State
73,190 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Massachusetts. 8,240 additional recalls listed Massachusetts specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 8,240 recalls naming Massachusetts we have scored against our rubric, 1,181 (14%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2,025 (25%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 8,240 recalls whose distribution notice names Massachusetts specifically. The 73,190 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Olympus is updating instructions for the VISERA Cysto-Nephro Videoscope (Model CYF-V2) nationwide, removing reusable brushes from manual cleaning procedures. Single-use brushes remain compatible.
Bard is recalling Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kits due to dimensional issues that may prevent the biopsy needle from fitting properly into the cannula, potentially causing tissue injury and prolonging procedures.
The SPRYSTEP VECTOR KAFO custom ankle-foot orthosis is being recalled by Townsend Design due to air pockets that could cause complete structural failure.
Ambu is recalling the aView 2 A Monitor due to fire and burn hazards if mounting screws longer than 16mm are used. Improper installation can penetrate the lithium-ion battery, causing fires, severe burns, and smoke inhalation.
Two Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Rigid Videoscope catalog numbers (WA50040A, WA50042A) have been recalled due to reports of pink or green image discoloration during use. The issue could require device exchange during surgery and potentially result in visual impacts or bleeding.
Heartland is recalling 2024 Corterra fifth wheels because certification labels may have missing or incorrect tire size information, potentially leading to the installation of wrong tires.
Medtronic is recalling 4,235 percutaneous surgical pins that may have a manufacturing defect preventing proper fit into or removal from the tap cap. The pins were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Philips is recalling BrightView Gamma Camera Systems because a gap can form between patient support and detector during quality assurance scans, creating an extremity entrapment hazard that may cause fractures or crush injuries.
Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling BD Recanalization Systems due to a manufacturing defect that may allow continuous operation without required safety warnings, increasing risk of device overheating or breaking during patient treatment.
Philips is recalling Incisive CT scanners due to nine software defects including image artifacts, incorrect orientation labels, display failures, and positioning errors that could lead to misdiagnosis or need for rescans. No illnesses have been reported.
BD Biosciences is recalling CD11b APC diagnostic reagent vials that may produce dim fluorescence signals, potentially causing false negative results and misdiagnosis of blood cancers.
BioFire FILMARRAY GI Panel diagnostic test kits may return false negative results due to a manufacturing event, potentially leading to missed diagnoses and inappropriate treatment. The affected kits were distributed to locations in 16 U.S. states.
Olympus Corporation recalls 1,403 ENDOEYE Flex endoscopic videoscopes due to deviations in reprocessing instructions. Affected devices may not be reprocessed properly for safe reuse in surgical procedures.
Abiomed Introducer Kits may have holes in outer pouches that compromise sterility, exposing patients to bacterial contamination and risk of infection, bacteremia, or sepsis.
Abiomed Axillary Insertion Introducer Kits have holes in the outer pouch that may compromise sterility, potentially exposing patients to serious infections including bacteremia and sepsis.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling Desloratadine 5mg tablets distributed nationwide because N-Nitroso impurity levels exceeded acceptable limits. Affected lots expire in January 2024.
Abbott ARCHITECT c4000 Processing Module laboratory analyzers are recalled due to unlabeled dry natural rubber (latex) subcomponents. Individuals with latex allergies may experience allergic reactions if exposed to the undisclosed component.
Philips Ingenia Ambition X and S MRI systems may experience uncontrolled shutdown of the sealed magnet if cryo-cooling is lost due to power outages. This could disrupt patient scans and operations.
Abiomed is recalling Introducer Kits (part 0052-3021) with holes in the outer pouch that compromise the sterile barrier, potentially exposing patients to infection. The kits were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Tizanidine 4mg tablets due to the presence of 2mg tablets in bottles. About 38,952 bottles were distributed nationwide.
Abiomed is recalling 84 introducer kits that may have holes in the outer pouch, compromising the sterile barrier. This exposes patients to microbial contamination and risk of serious infections including bacteremia and sepsis.
Olympus has updated cleaning instructions for the Model CYF-VH Cysto-Nephro Videoscope. Reusable cleaning brushes are no longer recommended for manual cleaning; single-use brushes remain compatible.
Boston Scientific is recalling pacemaker programmer software that displays certain diagnostic dates incorrectly, with dates showing years in the 1990s. Affected diagnostic information may impact clinical monitoring.
Philips BrightView X gamma cameras may create a gap between patient support and detector during quality assurance scans, potentially trapping a patient's extremity.
Medtronic is recalling 4,224 REF 9733236 percutaneous pins due to a manufacturing defect that may prevent proper fitting or cause difficult removal. Affected devices were distributed worldwide.