The Recall Desk

Hazard

Device Failure recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
881
Critical
30
Severe
255
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 881 device failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 30 (3%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 255 (29%) 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 device failure 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.

576–600 of 881

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2039-2018·2018-06-06

    Torax Medical Recalls LINX Reflux Management System Implant Clasps

    Torax Medical is recalling LINX Reflux Management System implant clasps because a manufacturing defect may allow a bead to separate from the wire link, potentially rendering the device open or discontinuous.

    Product
    LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 13-17 Bead, 1.5T, Product Code LXMC-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LXMC-13; b. Product Code LXMC-14; c. Product Code LXMC-15; d. Product Code LXMC-16; e. Product Code LXMC-17; Laparoscopic, fu
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2038-2018·2018-06-06

    Torax Medical Recalls LINX Reflux Management System Implant Clasps

    Torax Medical is recalling LINX Reflux Management System implant clasps because a manufacturing defect may allow a bead to separate from the wire link, potentially rendering the device discontinuous or open.

    Product
    LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LXC-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LXC-12; b. Product Code LXC-13; c. Product Code LXC-14; d. Product Code LXC-15; e. Product Code LXC-16; f. Product Code LXC-17;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2035-2018·2018-06-06

    Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator Recalled for Charging Failure

    Philips is recalling five HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators because a faulty circuit board may prevent charging, potentially delaying life-saving therapy.

    Product
    HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, Model No. M3535A (861288), M3536A (861289) Product Automated external defibrillators (non-wearable) Product Usage: The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2037-2018·2018-06-06

    Torax Medical Recalls LINX Reflux Management System Implant Sutures

    Torax Medical is recalling LINX Reflux Management System implant sutures because a manufacturing defect may cause beads to separate from wire links, potentially rendering the device discontinuous.

    Product
    LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Suture, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LS-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LS-12; b. Product Code LS-13; c. Product Code LS-14; d. Product Code LS-15; e. Product Code LS-16; f. Product Code LS-17; Lap
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1849-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Recalls Bariatric Staplers Due to Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling specific bariatric stapler kits because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    (1)BOX PST01199 BARIATRIC TRISTAPLE (Item Number: PST01199) (2) BOX PST03403 ALTERNATIVE APPENDIX KIT (Item Number: PST03403) (3) BOX PST03533 KIT APP STAPLER (Item Number: PST03403) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and End
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1820-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Recalls Endo GIA Stapler Loading Units Due to Missing Sled

    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.

    Product
    Endo GIA" Auto Suture" Universal Articulating Loading Unit 60mm - 3.5mm ( Item Code 030458) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1863-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA universal staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    BOX VATS1SCDX DO ZABIEGOW VATS Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is determined b
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1839-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Recalls Bypass Kits Due to Missing Stapler Component

    Medtronic is recalling 171,271 Endo GIA Bypass Kits because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    BOX KITDE0108 BYPASS KIT LUEBECK ( KITDE0108) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1834-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Universal Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA Universal staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    BOX KIT1171C KIT LAP CYSTECTOMY Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is determined
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1822-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Stapler Reloads Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA 30mm stapler reloads because a missing sled component may cause staple failure, leading to bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    Endo GIA" 30mm Gray Curved Tip Articulating Vascular Reload with Tri-Staple" Technology( Item Code EGIA30AV) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue b
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1826-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Universal Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling 171,271 Endo GIA Universal and Universal XL staplers worldwide due to a missing sled component that may cause staple line failure, bleeding, or leakage.

    Product
    (1) BOX 01KBAR006116V PROC BYPASS 01KBAR0061(Item Code 01KBAR006116V PROC BYPAS) (2) BOX 1073076GASB0 BBR STVEIT GASTRIC B (Item Code BOX1073076GASB0) (3) BOX BOX1073076GASB0 BBR STVEIT GASTRIC B (Item Code BOX1073076GASB0 BBR STVEIT GASTRIC B) Product Usage:
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1850-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling 169,775 Endo GIA universal staplers worldwide and in the US because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    MGBX ZESTAW GB LS X1 Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is determined by the sele
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1859-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Stapler Sleeves Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling 169,775 Endo GIA stapler sleeves worldwide due to a missing sled component that may prevent staple formation, risking bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    (1)BOX SLEEVEGK3 (2) BOX SLEEVEGK4 SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY (3)BOX SLEEVEJAWI SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY BOX (4) SSLEEVE ZEST DO SLEEVE GASTREKTOMIIX1 Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of t
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1852-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    BOX PST03533 KIT APP STAPLER Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is determined by
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1825-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Universal Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA Universal staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    BOX KIT1095V KIT OBESITAS (Item Code KIT1095V) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples i
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1855-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Universal Stapler Sleeves Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA Universal stapler sleeves and bypass units because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, risking bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    (1)BOX PST04089 SLEEVE AIWA CLINIC Item Number:PST04089 SLEEVE AIWA CLINIC (2)BOX PST04090 BYPASS AIWA CLINIC Item Number: PST04090 BYPASS AIWA CLINIC Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, tr
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1717-2018·2018-05-16

    Datascope Recalls Better Bladder Devices in Custom Tubing Kits

    Datascope is recalling specific custom tubing kits because the Better Bladder device may fail, potentially reducing blood flow in ECMO circuits.

    Product
    BEQ-TOP 49101 Childrens Large ECC Pack, Custom Tubing Kit, Catalog No. 701067069R01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1729-2018·2018-05-16

    Datascope Recalls Custom Tubing Kits Due to Potential Balloon Collapse

    Datascope Corporation is recalling specific custom tubing kits because a seal defect may cause the balloon to collapse, potentially reducing blood flow in ECMO circuits.

    Product
    BEQ-TOP 22300, Custom Tubing Kit, Catalog No. 701049504
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1711-2018·2018-05-16

    Datascope Better Bladder Device Recalled Due to Seal Separation Risk

    Datascope is recalling Better Bladder devices in custom tubing kits because seal separation may cause balloon collapse and reduced ECMO blood flow.

    Product
    BEQ-TOP 40700 HUNTINGTON, Catalog No. 701062899
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1708-2018·2018-05-16

    Datascope Recalls Adult ECC Pack Due to Seal Separation Risk

    Datascope Corporation is recalling three units of the Adult ECC Pack BEQ-TOP 22300 because seal separation may allow air into the housing, potentially collapsing the balloon and reducing blood flow.

    Product
    Adult ECC Pack BEQ-TOP 22300, Catalog No. 701049504
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1621-2018·2018-05-16

    Boston Scientific Recalls Capio RP Sutures Due to Breakage Risk

    Boston Scientific is recalling 2,567 units of Capio RP sutures because they may break or detach during surgery.

    Product
    Capio RP; Model #M0068321010. Intended for use in general suturing applications during open surgery to assist in the placement of suture material in tissues at the operative site.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1705-2018·2018-05-16

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Lactosorb RapidFlap Bone Plates Due to Threading Defect

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Lactosorb RapidFlap bone plates because excessive chamfering on the threads prevents proper engagement with the post component.

    Product
    Lactosorb RapidFlap, bone plate, Model No. 915-0020 The RapidFlap LS Cranial Fixation System is indicated for use in pediatric craniotomy flap fixation.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1618-2018·2018-05-16

    Boston Scientific Recalls Capio CL Sutures Due to Breakage Risk

    Boston Scientific is recalling 1,258 Capio CL sutures because they may break or detach during transvaginal procedures.

    Product
    Capio CL; Model #M0068311350. Indicated for the placement of suture in a variety of Transvaginal procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state