State
73,198 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 73,198 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
HMC Farms Nectarines 4lb bags are recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 26 US states, Mexico, Canada, and Taiwan.
Nurse Assist LLC recalls sterile water injection and irrigation syringes for inadequate sterility assurance. Affected products may be nonsterile and could cause infection if used.
ResMed AirFit N20 Nasal Masks contain magnets that may interfere with active medical implants and ferromagnetic objects. The FDA classified this as Class I; ResMed is updating safety warnings with required distances.
Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 cartridges may produce inaccurate sodium measurements in blood samples, potentially delaying diagnosis or causing inappropriate treatment. The sodium sensor may show a negative bias, affecting patient care.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling the Acrobat-i Vacuum Positioner System because the positioner arm may fail to tighten or lock during normal use, which could affect surgical positioning.
Siemens RAPIDPoint 500 measurement cartridges may produce inaccurate sodium readings, risking delayed diagnosis of dangerous electrolyte imbalances or unnecessary treatment.
Philips is recalling Azurion ceiling-mount imaging systems because a rotation cover may fall if the L-arm collides with hospital equipment, potentially causing injury or affecting sterilization.
AC power adapters for LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillators may fail to charge batteries or power on the device. Physio-Control is recalling 18,732 units manufactured between November 2021 and April 2023.
Philips is recalling Allura imaging systems where the ceiling-mounted rotation cover may fall during equipment collisions, risking injury or sterility issues. Approximately 9,991 units are affected worldwide.
Siemens epoc NXS blood analysis systems have a software defect causing incorrect test results to be printed or transmitted. Results may include data from previous patients, potentially leading to misdiagnosis.
Abbott CELL-DYN Ruby and Sapphire hematology analyzers contain latex that is not labeled on the device, posing a risk to users with latex allergies. The recall affects 670 devices distributed across 33 states, Puerto Rico, and Brazil.
Karl Storz Endoscopy injection needles used in surgery may not be reliably cleaned by hand, exposing patients to higher infection risk. The recall affects 4,878 units.
Siemens is recalling RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges because the sodium sensor can develop a negative measurement bias that could delay diagnosis of serious electrolyte disorders or cause treatment errors.
Siemens is recalling RAPIDPoint 500 measurement cartridges because the sodium sensor can produce inaccurate readings, potentially leading to delayed diagnosis or incorrect treatment of electrolyte imbalances.
Karl Storz is recalling 1,127 injection needles used in general and visceral surgery because the manual cleaning process cannot be adequately assured, potentially increasing infection risk for patients.
Maquet Medical Systems USA is recalling venous probe connection cables for the Cardiohelp-i System due to insulation and wire breaks. Defective cables may prevent the system from receiving critical blood flow and temperature information.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling injection needles used in general and visceral surgery due to concerns that the manual cleaning process cannot ensure adequate sterilization, which may increase infection risk.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling injection needles and cannulas because the manual cleaning process may not effectively remove contaminants, potentially exposing patients to infection risk.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling injection needles used in general and visceral surgery because the manual cleaning process cannot be assured effective, which may expose patients to a higher risk of infection.
Inpeco is recalling firmware versions for the Roche Cobas 8000 and PRO Interface Module that may cause delayed sample tube processing in laboratory automation systems.
Zeus Scientific is recalling 296 ZEUS ELISA Parvovirus B19 IgG Test System kits distributed in seven US states because an unapproved modification was made to the test reagent without FDA approval.
Zeus Scientific recalls ZEUS ELISA Parvovirus B19 IgM test kits due to an unapproved modification to the test conjugate that was implemented without FDA review and approval.
The CARDIOHELP-i Heart-Lung Support System was not properly tested to measure leakage current, an electrical safety concern. The FDA is recalling 1,594 units distributed worldwide.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling one 2020 VNL truck because the steering gear assembly may have been assembled with fewer recirculating balls than required, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
Mack is recalling approximately 284 certain 2024 Pinnacle, Anthem, and Terrapro commercial trucks with incorrectly assembled steering gear assemblies that could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace defective gears free of charge.