The Recall Desk

Hazard

Improper Function 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
2021-05-26

Of the 9 improper function 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

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

1–9 of 9

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1655-2021·2021-05-26

    Bard Groshong Catheter Recall for Connector Defects

    Bard Access Systems is recalling specific lots of Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheters due to connector defects that may prevent proper catheter passage or locking.

    Product
    REF 7617408D, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Maximal Barrier Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741035262 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0799-2020·2020-01-22

    Trilliant Gridlock Ankle Screw Driver Bit Recalled for Specification Defect

    Trilliant Surgical is recalling 20 Gridlock Ankle Screw Driver Bits because they are out of specification and may fail to retain screws during implant procedures.

    Product
    Gridlock Ankle Screw Driver Bit REF 320-35-003 - Product Usage: A screwdriver facilitates implant insertion and removal.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2140-2019·2019-08-14

    Biomet 3i Recalls Certain Bellatek Tin Abutments Due to Manufacturing Defect

    Biomet 3i is recalling 3 units of Bellatek Tin Abutments because a manufacturing defect causes the screw head to seat too deep without a positive stop.

    Product
    CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TIN ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number IEDAN3 - Product Usage: BIOMET3i Restorative products are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants for placement in the maxilla and mandible
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0703-2017·2016-12-14

    DePuy Recalls LCS Knee Revision Insert Due to Manufacturing Defect

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling one lot of LCS Complete Knee Revision System VVC Inserts because they were manufactured outside of specifications, preventing proper seating in the tibial tray.

    Product
    LCS Complete Knee Revision System VVC Insert Product Usage: LCS VVC Insert is used in Knee Revision Surgery
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2593-2016·2016-08-24

    Hospira Receptal Canisters Recalled Due to Incorrect Liner Size Usage

    Hospira is recalling Receptal canisters and liners because customers may use incorrect liner sizes, potentially causing the lid to not fit properly and reducing vacuum suction.

    Product
    Hospira RECEPTAL CANISTERS: 1L(1000mL), 1.5L(1500mL), 2L(2000mL) Canister, ATS, 2000, with Valve 1) List Numbers 43449-01 and 43449-11; LIST NO. 43449 RECEPTAL CANISTER; CANISTER FOR REUSE, THROW AWAY LINER ONLY; DO NOT FILL 900 ABOVE LINE 2) List Numbers 43423-01 and 43423
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0059-2014·2013-10-30

    Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring Kits Recalled for Defective Hex Wrench

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring Kits because some contain a hex wrench that may fail to loosen the set screw on the drill bit.

    Product
    Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IM1.S Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sondentechnik mbH Dofstrasse 2 24247 Melkendorf, Germany Distributed by Integra Neurosciences 311 Enterprise Drive Plainsboro, N
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1561-2013·2013-06-26

    Linde Gas Recalls MEDICYL-e Portable Oxygen Systems Due to Valve Defect

    Linde Gas North America is recalling MEDICYL-e Portable Oxygen Systems because some units may have misapplied valve flow knobs.

    Product
    MEDICYCL-E- Lite Portable Oxygen System An integrated portable oxygen delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen to adults. The device is MRI safe, MRI-compatible, and intended for use during MR Imaging for MRI systems up to 3.0 T. For emergency use only when admi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2415-2012·2012-09-26

    Kimberly-Clark MIC Safety PEG Kit Recall Due to Guidewire Size Issue

    Kimberly-Clark is recalling 277 units of MIC Safety PEG Kits because the placement guidewire is too large to pass through the introducer needle.

    Product
    Kimberly-Clark MIC Safety PEG Kit - Pull Type The Kimberly-Clark MIC PEG Kits - Pull type are Percutaneous Endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes intended for a non-surgical "pull" endoscopic placement technique. The PEG tube is held in place during use with an external retention
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide