State
72,992 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Montana. 3,568 additional recalls listed Montana specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 3,568 recalls naming Montana we have scored against our rubric, 689 (19%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 783 (22%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 3,568 recalls whose distribution notice names Montana specifically. The 72,992 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
The Welch Allyn Life 2000 Ventilator has a battery charger defect that could cause an alarm, rendering it inoperable. 187 units nationwide are affected in this FDA Class I recall.
Medline Fluid Delivery Sets were incorrectly assembled with macro drip chambers instead of required micro drip chambers. The macro chamber delivers three times more fluid per drop, creating a risk of dosing errors.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation Systems due to a battery charger malfunction that triggers an alarm and renders the ventilator inoperable.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 946 Welch Allyn Life2000 ventilators due to a battery charger defect that can trigger an alarm and render the device inoperable.
The AquaFlexFlow UF 500 Plus blood circuit may malfunction and remove excessive fluid from patients, causing a dangerous drop in blood volume. This risk is especially dangerous for pediatric patients.
Boston Scientific is recalling certain ESSENTIO DR Pacemakers manufactured before September 2018 due to latent battery impedance that may cause Safety Mode malfunction during normal operations.
Abiomed is recalling 1,560 units of the Impella RP with SmartAssist pump due to risk of optical sensor damage from device interactions. Damaged sensors may cause temporary or permanent pump malfunction.
Wholesale Produce Supply is recalling cucumbers sold in multiple Midwest states and Canada due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not eat the affected product and should dispose of it safely.
Alcon Research is voluntarily recalling Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, Ultra PF, due to non-sterility concerns. The recall affects 55,960 boxes distributed nationwide.
Boston Scientific's ACCOLADE Family pacemakers, including VALITUDE CRT-P models, are recalled due to battery impedance defects that could trigger unintended Safety Mode during normal operation.
Medline fluid delivery sets were assembled with a macro drip chamber instead of the required micro drip chamber, delivering three times more fluid per drop and risking patient fluid overload.
Mercury Medical is recalling the Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitator due to an undersized spring in the circuit flow controller that may prevent reaching proper pressure ranges, potentially impairing emergency ventilation.
Boston Scientific is recalling ACCOLADE DR Pacemakers built before September 2018 due to risk of unintended Safety Mode activation caused by battery impedance issues. The devices may enter Safety Mode during normal telemetry operations.
Certain VISIONIST CRT-P pacemakers with latent high battery impedance may initiate Safety Mode unexpectedly during normal operations. Manufactured before September 2018, 156,329 units were distributed worldwide.
Olympus recalls the MAJ-891 endoscope forceps/irrigation plug nationwide because improper reprocessing may leave biomaterial inside the device, creating a contamination risk.
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.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 285 units of optical biopsy and grasping forceps (REF 723400) distributed across 31 US states due to failure of manual cleaning validation, which compromises sterility assurance.
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.
Coloplast is recalling 36,369 X-Flow prostatectomy catheters due to a possible sterility issue detected at its manufacturing facility.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,562 units of 8mm surgical forceps (Model 471048) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. The defect could impair instrument function during use.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on 12,340 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 738 units of the 8MM Atrial Retractor (Model 470246) due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments. The defect could compromise instrument performance during surgical procedures.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological dilator kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier, potentially affecting product safety.
Intuitive Surgical recalls ProGrasp Forceps instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. Approximately 99,249 units distributed in the U.S. and internationally are affected.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Mega Suturecut ND surgical instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables that may affect instrument operation.