Hazard

Mechanical Failure recalls

1,694 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 1,694
Critical: 7
Severe: 304
Most recent: 2026-09-02

Of the 1,694 mechanical failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 7 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 304 (18%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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

751–775 of 1694

SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1866-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Endo GIA Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA universal staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.
Product
BOX VWR ZESTAW DO VATS KLIN Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is determined by t
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1862-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Endo GIA Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA universal staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.
Product
BOX TGGLOGOWX1 DO TOTAL GASTRECTOMIII Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is deter
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1848-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Endo GIA Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA universal staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.
Product
BOX MGBGLOGX1 ZESTAW MINI GASTRIC BYPASS Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is de
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1828-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Endo GIA Universal Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling 171,271 Endo GIA Universal staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, risking bleeding or leakage.
Product
BOX1073076GASB1 BBR GASTRIC BYPASS S(Item Code BOX1073076GASB1 BBR GASTRIC BYPASS S) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-sta
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1843-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Recalls Bariatric Surgical Kits Due to Missing Staple Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling 169,775 bariatric surgical kits worldwide because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, risking bleeding or leakage.
Product
(1)LAPBARLECZNA ZESTAW BARIATRYCZNY LECZNA (2) KITBAR021- BARIATRIC KIT X1 Item Code:KITBAR021- BARIATRIC KIT X0 (3)BOX SGGLOGX1 ZESTAW DO BARIATRII Item Code: SGGLOGX1 ZESTAW DO BARIATRII (4)BOX SGGLOGX1 ZESTAW DO BARIATRII Item Coder:SGGLOGX1 ZESTAW DO BARI
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1815-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Recalls Endo GIA Stapler Loading Units Due to Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling 171,271 Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Units because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.
Product
Endo GIA" Auto Suture" Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30mm - 2.5mm ( Item Code 030451) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two,
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1817-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Endo GIA Stapler Loading Units Recalled for Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling 171,271 Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Units because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, risking bleeding or leakage.
Product
Endo GIA" Auto Suture" Universal Articulating Loading Unit 45mm - 2.5mm( Item Code 030454) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two,
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1824-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Recalls Endo GIA Stapler Kits Due to Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling 171,271 Endo GIA stapler kits worldwide because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.
Product
Covidien" Best Practices" Procedure Kits containing Auto Suture" Endo GIA" Devices Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-s
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1854-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Endo GIA Universal Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA Universal and Universal XL staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.
Product
BOX PST03699 KIT APP MED ALTERNATIV STAP Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is de
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1880-2018·2018-05-23
Visaris Diagnostic X-Ray System Recalled for Tube Arm Suspension Failure
Visaris DOO is recalling specific diagnostic X-ray systems due to a potential failure in the tube arm suspension that could cause the arm to descend uncontrollably.
Product
Visaris Vision/Auto, ddRAura OTC APS, Diagnostic X-Ray System, Version 2.2 The Vision systems are intended for use in all areas of diagnostic radiography imaging and specifically at secondary and tertiary levels of medical care. Powerful positioning capability makes this syste
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
6 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1701-2018·2018-05-23
Ev3 MindFrame Capture Devices Recalled for Potential Wire Separation
Micro Therapeutics is recalling MindFrame Capture LP Revascularization Devices because they may partially detach from the delivery wire.
Product
MindFrame Capture LP Revascularization Devices: Product Numbers: (a) REF 300010 (b) REF 300011 (c) REF 300012 (d) REF 300013 (e) REF 300014 (f) REF 300015 (g) REF 300016 (h) REF 300017 (i) REF 300018 Intended to restore blood flow by removing thrombus from a large
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1844-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Endo GIA Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA universal staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.
Product
BOX LAPIMBGP1 ZESTAW DO MGBP (LAPIMBGP1) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is d
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1819-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Endo GIA Stapler Loading Units Recalled for Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling 171,271 Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Units because a missing sled component may cause staple line failure, leading to bleeding or leakage.
Product
Endo GIA" Auto Suture" Universal Articulating Loading Unit 60mm -2.5mm ( Item Code 030457) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, t
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1882-2018·2018-05-23
Visaris Diagnostic X-Ray System Recalled for Tube Arm Suspension Failure
Visaris DOO is recalling 22 diagnostic X-ray systems worldwide due to a potential failure of the tube arm suspension that could cause an uncontrollable descent and injury.
Product
Visaris Vision/Auto, ddRAura OTC APS, Diagnostic X-Ray System, Version 2.4 The Vision systems are intended for use in all areas of diagnostic radiography imaging and specifically at secondary and tertiary levels of medical care. Powerful positioning capability makes this syste
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
6 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1829-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Endo GIA Universal Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA Universal staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.
Product
(1) BOX BOX1073180 APPE1 APPENDIX KIT ZAMS (Item Code BOX1073180) (2)BOX BOX1073180APPE1 APPENDIX KIT ZAMS (Item Code BOX1073180APPE1 APPENDIX KIT ZAMS) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1858-2018·2018-05-23
Medtronic Endo GIA Stapler Recall Due to Missing Sled Component
Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA staplers because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.
Product
SLEEVEGK1 ZESTAW DO ZABIEGOW SLEEVEX1 Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the staples is deter
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1578-2018·2018-05-16
Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking
Vyaire Medical is recalling 20 AirLife Resuscitation Broselow Hinkle Kits because the mask component may stick, making it difficult to disconnect from the device.
Product
AirLife Resuscitation, Broselow Hinkle Kit Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on their own.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1558-2018·2018-05-16
Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Pediatric Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking
Vyaire Medical is recalling 42 AirLife Pediatric Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult or impossible to disconnect.
Product
AirLife Resuscitation, Pediatric, with mask, 40inch oxygen reservoir tubing, pressure-relief valve, CO2 monitor, monometer Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1567-2018·2018-05-16
Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking
Vyaire Medical is recalling 17,172 AirLife Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.
Product
AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, 28inch large bore tubing, pressure-relief valve Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequa
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1569-2018·2018-05-16
Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking
Vyaire Medical is recalling 2,982 AirLife Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.
Product
AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, CO2 detector, PEEP valve Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequat
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1551-2018·2018-05-16
Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking
Vyaire Medical is recalling 30 AirLife Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.
Product
AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, manometer Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1547-2018·2018-05-16
Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking
Vyaire Medical is recalling 5,400 AirLife Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.
Product
AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on their own.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1568-2018·2018-05-16
Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking
Vyaire Medical is recalling AirLife Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.
Product
AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, PEEP valve Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1557-2018·2018-05-16
Vyaire Medical Recalls Pediatric AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking
Vyaire Medical is recalling 24 pediatric AirLife resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.
Product
AirLife Resuscitation, Pediatric, with mask, 40inch oxygen reservoir tubing, pressure-relief valve, CO2 monitor Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not bre
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1550-2018·2018-05-16
Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking
Vyaire Medical is recalling 1,260 AirLife Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult or impossible to disconnect.
Product
AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, filter Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on the
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide