FDA Devices recall · Reported October 22, 2025
BioPro Bipolar Head Product ID/Description 18130 BIPOLAR HEAD 38MM 18131 BIPOLAR HEAD 39MM 18132 BIPOLAR HEAD 40MM 18133 BIPOLAR HEAD 41MM 18134 BIPOLAR HEAD 42MM 18135 BIPOLAR HEAD 43MM 18136 BIPOLAR HEAD 44MM 18137 BIPOLAR HEAD 45MM 18138 BIPOLAR HEAD 46MM 18139 BIPOLAR HEAD 47MM 18140 BIPOLAR HEAD 48MM 18141 BIPOLAR HEAD 49MM 18142 BIPOLAR HEAD 50MM 18143 BIPOLAR HEAD 51MM 18144 BIPOLAR HEAD 52MM 18145 BIPOLAR HEAD 53MM 18146 BIPOLAR HEAD 54MM 18147 BIPOLAR HEAD 55MM 181
Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is impl…
BioPro, Inc. recalled BioPro Bipolar Head Product ID/Description 18130 BIPOLAR HEAD 38MM 18131 BIPOLAR HEA… - a moderate-severity action.
BioPro Bipolar Head Product ID/Description 18130 BIPOLAR HEAD 38MM 18131 BIPOLAR HEA… was recalled by BioPro, Inc. in October 22, 2025. Reason: Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility o…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0150-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
BioPro, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility o….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- October 22, 2025
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0150-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
BioPro Bipolar Head Product ID/Description 18130 BIPOLAR HEAD 38MM 18131 BIPOLAR HEAD 39MM 18132 BIPOLAR HEAD 40MM 18133 BIPOLAR HEAD 41MM 18134 BIPOLAR HEAD 42MM 18135 BIPOLAR HEAD 43MM 18136 BIPOLAR HEAD 44MM 18137 BIPOLAR HEAD 45MM 18138 BIPOLAR HEAD 46MM 18139 BIPOLAR HEAD 47MM 18140 BIPOLAR HEAD 48MM 18141 BIPOLAR HEAD 49MM 18142 BIPOLAR HEAD 50MM 18143 BIPOLAR HEAD 51MM 18144 BIPOLAR HEAD 52MM 18145 BIPOLAR HEAD 53MM 18146 BIPOLAR HEAD 54MM 18147 BIPOLAR HEAD 55MM 18148 BIPOLAR HEAD 56MM 18149 BIPOLAR HEAD 57MM 18150 BIPOLAR HEAD 58MM 18151 BIPOLAR HEAD 59MM 18152 BIPOLAR HEAD 60MM
Reason for recall
Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is implanted.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0150-2026 |
| Date reported | October 22, 2025 |
| Date initiated | September 9, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | BioPro, Inc. |
| Firm location | Port Huron, MI |
| Affected scope | 147 total |
| Distribution | US Domestic distribution to Texas and Michigan. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026