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 38,438 units of the 8MM Mega Needle Driver surgical instruments due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables.
Coloplast recalls Folysil Silicone Foley Catheters due to a possible sterility defect detected at the manufacturing facility. The affected units may not maintain proper sterilization, posing a risk of infection.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 56,580 units of the 8mm Cadiere Forceps (Model 471049) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instrument.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE nasal procedure kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterility. The recall affects 175 units 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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE surgical retractor kits due to packaging defects that may result in a breach of the sterile barrier. 75 units nationwide have been affected.
Cardinal Health Presource surgical kits and dental packs are recalled due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Approximately 512,786 units were distributed worldwide.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on these reusable surgical instruments. Approximately 7,132 units have been distributed.
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 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.
QUIDEL ORTHO is recalling VITROS DGXN test slides because hemoglobin can interfere with digoxin measurements at lower-than-expected levels, potentially causing inaccurate test results.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Potts Scissors due to frayed or broken grip cables that could affect instrument performance during surgical procedures.
Intuitive Surgical has recalled approximately 30,316 units of its 8MM Medium-Large Clip Applier instruments (Model 470327) due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical tools.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 29,559 units of the 8MM Large HEM-O-LOK Clip Applier for frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instrument jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 178 units of its 8MM Micro Bipolar Forceps (Model 470171) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable instruments. Affected devices have been distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 141 curved bipolar dissectors due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instruments.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE iris hook surgical kits due to packaging defects that may compromise sterile barrier integrity. No injuries reported.
A software bug in BD Pyxis MedStation ES medication dispensing cabinets may prevent staff from locating alternate supply locations, potentially delaying patient therapy.
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.
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.
Sklar Instruments recalls ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits (300 units nationwide) due to packaging issues that may compromise sterile barrier integrity.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE IUD Extractor kits (Model 96-4146A) due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. Nationwide distribution.