State
73,100 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach North Carolina. 10,294 additional recalls listed North Carolina specifically in their distribution scope.
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.
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.
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.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard VAG hysterectomy instrument bundles due to loose metal flakes on surgical instruments that could contaminate surgical sites.
Olympus is recalling 738 units of the WA22810A Cystoscope Outer Sheath distributed nationwide due to potential damage to the laser probe tip during use with GreenLight Laser for BPH therapy. The manufacturer removed this compatibility claim from product instructions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CYSTO PDS medical convenience kits due to loose metal flakes that may detach from sponge forceps and towel clamps. These flakes could enter a surgical site and cause foreign body reactions.
MEERA CL mobile operating tables may experience an error code that causes the table to stop moving unexpectedly during surgery, resulting in procedural delays.
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.
Baxter is recalling AK 98 Dialysis Machines due to potential exposure to polychlorinated biphenyl acids and polychlorinated biphenyls.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard EYE PLASTIC TRAY medical kits due to loose metal flakes in sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes may contaminate surgical sites, potentially causing foreign body reactions or local tissue damage.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard ANGIO TRAY (Model VAPX021-05) surgical kits due to potential loose metal flakes on forceps and clamps that could enter surgical sites and cause local or foreign body reactions.
Stryker is recalling 403,730 Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil units because they may activate unexpectedly when plugged in, creating a risk of electrical burns to patients and physicians.
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 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.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard IR BIOPSY PACK due to loose metal flakes in forceps and towel clamps that could detach and enter the surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
The SafeControl handset component of Sentida beds may revert to an active mode after power restoration, potentially causing unintended bed movement. Consumers should ensure beds are safely positioned before power interruptions.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard TAH-BUNDLE medical kits with sponge forceps and towel clamps. Loose metal flakes may detach and enter surgical sites, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
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.
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 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.
The Kroger Co is recalling Home Chef Asian Style Chicken Stir Fry due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 31,424 consumer units distributed across the United States.
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.
MEDLINE's UA Kit specimen containers are labeled as sterile but have been identified as non-sterile, posing a risk of contaminated specimens that could lead to incorrect test results and unnecessary treatment.
The MEERA CL mobile operating table may experience error code 50037 that stops table movement during use, causing surgical procedure delays. Getinge recalled 342 units distributed worldwide.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard ENT surgical convenience kits due to potential metal flakes from forceps and clamps that could enter a patient's surgical site. Metal flakes may cause local or foreign body reactions during surgery.
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.