The Recall Desk

Hazard

Embolism recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
55
Critical
3
Severe
31
Most recent
2026-07-08

Of the 55 embolism recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (5%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 31 (56%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all embolism 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.

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51–55 of 55

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0392-2016·2015-12-30

    Boston Scientific Recalls Chariot Guiding Sheaths Due to Shaft Separation

    Boston Scientific is voluntarily recalling Chariot Guiding Sheaths after receiving complaints about shaft separation, which could lead to embolism of device fragments.

    Product
    Boston Scientific, Chariot ST-CCV Guiding Sheath, Sterilized using ethylene oxide: Product Description Material Number (UPN) Guiding Sheath 5F, 45 cm, ST, CC H74939277545110 Guiding Sheath 5F, 45 cm, MP, CC H74939277545210 Guiding Sheath 6F, 45 cm, ST, CC H74939277645110 G
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1290-2015·2015-04-01

    Cardiovascular Systems Recalls Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System

    Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. is recalling 30 units of the Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System because the outer layer may flake off, potentially causing a flow-limiting embolism.

    Product
    Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System, Model Number: DBEC-125. The system is indicated to facilitate stent delivery in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who are acceptable candidates for PTCA or stenting due to de novo, severely calcified coronary arter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1966-2013·2013-08-21

    Medtronic Recalls Pediatric Arterial Filters Due to Potential Media Breach

    Medtronic is recalling 148 Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filters because a small breach in the filter media may allow unwanted particulate or gaseous emboli to pass through, posing a risk of serious injury or death to pediatric patients.

    Product
    Medtronic Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filter, model number S4014, sterilized using ethylene oxide. Recall Update 9/6/13: Medtronic, Red cross Infant Pack 1/B, South-Africa, REF M272403C, Sterile EO. The Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filters are single-use, sterile, nonpyro
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0663-2013·2013-01-16

    Merit Medical Recalls Custom Procedural Trays Due to Particulate Matter

    Merit Medical Systems is recalling 422 Custom Procedural Trays and Kits because of particulate matter found in the 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection.

    Product
    Merit Medical's Custom Procedural Tray or Kits K12T-03162B & K12T-02641F.Custom Procedural Tray or Kits is a combination of legally marketed medical devices placed into one container for the convenience of the user and used within the limits of the product's intended use
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighCPSC·04210·2004-09-02

    CPSC Recalls Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA BC Inflators Due to Sticking Buttons

    Pelagic Pressure Systems is recalling about 11,600 Oceanic Reliant and AERIS AW3 SCUBA buoyancy compensator inflators because buttons can stick, causing uncontrolled inflation.

    Product
    Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide