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
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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.
Uromedica is recalling nonsterile implantation instrument sheaths (Lot UM00794 and UM00817) because the U-channel sheaths may damage ProACT implant devices during implantation procedures. Affected devices were distributed nationwide.
Abbott is recalling one lot of Ultimum Hemostasis Introducer devices due to a manufacturing error that resulted in incorrect hub and length. Affected devices are 12 cm long instead of the intended 5 cm.
A diagnostic test kit manufactured by bioMerieux has been recalled because a substrate error prevents the test from running, which delays test results for patients.
Hill-Rom's NaviCare and Voalte nurse call communication systems may experience an unrecoverable software error causing components to fail reboot cycles and become non-functional, requiring replacement.
Civco Medical recalls VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator sensors that may fail to tighten onto instruments during use. No injuries reported.
Covidien is recalling Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilators due to an assembly error in a capacitor. The defect may cause the ventilator to become inoperable during use.
Boston Scientific is recalling the Hurricane RX Dilation Balloon due to a pinhole defect causing pressure loss during endoscopic procedures. The defect may result in prolonged procedures and inability to effectively treat biliary strictures.
Boston Scientific is recalling specific lots of Hurricane RX Dilation Balloons due to a pinhole defect that causes pressure loss, resulting in prolonged endoscopic procedures. Affected devices are used for dilating strictures in the bile duct.
Boston Scientific is recalling the Hurricane RX Dilation Balloon nationwide due to a pinhole defect causing loss of pressure or failure to maintain pressure during endoscopic procedures used to treat biliary strictures.
Boston Scientific is recalling Hurricane RX dilation balloons used in endoscopic biliary procedures due to pinhole defects causing pressure loss that may prolong treatment.
Boston Scientific is recalling Hurricane RX Dilation Balloons nationwide due to pinhole defects that cause pressure loss or failure to maintain pressure during endoscopic procedures.
Boston Scientific is recalling HURRICANE RX Dilation Balloons due to a pinhole defect that causes pressure loss during endoscopic procedures. The device may fail to maintain necessary pressure, potentially prolonging procedures.
Medtronic recalls 2 Endurant Stent Graft System devices due to potential spindle detachment from the hypotube during surgical deployment. The mechanical failure could affect graft positioning.
Medtronic is recalling 7 Cardioblate CryoFlex Surgical Ablation Consoles due to potential intermittent electrical connectivity loss between the console and probe.
Medtronic wireless rechargers for the Activa RC neurostimulator may become unresponsive if charging instructions from the patient user guide are not precisely followed. Approximately 6,406 devices are affected nationwide.
Medtronic is recalling 511 Endurant II Stent Graft Systems because during deployment, the spindle may detach from the distal end of the spindle hypotube.
Siemens Artis zee biplane X-ray imaging systems may fail to release X-rays when the source-to-image distance lift is activated simultaneously, resulting in procedural delays.
Siemens Artis Q floor angiography systems may fail to produce x-ray when SID lift movement is activated during x-ray release, resulting in procedural delays. The system displays an error message.
Three Siemens Artis Q.zen angiography systems may fail to fire X-rays when the source-to-image distance lift is activated simultaneously with X-ray commands. This causes a procedural delay.
CooperSurgical is recalling 75 units of the LEEP PRECISION Integrated System due to a defect where the hand switch may not activate the coagulation function, potentially causing prolonged surgery and bleeding complications.
CooperSurgical is recalling 244 LEEP PRECISION Generator 120V units because the hand switch's coagulation function may fail to operate properly, potentially requiring medical intervention to control bleeding during surgical procedures.
CooperSurgical's LEEP PRECISION System may fail to coagulate tissue when using the hand switch, potentially requiring medical intervention to control intraoperative bleeding during procedures.
Medicalplastic S.R.L. is recalling Ilizarov Wire Tensioners (Model 71070341) due to an internal washer made of incorrect material. The washer could wear and break during autoclave sterilization, causing the tensioner to malfunction.
CooperSurgical Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators may fail to coagulate tissue when using the hand switch during surgery, potentially extending procedures and requiring medical intervention to control intraoperative bleeding. The Class II recall affects 193 units.
Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices is recalling Henry Schein Safety Blood Collection Needles due to potential difficulty activating the safety mechanism. Affected lot numbers distributed nationwide.