Hazard

Debris recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 25
Critical: 0
Severe: 1
Most recent: 2022-09-28

Of the 25 debris recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (4%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–25 of 25

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1776-2022·2022-09-28
FDA Recalls Grappler Suture Anchors Due to Potential Breakage Risk
Paragon 28, Inc. is recalling Grappler Suture Anchors (REF: P44-110-3010-SK, Lot 5007499) due to risk that the anchor may break upon insertion, potentially leaving debris in patients and delaying surgery.
Product
Grappler Suture Anchor, Titanium, 3.0 x 10mm, Sterile Kit, REF: P44-110-3010-SK, for use within the Grappler Suture Anchor System
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2088-2020·2020-05-27
Stryker Restoration Anatomic Shell Recalled for Packaging Defect
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling Stryker Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shells because the device may fall off its post within the inner packaging, resulting in loose coating debris.
Product
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 56 Right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-56D-R, UDI (01)07613327012347(17)
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
30 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1127-2019·2019-04-17
DePuy CORAIL Neck Trials Recalled for Potential Debris Behind O-rings
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling CORAIL AMT Standard Offset Neck Segments because debris or material may be found behind the O-rings. These surgical instruments are used in hip arthroplasty.
Product
CORAIL AMT STANDARD OFFSET NECK SEGMENT (STD), Pro. Code L20431 Product Usage: The affected CORAIL Neck Trials are surgical instruments used in CORAIL total and partial hip arthroplasty.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1128-2019·2019-04-17
DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls CORAIL AMT COXA VARA Neck Segments
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling CORAIL AMT COXA VARA Neck Segments because debris or material may be found behind the O-rings.
Product
CORAIL AMT COXA VARA NECK SEGMENT (KLA) Pro. Code L20432 Product Usage: The affected CORAIL Neck Trials are surgical instruments used in CORAIL total and partial hip arthroplasty.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1129-2019·2019-04-17
DePuy CORAIL AMT High Offset Neck Segment Recall for Potential Debris
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling CORAIL AMT High Offset Neck Segments because debris or material may be found behind the O-rings.
Product
CORAIL AMT HIGH OFFSET NECK SEGMENT (KHO), Pro. Code L20433 Product Usage: The affected CORAIL Neck Trials are surgical instruments used in CORAIL total and partial hip arthroplasty.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2375-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The residue is described as biocompatible, but risks include surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 9; 00-7713-009-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2361-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The residue is described as biocompatible, but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Product
Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Plasma Sprayed, Size 4 Extended Offset, 00-7711-004-40
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2363-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinectiv¿ Technology Cementless, Size 5; 00-7713-005-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2369-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue in Packaging
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 because black residue was found in the packaging. The residue is a mix of titanium and polyethylene.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 15; 00-7713-015-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2371-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 because black residue may be present in the packaging.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 17.5; 00-7713-017-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2373-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to black residue found in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 22.5; 00-7713-022-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2364-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The firm states the residue is biocompatible.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinectiv¿ Technology Cementless, Size 6; 00-7713-006-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2367-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 84 M/L Taper Hip Prostheses with Kinective Technology due to black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 12.5; 00-7713-012-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2374-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 58 M/L Taper Hip Prostheses distributed to Japan due to black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 7.5; 00-7713-007-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2366-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 11; 00-7713-011-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2370-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The residue is described as biocompatible, but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 16.25; 00-7713-016-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2362-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue in Packaging
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 because black residue was found in the packaging bags.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Plasma Sprayed, Size 4 Standard Offset; 00-7711-004-10
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2368-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 510 M/L Taper Hip Prostheses distributed to Japan due to potential black residue in the packaging.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 13.5; 00-7713-013-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2372-2018·2018-07-11
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue in Packaging
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses because black residue was found in the polyethylene packaging. The firm states the residue is biocompatible, but it may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 20; 00-7713-020-00
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1381-2018·2018-04-25
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Segmental System Proximal Femoral Components
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific proximal femoral components due to potential machining debris that may not have been adequately removed during cleaning.
Product
Zimmer Segmental System Proximal Femoral Component 38mm Offset, Model Number 00-5850-030-38 The Segmental System is used for solving complex salvage cases to address patients with severe bone loss associated with disease, trauma, or revision.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighCPSC·16221·2016-07-07
Kawasaki Recalls Mule Pro Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Floor Cover Injury Risk
Kawasaki is recalling about 25,000 Mule Pro side-by-side vehicles because the front floor cover can be punctured by foreign objects, posing an injury hazard to riders.
Product
Mule Pro side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1276-2015·2015-03-25
Medtronic FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath Recalled for Valve Debris
Medtronic is recalling 151 FlexCath Select Steerable Sheaths because clinicians observed debris originating from the hemostasis valve outside of patients' bodies.
Product
Medtronic, 10 Fr FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath 990065. The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath (10 Fr Select) is used for percutaneous catheter introduction into the vasculature and chambers of the heart. The sheath is a single-use device and is not implantable.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1281-2015·2015-03-25
Synthes Thumb Screws Recalled Due to Incorrect Stainless Steel Material
Synthes, Inc. is recalling 183 thumb screws for orthopedic aiming arms because incorrect raw material was used, which may lead to stress-corrosion cracking.
Product
Thumb Screw for the Synthes Recon Locking Aiming Arm for Lateral Entry Femoral Nails-EX (part number 03.010.048) and the Thumb Screw for the Aiming Arm for Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nails-EX (part number 03.010.052). The Recon Locking Aiming Arm for Lateral Entry Femoral R
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1357-2014·2014-06-11
Losartan Potassium Tablets Recalled for Presence of Foreign Substance Debris
Golden State Medical Supply Inc. is recalling Losartan Potassium 50 mg tablets because some bottles may contain debris swept up during cleaning.
Product
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by Arrow Pharm (Malta) Ltd., Bizebbugia, Malta, Packaged by GSMS, Inc. Camarillo, CA --- NDC 60429-317-30
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1032-2013·2013-04-10
Beckman Coulter Access Immunoassay System Recalled for Defective Belt Pulley
Beckman Coulter is recalling Access Immunoassay Systems because a defective belt pulley creates debris that may cause erroneous test results.
Product
Access Immunoassay System; P/N 107405S Product Usage: The Access Immunoassay Systems are in vitro diagnostic devices used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide