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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Medtronic implantable cardiac defibrillators may deliver reduced or no energy during defibrillation therapy due to a feedthrough defect. Approximately 11,239 devices distributed worldwide are affected.
Masimo is recalling 123,745 reusable ear sensors that may produce inaccurate oxygen saturation readings. The affected devices were distributed throughout the US and 48 additional countries.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling approximately 4,933 metal sterilization trays distributed worldwide. The trays were provided with instructions for use that were not specific to individual tray models regarding sterilization methods.
Illumina is recalling 1,067 NextSeq 550Dx sequencing instruments due to a cybersecurity vulnerability in the Universal Copy Service software. The affected instruments have been distributed worldwide.
Wilson-Cook Medical's Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat is being recalled because the powder can adhere to the endoscope, potentially making it difficult to remove the instrument from the patient.
Olympus Corporation recalls QuickClip Pro hemostatic clips (13,707 units) nationwide due to device deployment failures. Complaints include clip arms failing to open or close and premature tissue detachment during clinical procedures.
Certain Medtronic cardiac defibrillators may deliver reduced or no energy during high voltage therapy. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Medtronic CRT-D and ICD devices with a specific feedthrough may fail to deliver high-voltage therapy. The FDA Class I recall affects multiple lot numbers due to rare potential for reduced or no energy output during critical treatment.
Masimo LNOP TC-I SpO2 reusable ear sensors may produce readings outside the manufacturer's accuracy specification. This Class II recall affects 86 units distributed across the US and multiple countries.
Medtronic implantable defibrillators may fail to deliver therapy due to a feedthrough defect. 2,173 affected units were distributed nationwide and worldwide.
Medline is recalling 851,328 units of TheraHoney Gel wound dressing due to inadequate sterilization. The manufacturer failed to augment the sterilization dose after an audit failure, violating ISO 11137 standards.
Heartware, Inc. is recalling 19 HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device System monitors (Model 1521 variants) because recently updated units cannot process downloaded logfiles in the Autologs web portal.
Illumina recalls 740 MiSeq Dx sequencing instruments due to a software cybersecurity vulnerability affecting the Universal Copy Service component. No patient harm reported.
The V-Sign Sensor 2, a component of the Sentec Digital Monitoring System, may fail out of the box due to improper software mode configuration after recalibration. Approximately 11 units were distributed in select U.S. states.
NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System devices may malfunction due to misaligned check valves, risking gas leaks and therapy interruption. This could lead to oxygen desaturation if the device fails during patient use.
Vyaire Medical is recalling approximately 910 units of the bellavista 1000 Ventilator due to a software issue that can cause the touchscreen to become unresponsive and a potential use error risk if operators do not confirm settings are appropriate for the patient.
A communication failure in the Philips Tempus LS-Manual Defibrillator may prevent pacing delivery. The device displays an error message and potentially becomes ineffective, affecting approximately 1,147 units distributed nationwide.
Merit Medical Systems recalls the Aspira Pleural Drainage Catheter Insertion Tray due to a potential valve failure that could prevent fluid drainage. The recall affects approximately 1054 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Galt Medical Corporation is recalling Tearaway Introducer Kits due to potential cracking or dislodging of the luer connection during use, which can render the device unusable and require replacement.
Apothecary Products, LLC is recalling 1,596 units of Medicine Dropper (Lot 021623) due to potential glass particles on the dropper bulb exterior. Glass particles could contaminate medication or cause injury.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling Aspira Valve Repair Kits because valve assemblies may fail to open, preventing fluid drainage. The FDA Class II recall affects 2,559 units distributed across the US and internationally.
Apothecary Products is recalling Eye and Ear Droppers (Product Code 67082) due to the potential for glass particulate on the dropper bulb's external surface. Consumers should stop using affected units immediately.
The Superion Indirect Decompression System's driver instrument may fracture during implantation if excessive force is applied, potentially leaving metal fragments in the surgical site. Retained fragments contraindicate MRI scans.
Merit Medical Systems recalls Aspira Pleural Drainage Catheter Insertion Trays because valve assemblies may not open, preventing fluid drainage. The recall affects 436 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Vyaire Medical is recalling certain bellavista 1000e ventilators due to software issues that may cause the touchscreen to become unresponsive. The recall also addresses potential operator error risks if ventilator settings are not confirmed before application.