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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Philips Achieva XR MRI body coil seal adhesive may fail and create sharp edges that could injure patients. Affected units are being recalled.
Medline Industries recalls specific lots of blood culture collection kits because the Bactec component expiration date was not documented on the kit insert. Users who fail to check the component's expiration date inside the kit risk using an expired diagnostic component.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee implants (Lot Numbers 482LM8, HH43K7) manufactured with aged UHMWPE material. The raw material is over 5 years old and may develop oxidation that could affect the implant's material properties.
Philips is recalling the Achieva 1.5T Initial MRI system due to a defective Quadrature Body Coil seal. The adhesive may fail and create sharp edges that could cut or abrade patients during scanning.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling the DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT knee replacement implant manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. The material can develop elevated oxidation levels that may degrade its properties.
American Contract Systems recalls 182 anesthesia procedure kits due to improper sterilization assessment of added components. The kits may have compromised functionality, reduced drug efficacy, or elevated sterilant residue.
Covidien LP recalls specific lots of Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures sterilized with excessive gamma radiation, which may weaken the sutures and cause wound complications.
GE HealthCare is recalling certain IC9-RS intracavitary ultrasound probes due to a double image artifact that creates ghost images. This unrecognized artifact can lead to diagnostic errors.
American Contract Systems is recalling 4394 custom cardiac procedural kits due to components added without proper assessment for sterilization exposure, which may result in loss of functionality or drug efficacy.
Covidien is recalling multiple surgical suture products because certain lots were sterilized with gamma doses exceeding approved levels. The excess radiation may reduce suture strength over time, potentially causing wound failure and bleeding.
American Contract Systems recalls 5,524 orthopedic surgical kits due to unassessed sterilization of external components that may lose functionality, drug efficacy, or have excess sterilization chemical residue.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling knee replacement implants manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. The aged material has potential for elevated oxidation levels, which could affect the implant's material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling specific lots of knee replacement implant components manufactured with aged raw material. The UHMWPE material may experience oxidation that could affect its structural properties.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling a SCORPIO TOTAL KNEE prosthesis component because UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old may have elevated oxidation levels affecting material properties and implant performance. Consumers with this implant should contact their physician for guidance.
Howmedica Osteonics recalls DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT knee replacement implants due to potential oxidation of UHMWPE material that could compromise material properties. Patients should contact their healthcare provider.
American Contract Systems is recalling 1,020 obstetrical and gynecological surgical kits because components were sterilized without documented assessment of their suitability to the process, potentially causing loss of functionality or drug efficacy.
American Contract Systems, Inc. recalls surgical convenience kits whose added components may lack proper sterilization validation, potentially resulting in loss of functionality or retained sterilant residue.
The Quadrature Body Coil seal adhesive in Philips Achieva 3.0T MRI scanners may fail, creating sharp edges that can injure patients. All units with model numbers 781277, 781177, 781278, 781344, and 781345 are affected.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling TRIDENT 0 deg knee implant components manufactured with aged raw material that may have elevated oxidation levels, potentially affecting material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee replacement components due to potential oxidation of raw material. Material degradation could affect implant durability.
American Contract Systems is recalling 3,196 custom surgical procedure kits because sterilized components lacked documented suitability assessment. The components may have lost functionality or accumulated excessive sterilization residuals.
Medline Industries is recalling certain blood culture kits due to a Bactec component with an expiration date not reflected on the kit insert. Users may unknowingly use an expired component if they do not check the Bactec itself.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Series II tibial bear inserts used in knee replacements. Raw material over 5 years old may have elevated oxidation levels, potentially affecting material properties.
Philips Achieva 1.5T MRI scanner components may experience coil seal adhesive failure, creating sharp edges that could injure patients. Affected devices have been distributed worldwide.
American Contract Systems is recalling C-section surgical kits that were sterilized without proper assessment. Components may have lost function or drug efficacy, or have excess sterilization residuals.