State
73,092 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach South Carolina. 7,145 additional recalls listed South Carolina specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 7,145 recalls naming South Carolina we have scored against our rubric, 1,278 (18%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,882 (26%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 7,145 recalls whose distribution notice names South Carolina specifically. The 73,092 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 VA lumbar laminectomy surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may have loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard FOOT ANKLE PACK surgical kits due to loose metal flakes from sponge forceps and towel clamps that could enter surgical sites and cause local reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CPT EP PACK surgical convenience kits due to loose metal flakes on forceps and towel clamps. Detached metal flakes could enter surgical sites and potentially cause local tissue reactions or foreign body complications.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard KIT, SPINE surgical convenience kits due to loose metal flakes on sponge forceps and towel clamps. The flakes could detach and enter a patient's surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
Medline is recalling 69,611 single-use iris scissors because the tip protector may fall off during packaging, compromising the sterile barrier. Affected units were distributed nationwide to 20 states.
AVID Medical is recalling 136 units of Halyard GYN TRAY surgical kits due to small loose metal flakes that could detach from sponge forceps and towel clamps. These metal fragments could enter a patient's surgical site undetected, causing local or foreign body reactions.
The Metrix Company is recalling a limited number of VYGON 100 mL empty IV containers (Lot Numbers 62040-A8375 and 62040-A8432) due to leakage found during the filling process. The affected containers are distributed in multiple U.S. states and Canada.
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.
The MEERA CL operating table may experience error code 50037, causing the table to unexpectedly stop during operation. This error occurs sporadically when controlled via an IR-Hand Control and may delay surgical procedures.
Medline Industries is recalling over 626,000 laboratory kits because the included specimen container is labeled as sterile but is actually non-sterile. Non-sterile containers risk sample contamination and may result in unnecessary treatment or prolonged hospitalization.
Olympus is recalling UroPass Ureteral Access Sheaths because ultraviolet radiation exposure can cause the dilator tip to become brittle and break during surgery or in storage. Approximately 14,093 units have been distributed worldwide.
Halyard AORTA PACK surgical kits are recalled because sponge forceps and towel clamps may contain loose metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
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 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 Halyard EP TRAY surgical convenience kits due to sponge forceps and towel clamps that may shed small metal flakes. These flakes could enter surgical sites, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard angiography pack surgical instruments due to loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site, potentially causing foreign body reactions.
Trinity Gold Nutrition capsules (Lot IN-030, expiring November 2027) have been recalled for containing three undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients: acetaminophen, diclofenac, and phenylbutazone. These unapproved drugs could cause health risks through medication interactions and adverse effects.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard D & C surgical convenience kits due to potential metal flakes that could detach from forceps and clamps. Affected lot 1596759 was distributed nationwide.
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 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.
AVID Medical recalls Halyard LAPAROTOMY GYN surgical packs due to loose metal flakes on sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal fragments may enter the surgical site and cause local or foreign body reactions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CPT Cardiac Cath Pack convenience kits due to small metal flakes that may detach from sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes could enter a surgical site undetected and cause local or foreign body reactions.
Baxter is recalling AK 98 Dialysis Machines due to potential exposure to polychlorinated biphenyl acids and polychlorinated biphenyls.
AVID Medical is recalling the Halyard IR Abcess Drainage Pack due to sponge forceps and towel clamps that may have loose metal flakes. Metal flakes could detach and enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.
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.