State
72,986 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach South Dakota. 2,681 additional recalls listed South Dakota specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 2,681 recalls naming South Dakota we have scored against our rubric, 401 (15%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 565 (21%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 2,681 recalls whose distribution notice names South Dakota specifically. The 72,986 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling the Life2000 Ventilation System due to a battery charger defect that can trigger an alarm, rendering the ventilator inoperable and unable to support patients' breathing.
Abiomed is recalling 2,364 units of the Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist due to risk of optical sensor damage from device interaction. Damage may cause temporary or permanent pump stop and loss of vital monitoring signals.
Alcon Research is voluntarily recalling Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, Ultra PF, due to non-sterility concerns. The recall affects 55,960 boxes distributed nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
Olympus recalls the MAJ-891 endoscope forceps/irrigation plug nationwide because improper reprocessing may leave biomaterial inside the device, creating a contamination risk.
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 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.
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'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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE dental cement spatulas (Model 96-2245M) due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. The product was distributed nationwide.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 38,438 units of the 8MM Mega Needle Driver surgical instruments due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables.
Sklar Instruments recalls ECONO STERILE SCALPEL HDL #3 surgical handles due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier. The 150-unit recall affects units distributed nationwide with lot code SK-125.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE nasal procedure kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterility. The recall affects 175 units distributed nationwide.
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.
Sklar Instruments is recalling 1,050 units of ECONO STERILE Vein Hooks due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. Products were distributed nationwide.
Cardinal Health Presource surgical kits and dental packs are recalled due to potential endotoxin contamination in non-sterile surgical strips and patties. Approximately 512,786 units were distributed worldwide.
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.