State
72,907 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Maine. 3,894 additional recalls listed Maine specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 3,894 recalls naming Maine we have scored against our rubric, 468 (12%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 791 (20%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 3,894 recalls whose distribution notice names Maine specifically. The 72,907 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Medline Laparoscopy Combined - No Ndl procedure kits are being recalled because representative samples did not meet applicable catheter performance specifications. 72 units affected.
ALYON Surgical Lighting Systems are being recalled because the plus and minus buttons used to control light intensity on the light heads may detach. 549 units are affected.
HarmonyAIR A-Series Surgical Lighting Systems are being recalled because the plus and minus buttons used to control light intensity on the light heads may detach. 2,101 units affected.
The Medline Femoral Block Tray is being recalled because it contains a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive whose butyrate tubing may crack.
directCHECK ACT-LR whole blood quality control, level 2, is being recalled because the assayed control carries labeling with an incorrect performance range. 6,060 units affected.
The Medline Block Tray and Indwelling Nerve Block kit are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
Medline C-section kits, packs and recovery kits are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
PureLife Topical Anesthetic Gel, benzocaine 20% strawberry flavor, is being recalled because the product may contain bottles with incomplete seals. 450 units are affected.
The Medline Port A Cath convenience kit is being recalled because it contains a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive whose butyrate tubing may crack.
Safco SensiCaine-Ultra Topical Anesthetic Gel, 20% benzocaine strawberry flavor, is being recalled because the product may contain bottles with incomplete seals. 150 units affected.
The Medline Add-A-Cath Arterial Insertion kit and Ped School Age PICC Dressing Tray are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
Medline convenience kits including AV fistula, endovascular, EP device and aneurysm packs are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
VistaPharm Kerr Insta-Char, 50 grams activated charcoal in a sorbitol base, is being recalled because the product did not meet Over-the-Counter Monograph M023.
Med Pride Triple Antibiotic Ointment in 0.9 g packets is being recalled because of CGMP deviations and deficiencies observed during an FDA inspection. 3,006 tubes affected.
HarmonyAIR A-Series Surgical Lighting Systems are being recalled because of the potential for paint delamination, meaning chipping or peeling, on the light heads. 4,138 units affected.
Med Pride Triple Antibiotic Ointment in 1 oz tubes is being recalled because of CGMP deviations and deficiencies observed during an FDA inspection. 8,996 tubes are affected.
Dental City Topical Anesthetic Gel, benzocaine 20% strawberry flavor, is being recalled because the product may contain bottles with incomplete seals. 450 units are affected.
Medline convenience kits including pacemaker, ICD, open heart and pediatric open heart packs are being recalled over a recalled lot of Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
Centurion convenience kits including dialysis catheter maintenance and dressing change trays are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
VistaPharm Kerr Insta-Char activated charcoal in a sorbitol base with cherry flavor is being recalled because the product did not meet the Over-the-Counter Monograph M023.
Medline CCI Nerve Block Trays and CPNB kits are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.
Medline C-Section Kits and Packs are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive whose butyrate tubing may crack.
Rapidol Triple Antibiotic First Aid Ointment, 2 oz tubes, is being recalled because of CGMP deviations observed during an FDA inspection. 84 tubes are affected.
The Medline Hysterectomy Pack-LF is being recalled because it contains a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive whose butyrate tubing may crack.
Medline central venous catheter insertion kits and Vantex PI CVC bundles are being recalled because they contain a recalled lot of Ferndale Laboratories Mastisol Liquid Adhesive.