The Recall Desk

Hazard

Airway Obstruction recalls

44 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
44
Critical
5
Severe
15
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 44 airway obstruction recalls we have scored against our rubric, 5 (11%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 15 (34%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–25 of 44

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2993-2026·2026-09-02

    Medline Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Circuits Recalled for Thermal Damage Risk

    Medline is recalling neonatal and infant heated wire breathing circuits due to a risk of sporadic failure and thermal damage at the humidifier connector.

    Product
    Medline breathing circuits labeled as: 1) MEDLINE HUDSON RCI, CIRCUIT, NEO, SING LIMB, HTD,COLUMN, Medline Product Number/SKU HUD78001KIT (Teleflex Product Number/SKU 780-01KIT); 2) MEDLINE HUDSON RCI, CIRCUIT, NEO, DUAL LIMB HTD, COLUMN, Medline Product Number/SKU HUD78007K
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2991-2026·2026-09-02

    Medline Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Circuits Recalled for Thermal Failure

    Medline is recalling 20 units of neonatal heated wire breathing circuits due to potential thermal damage that could cause airway obstruction or respiratory distress in infants.

    Product
    Medline Hudson RCI, DBD-CIRCUIT,VENT,INSPIRATORY,HEATED,NEO, Medline Product Number/SKU HUD78019 (Teleflex Product Number/SKU 780-19); breathing circuit
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2992-2026·2026-09-02

    Medline Recalls Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Circuits Due to Thermal Damage

    Medline is recalling 145,525 neonatal and infant heated wire breathing circuits due to potential thermal damage that could cause airway obstruction.

    Product
    Medline breathing circuits labeled as: 1) HUDSON RCI, CIRCUIT, HTD, DL, NEONATE, 48, Medline Product Number/SKU HUD78007 (Teleflex Product Number/SKU 780-07); 2) HUDSON RCI, DBM-CIRCUIT,VENT,NEONATAL,21 V, Medline Product Number/SKU HUD78009 (Teleflex Product Number/SKU 780-
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2836-2026·2026-08-12

    FORWARD Oral Airway Kit Recall for Potential Airway Obstruction

    Integrated Medcraft LLC recalls FORWARD Oral Airway Kits due to potential occlusion of the airway tip, which could impede breathing in medical settings.

    Product
    FORWARD Oral Airway Kit (OPA Sizes 5, 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12). REF Number: 1011-40002. Containing the affected One-piece Guedel airway components: 1. Size 00, ISO 5.0, blue. Product Code: 1100050. 2. Size 000, ISO 3.5, light green. Product Code: 1000035.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·26481·2026-05-14

    Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard Risk

    Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys sold on Amazon are recalled due to oversized silicone strings that can lodge in the throat, posing a choking hazard. CPSC is aware of 11 choking incidents.

    Product
    Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1313-2026·2026-02-18

    Adult intubation trays recalled over a smaller catheter packed inside

    Medline is recalling 130 Adult Intubation Trays because an 8 Fr suction catheter may have been packed in place of the required 14 Fr catheter.

    Product
    Intubation Tray (Adult) containing Suction Catheter Kits SKU DYNJAA245B
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1312-2026·2026-02-18

    Suction catheter kits recalled over a smaller catheter packed inside

    Medline is recalling 141,971 of its 14 Fr Suction Catheter Kits because an 8 Fr catheter may have been packed in place of the required 14 Fr catheter.

    Product
    Medline 14 Fr Suction Catheter Kits SKU DYND40972 - respiratory convenience kit
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2275-2025·2025-08-13

    Size 2 Guedel airways may carry small burrs that could detach

    One-piece Guedel airways, size 2, are being recalled because of potential contamination with small burrs which, if they detach, could be inhaled. 2,800 pieces are affected.

    Product
    One-piece Guedel airway, size 2, ISO 8.0, green. Model Number: 1112080.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    10 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2276-2025·2025-08-13

    Guedel airways may carry small burrs that could detach and be inhaled

    One-piece Guedel airways, size 3, are being recalled because of potential contamination with small burrs which, if they detach, could be inhaled. 8,640 pieces are affected.

    Product
    One-piece Guedel airway, size 3, ISO 9.0, yellow. Model Number: 1113090.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    10 states
  • HighCPSC·25252·2025-05-08

    Xylolin Peg Doll Toy Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard Risk

    About 3,400 Xylolin peg doll toy sets sold on Amazon.com are being recalled because the spherical ends of the peg dolls can block a child's airway, posing a choking risk. Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and dispose of it.

    Product
    Xylolin Peg Doll Toy Sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0269-2025·2024-11-06

    AMBU King LTSD Oropharyngeal Airway Recalled for Unauthorized Pediatric Indication

    King Systems Corp. is recalling AMBU King LTSD oropharyngeal airways because they were marketed for pediatric use without FDA clearance for that indication. The device exceeded its 510(k) exemption limitations.

    Product
    AMBU / KING LTSD, SIZE 0,1 W/SUCTION PORT, STERILE- Inserted into a patient s pharynx through the mouth to provide patent airway. Model/Catalog Number: KLTSD420
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2592-2024·2024-09-04

    PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes Recalled for Flange Tearing Defect

    Smiths Medical is recalling PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes because the securement flange may tear due to a manufacturing defect, risking loss of airway securement.

    Product
    PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 2.5FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60NFP25; b) NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE 3.0FLEXTEND PLUS , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60NFP30; c) NEONATAL TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2594-2024·2024-09-04

    PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes Recalled Due to Flange Tearing Defect

    PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Tubes (3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm) are being recalled due to a manufacturing defect that may cause the securement flange to tear. This could result in airway obstruction or loss of tube securement.

    Product
    PORTEX Bivona Tracheostomy Silicone Tube, labeled as: a) 3.0MM FLEXTEND NEO STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60NFPS30; b) 3.5MM FLEXTEND NEO STRAIGHT TRACH TUBE , Product Code/List Number/Item Code 60NFPS35; c) 4.0MM FLEXTEND NEO STRAIGHT TRACH T
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1535-2024·2024-04-24

    Medical Device Airway Monitor Software Defect Prevents Obstruction Detection

    A software anomaly in SonarMed's AW-M0001 airway monitor prevents detection of partial airway obstructions in 2.5mm and larger sensors. The device may fail to alert clinicians to blockages, affecting approximately 145 units across 19 states.

    Product
    AW-M0001 SONARMED MONITOR. Used in conjunction with SonarMed Acoustic Sensors for airway monitoring.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    17 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1071-2024·2024-02-21

    Olympus Duodenovideoscope Distal Cover may detach during gastrointestinal procedures

    Olympus Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may detach from duodenovideoscopes during gastrointestinal procedures, risking perforation, retained objects requiring urgent removal, burns, and airway obstruction.

    Product
    Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- designed to be attached to Olympus duodenovideoscopes to cover the distal end of the insertion tube and around the forceps elevator
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2504-2023·2023-09-06

    Olympus Tracheal Intubation Fiberscope may lodge in endotracheal tube connector

    Olympus tracheal intubation fiberscope models LF-DP, LF-GP, and LF-TP are being recalled because the endoscope can become lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to an oversized diameter.

    Product
    Olympus Tracheal Intubation Fiberscope, Models LF-DP, LF-GP, & LF-TP.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2499-2023·2023-09-06

    Olympus Airway Mobilescope Recall Due to Connector Lodging Defect

    Olympus is recalling 122 Airway Mobilescope units nationwide because the endoscope can become lodged in endotracheal tube connectors due to oversized diameter. Healthcare providers should immediately stop using affected devices.

    Product
    Olympus Airway Mobilescope, Models MAF-DM2, MAF-GM2, & MAF-TM2.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2493-2023·2023-09-06

    Olympus Bronchovideoscope Models Recalled for Endotracheal Tube Connector Lodging Risk

    Olympus is recalling 3,652 bronchovideoscope units nationwide due to complaints that the endoscope diameter is too large, creating a risk the scope may become lodged in the endotracheal tube connector.

    Product
    Olympus Bronchovideoscope, Models BF-1T180, BF-1TQ180, BF-P180, & BF-Q180.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2502-2023·2023-09-06

    Olympus Bronchovideoscope Recalled Due to Oversized Diameter

    Olympus is recalling two models of bronchovideoscope (Models BF-3C40 and BF-N20) because the endoscope diameter is too large and may become lodged in the endotracheal tube connector.

    Product
    Olympus Bronchovideoscope, Models BF-3C40 & BF-N20.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2282-2023·2023-08-09

    Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Device Recall Due to Sponge Detachment Risk

    Covidien is recalling certain Cytosponge Cell Collection Devices and Kits because the sponge may detach from the string during removal, potentially causing device fragments, obstruction, and aspiration in patients.

    Product
    Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Device, REF: CYTO-201; and Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Kit, REF: CYTO-KIT-USM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1936-2023·2023-07-05

    Endotracheal Tubes Recalled for Connector Disconnection Risk

    Teleflex LLC is recalling 11,188 endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. The defect affects this critical airway management device nationwide.

    Product
    Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100382045
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0884-2023·2023-01-18

    Philips Garbin Ventilator Foam May Separate, Blocking Air Intake

    Silicone foam in some Philips Garbin Ventilators may separate and block the air inlet, reducing therapy volume and causing alarms. Nine units are affected.

    Product
    Philips Garbin Ventilator, Model Number 1058180B
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1520-2022·2022-09-07

    NIM EMG Endotracheal Tubes recalled for risk of airway obstruction

    Medtronic Xomed recalls 1.1 million NIM EMG Endotracheal Tubes worldwide due to reports of airway obstruction. FDA classified this as Class I.

    Product
    NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, Part Numbers: a) REF 8229308 b) REF 8229307 c) REF 8229306
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide