The Recall Desk

Hazard

Cracking recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
82
Critical
5
Severe
6
Most recent
2026-08-05

Of the 82 cracking recalls we have scored against our rubric, 5 (6%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 6 (7%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all cracking 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.

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26–50 of 82

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1837-2020·2020-05-13

    Ivoclar Vivadent recalls dental ceramic blocks due to cracking during sintering

    Ivoclar Vivadent AG is recalling 9 units of IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A1 C17/5 ceramic blocks because they crack during the sintering process.

    Product
    Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A1 C17/5 -ceramic for dental use, intended for IPS e.max ZirCAD presintered yttrium oxide-stabilized zirconium oxide blocks for the CAD/CAM technology Product Number: 686193
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1838-2020·2020-05-13

    Ivoclar Vivadent recalls dental ceramic blocks due to cracking during sintering

    Ivoclar Vivadent AG is recalling 332 units of IPS e.max ZirCAD ceramic blocks because they crack during the sintering process. The recall covers lots Y47472 and Z000V0 distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A2 C17/5 - ceramic for dental use,intended for IPS e.max ZirCAD presintered yttrium oxide-stabilized zirconium oxide blocks for the CAD/ CAM technology Product Number: 686194
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1839-2020·2020-05-13

    Ivoclar Vivadent recalls dental ceramic blocks due to cracking during sintering

    Ivoclar Vivadent AG is recalling 639 units of IPS e.max ZirCAD ceramic blocks because they crack during the sintering process.

    Product
    Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A3 C17/5 - ceramic for dental use, intended for IPS e.max ZirCAD presintered yttrium oxide-stabilized zirconium oxide blocks for the CAD/ CAM technology Product Number: 686195
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0784-2020·2020-01-15

    Intersurgical Double Swivel Elbow Airway Connectors Recalled for Cracking Risk

    Intersurgical Inc is recalling 115,200 Double Swivel Elbow airway connectors because the port may crack and leak.

    Product
    Double Swivel Elbow with Bronchoscopy Port 15MM OD, 22MM OD/15MM ID, REF 1898000. Airway connector.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0786-2020·2020-01-15

    Intersurgical Airway Connector Recalled for Potential Swivel Elbow Cracking

    Intersurgical Inc is recalling 19,200 airway connectors because the swivel elbow port may crack and leak.

    Product
    Superset with 22MM ID, Double Swivel Elbow 22MM OD/15MM ID and Bronchoscopy Port, REF 3503031. Airway connector.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0543-2020·2019-12-04

    Abbott Alinity ci Level Sensor Recalled for Potential Cracking

    Abbott is recalling Alinity ci Level Sensors, Bulk Solution, because environmental stress may cause cracks that affect reliability.

    Product
    Alinity ci Level Sensor, Bulk Solution
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1847-2019·2019-07-17

    GE Healthcare Recalls Panda Infant Radiant Warmers Due to Bedside Panel Cracking

    GE Healthcare is recalling 28,094 Panda Infant Radiant Warmers because the bedside panels and latch areas can crack or break if the unit is moved using them instead of the designated handles.

    Product
    Panda Infant Radiant Warmer Infant radiant warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology. Infant radiant warmers may be used to facilitate the neonate's transition to the external environment or
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1846-2019·2019-07-17

    GE Healthcare Recalls Giraffe Infant Radiant Warmers Due to Panel Cracking

    GE Healthcare is recalling 9,094 Giraffe Infant Radiant Warmers because bedside panels and latch areas can crack or break if the unit is moved using the panels instead of the designated handles.

    Product
    Giraffe Infant Radiant Warmer Infant radiant warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology. Infant radiant warmers may be used to facilitate the neonate's transition to the external environment
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1952-2019·2019-07-17

    Rinovum Recalls Revive Reusable Bladder Support Due to Structural Defect

    Rinovum Women's Health is recalling the Revive Reusable Bladder Support because the device may split or crack during its intended use life.

    Product
    Revive Reusable Bladder Support, Model No. 0025 - Product Usage: The Revive bladder support is intended for temporary management of urinary leakage caused by stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women, 18 years and older. The device comes in a sealed box, and contains a reusable
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1164-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Recalls Oxford Partial Knee Instruments Due to Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K., Ltd. is recalling Oxford Partial Knee System instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1170-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Recalls Oxford Knee Instruments Due to Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K., Ltd. is recalling Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 1 instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 1 Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1153-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Oxford Knee Instruments Recalled for Potential Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K., Ltd. is recalling Oxford Partial Knee System Femoral Slap Hammers due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause the instruments to crack or separate.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System Femoral Slap Hammer Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1168-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Recalls Oxford Knee Instruments Due to Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K., Ltd. is recalling Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 3 instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 3 Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1161-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Oxford Knee Instruments Recalled for Potential Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K., Ltd. is recalling Oxford Partial Knee System instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size E Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1156-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Instruments Recalled for Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K. is recalling Oxford Partial Knee instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size F Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1158-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Recalls Oxford Knee Instruments Due to Material Inclusions

    Biomet is recalling Oxford Partial Knee System instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1157-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Oxford Knee Instruments Recalled for Potential Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K., Ltd. is recalling Oxford Partial Knee System instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size F Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1160-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Oxford Knee Instruments Recalled for Material Inclusions

    Biomet is recalling Oxford Partial Knee instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size E Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1152-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Recalls Oxford Knee Instruments Due to Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K., Ltd. is recalling Oxford Knee System Tibial Resector Body Tubes and Guides due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause the instruments to crack or separate.

    Product
    Oxford Knee System Tibial Resector Body Tube & Guides Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1154-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Recalls Oxford Knee Instruments Due to Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K., Ltd. is recalling Oxford Knee instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Tibial Impactor Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1174-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Recalls Oxford Knee Instruments Due to Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K., Ltd. is recalling Oxford Partial Knee System instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Left Medial Size B Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1175-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Oxford Knee Instruments Recalled for Material Inclusions

    Biomet is recalling Oxford Knee instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Right Medial Size B Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1159-2017·2017-03-01

    Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Instruments Recalled for Material Inclusions

    Biomet U.K., Ltd. is recalling Oxford Partial Knee System instruments due to potential alumina inclusions that could cause cracking and separation.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1219-2017·2017-02-22

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Vanguard Total Knee Plates Due to Material Inclusions

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vanguard Total Knee punch-through trial plates due to potential alumina inclusions in the raw material that could cause the instruments to crack or separate.

    Product
    Vanguard Total Knee, PUNCH THRU TRL PLATES, 63 MM Item No: 32-487261, 67 MM Item No: 32-487262, 71 MM Item No: 32-487263, 75 MM Item No: 32-487264, and 79 MM Item No: 32-487265
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states