Hazard
44 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
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
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all airway obstruction recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.
A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.
Medtronic Xomed is recalling 81,555 NIM Contact EMG endotracheal tubes worldwide due to reports of airway obstruction during use.
Medtronic Xomed is recalling NIM EMG Endotracheal Tubes due to reports of airway obstruction during use. The recall affects 23,820 units distributed worldwide.
Intersurgical Inc is recalling 1,340 Flexible Smoothbore Breathing Circuits because the tubing may block the exhalation port during assembly, posing a serious health risk to patients.
GE Medical Systems is recalling Aisys and Aisys CS2 anesthesia machines because kinked vacuum suction tubing may cause inadequate airway clearance and ventilation.
Cardinal Health is recalling 104,432 Lubricated Intubating Stylets 6FR because a small piece of the sheath may shear off during removal, posing a risk to infants and pediatric patients.
EMG Technology is recalling 1,452 Vac-Assist Suction Units because the canister lids may have occluded ports, potentially preventing proper fluid removal.
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is recalling 135,518 Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kits because the tube fastener may compress the tracheal tube, causing difficulty locking the holder or passing a suction catheter.
Teleflex Medical is recalling ISIS HVT Tracheal Tubes because they can kink during patient use, potentially compromising the airway.
Teleflex Medical is recalling ISIS HVT Tracheal Tubes because they can kink during patient use, potentially compromising the airway.
Teleflex Medical is recalling ISIS HVT Tracheal Tubes because they can kink during patient use, potentially compromising the airway.
Teleflex Medical is recalling ISIS HVT Tracheal Tubes because they can kink during use, potentially compromising the patient's airway.
Teleflex Medical is recalling ISIS HVT Tracheal Tubes because they can kink during patient use, potentially compromising the airway.
Teleflex Medical is recalling ISIS HVT Tracheal Tubes because they can kink during patient use, potentially compromising the airway.
Teleflex Medical is recalling ISIS HVT Tracheal Tubes because they can kink during patient use, potentially compromising the airway.
Teleflex Medical is recalling ISIS HVT Tracheal Tubes because they can kink during use, potentially compromising the patient's airway.
Teleflex Medical is recalling ISIS HVT Tracheal Tubes because they can kink during patient use, potentially compromising the airway.
Teleflex Medical is recalling ISIS HVT Tracheal Tubes because they can kink during patient use, potentially compromising the airway.
Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. is recalling Shiley Reusable Cannula Low Pressure Cuffed Tracheostomy Tubes due to consumer complaints regarding the connections and functions of the inner and outer cannula.
Playwell Toy recalled xylophone mallets because their small ends can block young children's airways. One infant suffered severe brain damage.