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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Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling specific lots of the 28MM -4 LFIT V40 HEAD due to potential debonding of the outer Tyvek lid from the sealed package.
Siemens is recalling 1,326 Dimension Vista 500 diagnostic devices worldwide due to incorrect default hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia indices that may affect test result accuracy.
RANDOX CHOL cholesterol test system is recalled due to a calibration defect that causes quality control results to be flagged as out of range. This could result in inaccurate cholesterol measurements in patient samples.
Siemens is recalling 1,407 Dimension Vista 1500 diagnostic devices worldwide due to incorrect default Hemolysis, Icterus, and Lipemia (HIL) index values affecting five assays.
The Abbott HeartMate Touch Communication System may experience temporary app failure when nearby Bluetooth devices attempt connections. Once properly connected, the system functions normally.
Boston Scientific is recalling the Hurricane RX Dilation Balloon due to a pinhole defect causing pressure loss during endoscopic procedures. The defect may result in prolonged procedures and inability to effectively treat biliary strictures.
Boston Scientific is recalling Hurricane RX Dilation Balloons nationwide due to pinhole defects that cause pressure loss or failure to maintain pressure during endoscopic procedures.
DRG International is recalling Total Thyroxine (T4) ELISA test kits due to failed quality controls affecting 314 units across multiple countries. The defective controls may delay diagnosis and waste patient samples.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has recalled the 28MM -4 LFIT V40 HEAD orthopedic implant component (Catalog Number 6260-9-028) distributed to Puerto Rico. Lot numbers 86953401 and 86953503 are affected.
Cardiac Assist, Inc. is recalling 7 units of the SHIP KIT cardiopulmonary bypass procedure kit due to an incorrect expiration date on the side label. The side label shows May 1, 2021, while the correct expiration date is May 1, 2022.
NuVasive is updating instructions for the PRECICE limb lengthening implant system to clarify it is for patients 18 years or older weighing 50 lbs or more, with no more than two devices implanted at a time.
Wright Medical Technology is recalling the INBONE Total Ankle System because package contents do not match the package labeling on affected units distributed in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
Atrium Medical is recalling 87,972 Ocean Water Seal Chest Drains due to inadequate setup instructions that may result in treatment delays and risk of patient harm.
Siemens Artis Q angiography systems may fail to release x-ray when source-to-image distance lift and x-ray release are activated simultaneously, causing procedure delays.
Western/Scott Fetzer Company is recalling 11,341 Roberts Digital VIPR System units distributed to Connecticut, Maryland, Montana, and Ohio due to battery rupture risk that could cause the plastic shroud to break apart and emit fumes and smoke.
Siemens SOMATOM Drive CT scanners with syngo.CT VB20 software may experience workflow interruptions that delay diagnosis and require additional patient scans. Approximately 75 units are affected nationwide.
Medtronic is recalling the Wireless Recharger Model WR9200 used with RestoreUltra and RestoreSensor neurostimulator implants. The recharger becomes unresponsive if charging instructions from the user guide are not followed correctly.
Abbott is recalling approximately 20,994 ARCHITECT i1000SR, i2000SR, and i2000 automated analyzers due to 12 software-related issues in version 9.41 and earlier that may produce inaccurate diagnostic test results.
Medtronic recalls 419 Endurant IIs stent grafts due to risk of spindle detachment from the hypotube during deployment.
Medtronic wireless rechargers for the Activa RC neurostimulator may become unresponsive if charging instructions from the patient user guide are not precisely followed. Approximately 6,406 devices are affected nationwide.
Philips Healthcare is recalling CombiDiagnost R90 X-ray systems because some units lack required FDA radiation warning labels and X-ray certification statements. No injuries have been reported.
Siemens SOMATOM Definition Edge CT scanners with syngo.CT VB20 software may experience workflow interruptions, causing diagnostic delays, need for repeat scans, and additional contrast media use. 298 units nationwide are affected.
Abbott ARCHITECT clinical chemistry analyzers with software 9.41 and earlier contain defects affecting calibration, sample handling, and quality control that may produce inaccurate diagnostic results.
Medtronic's wireless recharger for the InterStim Micro implantable neurostimulator may become unresponsive if charging procedures from the user guide are not followed. Approximately 10,081 devices are affected nationwide.
A ceiling-mounted component on Philips CT imaging equipment may detach due to wear. This poses a risk of injury to patients, operators, or staff in operating rooms.