The Recall Desk

Hazard

Improper Indication recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
2
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2024-11-06

Of the 2 improper indication recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) 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 indication 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.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0273-2025·2024-11-06

    King LTSD Oropharyngeal Airway Recalled for Unauthorized Pediatric Use

    King Systems' KING LTSD oropharyngeal airway was marketed for pediatric use but lacked the required FDA clearance for that indication. Approximately 17,925 units were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    KING LTSD,SIZE 0, W/SUCTION PORT NON-STERILE KIT-Inserted into a patient s pharynx through the mouth to provide patent airway. Model/Catalog Number: KLTSD430
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0269-2025·2024-11-06

    AMBU King LTSD Oropharyngeal Airway Recalled for Unauthorized Pediatric Indication

    King Systems Corp. is recalling AMBU King LTSD oropharyngeal airways because they were marketed for pediatric use without FDA clearance for that indication. The device exceeded its 510(k) exemption limitations.

    Product
    AMBU / KING LTSD, SIZE 0,1 W/SUCTION PORT, STERILE- Inserted into a patient s pharynx through the mouth to provide patent airway. Model/Catalog Number: KLTSD420
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide