State
72,907 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Massachusetts. 8,208 additional recalls listed Massachusetts specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 8,208 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 2,012 (25%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 8,208 recalls whose distribution notice names Massachusetts specifically. The 72,907 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
HarmonyAIR A-Series Surgical Lighting Systems are being recalled because of the potential for paint delamination, meaning chipping or peeling, on the light heads. 4,138 units affected.
Med Pride Bacitracin Zinc Ointment, 500 units in 0.9 g packets, is being recalled because of CGMP deviations observed during an FDA inspection. 1,087 tubes affected.
Med Pride Bacitracin Zinc Ointment, 1 oz tubes, is being recalled because of CGMP deviations and deficiencies observed during an FDA inspection. 1,185 tubes affected.
Medline CCI Nerve Block Trays and CPNB kits are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
Lucky Super Soft Antifungal Athlete's Foot Cream, clotrimazole 1%, is being recalled because of CGMP deviations and deficiencies observed during an FDA inspection. 1,102 tubes affected.
The Medline Block Tray and Indwelling Nerve Block kit are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
Lil Drug Store Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 0.5 oz tubes, is being recalled because of CGMP deviations and deficiencies observed during an FDA inspection. 1,225 tubes affected.
Medline convenience kits for breast imaging, plastics and facial procedures are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
VistaPharm Kerr Insta-Char in an aqueous base, 50 grams activated charcoal, is being recalled because the product did not meet Over-the-Counter Monograph M023.
Medline convenience kits for discectomy, ear, ENT and head and neck procedures are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
HarmonyAIR A-Series Surgical Lighting Systems are being recalled because the plus and minus buttons used to control light intensity on the light heads may detach. 2,101 units affected.
Burkhart topical anesthetic gel, benzocaine 20% strawberry flavor, is being recalled because the product may contain bottles with incomplete seals. 150 units are affected.
Alyacen 7/7/7 norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets are being recalled because of out-of-specification results for total impurities.
Medline central venous catheter insertion kits and Vantex PI CVC bundles are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
Pearson Quality Topical Anesthetic Gel, 20% benzocaine mint flavor, is being recalled because the product may contain bottles with incomplete seals. 900 units are affected.
Medline neurosurgery convenience kits including neuro packs, MRI DBS packs and VP shunt kits are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
Med Pride Triple Antibiotic Ointment in 0.9 g packets is being recalled because of CGMP deviations and deficiencies observed during an FDA inspection. 3,006 tubes affected.
Medline C-Section Kits and Packs are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive whose butyrate tubing may crack.
VistaPharm Kerr Insta-Char, 50 grams activated charcoal in a sorbitol base, is being recalled because the product did not meet Over-the-Counter Monograph M023.
Medline convenience kits for ACL, arthroscopy, back and paediatric procedures are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
Cura Hongos Crema Antifungica, clotrimazole 1%, in 2 oz tubes is being recalled because of CGMP deviations and deficiencies observed during an FDA inspection. 84 tubes affected.
Medline C-section kits, packs and recovery kits are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
The Medline SMSC Pelviscopy Pack-LF is being recalled because it contains a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive whose butyrate tubing may crack.
Med Pride 1% Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream, 1 oz tubes, is being recalled because of CGMP deviations observed during an FDA inspection. 5,755 tubes are affected.
The Medline Kit: Dressing Change Ped is being recalled because it contains a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive whose butyrate tubing may crack.