The Recall Desk

Hazard

Disconnection recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
145
Critical
2
Severe
18
Most recent
2026-05-13

Of the 145 disconnection recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 18 (12%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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126–145 of 145

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0786-2017·2016-12-28

    AbbVie Recalls 20 FR PEG Kits Due to Disconnection Reports

    AbbVie is issuing an urgent field correction for 20 FR PEG Kits due to increased reports of tube disconnections from Y-connectors.

    Product
    AbbVie PEG Kit 20 FR
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0044-2017·2016-10-26

    Teleflex Medical Recalls Willy Rusch Tracheostomy Tube Sets

    Teleflex Medical is recalling Willy Rusch Tracheostomy Tube Sets because the connector may disconnect from the tube during use.

    Product
    Willy Rusch GmbH Tracheostomy Tube Set Cannulation of tracheotomised patients, particularly in the case of a narrow tracheostoma and narrow-lumen tracheas. When using cannulas with curr. For short term intermittent inflation.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0445-2016·2015-12-30

    CareFusion Recalls Alaris Pump SmartSite Infusion Sets Due to Leakage Risk

    CareFusion is recalling Alaris Pump SmartSite Infusion Sets because disconnection and leakage may occur during infusion.

    Product
    Alaris Pump SmartSite Infusion Set, Model No. 2420-0500. Used to administer fluid and medications through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient's artery or vein.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0221-2016·2015-11-11

    CareFusion Recalls SmartSite Extension Sets Due to Disconnection and Leakage

    CareFusion is recalling SmartSite Extension Sets because they may disconnect or leak. The recall affects 21,000 units distributed in the US and Canada.

    Product
    SmartSite Extension Set, Model No. 20029E. Used to administer fluid and medications through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient's artery or vein.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1053-2015·2015-02-11

    CareFusion Recalls SmartSite Infusion Sets Due to Disconnection and Leakage

    CareFusion is recalling 7,440 SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Sets due to disconnection and leakage issues.

    Product
    SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Set, Model No. 10015862 The SmartSite Infusion Sets are used to administer fluid and medications through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient's artery or vein. The set is comprised of components commonly found on intravascular administrat
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0089-2015·2014-10-29

    Codman EDS 3 Drainage System Recalled for Potential CSF Leakage

    Codman & Shurtleff is recalling EDS 3 Drainage Systems because tubing may leak or disconnect, risking improper fluid drainage or air introduction.

    Product
    Codman EDS 3 Drainage System with Ventricular Catheter (External Drainage System) Catalog Number: 82-1730 Indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) and other fluids of similar physical characteristics as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the i
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0091-2015·2014-10-29

    Codman Lumbar Drainage Catheter Kit Recalled for Potential CSF Leakage

    Codman & Shurtleff is recalling Lumbar Drainage Catheter Kits because tubing may leak or disconnect, risking improper drainage or air entry.

    Product
    Codman Lumbar Drainage Catheter Kit II with EDS 3 (External Drainage System) Catalog Number: 82-1738 Indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) and other fluids of similar physical characteristics as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the inser
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0090-2015·2014-10-29

    Codman EDS 3 Drainage System Recalled for Tubing Leak Risk

    Codman & Shurtleff is recalling 93,558 EDS 3 Drainage Systems because tubing may leak or disconnect, risking improper fluid drainage or air introduction.

    Product
    Codman EDS 3 Drainage System (no Ventricular Catheter) (External Drainage System) Catalog Number: 82-1731 Indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) and other fluids of similar physical characteristics as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1959-2014·2014-07-09

    Atrium Express Dry Seal Chest Drain Recall Due to Leaking Risk

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 1,170 units of the Express Dry Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery because the tubing may leak or disconnect.

    Product
    Atrium Express Dry Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery, Catalog Number: 4050-100N. Autotransfusion Apparatus.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1459-2014·2014-04-23

    CareFusion SmartSite Extension Set Recalled for Tubing Disconnections and Leaks

    CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling 7,700 SmartSite Extension Sets due to disconnections and leakages at the tubing and Y-port connection.

    Product
    SmartSite Extension Set, Model No. 20029E, intravascular administration set.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0743-2014·2014-01-22

    Atrium Medical Recalls Chest Drain Tubing Due to Leak or Disconnect Risk

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 1,944 units of Express Dry Seal ATS Chest Drains because the tubing may leak or disconnect.

    Product
    Atrium Express Dry Seal ATS (Autotransfusion) Blood Recovery System Chest Drain with Prefilled Air Leak Monitor; Product Code: 4050-100P. To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0737-2014·2014-01-22

    Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS Recall for Tubing Leaks

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 6,684 Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS units because the chest drain tubing may leak or disconnect.

    Product
    Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS (Autotransfusion) Blood Recovery System with stopcock Blood Recovery System; Product Code: 2050-300. To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0738-2014·2014-01-22

    Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery System Recalled

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 361 units of the Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery System because the tubing may leak or disconnect.

    Product
    Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS (Autotransfusion) Blood Recovery System Dual patient lines with stopcock and in-line connectors Product Code: 2052-000. To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0735-2014·2014-01-22

    Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery System Recall

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery Systems because the tubing may leak or disconnect.

    Product
    Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS (Autotransfusion) Blood Recovery System with stopcock and in-line connectors; Product Code: 2050-000. To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0741-2014·2014-01-22

    Atrium Oasis Chest Drain Tubing Recalled for Leak or Disconnect Risk

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 954 units of Oasis Dry Suction Water Seal ATS Chest Drains because the tubing may leak or disconnect.

    Product
    Atrium Oasis Dry Suction Water Seal ATS (Autotransfusion) Blood Recovery System Chest Drain Dual patient lines; Product Code: 3652-100. To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0742-2014·2014-01-22

    Atrium Express Dry Seal ATS Chest Drain Recalled for Leak or Disconnect Risk

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 7,274 units of the Express Dry Seal ATS Chest Drain because the tubing may leak or disconnect.

    Product
    Atrium Express Dry Seal ATS (Autotransfusion) Blood Recovery System Chest Drain; Product Code: 4050-100N. To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0740-2014·2014-01-22

    Atrium Oasis Chest Drain Tubing Recalled for Leak or Disconnect Risk

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Oasis Dry Suction Water Seal ATS Chest Drains because the tubing may leak or disconnect.

    Product
    Atrium Oasis Dry Suction Water Seal ATS (Autotransfusion) Blood Recovery System Chest Drain with in-line connectors Product Code: 3650-100. To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0736-2014·2014-01-22

    Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain tubing may leak or disconnect

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 624 units of Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery Systems because the tubing may leak or disconnect.

    Product
    Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery System with stopcock and in-line connectors Sterile fluid path packaging Product Code: 2050-070. To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0739-2014·2014-01-22

    Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery System Recall

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling 1,002 units of Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery Systems due to potential tubing leaks or disconnections.

    Product
    Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS (Autotransfusion) Blood Recovery System Dual patient lines with stopcock; .Product Code: 2052-300. To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2251-2013·2013-09-25

    Churchill Medical Recalls Vygon 14 Microbore Extension Sets

    Churchill Medical Systems is recalling 13,100 Vygon 14 Microbore Extension Sets because the tubing may disconnect from the male luers.

    Product
    Vygon 14 Microbore Extension Set with Bionector, CMS-814-1. The CMS-814-1 is a 14 inch extension set used to administer IV fluids.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide