State

North Carolina product recalls

73,100 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach North Carolina. 10,294 additional recalls listed North Carolina specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total: 10,294
Critical: 1,486
Severe: 2,536
Most recent: 2026-09-23

Of the 10,294 recalls naming North Carolina we have scored against our rubric, 1,486 (14%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2,536 (25%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 10,294 recalls whose distribution notice names North Carolina specifically. The 73,100 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

9576–9600 of 83394

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0421-2025·2024-11-20
Medical Convenience Kits Recalled for Detachable Metal Flakes in Surgical Instruments
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Shoulder Pack medical convenience kits because the sponge forceps and towel clamps contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site during use, potentially causing foreign body reactions.
Product
Halyard SHOULDER PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: PANJ005
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0366-2025·2024-11-20
Stryker electrosurgical smoke evacuation pencils recalled for unintended activation risk
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.
Product
Stryker Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil Coated Rocker-Switch, Bulk Non-Sterile - Designed for general electrosurgical applications including cutting and coagulation and for removing smoke generated by electrosurgery when used in conjunction with an effective smoke evacuat
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0437-2025·2024-11-20
Surgical Sponge Forceps and Towel Clamps Recalled for Loose Metal Flakes
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CATH LAB PACK surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamp components may shed loose metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site, posing a risk of local or foreign body reactions.
Product
Halyard CATH LAB PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VANW016-05
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0440-2025·2024-11-20
Halyard Biopsy Pack surgical instruments recalled due to loose metal flakes
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard BIOPSY PACK surgical kits due to loose metal flakes from sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes could enter a patient's surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
Product
Halyard BIOPSY PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VANW019-04
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0407-2025·2024-11-20
Surgical instrument bundle recalled for potentially detachable metal flakes
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard VAG hysterectomy instrument bundles due to loose metal flakes on surgical instruments that could contaminate surgical sites.
Product
Halyard VAG HYSTERECTOMY BUNDLE PK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: LANC022-29
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0425-2025·2024-11-20
Halyard Urology Laparotomy Pack surgical instruments recalled for detachable metal flakes
AVID Medical recalls Halyard Urology Laparotomy Pack surgical instruments (Model SAMM023-13, Lot 1595070) due to loose metal flakes that could detach from forceps and clamps, potentially entering surgical sites and causing foreign body reactions.
Product
Halyard UROLOGY LAPAROTOMY PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SAMM023-13
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0454-2025·2024-11-20
Medical convenience kits recalled due to detachable metal flakes
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard PACEMAKER PK medical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed loose metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
Product
Halyard PACEMAKER PK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: WKMC120-02
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0424-2025·2024-11-20
Halyard Vaginal Gyn Pack Recalled Due to Loose Metal Flakes Risk
AVID Medical is recalling the Halyard MAJOR VAGINAL GYN PACK due to sponge forceps and towel clamps that may shed loose metal flakes. These flakes could enter a surgical site undetected, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.
Product
Halyard MAJOR VAGINAL GYN PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SAMM021-11
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0430-2025·2024-11-20
Halyard SAMMC ANGIOGRAPHY Medical Kits Recalled for Loose Metal Flakes
AVID Medical recalls Halyard SAMMC ANGIOGRAPHY medical convenience kits due to loose metal flakes on sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes may enter surgical sites, potentially causing local reactions or foreign body complications.
Product
Halyard SAMMC ANGIOGRAPHY - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SAMM066-15
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0418-2025·2024-11-20
AVID Medical Recalls Heart Cath Lab Kits Due to Metal Flakes
AVID Medical is recalling 411 Heart Cath Lab Kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may release metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.
Product
Halyard HEART CATH LAB PK, STRL F G - Medical convenience kits Model Number: MSBM003-03
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0341-2025·2024-11-20
Metrix SECURE 1000 mL IV Container Recall Due to Leaking
The Metrix Company is recalling SECURE 1000 mL empty IV containers because a limited number were found to leak during filling.
Product
SECURE 1000 mL EMPTY EVA CONTAINER With 2 Ports, REF 66055; An empty single-use pouch made of plastic intended to contain a fluid for intravenous (IV) administration.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0422-2025·2024-11-20
Halyard Interventional Tray Medical Kits Recalled for Loose Metal Flakes
AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling the Halyard Interventional Tray medical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed small metal flakes. These loose flakes could enter a patient's surgical site undetected, causing local or foreign body reactions.
Product
Halyard INTERVENTIONAL TRAY - Medical convenience kits Model Number: PSSC004-03
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0429-2025·2024-11-20
AVID Medical Recalls Pacemaker Convenience Kits Due to Metal Flakes
AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling Halyard SAMMC-N pacemaker convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.
Product
Halyard SAMMC-N PACEMAKER - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SAMM065-10
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0411-2025·2024-11-20
AVID Medical Recalls Halyard Line Insertion Packs Due to Metal Flakes
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Line Insertion Packs because sponge forceps and towel clamps may release metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.
Product
Halyard LINE INSERTION PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: MAMC217-18
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0439-2025·2024-11-20
AVID Medical Recalls Halyard EP PACK Kits Due to Metal Flakes
AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling Halyard EP PACK medical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may release metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.
Product
Halyard EP PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VANW018-06
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0445-2025·2024-11-20
AVID Medical Recalls Halyard Surgical Kits Due to Metal Flakes
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.
Product
Halyard SPECIALS PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VAST031-08
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0432-2025·2024-11-20
AVID Medical Recalls Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK Surgical Kits
AVID Medical is recalling 81 units of Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed metal flakes.
Product
Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SHAN431-06
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0372-2025·2024-11-20
Medtronic Recharger Kits Recalled for Potential Failure to Initiate Recharging
Medtronic is recalling 118 wireless recharger kits for implantable neurostimulators because they may fail to start a recharging session upon first use.
Product
Medtronic Recharger Kits, RS6230, RS7230, and RS5220A, containing components WR9230 and WR9220A Recharger for rechargeable implantable neurostimulators. The Rechargers are used with Neurostimulator Inceptiv INS Model 977119 and Percept RC INS Model B35300 as part of the Deep Bra
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0403-2025·2024-11-20
AVID Medical Recalls Halyard MINOR PDS Medical Convenience Kits
AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling 137 Halyard MINOR PDS medical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may release metal flakes into surgical sites.
Product
Halyard MINOR PDS - Medical convenience kits Model Number: GVVA009-06
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0367-2025·2024-11-20
Stryker smoke evacuation pencil recall: unintended activation risk
Stryker is recalling Neptune SafeAir Rocker-Switch Smoke Evacuation Pencils due to risk of unintended activation when plugged in or after button release, which may cause localized electrical burns requiring medical intervention.
Product
Stryker Neptune SafeAir Rocker-Switch Smoke Evacuation Pencil, Non-coated, 70mm - Designed for general electrosurgical applications including cutting and coagulation and for removing smoke generated by electrosurgery when used in conjunction with an effective smoke evacuation sys
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0420-2025·2024-11-20
Surgical instrument kits recalled due to loose metal flakes
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Upper Extremity Pack surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed small metal flakes. These flakes could enter a patient's surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
Product
Halyard UPPER EXTREMITY PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: PANJ002-02
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0365-2025·2024-11-20
Stryker Neptune SafeAir Electrosurgical Pencil Recalled for Unintended Activation Risk
Stryker has recalled over 1.1 million Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils due to potential unintended activation that may cause electrical burns to patients and surgical staff. The device may activate without user input or remain active after buttons are released.
Product
Stryker Neptune SafeAir Rocker-Switch Smoke Evacuation Pencil, Coated, 70mm - Designed for general electrosurgical applications including cutting and coagulation and for removing smoke generated by electrosurgery when used in conjunction with an effective smoke evacuation system.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0342-2025·2024-11-20
IV Fluid Bags Recalled Due to Leaking During Filling
The FDA is recalling Imed EVA BAG IV bags after a limited number were found to leak during filling. The affected bags were distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Product
Imed Products Imed EVA BAG, 150 mL, 2-PORTS, REF IM38040; An empty single-use pouch made of plastic intended to contain a fluid for intravenous (IV) administration.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0448-2025·2024-11-20
Medical Convenience Kits Recalled for Potential Loose Metal Flakes in Surgical Instruments
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard MANIFOLD CATH PACK medical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed metal flakes that could contaminate surgical sites.
Product
Halyard MANIFOLD CATH PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VMED005-03
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0338-2025·2024-11-20
IV Fluid Bags Recalled Due to Leakage During Filling
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.
Product
SECURE 50 mL EMPTY EVA CONTAINER With 2 Ports (Bulk Packed) , REF 66043; An empty single-use pouch made of plastic intended to contain a fluid for intravenous (IV) administration.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide