Hazard
1,441 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,441 manufacturing defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 7 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 114 (8%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all manufacturing defect 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.
Smiths Medical ASD is recalling the medex TRANSTAR MONITORING KIT due to a manufacturing defect that may cause inaccurate pressure readings, monitoring interruption, or inability to zero the device. Affected units have Lot Number 4270117.
Smiths Medical ASD is recalling medex Arterial Kits due to a manufacturing defect in the TranStar Disposable Pressure Transducer that may cause inaccurate readings or device failure.
Fresenius Kabi Compounding recalled epinephrine 0.9% sodium chloride injections due to current good manufacturing practice violations. The recall affecting 753 bags distributed to 125 healthcare accounts was terminated on August 15, 2025.
Smiths Medical is recalling SurgiVet Advisor Tech Accessories due to manufacturing defects in the pressure transducer that may cause inaccurate, interrupted, or failed pressure monitoring.
Smiths Medical is recalling certain CADD Medication Cassette Reservoirs due to a weakened weld joint between the medication bag and tubing, which could result in medication leakage. No injuries have been reported.
Smiths Medical recalls medex TranStar surgical pressure transducers worldwide due to manufacturing defects that may cause inaccurate or interrupted pressure monitoring.
Smiths Medical is recalling 1110 units of the medex TranStar DPT pressure transducer due to a manufacturing defect that may cause inaccurate or interrupted pressure monitoring. The defect stems from a leak or chip failure within the device.
Fresenius Kabi Compounding recalled phenylephrine HCl injectable due to cGMP violations. The recall affects 2,756 doses distributed to 125 direct accounts nationwide.
Fresenius Kabi Compounding is recalling Vancomycin HCl injectable medication due to cGMP manufacturing violations. The recall affects 1,082 bags distributed to 125 healthcare accounts nationwide.
Fresenius Kabi Compounding recalls 2,151 bags of NORepinephrine Bitartrate injectable due to manufacturing violations. The voluntary recall affects 125 healthcare accounts nationwide.
Olympus is recalling 45 units of the EVIS EXERA III Video System Center (Model CV-190) that fail to start due to power supply defects. The endoscopy device was distributed nationwide.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling 51,900 Monarch Inflation Device syringes due to manufacturing defects causing breaches in the sterile barrier. The devices are used in balloon angioplasty procedures. No injuries have been reported.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling 432 Monarch 30 ATM syringes used in balloon angioplasty procedures due to manufacturing defects creating holes in the sterile Tyvek barrier.
XTANT Medical is recalling 330 Cortera spinal fixation system screws marked 'DNI' because they may not have been manufactured to specification and could lack adequate strength if implanted.
Medline recalls Sterile Laparoscopy Packs due to a manufacturing defect in the Detachable Endo Pocket component. The tube may stretch from the pouch during surgical procedures, potentially affecting tissue collection.
American Contract Systems is recalling Nasal Sinus Pack units due to manufacturing control failures that prevent confirmation of sterilization. Affected units were distributed to multiple states.
Smiths Medical is recalling approximately 12,234 BLUselect, BLUgriggs, and BLUperc tracheotomy tube kits due to a manufacturing defect that may cause the pilot balloon to disconnect from the inflation line.
Smiths Medical is recalling select BLUSelect tracheostomy tubes due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the pilot balloon to disconnect from the inflation line. No injuries have been reported.
Smiths Medical is recalling BLUperc and BLUselect tracheostomy tube kits worldwide due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the pilot balloon to disconnect from the inflation line, potentially compromising airway management.
Medline is recalling medical convenience kits that contain plastic syringes with potential leaks, breakage, and other quality issues that may pose risks to patient health.
Ultradent Products is recalling Transcend Singles Universal Body dental composite resin due to red particulates found during manufacturing. The recall affects approximately 2,450 units distributed in the US and several foreign countries.
Ultradent Products recalls Transcend Econo Kit dental composite due to red particulates in the material from a manufacturing issue. Affected lot C1464 was distributed to dental professionals in 34 U.S. states and internationally.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling one lot of Dimension Vista Total Bilirubin Flex Reagent Cartridges due to underfilled wells during manufacturing. The defect may result in inaccurate test results for calibrators, quality control, and patient samples.
Ultradent is recalling Vit-l-escence Singles A3 composite restorative material because a manufacturing issue resulted in red particulates being present in the expressed composite.
Smiths Medical is recalling specific lots of Bivona tracheostomy tubes because the securement flange may tear due to a manufacturing defect.