The Recall Desk

Hazard

Misuse recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
9
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2021-03-10

Of the 9 misuse 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 misuse 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.

1–9 of 9

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1164-2021·2021-03-10

    G & H Wire Company Recalls Orthodontic Elastic Bands Due to Labeling Error

    G & H Wire Company is recalling orthodontic elastic bands because the patient pack text is incorrect, which could lead to misuse and temporary discomfort.

    Product
    Band, Elastic, Orthodontic - Product Usage: Orthodontic elastics, also referred to as rubber bands, are small stretchy loops of rubber that help move teeth into proper alignment during orthodontic treatment. Their purpose is to create additional force for tooth movement in any of
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1126-2021·2021-02-24

    Confirm Biosciences Recalls Orient Gene COVID-19 Rapid Test Cassettes

    Confirm Biosciences is recalling Orient Gene COVID-19 Rapid Test Cassettes because they were distributed outside Emergency Use Authorization and not validated for fingerstick use.

    Product
    Orient Gene COVID- 19 IgG/ IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) REF GCCOV-402a - Product Usage: is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection and differentiation of IgM and IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV- 2 in human venous whole blood, plasma fro
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1829-2020·2020-05-06

    Baxter Prismaflex System Recall for Connector Safety Information

    Baxter is recalling 1,225 Prismaflex Systems to communicate safety information regarding the proper use of connectors.

    Product
    Prismaflex System, Prismaflex Control Unit
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0796-2019·2019-02-13

    Medtronic CareLink Encore 29901 Programmer Recalled for Usage Restrictions

    Medtronic is recalling CareLink Encore 29901 programmers to ensure they are used only for Medtronic or Vitatron implantable devices by trained personnel.

    Product
    MEDTRONIC CARELINK 29901 Programmer for Medtronic and Vitaron Devices
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1279-2018·2018-04-11

    Life Technologies Recalls Oncomine Dx Target Test User Guides

    Life Technologies is recalling Oncomine Dx Target Test user guides and assay definition files because they may report erroneous results when used off-label for non-NSCLC samples.

    Product
    Oncomine Dx Target Test User Guides and Assay Definition File, Model: A32461; UDI: (01)10190302006071(11)170911(10)1.8(240)A32461 The Oncomine Dx Target Test is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test that uses targeted high- throughput, parallel-sequencing technology to detec
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    5 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2425-2015·2015-08-26

    Synthes Medical Nail Wraps Recalled for Insufficient Multi-Use Testing

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling specific tibial and intramedullary nail wraps because they lack sufficient testing to be considered multi-use items.

    Product
    Synthes Tibial Nail Wrap Holds 11 Nails and Synthes Intramedullary Nail Wrap Holds 10 Nails; the Nail Wrap is intended to be used as a protective sheath specifically for Universal Femoral Nails, Universal Tibial Nails, Unreamed Tibial Nail, and the Stainless Steel Tibial Nail dur
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1332-2015·2015-04-15

    Lusys Recalls Uncleared Ebola Virus One Step Test Kits

    Lusys Laboratories is recalling 20 units of Ebola Virus One Step Test Kits because the devices have not been cleared, approved, or authorized by the FDA for diagnostic purposes.

    Product
    Ebola Accessories assembled, self-contained package, Catalog No. I-104 virus test kit
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1549-2013·2013-06-26

    Aperio ScanScope Systems Recalled for Incorrect User Guide Labeling

    Aperio Technologies is recalling 364 ScanScope systems because user guides incorrectly claim FDA clearance for diagnostic use, when the devices are for research only.

    Product
    Aperio ScanScope System. Aperio ScanScope Models, XT, AT, AT Turbo, CS and CSO. Automated digital slide creation and viewing device. It is intended to create and view electronic image files representative of tissue specimens fixed to glass slides.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide