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.
Black Diamond is recalling about 1,550 Recon LT avalanche transceivers because they can unexpectedly enter search mode due to beacon interference, potentially failing to transmit a skier's position during an avalanche rescue.
The FDA is recalling the Tobii Dynavox TD I-110, a speech-generating device, because the battery may become loose from its housing and potentially be damaged. This affects users worldwide who depend on this device for communication.
Medtronic recalled approximately 1414 SenSight Extension Tunneler Kits due to a manufacturing defect where dual carriers were machined on only one side, preventing use for passing two extensions simultaneously.
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling Swan-Ganz CCOmbo V thermodilution catheters because the distal end may bend beyond its intended curvature, potentially causing the patient monitoring device to display an error message.
Edward Lifesciences Swan-Ganz thermodilution catheters may bend during use, potentially causing patient monitoring devices to display error messages. The FDA has recalled 326 affected units distributed nationwide.
Stryker is recalling 1,730 units of Color Cuff Non-Sterile Tourniquet Cuffs due to failures in achieving and maintaining pressure during setup, which could result in operative site blood loss or hemorrhage.
Defibtech is recalling 29 units of the DDU-100 Lifeline AED due to an untested component that could cause device failure. The affected device may not deliver therapy if a malfunction occurs.
Datascope Corp. recalls the Cardiosave IABP Pneumatic Interface Module due to a Safety Disk performance issue that may reduce balloon inflation. Ten specific units with identified serial numbers are affected.
Datascope Corp. is recalling specific Cardiosave Hybrid intra-aortic balloon pumps due to a Safety Disk performance issue that may reduce balloon inflation and therapeutic benefit.
Datascope Corp. is recalling Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps due to helium regulator failures that may cause insufficient helium levels when the pump console is docked. The defect may affect device operation.
Covidien is recalling certain Tri-Staple 2.0 surgical stapler reloads due to a mechanical defect that may cause the device to malfunction during surgery. Affected units may fail to form staples properly, potentially causing serious surgical complications.
Datascope Corp. recalls Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump models due to helium regulator failures that may prevent proper device operation and replenishment.
Stryker is recalling Hoffmann LRF Transport Strut devices due to oversized thread pitch that prevents the distal ring fixation from locking, affecting 488 units nationwide.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 84 units of the Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer due to defects discovered during training testing. Some units are unusable, potentially affecting surgical performance in shoulder procedures.
The collar release pin on affected Smart Correction Dual Joint Express Struts may back out, preventing proper length adjustment and potentially delaying surgical correction.
Olympus is recalling the SPiN Thoracic Navigation System (model SYS-4000) due to an incorrect DVI cable that produces grainy images during bronchoscopy procedures, requiring extended troubleshooting time.
Medtronic is recalling cardiopulmonary bypass equipment because the Temperature Monitoring Adapter can come loose during setup or disassembly, potentially compromising temperature monitoring during heart surgery.
Certain Siemens fluoroscopic X-ray systems may only boot into backup mode after an abrupt shutdown, preventing full operation. This could necessitate cancelling or switching to alternative treatment systems.
The temperature monitoring adapter on Medtronic's Affinity Fusion Oxygenator may come loose during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The manufacturer has received multiple complaints about this issue.
SynCardia Systems is recalling its Total Artificial Heart System due to reported tears in the cannula caused by wear and tear stress. Approximately 1,732 systems worldwide are affected.
FDA recall of NovaGuide Intelligent Ultrasound System due to faulty hard drive causing device freezing and eventual system failure.
FUSION Dual Pump Packs are being recalled for weld defects that may impair vacuum delivery during eye surgery, risking surgical delays and corneal swelling. No injuries have been reported.
Cardinal Health is recalling 1920 Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains (15 Fr, model JP-2233) distributed worldwide due to multiple reported performance issues including lack of radiopacity, dull trocars, reduced flexibility, and broken wound tips.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 6,059 Pediatric Craniotome units (CRANI-P-G1) because ball bearings in the CRANI-A attachment may detach during surgery, potentially causing serious patient injury.
Medtronic is recalling 18 units of its Vanta/Seqenita LT Clinician Programmer Application due to software anomalies causing error messages that may prevent proper operation.