Recalls
Searchable archive of product recalls from the FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, NHTSA, and EPA — translated into plain English, severity-scored from objective criteria, and always linked back to the original government notice.
Every recall on this list has been scored 1–5 against an objective rubric from the agency’s own classification, presence of reported injuries or deaths, distribution scope, and hazard type. The colored severity badge on each card is the score — 5 (Critical) means deaths or serious injuries are reported, 4 (Severe) means significant injury or hospitalization risk, and 3 (High) means a known hazard with no confirmed harm yet. Filter to 3+ (High and above) if you want to skip routine Class-III notices.
The agency chips above control which streams are visible. FDA spans food, drugs, and medical devices. USDA FSIS is meat, poultry, and processed egg products. CPSC is household consumer products. NHTSA is vehicles, tires, and child seats. Nationwide on a card means the recall affects every US state — most do — while a state list means distribution was limited.
Click any recall to see the full summary, affected lot codes and model numbers, the agency’s own classification, and a direct link back to the original government notice for verification.
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The CDC Influenza A/H5 Subtyping Kit's H5b component may fail to amplify, resulting in inconclusive results. 191 units were distributed nationwide.
The tip holder portion of Titan Blis-Sonic Scaler tips may be oversized, preventing proper seating in the scaler handpiece. This defect could result in the tip becoming loose during use.
ZOLL is recalling operator's guides for the ZOLL 731 Ventilator because they omit critical MRI safety information. Missing distance guidance could cause the ventilator to malfunction during MRI procedures.
Hamilton Medical AG is recalling the HAMILTON-C6 ventilator due to a sensor failure that may prevent re-initiation after reconnection, potentially causing hypoxia.
Exactech is recalling OPTETRAK Inset Patella knee implants packaged in out-of-specification vacuum bags that may compromise product integrity during storage or sterilization.
Ethicon recalls 341,532 units of VICRYL surgical sutures worldwide due to holes in primary packaging that compromise sterility and could result in infection.
Ethicon is recalling VICRYL Plus Antibacterial Sutures due to a packaging machine defect that created holes in the primary packaging, potentially compromising product sterility. Affected sutures may pose an infection risk.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling HRIS Storage & Sterilization Cases (Part 6210-9-900) due to a design flaw that may allow reuse and resterilization of single-use, sterile instruments. This poses a contamination and infection risk.
NxStage PureFlow-B hemodialysis solution bags may burst during preparation, releasing caustic electrolyte fluid that can cause chemical burns. Affected units are distributed nationwide.
Beaver Visitec International is recalling the Xstar Safety Slit Knife Model 378227 because some units have the blade bevel installed incorrectly—facing downward instead of the intended upward orientation.
Ethicon recalled 287,892 MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial Sutures worldwide due to a packaging machine defect that created holes in primary packaging, potentially compromising sterility and risking infection.
Howmedica is recalling the Gray Revision Instrument System Accessory Tray/Case due to a design flaw that may enable reuse and re-sterilization of single-use, sterile-packaged instruments.
Ethicon recalls 306,000 MONOCRYL surgical sutures worldwide due to holes in primary packaging from a manufacturing defect that compromises sterility and could result in infection.
Outset Medical is recalling 431 TabloCart hemodialysis system carts due to power cord connector defects that may cause overheating, sparks, and smoke, potentially delaying treatment or causing burns.
Exactech is recalling OPTETRAK Three Peg Patella knee components packaged in out-of-specification vacuum bags. The affected products were distributed worldwide.
Exactech is recalling OPTETRAK Advanced Patella knee implant components packaged in vacuum bags that did not meet manufacturing specifications. Improper packaging could compromise product sterility.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Centrella Max and Pro+ hospital bed mattresses that may develop delaminated top covers when cleaned with bleach-containing solutions. The mattresses prevent and treat pressure injuries.
Ethicon recalls PDS Plus Antibacterial sutures due to packaging defects that compromised sterility. The affected units may cause infection if used in surgery.
C.R. Bard Inc is recalling 6,420 Foley catheter trays nationwide because some devices may not display temperature readings or may display erratic readings. The malfunction could affect patient monitoring.
Beaver Visitec International is recalling 126 Xstar Safety Slit Knives with incorrect blade configuration. The recalled knives have the bevel oriented to the back instead of the front.
Ethicon is recalling 56,952 units of PDS II polydioxanone sutures distributed worldwide because a packaging defect resulted in compromised sterility, which could lead to infection. No illnesses have been reported.
Exactech is recalling OPTETRAK One Peg Patella knee implants due to vacuum bags packaged below specification. The recall affects units with multiple lot numbers distributed worldwide.
The Thoratec HeartMate System Monitor is being recalled due to display malfunctions affecting 4,842 devices worldwide. These issues may prevent proper monitoring and device control.
B Braun Medical Inc is recalling over 1.1 million Stimuplex A nerve block needles labeled as DEHP-free, but the adhesive contains traces of DEHP. The mislabeling poses a risk to users who selected the product specifically to avoid DEHP exposure.
Aesculap Inc is recalling Aeos Robotic Digital Microscope models with Product Code PV010 due to failure of the integrated safety mechanism. The robotic arm may drop more than 10 cm from its original position after the emergency stop button is pressed.