Hazard
450 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 450 device defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 11 (2%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 45 (10%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all device defect 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.
Orthosensor, Inc. is recalling 84 VERASENSE sensors for Zimmer Biomet Persona CR G-H/7-12 Left because fluid was reported inside the posterior lateral corner post-surgery.
Neomed Inc is recalling NeoMed Enteral Feeding Tubes because the tethered plug may inadvertently open after closure, potentially compromising the device's seal.
Orthosensor, Inc. is recalling 41 VERASENSE sensors for Zimmer Biomet Persona CR E-F/3-11 Left knees because fluid was reported inside the posterior lateral corner after surgery.
Orthosensor, Inc. is recalling 56 VERASENSE sensors for Zimmer Biomet Persona CR C-D/3-9 Left because some were reported to have fluid inside the posterior lateral corner post-surgery.
Stryker Neurovascular is recalling Wingspan Stent Systems because use-related coating damage was reported on the delivery catheter shafts.
Mako Surgical Corporation is recalling specific lots of the Stryker Mako Vizadisc Hip Procedure Tracking Kit because damaged reflective material may prevent camera detection.
Civco Medical Instruments is recalling 3 units of CIVCO Needle Guides because missing or inadequate adhesive may fail to hold the cannula in place.
Medtronic is recalling Tri-Staple 2.0 Intelligent Reloads because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.
FHC, Inc. is recalling the microTargeting Drive System because the Depth Stop Adapter may damage implanted leads if over-tightened, potentially requiring replacement.
FHC, Inc. is recalling the microTargeting STar Drive System (Manual) because the Depth Stop Adapter may damage the lead and stylet if the screw is over-tightened.
FHC, Inc. is recalling the microTargeting STar Drive System (Manual) because the Depth Stop Adapter can damage implanted leads if over-tightened, requiring replacement.
Zimmer Biomet is voluntarily recalling 24 hip prosthesis units distributed solely to Japan. The recall was initiated in May 2018 and terminated in May 2020.
Medtronic is recalling specific Endo GIA vascular reloads because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.
Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA Universal stapler kits because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, risking bleeding or leakage.
Nipro Medical Corporation is recalling specific blood tubing sets used in hemodialysis because the heparin line may be occluded.
Medtronic is recalling 171,271 Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Units because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.
Datascope is recalling 18 custom tubing kits because a seal defect may cause balloon collapse, increasing resistance to flow in the venous line.
Datascope is recalling the Better Bladder device in some custom tubing kits because seal separation may cause the balloon to collapse, potentially reducing blood flow in ECMO circuits.
Boston Scientific is voluntarily recalling 34 Pinnacle Anterior Apical pelvic floor repair kits due to a Class II safety concern. The devices were distributed worldwide.
Cardinal Health is recalling 3,600 Medi-Vac Flex Advantage Suction Canister Liners distributed in Massachusetts because they may be missing a one-way valve.
Centurion Medical Products Corporation is recalling Infant IV Securement Kits due to a Class II FDA recall. The kits are used to assist with IV placement and securement.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 50 units of Juggerknot 2.9mm suture anchors used in hip arthroplasty. The recall is limited to the state of Texas.
Cook Inc. is recalling 615 units of Mallinckrodt Institute Percutaneous Gastrostomy Sets because wire guides may be loaded backwards into the holder.
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC is recalling proSA Tool Sets because the adjusting pin does not set the correct valve opening pressure for the shunt system.
Beaver-Visitec is recalling 526,220 units of Optimum Safety Sideport Knives because the protective shield retracted, exposing the blade.