State
72,992 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Rhode Island. 3,043 additional recalls listed Rhode Island specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 3,043 recalls naming Rhode Island we have scored against our rubric, 221 (7%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 570 (19%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 3,043 recalls whose distribution notice names Rhode Island specifically. The 72,992 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Black Diamond Micro Forceps (Model 470033) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. The defect affects 1,111 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,852 units of 8MM Prograsp Forceps due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. These reusable surgical instruments may lose grip control during use.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 14,507 8MM Long Bipolar Graspers due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables that could impair surgical control during laparoscopic procedures.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE surgical retractor kits due to packaging defects that may result in a breach of the sterile barrier. 75 units nationwide have been affected.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 350 strabismus surgical scissors kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier.
Cardinal Health is recalling Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Endotoxins could pose a risk if contaminated components are used in sterile surgical procedures.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8,578 units of Cadiere Forceps surgical instruments due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables. These reusable instruments were distributed throughout the United States and internationally.
Cardinal Health recalls Presource surgical kits due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Affected units were distributed in the US, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
Medtronic's NanoCross Elite PTA catheters in certain lots may not deflate properly during use. The FDA is recalling 5,189 units due to potential in-vivo balloon deflation issues.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 11,162 units of 8MM Tenaculum Forceps (Model 470207) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments. Users should discontinue use immediately.
ECONO STERILE suction tubes and surgical instruments (150 units, nationwide) are recalled for packaging defects that may breach the sterile barrier and create infection risk during medical procedures.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits for ear cleaning due to packaging issues that may result in a breach of the sterile barrier. The kits have been distributed nationwide.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Large Needle Driver instruments (Model 470006) due to frayed or broken grip cables affecting reusable instrument function during surgery.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling approximately 46,759 8MM Force Bipolar IS4000 surgical instruments nationwide and internationally due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables that could compromise instrument function during surgical use.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling reusable surgical instruments due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables that may affect safe operation during procedures.
Intuitive Surgical has recalled approximately 30,316 units of its 8MM Medium-Large Clip Applier instruments (Model 470327) due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical tools.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 141 curved bipolar dissectors due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instruments.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 1,036 units of 8MM Micro Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables that could affect instrument function during surgical procedures.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 29,559 units of the 8MM Large HEM-O-LOK Clip Applier for frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instrument jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Large Suture Cut Needle Drivers (Model 471296) due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. Affected instruments may lose functionality during surgical use.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 42,028 Small Graptor surgical retractor instruments used with da Vinci X/Xi systems due to pitch cable failures. The recalled devices affect surgical facilities nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 178 units of its 8MM Micro Bipolar Forceps (Model 470171) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable instruments. Affected devices have been distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Potts Scissors due to frayed or broken grip cables that could affect instrument performance during surgical procedures.
Olympus Corporation recalls the LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor due to potential distal tip tearing during endoscopic procedures. The FDA Class II recall affects 989 units distributed nationwide.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 252,865 sterile surgical kits nationwide due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier, risking instrument contamination.