Facial Closure Systems because the device wings may partially detach from the shield during use.

    Product
    Weck Facial Closure Systems have application in laparoscopic procedures for approximation of tissues and percutaneous suturing for closing incision sites.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0764-2017·2016-12-21

    Teleflex Visistat Skin Staplers Recalled for Sterility Deficiency

    Teleflex Medical is recalling Visistat 35W disposable skin staplers because improper packaging seals mean sterility is not assured.

    Product
    WECK Visistat 35W, Disposable Skin Stapler, Rx Only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, NC 27709. The intended use of the Visistat stapler is to close lacerations on the outer layer of the dermis for a wide range of general, thoracic, obstetric, gynecological, orthopedic…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0725-2017·2016-12-21

    JFC International Recalls Fizzy Candy Punch Ramune for Undeclared Wheat

    JFC International is recalling Fizzy Candy Punch Ramune because it may contain undeclared wheat allergen. The recall affects 500 packs distributed in five states.

    Product
    You-ka Punch Ramune Net Wt. 3.87oz (110g), Item No. 23926, 20 packs/case
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    5 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0728-2017·2016-12-21

    Prism Medical Carry Bar Recall Due to Breaking Plastic Component

    Prism Medical is recalling carry bars for patient lifts because a black plastic puck may break, posing a risk of harm to patients.

    Product
    Carry bar which is an accessory to a lift used for patients in hospitals and other facilities. Recall impacts the following model numbers: 360741, 360750, 360751, 360755, 360755 Rev B, 360756, and 360757.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0766-2017·2016-12-21

    Encore Medical Recalls Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guides

    Encore Medical is recalling 162 Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guides because femoral chipping occurred during surgery.

    Product
    Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guide The EMPOWER PS Box Cut Guide is used to make the housing resection for the post of the posterior stabilized implant
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0731-2017·2016-12-21

    Elekta Recalls MOSAIQ Oncology Information System Due to Data Saving Error

    Elekta is recalling 47 MOSAIQ Oncology Information System units because edits to particle field definition parameters may not be saved.

    Product
    MOSAIQ Oncology Information System The product is used to manage workflows for treatment planning and delivery. It supports information flow among healthcare facility personnel and can be use wherever radiotherapy and chemotherapy are prescribed.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0729-2017·2016-12-21

    Merge Cardio software recalled for potential report matching errors

    Merge Healthcare is recalling Merge Cardio software versions 8.30.0 through 10.1.1 because images sent without an order may be matched to the wrong accession number.

    Product
    Merge Cardio software. Merge Cardio is a system intended to be used to acquire, store, print, transfer, and archive clinical information including images, Hemodynamic studies and reports, measurements (via import from DICOM Structured Reporting, text files or optical…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0755-2017·2016-12-21

    GE Healthcare Recalls Avance and Amingo Anesthesia Devices Due to Malfunction Risk

    GE Healthcare is recalling specific Avance CS2, Avance, and Amingo anesthesia devices because they may enter a System Malfunction state if a storage drawer closes with excessive force.

    Product
    GE Healthcare, Avance, Avance CS2, Amingo.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0732-2017·2016-12-21

    GF Health Products Recalls Patriot Homecare Beds Due to Motor Defect

    GF Health Products is voluntarily correcting Patriot homecare beds because contaminated motor housings may crack, potentially causing the head section to fall.

    Product
    Lumex, Patriot Full Electric Homecare Bed, & Patriot LX Full Electric Homecare Bed containing the Okin Dumat 3 Head/Foot Motors. Description Part Number Motor and Pendant Patriot Full Electric 120V…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0770-2017·2016-12-21

    Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System Recalled for Fiber Optic Degradation

    Natus Medical is recalling neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems due to discoloration and degradation of the fiberoptic bundle at the pad and box connection.

    Product
    Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy system, neonatal phototherapy. Used to provide treatment for neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia. 006224 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Large blanket/pad 006254 neoBLUE blanket LED Light Box 006895 neoBLUE blanket LED…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0748-2017·2016-12-21

    Ellman Minor Surgery Bipolar Cable Recalled for Mismatched Expiration Dates

    Ellman International is recalling 370 boxes of Minor Surgery Bipolar Cables because the expiration dates on the outer boxes and individual pouches do not match.

    Product
    ellman A CYNOSURE COMPANY Minor Surgery Bipolar Cable, Contents: Five (5) Disposable Bipolar Cables,STERILE The Minor Surgery Bipolar Cable is an accessory that is used to connect the bipolar handpieces to the RF generator for electrosurgical procedures that require the bipolar…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    12 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0730-2017·2016-12-21

    Merge Cardio software recall for data loss during inactivity

    Merge Healthcare is recalling Merge Cardio software versions 10.1 and 10.1.1 because the reporting feature times out after one hour of inactivity, causing data loss.

    Product
    Merge Cardio software. Merge Cardio is a system intended to be used to acquire, store, print, transfer, and archive clinical information from Camtronics and other vendors systems including images, hemodynamic studies and reports, measurements (via import from DICOM…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0758-2017·2016-12-21

    Halyard Health Recalls Sterling Nitrile Sterile Exam Gloves Due to Defects

    Halyard Health is recalling Sterling Nitrile Sterile Powder Free Exam Gloves because they may be discolored and brittle, causing them to tear when put on.

    Product
    Sterling Nitrile Sterile Powder Free Exam Gloves, S, Sterile.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states