State
73,104 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 73,104 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard D & C surgical convenience kits due to potential metal flakes that could detach from forceps and clamps. Affected lot 1596759 was distributed nationwide.
The Metrix Company is recalling Imed EVA 500 mL IV bags because a limited number have been found to leak during filling. Affected lots were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and Canada.
Medline is recalling 69,611 single-use iris scissors because the tip protector may fall off during packaging, compromising the sterile barrier. Affected units were distributed nationwide to 20 states.
AVID Medical is recalling the Halyard IR Abcess Drainage Pack due to sponge forceps and towel clamps that may have loose metal flakes. Metal flakes could detach and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
Medline recalls 626,305 Clean Catch Kits whose specimen containers are non-sterile despite sterile labeling, risking specimen contamination and unnecessary treatment.
The Metrix Company is recalling Imed EVA IV bags due to leakage discovered during the filling process. A limited number of bags were found to leak, potentially affecting the safety of intravenous therapy.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard SPECIALS PACK medical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may release metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard KIT, TOTAL KNEE medical convenience kits due to loose metal flakes in sponge forceps and towel clamps that could contaminate surgical sites.
Stryker is recalling smoke evacuation pencils used in electrosurgery that may activate without manual input, creating a risk of electrical burns to patients or healthcare providers.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling certain IMMULITE 2000 PSA assay diagnostic kits because they do not perform as claimed for high-concentration samples used on IMMULITE 2000 analyzers.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard TOTAL KNEE surgical kits (Model EUOR002-05) because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed small metal flakes that could contaminate surgical sites and cause reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard TOTAL KNEE kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may have loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical recalled Halyard POST PARTUM TUBAL LIGATION surgical kit components due to loose metal flakes that could detach from sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes entering a patient's surgical site could cause local or foreign body reactions.
The Metrix Company is recalling SECURE 50 mL empty IV containers due to leakage found during filling. A limited number of affected bags have been distributed nationwide.
The Metrix Company is recalling CORMIX 500 mL IV bag containers that may leak during the filling process. These plastic pouches are intended for intravenous fluid administration.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard LAPAROTOMY GYN surgical packs due to loose metal flakes on sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal fragments may enter the surgical site and cause local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard EP TRAY surgical convenience kits due to sponge forceps and towel clamps that may shed small metal flakes. These flakes could enter surgical sites, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CPT surgical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed small metal flakes that could contaminate surgical sites. No illnesses have been reported.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Pacemaker Pack surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter patient surgical sites.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard Knee Arthroscopy Packs due to loose metal flakes that could detach from forceps and clamps. Metal fragments may enter the surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
The Metrix Company is recalling SECURE 50 mL EVA containers used for intravenous fluid administration because a limited number of pouches have been found to leak during filling. Affected products were distributed nationwide and to Canada.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard C Section Pack surgical kits due to loose metal flakes on sponge forceps and towel clamps. These flakes may enter a surgical site and cause local reactions or foreign body complications.
The Metrix Company is recalling Imed EVA IV fluid bags that may leak during filling. A limited number of units have been found defective across multiple U.S. states and Canada.
Medline Industries recalls 626,305 urine collection kits with non-sterile specimen containers labeled as sterile. The kits may cause unnecessary treatment or prolonged hospitalization.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard ANGIO PACK surgical kits due to loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site. The recall affects 284 units distributed nationwide.