Hazard

Device Breakage recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 156
Critical: 1
Severe: 41
Most recent: 2026-08-12

Of the 156 device breakage recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 41 (26%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all device breakage 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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76–100 of 156

SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2263-2019·2019-08-21
Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain Recall for Breakage Risk
Degania Silicone is recalling Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains because they may break during use, requiring additional surgery.
Product
Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain 19FR, Full flutes Cardinal Health: PN JP-2190 An introduction/drainage catheter is a device that is a flexible single or multilumen tube intended to be used to introduce nondrug fluids into body cavities other than blood vessels, dr
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2264-2019·2019-08-21
Degania Silicone Recalls Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains Due to Breakage Risk
Degania Silicone is recalling Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains because they may break during use, requiring additional surgery to remove the broken end.
Product
Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain 19FR, Full flutes, with trocar Cardinal Health: PN: JP-2191 An introduction/drainage catheter is a device that is a flexible single or multilumen tube intended to be used to introduce nondrug fluids into body cavities other than blo
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2267-2019·2019-08-21
Smith & Nephew Wound Drain Recall Due to Breakage Risk
Smith & Nephew is recalling 15FR and 19FR channel wound drains because they may break during use or removal, requiring additional surgery.
Product
Smith & Nephew Negative Pressure Wound Therapy 15FR Channel Wound Drain PN: 02872 An introduction/drainage catheter is a device that is a flexible single or multilumen tube intended to be used to introduce nondrug fluids into body cavities other than blood vessels, drain flu
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2261-2019·2019-08-21
Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain Recall for Breakage Risk
Degania Silicone is recalling Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains because they may break during use or removal, requiring additional surgery.
Product
Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain 15FR, Full flutes Cardinal Health PN: JP-2188 An introduction/drainage catheter is a device that is a flexible single or multilumen tube intended to be used to introduce nondrug fluids into body cavities other than blood vessels,
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2265-2019·2019-08-21
Degania Silicone Recalls Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains Due to Breakage Risk
Degania Silicone is recalling 2,160 units of Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains because they may break during use, potentially requiring additional surgery.
Product
Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain 19FR, 3/4 flutes, with trocar Cardinal Health: PN JP-2225 An introduction/drainage catheter is a device that is a flexible single or multilumen tube intended to be used to introduce nondrug fluids into body cavities other than bloo
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2266-2019·2019-08-21
Medline Silicone Drain Recalled for Risk of Breaking During Use
Degania Silicone is recalling 200 units of Medline Silicone Drains because they may break during use, requiring additional surgery to remove the broken end.
Product
Medline Silicone Drain 15Fr 3/16" Full Fluted PN: DYNJWE2188HB An introduction/drainage catheter is a device that is a flexible single or multilumen tube intended to be used to introduce nondrug fluids into body cavities other than blood vessels, drain fluids from body cavi
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0724-2019·2019-01-23
Arthrex Suture Anchor Recall Due to Potential Breakage During Insertion
Arthrex is recalling Nano Corkscrew FT Suture Anchors because they may break during insertion. The recall covers 1,418 units distributed in the US and abroad.
Product
Arthrex Suture Anchor, Nano Corkscrew FT (consists of an anchor pre-loaded on a handled inserter including suture, with needles.) Part Number AR-1317FT Product Usage: Soft tissue fixation to bone in the hand and wrist
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2826-2018·2018-08-29
Vyaire Medical Recalls Tri-Flo Subglottic Suction System Due to Breakage Risk
Vyaire Medical is recalling the Tri-Flo Subglottic Suction System because the catheter tip may break off and be aspirated by the patient.
Product
The Tri-Flo Subglottic Suction System
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
18 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1950-2018·2018-06-06
Respire Pink H/S Oral Sleep Apnea Device Recalled for Breakage Risk
Respire Medical is recalling the Respire Pink H/S Oral Sleep Apnea Device due to a potential for device breakage during use.
Product
Respire Pink H/S Oral Sleep Apnea Device
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1948-2018·2018-06-06
Respire Pink+ Oral Sleep Apnea Device Recalled for Breakage Risk
Respire Medical is recalling 29 units of the Pink+ Hard/Soft Oral Sleep Apnea Device due to a potential for device breakage during use.
Product
Respire Pink+ Hard/Soft Oral Sleep Apnea Device
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1951-2018·2018-06-06
Respire Pink H/S Oral Sleep Apnea Device Recalled for Breakage Risk
Respire Medical is recalling the Pink H/S Oral Sleep Apnea Device because it may break during use.
Product
Respire Pink H/S Oral Sleep Apnea Device
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1949-2018·2018-06-06
Respire Pink+ Hard Oral Sleep Apnea Device Recalled for Breakage Risk
Respire Medical is recalling 25 units of the Pink+ Hard Oral Sleep Apnea Device due to a potential for device breakage during use.
Product
Respire Pink+ Hard Oral Sleep Apnea Device
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1947-2018·2018-06-06
Respire Pink Series EF+ Oral Sleep Apnea Device Recalled for Breakage Risk
Respire Medical is recalling the Pink Series EF+ Oral Sleep Apnea Device because it may break during use.
Product
Respire Pink Series EF+ Oral Sleep Apnea Device.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1784-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling 10 Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because they may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-527 used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1793-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because the devices may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-533R used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1788-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because the devices may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-527R used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1794-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliance
TP Orthodontics is recalling Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because the devices may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-536L used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1792-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling 5 Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because they may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-536 used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1790-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling 7 Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because they may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-530R used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1785-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling 126 Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because the devices may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-530 used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1786-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling 119 Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because the devices have broken in patients' mouths, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-533 used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1787-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because they may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-527L used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1789-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling 7 Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because the devices may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-530L used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1783-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling 108 Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because they may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-500 used for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1791-2018·2018-05-16
TP Orthodontics Recalls Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances
TP Orthodontics is recalling five Jasper Vektor Class II Correction Appliances because they may break in the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Product
Jasper Vektor, Class II Correction Appliance, Part No. 610-533Lused for correcting class 2 malocclusions by applying light forces on the teeth using a tube, arch wire and stops.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
20 states