State
72,992 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Massachusetts. 8,211 additional recalls listed Massachusetts specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 8,211 recalls naming Massachusetts we have scored against our rubric, 1,171 (14%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2,013 (25%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 8,211 recalls whose distribution notice names Massachusetts specifically. The 72,992 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation Systems due to a battery charger malfunction that triggers an alarm and renders the ventilator inoperable.
Abiomed is recalling 1,560 units of the Impella RP with SmartAssist pump due to risk of optical sensor damage from device interactions. Damaged sensors may cause temporary or permanent pump malfunction.
Mercury Medical is recalling the Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitator due to an undersized spring in the circuit flow controller that may prevent reaching proper pressure ranges, potentially impairing emergency ventilation.
Alcon Research is voluntarily recalling Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, Ultra PF, due to non-sterility concerns. The recall affects 55,960 boxes distributed nationwide.
Boston Scientific is recalling ACCOLADE DR Pacemakers built before September 2018 due to risk of unintended Safety Mode activation caused by battery impedance issues. The devices may enter Safety Mode during normal telemetry operations.
Olympus recalls the MAJ-891 endoscope forceps/irrigation plug nationwide because improper reprocessing may leave biomaterial inside the device, creating a contamination risk.
The AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus blood circuit may malfunction and remove excessive fluid from patients, causing a dangerous drop in blood volume. This risk is especially dangerous for pediatric patients.
Medline fluid delivery sets were assembled with a macro drip chamber instead of the required micro drip chamber, delivering three times more fluid per drop and risking patient fluid overload.
Boston Scientific's ACCOLADE Family pacemakers, including VALITUDE CRT-P models, are recalled due to battery impedance defects that could trigger unintended Safety Mode during normal operation.
Boston Scientific is recalling certain ESSENTIO DR Pacemakers manufactured before September 2018 due to latent battery impedance that may cause Safety Mode malfunction during normal operations.
Certain VISIONIST CRT-P pacemakers with latent high battery impedance may initiate Safety Mode unexpectedly during normal operations. Manufactured before September 2018, 156,329 units were distributed worldwide.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 946 Welch Allyn Life2000 ventilators due to a battery charger defect that can trigger an alarm and render the device inoperable.
Abbey Specialty Foods is recalling Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb cheese distributed in Massachusetts, Colorado, and Ohio due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits for ear cleaning due to packaging issues that may result in a breach of the sterile barrier. The kits have been distributed nationwide.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 68,458 units of its 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instruments.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Black Diamond Micro Forceps (Model 470033) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. The defect affects 1,111 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Cardinal Health is recalling 512,786 Laryngoscopy Presource Kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. The kits were distributed to the United States, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 38,438 units of the 8MM Mega Needle Driver surgical instruments due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier and allow contamination.
Cardinal Health is recalling Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Endotoxins could pose a risk if contaminated components are used in sterile surgical procedures.
Cardinal Health is recalling 512,786 Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. The kits were distributed to the US, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 1,050 units of ECONO STERILE Vein Hooks due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. Products were distributed nationwide.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE dental cement spatulas (Model 96-2245M) due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. The product was distributed nationwide.
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.