Hazard
1,694 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
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
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.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 45mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 50mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 55mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 40mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion may disengage from the shank after implantation.
Carl Zeiss Meditec is recalling 36 INTRABEAM Balloon Applicator Sets because a manufacturing defect could cause a small tube to become dislodged.
Extremity Medical LLC is recalling 120 units of the IO Fix IntraOsseous Fixation System because product event reports indicate lag screws may pass through washers during surgery.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 7.5mm x 45mm Noncannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
Stryker Spine is recalling 54 XIA 3 Torque Wrenches because the hex tip may fracture during use, posing a risk of injury to patients or providers.
Carl Zeiss Meditec is recalling 36 INTRABEAM Balloon Applicator Sets due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a small tube to become dislodged.
Biomet 3i is recalling 76 OSSEOTITE dental implants because a manufacturing defect makes the internal hex too shallow, potentially preventing proper engagement of drivers or abutments.
NuVasive Inc is recalling 240 units of 5.5mm x 35mm Cannulated Screw Shanks because the tulip portion can disengage from the shank after implantation.
SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling 17 Inspan compressors because they may break at the weld, causing a loss of compression during use.
Medacta USA Inc is recalling 12 units of the Quadra S Offset Broach Handle because a rivet may become loose during surgery, preventing the locking mechanism from functioning.
GE Healthcare is recalling 199 innova 3100-IQ mobile X-ray systems in the US due to a potential failure of the spectral filter mechanism inside the collimator.
GE Healthcare is recalling 199 innova mobile X-ray systems in the US due to a potential failure of the spectral filter mechanism inside the collimator.
GE Healthcare is recalling 199 innova 3100 mobile X-ray systems due to a potential failure of the spectral filter mechanism inside the collimator.
ConMed Linvatec is recalling Press FT HI-FI Sutures because the driver tip may separate from the shaft after implant insertion.
ConMed Linvatec is recalling PressFT HI-FI Sutures because the driver tip may separate from the shaft after implant insertion.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Clearlink Buretrol Solution Sets because the ball-valve feature may fail, allowing air to enter the tubing.
Philips is recalling 112 Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems because a bolt may fail, causing the oil accumulator to detach from the tube housing assembly.
Alcon is recalling 23G non-valved trocar and infusion cannulas due to a loose fit that could cause detachment during ophthalmic surgery.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 328 MX 16-slice CT Scanner Systems because a bolt may fail, causing the oil accumulator to detach from the tube housing assembly.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling CRW Precision Arc and HRAIM Head Ring Assemblies because a T-handle screw may prevent proper seating of the arc system.
Biomet is recalling 62 units of the JuggerKnot 2.9mm In-Guide Punch because the knob may unfasten and slide down the shaft during use.
Steris is recalling 379 surgical tables because external impact damage to the hydraulic column can misalign shrouds and impede table movement.