Hazard
1,800 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,800 device malfunction recalls we have scored against our rubric, 31 (2%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 370 (21%) 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 malfunction 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.
Medtronic Neuromodulation recalls the Intellis AdaptiveStim spinal cord stimulator because one device cannot be reprogrammed. Patients should consult their healthcare provider.
Route 92 Medical is recalling Tenzing 7 delivery catheters because the distal tip may separate from the proximal marker band. The affected units were distributed across the US and New Zealand.
IBA Proton Therapy System (PROTEUS 235) units recalled due to safety parameter failures that could prevent proper radiation control, risking unintended radiation exposure during cancer treatment.
SonarMed Inc is recalling the AW-S025 NEO SONARMED SENSOR 2.5MM airway monitoring device due to a malfunction that causes it to fail detecting partial obstruction, potentially preventing clinicians from identifying compromised airways.
Smiths Medical is recalling certain Medfusion Models 4000, 3500, and 3010 syringe pumps due to a barrel clamp guide defect. The defect may prevent the pump from recognizing or correctly identifying a syringe, potentially affecting medication delivery.
Approximately 21,723 Masimo Rad-G pulse oximeters may randomly power off and on, causing temporary loss of patient monitoring. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall affecting devices distributed worldwide.
Boston Scientific is recalling 572 EndoVive PEG feeding tube kits due to a blocked lumen in the barb connector that may prevent guidewire advancement during placement, potentially requiring device exchange and increasing risk of complications.
Covidien is recalling approximately 11,796 Auto Suture Blunt Tip Trocar units due to potential seal disengagement when mesh products are used incorrectly with the device. The issue could occur during surgical procedures.
Covidien is recalling Signia Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload surgical stapler reloads due to potential malfunction that could disrupt the staple line during use. The affected reloads may articulate uncontrollably due to unsecured components.
Navinetics Inc. has recalled the NaviNetics Skull Anchor Key and Drill Kit (Lot 331401724) because the skull anchor key may fail to allow proper attachment of the CT localizer, preventing stereotactic imaging procedures.
Covidien Auto Suture Blunt Tip Trocar devices are recalled due to potential seal disengagement when using mesh products incorrectly with the device. This malfunction risk affects surgical procedures.
Boston Scientific is recalling specific batches of the iSLEEVE Expandable Introducer Set due to hemostatic valve leaks affecting 4,060 devices. The devices are distributed in the US, Canada, and worldwide.
Applied Medical Resources is recalling the Epix Universal Clip Applier because the device may fail to load the surgical clip after the trigger is actuated. Units were distributed worldwide.
Medivance Inc. is recalling Neonatal ArcticGel Pads due to reduced water flow that may prevent proper heating or cooling performance in neonatal temperature management systems. No injuries have been reported.
Olympus recalled 3,172 UHI-4 insufflation units due to the front panel LED turning off, which causes loss of air supply. All serial numbers nationwide are affected.
Angiodynamics is recalling MINI STICK MAX guidewire introducers (155 units) due to manufacturing defects in the sheath hub that may prevent guidewire passage.
D.O.R.C. recalls 78 directional laser probes with Alcon/Lumenis connectors due to difficulties extending, retracting, or directing the laser fiber. The Class II recall affects units distributed across multiple U.S. states and Puerto Rico.
A vascular guidewire introducer is recalled because internal voids in the hub may prevent proper guidewire passage, potentially delaying surgical procedures.
A Class II medical device recall has been issued for Directional Laser Probes due to potential difficulties extending, retracting, and directing the laser fiber tip. The issue affects 126 units distributed across multiple US states.
Angiodynamics is recalling 58 units of its MINI STICK MAX guidewire introducer due to voids in the internal lumen that may prevent proper guidewire passage. Users may experience procedural delay requiring device exchange.
Angiodynamics recalls MINI STICK MAX vascular guidewire introducers due to internal lumen defects that may prevent the guidewire from passing through during surgery, potentially requiring device exchange.
Angiodynamics recalls 130 MINI STICK MAX guidewire introducers due to hub voids that may prevent guidewire passage during vascular procedures. No injuries reported.
D.O.R.C. Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center is recalling Directional Laser Probes for ophthalmic surgery due to difficulties extending, retracting, and directing the laser fiber. The recall affects 84 units distributed nationwide.
Angiodynamics is recalling 65 units of its MINI STICK MAX guidewire introducer sheath due to manufacturing defects that may prevent guidewires from passing through during surgical procedures.
Angiodynamics is recalling 959 units of MINI STICK MAX guidewire introducers due to voids in the sheath hub that may prevent proper guidewire placement. Users may experience procedure delays and need to exchange equipment.