The Recall Desk

Hazard

Device Collapse recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
3
Critical
0
Severe
2
Most recent
2021-06-23

Of the 3 device collapse recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2 (67%) 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 collapse 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.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1862-2021·2021-06-23

    Better-Bladder ECMO Device May Collapse, Reducing Blood Flow

    The Better-Bladder ECMO device used in cardiopulmonary bypass circuits may collapse during use, increasing venous line resistance and reducing blood flow. The recall affects 147 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    The Better-Bladder (BB), part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cardiopulmonary bypass circuits. Model: BB14
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1171-2018·2018-03-07

    Circulatory Technology Recalls Cardiopulmonary Bypass Blood Reservoirs

    Circulatory Technology Inc is recalling specific models of cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoirs because they may collapse during use, potentially causing a drop in circuit blood flow.

    Product
    **Recall Expanded to add these models: Bigger Better-Bladder cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoir; Models: BBB38 (individual, sterile, pouched) and BBB38NS (sold bulk to kit manufacturers)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0817-2018·2018-03-07

    Circulatory Technology Recalls Better-Bladder ECMO Blood Reservoirs

    Circulatory Technology Inc is recalling Better-Bladder cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoirs because they may collapse during use, potentially causing a drop in circuit blood flow.

    Product
    Better-Bladder cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoir; Models: BB14 (individual, sterile, pouched) and BB14NS (sold bulk to kit manufacturers)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    20 states