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.
Boston Scientific is recalling 57 units of Stretch VL Ureteral Stent Sets because they may be difficult to track over a guidewire, potentially delaying procedures.
Physio-Control is recalling 173,459 LifePAK 500 AEDs because mechanical wear on the therapy connector may prevent the device from detecting a patient, potentially delaying treatment.
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 23,221 Paradigm insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.
Heartware, Inc. is recalling 5,489 HeartWare HVAD System Battery Chargers because users may mistakenly insert the AC adapter into the HVAD Controller power port.
Heartware, Inc. is recalling 5,489 HVAD System Battery Charger AC Adapters because users might mistakenly insert them into the HVAD Controller power port.
MicroVention is recalling 85 units of Microplex 10 Platinum Coil Systems because the implant coil may be missing from the packaging.
Breas Medical is recalling 629 Vivo ventilator protective covers because the design may obstruct the exhalation valve control pressure tube.
Philips is recalling DigiTrak XT Holter Recorders because a software defect causes the device to fail when an AAA battery is present.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may fail to deflate. The recall covers 39,687 units distributed worldwide.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may fail to deflate. The recall covers 39,687 units distributed worldwide.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may be difficult or unable to deflate.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may be difficult or unable to deflate.
Philips is recalling 96 HeartStart AEDs because their Printed Circuit Assemblies were not manufactured or repaired to quality standards.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may be difficult or unable to deflate.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may be difficult or unable to deflate.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may fail to deflate. The recall covers 39,687 units distributed worldwide.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may be difficult or unable to deflate.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may be difficult or unable to deflate.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may be difficult or unable to deflate.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC Traveler Coronary Dilatation Catheters because they may fail to deflate. The device is not cleared for commercial distribution in the US.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC Traveler Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may be difficult or unable to deflate.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC Traveler Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may be difficult or unable to deflate.
Abbott Vascular is recalling NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheters because the balloon may be difficult or unable to deflate.
Pacific Medical Group is recalling 1,603 External Toco Transducers serviced with non-OEM parts that were not appropriately verified or validated.
Respironics is recalling 2,851 V60 Ventilators because the touchscreen may freeze, preventing clinicians from adjusting therapy settings. This could delay necessary changes, potentially leading to hypercarbia or hypoxemia.