The Recall Desk

Hazard

Corrosion recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
120
Critical
0
Severe
28
Most recent
2026-08-06

Of the 120 corrosion recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 28 (23%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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76–100 of 120

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0871-2017·2016-12-28

    Stryker Recalls Sterile Minimally Invasive Surgery Burs Due to Corrosion

    Stryker Instruments is voluntarily recalling specific lots of sterile MIS Toolsteel Burs because they may exhibit signs of corrosion.

    Product
    8470-009-040 4.0MM Precision Round, 16CM, single use, Sterile The Stryker MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offering, is used to remove osseous material during surgical cases. Each cutting accessory consists of: " A shank (B) with a notch (A), that fits in the…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0873-2017·2016-12-28

    Stryker Recalls Sterile Minimally Invasive Surgery Burs Due to Corrosion

    Stryker is voluntarily recalling specific lots of sterile MIS Toolsteel Burs because they may exhibit signs of corrosion.

    Product
    8450-009-030 3.0MM Precision Round, 13CM, single use, Sterile The Stryker MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offering, is used to remove osseous material during surgical cases. Each cutting accessory consists of: " A shank (B) with a notch (A), that fits in the…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0872-2017·2016-12-28

    Stryker Recalls Sterile Minimally Invasive Surgery Burs Due to Corrosion

    Stryker is voluntarily recalling specific lots of sterile MIS Toolsteel Burs because they may exhibit signs of corrosion.

    Product
    8450-010-040 4.0MM Round, 13CM, single use, Sterile The Stryker MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offering, is used to remove osseous material during surgical cases. Each cutting accessory consists of: " A shank (B) with a notch (A), that fits in the attachment on…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0868-2017·2016-12-28

    Stryker Recalls Sterile Minimally Invasive Surgery Burs Due to Corrosion

    Stryker is voluntarily recalling specific lots of sterile MIS Toolsteel Burs because they may exhibit signs of corrosion.

    Product
    8450-107-530 3.0MM Precision Match Head, 13CM, single use, Sterile The Stryker MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offering, is used to remove osseous material during surgical cases. Each cutting accessory consists of: " A shank (B) with a notch (A), that fits in the…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0874-2017·2016-12-28

    Stryker Recalls Sterile Minimally Invasive Surgery Burs Due to Corrosion

    Stryker is voluntarily recalling specific lots of sterile MIS Toolsteel Burs because they may exhibit signs of corrosion.

    Product
    8450-009-040 4.0MM Precision Round, 13CM, single use, Sterile The Stryker MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offering, is used to remove osseous material during surgical cases. Each cutting accessory consists of: " A shank (B) with a notch (A), that fits in the…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0069-2017·2016-10-19

    Cardinal Health Recalls V. Mueller Spinal Distraction Screws Due to Corrosion

    Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling V. Mueller Neuro/Spine Shadow-Line Spinal Distraction Screws because corrosion was demonstrated on the screw surface.

    Product
    V. Mueller Neuro/Spine, SHADOW-LINE, SPINAL DISTRACTION SCREW, STERILE, various sizes (12mm, 14mm, 16mm and 18mm) 5 PER BOX.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2634-2016·2016-08-31

    Medtronic Recalls Alpha Total Knee Replacement Components for Passivation Defect

    Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc is recalling four units of Alpha total knee replacement femoral components that may not have been passivated according to requirements.

    Product
    RESPONSIVE, KNEE: FEMORAL total knee replacement COMPONENT CR/CS, SIZE 3L, REF 90-SRK-312300, QTY: 1, STERILE R,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2205-2016·2016-07-20

    Stryker Recalls Specific Lots of Round Fluted Burs Due to Corrosion

    Stryker is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 6.0mm Round Fluted Burs due to potential tarnishing or corrosion that could cause inflammation requiring surgery.

    Product
    6.0mm Round Fluted Bur, Super Long
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2204-2016·2016-07-20

    Stryker Recalls 5.0mm Round Fluted Burs Due to Corrosion Risk

    Stryker Instruments is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 5.0mm Round Fluted Burs because tarnishing or corrosion may cause inflammation requiring surgery.

    Product
    5.0mm Round Fluted Bur, Super Long
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereNHTSA·16V458000·2016-06-23

    Mitsubishi Recalls Vehicles for Front Control Arm Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling specific Lancer and Outlander models because front cross members may corrode, causing control arms to detach and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, LANCER WAGON, LANCER EVOLUTION, LANCER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1912-2016·2016-06-15

    DePuy Synthes Flexible Shaft Reamers Recalled for Cytotoxicity Failure

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 244 DePuy Synthes 8.0 mm Flexible Shaft Reamers because they failed biological safety evaluations for cytotoxicity.

    Product
    DePuy Synthes 8.0 mm Flexible Shaft Reamer, 360 mm, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Part number 351.43
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0566-2016·2016-01-06

    Aesculap Valve XS Atrium Retractor Blades Recalled Due to Corrosion

    Aesculap is recalling 41 Valve XS Atrium Retractor blades distributed in New York because corrosion was found on a ball joint caused by incorrect manufacturing materials.

    Product
    Valve XS Atrium Retractor FC429R 52154756 The Valve XS Atrium Lift Retractor is used in heart surgery. The retractor is used for the temporary dilation of the left atrium in mitral valve surgery and for assistance in tricuspid valve surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereNHTSA·15V504000·2015-08-11

    Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks Recalled for Brake Pad Shim Corrosion

    Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling certain FEC52, FEC72, and FEC92 trucks because brake pad shims may rust, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI FUSO — MITSUBISHI FUSO FEC52, FEC92, FEC72
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V225000·2015-04-15

    GM Recalls 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V for Brake Hose Corrosion

    General Motors is recalling 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles in specific states because front brake hose fittings may corrode, potentially causing brake leaks and increased stopping distance.

    Product
    CADILLAC — CADILLAC CTS-V
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0973-2015·2015-01-21

    Synthes Malleable C-Retractor Recalled Due to Potential Spring Corrosion

    Synthes, Inc. is recalling Malleable C-Retractors because the internal spring may corrode or fail, potentially transferring particles to patients and causing adverse tissue reactions or infection.

    Product
    Malleable C- Retractor, Part Number 397.232, used to provide retraction of the soft tissues during use of trocar instrumentation. Used in the following systems: the Basic Trocar System, Universal Trocar System, Craniofacial Modular Fixation System, Craniofacial (CMF)…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·14V830000·2014-12-31

    Subaru Recalls Brake Line Corrosion in Impreza, WRX, and Forester Models

    Subaru is recalling specific Impreza, WRX, STI, and Forester vehicles to fix brake line corrosion that could cause fluid leaks and increased stopping distances.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU WRX, FORESTER, IMPREZA, WRX STI
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·14V593000·2014-09-24

    GM Recalls 2013-2015 Chevrolet Sparks for Hood Latch Corrosion Risk

    General Motors is recalling 2013-2015 Chevrolet Sparks because the secondary hood latch may corrode, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET SPARK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2584-2014·2014-09-10

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Due to Corrosion

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings because of a trend of complaints indicating product corrosion.

    Product
    Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number: 6290-00-703. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical Technique, the patellar bushing is placed on the cut surface of the patella and used as a guide for the matching size patella…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2583-2014·2014-09-10

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee Patella Bushings Due to Corrosion Complaints

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings after receiving a trend of complaints indicating product corrosion. The affected orthopedic surgical instruments were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings. Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number: 6290-00-702. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical Technique, the patellar bushing is placed on the cut surface of the patella and used as a guide for the matching size patella…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2582-2014·2014-09-10

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee Patella Bushings Due to Corrosion Complaints

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings due to a trend of complaints indicating product corrosion. The affected orthopedic surgical instruments were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings. Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number 6290-00-690. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical Technique, the patellar bushing is placed on the cut surface of the patella and used as a guide for the matching size patella…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2585-2014·2014-09-10

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Due to Corrosion

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings because of a trend of complaints indicating product corrosion.

    Product
    Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number 6290-00-704. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical Technique, the patellar bushing is placed on the cut surface of the patella and used as a guide for the matching size patella cutter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1781-2014·2014-06-18

    Synthes Mandible Plate Cutter Recalled for Potential Corrosion

    Synthes, Inc. is recalling 14 units of the Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter due to potential discoloration and corroded material on the tool's face.

    Product
    Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter is intended for oral, maxillofacial surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • SevereNHTSA·14V311000·2014-06-10

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles for Brake Line Corrosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2005-2014 models due to brake line corrosion from salt water, which may cause fluid leaks and increased stopping distances.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU WRX STI, LEGACY, OUTBACK, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide