Hazard

Improper Engagement recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 9
Critical: 0
Severe: 1
Most recent: 2026-08-26

Of the 9 improper engagement recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (11%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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1–9 of 9

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2987-2026·2026-08-26
restor3d Recalls Veritas Standard Glenoid Baseplates Due to Machining Defect
restor3d Inc. is recalling 59 Veritas Standard Glenoid Baseplates because incorrect machining of peripheral screw holes may cause improper screw engagement.
Product
Brand Name: Veritas Standard Reverse Total Shoulder Product Name: Veritas Standard Glenoid Baseplate Model/Catalog Number: 1500-1030; 1500-1035 Software Version: N/A - off-the-shelf hardware product Product Description: The restor3d Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty System
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0532-2024·2023-12-20
Shoulder Implant Recall: RSP Glenoid Baseplate Assembly Defect
Encore Medical recalls RSP Glenoid Baseplate shoulder implants due to a manufacturing defect in the hex engagement mechanism. The defect could prevent proper installation of the device.
Product
RSP Glenoid Baseplate, 30mm P2 Porous Coated REF 508-32-204. DJO Surgical shoulder device.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
18 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0658-2022·2022-03-02
NobelReplace dental implant components recalled for driver engagement defect
Nobel Biocare is recalling 702 NobelReplace dental implant components due to a manufacturing defect that prevents proper driver engagement. The defect could result in aborted or delayed surgical procedures.
Product
NobelReplace Conical Connection RP 4.3x11.5 mm REF 36707 STERILE R
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0533-2022·2022-02-09
Spinal Fusion Implant Insert Recalled for Assembly Defect
XTANT Medical is recalling 24 units of the X060-0270 8mm Titanium Insert for the Axle Interspinous Fusion System due to a manufacturing defect that prevents proper assembly of crossbar plates. The defect could affect the device's function during spinal fusion procedures.
Product
X060-0270, 8mm Titanium Insert, Axle Interspinous Fusion System.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
4 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2121-2018·2018-06-13
Orthofix Recalls Non-Locking Screws for Improper Plate Engagement
Orthofix, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific non-locking screws used in fracture plating systems because they failed to properly engage plates during surgery.
Product
Non-Locking Screw, D 2.7MM X 8MM, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Size (Part Numbers): a) D 2.7MM X 8MM (002-D-27008); b) D 2.7MM X 10MM (002-D-27010); c) D 2.7MM X 12MM (002-D-27012); d) D 2.7MM X 14MM (002-D-27014); e) D 2.7MM X 16MM (002-D-27016); f
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
19 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0279-2018·2017-12-27
Zimmer Dental GemLock Hex Driver Recalled for Manufacturing Defect
Zimmer Dental Inc. is recalling 356 GemLock RHD2.5 Hex Drivers because a manufacturing defect may prevent the tool from properly engaging dental fixtures.
Product
Zimmer Dental GemLock RHD2.5 Hex Driver. The label shows the product is Manufactured by Zimmer Dental Inc., Carlsbad, CA. Endosseous dental implant accessories are manually powered devices intended to aid in the placement or removal of endosseous dental implants and abutment
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0282-2018·2017-12-27
Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent Implant Surgical Kits Recalled for Geometry Defect
Zimmer Dental Inc. is recalling 891 Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System surgical kits because a manufacturing defect in the driver's hex feature may prevent proper engagement with dental implants.
Product
Zimmer Dental Instrument Kit System, Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System surgical kit, Complete, Ref TSVKIT. The label shows the product is Manufactured by Zimmer Dental Inc., Carlsbad, CA. Endosseous dental implant accessories are manually powered devices intended to aid in th
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2215-2017·2017-06-07
Zimmer Biomet Recalls AFFIXUS Hip Fracture Nail Due to Sizing Defect
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 33,500 AFFIXUS Hip Fracture Nail units worldwide because certain undersized specifications may prevent the nail from properly engaging with the targeting jig.
Product
AFFIXUS Hip Fracture Nail Product Usage: The Hip Fracture Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, interochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures, i
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2158-2012·2012-08-15
Biomet 3i Recalls Dental Implants Due to Shallow Internal Hex Depth
Biomet 3i is recalling specific dental implants because the internal hex depth is too shallow, which may prevent components from fully engaging the implant.
Product
***REF IFNT611***Full OSSEOTITE Tapered Certain Implant 6 x 11.5mm***Sterile by radiation***Rx Only***BIOMET 3i Dental Iberica S.L. WTC Almeda Park, Ed, 1, Planta 1 Pl. de la Pau s/n08940 Cornella de Llobregat (Barcelona) Spain. Lot #2011110798. Intended for surgical placement
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states