State
73,092 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Maine. 3,922 additional recalls listed Maine specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 3,922 recalls naming Maine we have scored against our rubric, 478 (12%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 803 (20%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 3,922 recalls whose distribution notice names Maine specifically. The 73,092 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
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.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 11,162 units of 8MM Tenaculum Forceps (Model 470207) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments. Users should discontinue use immediately.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological speculum kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterility. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling its 8MM Tip-Up Fenestrated Grasper due to frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments. The defect affects multiple batch numbers produced between 2023 and 2024.
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.
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 approximately 9,303 units of 8MM Small Grasping Retractor instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables affecting reusable surgical instruments distributed nationwide and internationally.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 1,050 ECONO STERILE surgical retractors nationwide due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility. The affected kits have potential breaches in their sterile barriers.
Olympus Corporation recalls the LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor due to potential distal tip tearing during endoscopic procedures. The FDA Class II recall affects 989 units distributed nationwide.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Tenaculum Forceps used with da Vinci X/Xi Surgical Systems due to pitch cable failures. These instruments are used for tissue manipulation and retraction during surgical procedures.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 5,576 units of the 8MM Horizon Small Clip Applier due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable instruments.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 147,006 units of 8MM Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables, which could impair surgical control.
A software defect in Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemo software may cause clinicians to administer incorrect medications. The defect affects the autosave mechanism in affected versions.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,472 Cobra Grasper surgical instruments due to frayed or broken grip cables that may affect surgical procedures.
VITROS DGXN Slides are recalled because hemoglobin can interfere with digoxin measurement, producing artificially low results. Approximately 1,541 units were distributed in the US and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Large Suturecut Needle Driver instruments due to frayed or broken grip cables. The recall affects 784 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecologic biopsy procedure kits because of packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier.
Sklar Instruments is recalling three models of ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
A software defect in Change Healthcare's Cardiology Hemodynamics software may cause clinicians to administer incorrect medications. The defect affects an autosave mechanism and has been distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM curved bipolar dissectors due to frayed or broken grip cables that could affect surgical instrument performance. Approximately 3,869 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological procedure kits (Model 96-2478) due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier and create contamination risk.
Sklar Instruments recalls 2,500 ECONO STERILE orthopedic probe kits due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,739 8MM DeBakey Forceps (Model 470036) used in surgical procedures due to increased reports of frayed or broken grip cables. Cable failure could impair instrument function during surgery.
The muRata Vios Monitoring System Model 2050 central station monitor can display distorted and flickering ECG waveforms and vital signs. The issue affects only the central station display, not the bedside monitor or patient monitoring accuracy.