Hazard
198 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 198 material defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 10 (5%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all material 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.
Paragon 28, Inc. is recalling a custom-made foot implant due to elevated oxygen levels that may reduce material ductility.
Paragon 28, Inc. is recalling a custom-made foot implant due to elevated oxygen levels that may reduce material ductility.
NexxZr T Multi A3.5 zirconia discs for all-ceramic dental restorations are being recalled because a reduced or missing dentin layer increases the risk of fracture in the mouth.
The MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit is being recalled after a supplier notified the firm that the liquid adhesive used in the device was incorrectly manufactured.
Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Four-Lumen CVC Kits are being recalled after a supplier notified the firm that the liquid adhesive was incorrectly manufactured.
Ultradent Products is recalling one lot of Jiffy Original Composite Polisher Cups because the cups may crumble and break apart easily, which could delay patient treatment.
Ethicon Endo Surgery recalls ETHIBOND EXCEL surgical sutures worldwide due to curing issues with the silicone coating on the needles identified during manufacturing.
Premier Dental Products Co is recalling Premier Solo Diamond Large dental burs because the material hardness does not meet specifications and may cause the burs to bend during use. 77 units in six U.S. states are affected.
TAS Medical is recalling Tissue Approximation System models because tissue approximation straps (zip-ties) may break before or during surgery. Undetected breaks could lead to hernia recurrence requiring additional corrective surgery.
Exactech is recalling Novation XLE hip implant components due to absence of an Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) barrier layer. Patients with affected implants should contact their healthcare provider.
Centinel Spine is recalling the Prodisc C SK cervical disc implant due to blue discoloration identified as foreign contamination on the inlay during assembly. The contamination was not fully evaluated in manufacturing validations.
Boston Scientific is recalling 9,271 Expo 5F Selective Angiographic Catheters due to polyurethane delamination that can prevent guidewire advancement. The defect was found in certain batches with worldwide distribution.
IVOCLAR VIVADENT is recalling IPS e.max ZirCAD zirconium oxide dental blocks nationwide due to defective units that may crack during sintering and cause dental restoration fracture.
IVOCLAR VIVADENT is recalling 2,472 units of IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime dental material blocks because defects may cause cracks during sintering, risking fracture in the patient's mouth.
IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG is recalling 2,286 units of zirconium oxide blocks used for dental restorations because defective units may develop cracks during processing, potentially causing restorations to fracture in patients' mouths.
Ivoclar Vivadent is recalling dental amalgam powder that may not triturate properly, affecting restoration strength and working characteristics. Dentists should stop using the recalled lot and contact the manufacturer.
AtriCure recalls certain tank hose assemblies for Cryo Module equipment due to manufacturing defects. The units have incorrect inner tube material and missing required perforations on the outer sheathing.
AtriCure recalls tank hose assemblies due to manufacturing defects. Certain lots have outer sheaths missing required pin perforations and inner tubes made of incorrect material.
Townsend Design is recalling 248 units of CUSTOM SPRYSTEP ankle-foot orthotics for potential air pockets that could cause complete structural failure and loss of ankle support.
Townsend Design is recalling the SPRYSTEP VECTOR custom ankle-foot orthosis due to potential air pockets between material layers that could cause complete structural failure. Users should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer.
Cosmedent is recalling the FlexiCup Composite Finishing & Polishing System due to reports that the elastomer cup material is crumbling. Approximately 7,400 packs distributed worldwide are affected.
Landauer is recalling certain nanoDot radiation dosimeters worldwide due to a potential flaw in the optical stimulated luminescence material. Affected devices may provide inaccurate radiation dose readings.
Landauer recalled nanoDot D2DNS radiation dosimeters worldwide due to potential inaccuracy in Optical Stimulated Luminescence material. Some units may read outside the specified ±5.5% accuracy range.
Medtronic is recalling INFINITY spinal implant screws manufactured with incorrect titanium material. The defect reduces the screw's gripping strength, risking implant performance in critical spinal fusion surgery.
Medtronic is recalling 90 INFINITY Multi-Axial Screws (Lot H5806345) due to incorrect titanium material that reduces screw head gripping strength. The defect affects 5 batches distributed in the US and Canada.