The Recall Desk

Hazard

Fracture recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
160
Critical
4
Severe
83
Most recent
2026-07-29

Of the 160 fracture recalls we have scored against our rubric, 4 (3%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 83 (52%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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51–75 of 160

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1840-2017·2017-04-26

    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill Recall for Blade Detachment

    Smith & Nephew is recalling ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drills because the cutting blade may detach or the drill head may fracture during use.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 6.5MM Product Number: 72204039 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1838-2017·2017-04-26

    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill Recall for Blade Detachment Risk

    Smith & Nephew is recalling ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drills because the cutting blade may detach or the drill head may fracture during use.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 5.5MM Product Number: 72204037 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1841-2017·2017-04-26

    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill Recall for Blade Detachment Risk

    Smith & Nephew is recalling ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drills due to a potential for the cutting blade to detach or the drill head to fracture during use.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 7MM Product Number: 72204040 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1848-2017·2017-04-26

    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill Recall for Blade Detachment Risk

    Smith & Nephew is recalling ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drills because the cutting blade may detach or the drill head may fracture during use.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 10.5MM Product Number: 72204047 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1850-2017·2017-04-26

    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill Recall for Blade Detachment

    Smith & Nephew is recalling ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drills because the cutting blade may detach or the drill head may fracture during use.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 11.5MM Product Number: 72204049 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1839-2017·2017-04-26

    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill Recall for Blade Detachment

    Smith & Nephew is recalling ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drills because the cutting blade may detach or the drill head may fracture during use.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 6MM Product Number: 72204038 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1847-2017·2017-04-26

    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill Recalled for Blade Detachment Risk

    Smith & Nephew is recalling ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drills because the cutting blade may detach or the drill head may fracture during use.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 10MM Product Number: 72204046 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1845-2017·2017-04-26

    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill Recall for Blade Detachment Risk

    Smith & Nephew is recalling ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drills because the cutting blade may detach or the drill head may fracture during use.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 9MM Product Number: 72204044 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1849-2017·2017-04-26

    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill Recall for Blade Detachment Risk

    Smith & Nephew is recalling ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drills because the cutting blade may detach or the drill head may fracture during use.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 11MM Product Number: 72204048 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1515-2017·2017-03-29

    Medtronic Poly Component Trial Knee Implants Recalled for Cracked Dovetails

    Medtronic is recalling Poly Component Trial knee implants because the dovetails were observed as cracked or broken.

    Product
    Poly Component Trial, CR, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: a) Poly Component Trial - CR 3x10, REF 90-SRK-160310 b) Poly Component Trial - CR 3x12, REF 90-SRK-160312 c) Poly Component Trial - CR 3x14, REF 90-SRK-160314 d) Poly Component Trial - CR 4x10, RE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1103-2017·2017-02-22

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Reverse Shoulder Humeral Trays Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 4,388 Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Humeral Trays because they are fracturing at higher-than-anticipated rates, posing a risk of revision surgery.

    Product
    Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Humeral Tray Model 115340
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1192-2017·2017-02-22

    Integra Cadence Total Ankle System Recalled Due to Tibial Fractures

    Integra LifeSciences Corp. is recalling 944 units of the Cadence Total Ankle System because posterior tibial fractures have been reported.

    Product
    Integra Cadence Total Ankle System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1511-2016·2016-04-27

    Ossur Lil Angel Vest Recalled for Potential Plastic Strap Fracture

    Ossur H / F is recalling Lil Angel Vest P2 Lambswool units because the plastic stabilizer strap may partially or completely fracture.

    Product
    Ossur Lil Angel Vest P2 Lambswool. Pediatric sized vest is a support structure used with the halo system for traumatic or chronic disorders requiring traction along the cervical spine.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1514-2016·2016-04-27

    Ossur Lil Angel Vest Recalled for Potential Plastic Strap Fracture

    Ossur H / F is recalling Lil Angel Vest P3 Lambswool units because the plastic stabilizer strap may fracture. The recall covers 435 units distributed in the US and Hong Kong.

    Product
    Ossur Lil Angel Vest P3 Lambswool. Pediatric sized vest is a support structure used with the halo system for traumatic or chronic disorders requiring traction along the cervical spine.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1393-2016·2016-04-20

    RTI Surgical Streamline OCT Final Driver Recalled for Fracture Risk

    RTI Surgical is recalling Streamline OCT Final Drivers due to reduced mechanical strength that may cause the tip to fracture during use.

    Product
    RTI Surgical Streamline Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (OCT) Final Driver, Common Name: Screw Driver
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0793-2016·2016-02-17

    Smith & Nephew BEAVER Blade 4.0mm Recalled for Fracture Risk

    Smith & Nephew is recalling BEAVER Blade 4.0mm orthopedic instruments because they may fracture during hip arthroscopy procedures.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew BEAVER Blade 4.0mm Part Number: 72203307 Orthopedic surgical instrument used in hip arthroscopy.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0111-2016·2015-10-14

    DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls Specialist 2 Intramedullary Rod Instruments Due to Fracture Complaints

    DePuy Orthopaedics is voluntarily recalling select lots of the Specialist 2 Intramedullary Rod 400mm Instrument because the rod has fractured, leaving portions inside patients.

    Product
    Specialist 2 Intramedullary (SP2 IM) Rod 400mm Instrument (PN 96-6120) The SP2 IM Rod 400mm Instrument (PN 96-6120) is used in both primary and revision P.F.C.¿ SIGMA¿ knee procedures to align the femoral locating device and distal femoral cutting block. It is also used with the
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    40 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2743-2015·2015-10-07

    MicroPort Recalls Profemur Plus Modular Neck Hip Prosthesis Components

    MicroPort Orthopedics is recalling Profemur Plus modular neck hip prosthesis components due to an unexpected rate of postoperative fractures requiring revision surgery.

    Product
    PROFEMUR PLUS CoCr MODULAR NECK, REF: PHAC1254, SIZE LONG, ORIENTATION 8 degree VAR/VAL. 12/14 SLT Taper. Orthopedic hip prosthesis component.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1836-2015·2015-07-01

    Stryker Recalls Trocars Due to Reported Fracture at Distal Tip

    Stryker is recalling specific cannula and seal models because they may fracture at the tip, leaving fragments at the surgical site.

    Product
    Cannula and Seal; 5mm x 100mm and 12mm x 100mm Model #: CTS02 and CTS22. Indicated for use to establish a port of entry fro endoscopic instruments in patients requiring minimally invasive surgical procedures including thoracic, gynecologic laparoscopy and other abdominal proc
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1834-2015·2015-07-01

    Stryker Recalls Fios First Entry Trocars Due to Fracture Risk

    Stryker is recalling Fios First Entry trocars because some may fracture at the distal tip, leaving fragments at the surgical site.

    Product
    Fios First Entry; 5mm x 100mm and 12mm x 100mm; Model #:CTF03 and CTF73. Indicated for use to establish a port of entry fro endoscopic instruments in patients requiring minimally invasive surgical procedures including thoracic, gynecologic laparoscopy and other abdominal proce
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1835-2015·2015-07-01

    Stryker Recalls Optical Access Systems Due to Fracture Risk

    Stryker is recalling specific Optical Access Systems because they may fracture at the tip, leaving fragments at the surgical site.

    Product
    Optical Access System; 5mm x 100mm and 12mm x 100mm; Model #: CTR03 and CTR73. Indicated for use to establish a port of entry fro endoscopic instruments in patients requiring minimally invasive surgical procedures including thoracic, gynecologic laparoscopy and other abdomina
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1357-2015·2015-04-08

    DePuy RECLAIM Hip Implant Inserter Adaptor Recalled for Fracture Risk

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 54 units of the RECLAIM Assembled Implant Inserter Adaptor because the instrument may fracture during surgery, potentially leaving plastic pieces in the patient.

    Product
    RECLAIM Assembled Implant Inserter Adaptor orthopedic manual surgical instrument for hip implantation.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1042-2015·2015-02-11

    Zimmer Persona Tibial Inserter Recalled for Potential Tip Fracture

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 1,091 Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserters due to a potential fracture of the instrument tip, which could cause tissue damage or require revision surgery.

    Product
    Zimmer PERSONA Tibial Articular Surface Inserter; Item # 42-5299-001-00. Manual surgical instrument for knee arthroplasty (orthopedic).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0905-2015·2015-01-14

    DePuy ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors Recalled Due to Fracture Risk

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors because they have broken and produced small pieces that could be left in patients during knee replacement surgery.

    Product
    Femoral Impactor ATTUNE INTUITION Impactor. The ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors are re-useable instruments utilized in knee replacement procedures. The three affected impactors are used at various times within the surgical flow, each impactor is used to impact and drive home its rele
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0904-2015·2015-01-14

    DePuy ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors Recalled Due to Fracture Risk

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors because they may break during knee surgery, potentially leaving small fragments in the patient.

    Product
    Rotating Tibial Platform ATTUNE INTUITION Impactor. The ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors are re-useable instruments utilized in knee replacement procedures. The three affected impactors are used at various times within the surgical flow, each impactor is used to impact and drive home
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide