Hazard
18 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 18 positioning error recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2 (11%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all positioning error 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.
Hitachi is recalling one Proton Beam Therapy System due to a software anomaly in the patient positioning system that may cause positional discrepancy during treatment.
C-RAD Positioning is recalling 189 Catalyst and Catalyst+ systems because the system may indicate a patient as correctly positioned at the isocenter when it is outside tolerance.
Pro-Med Instruments is recalling the DORO Easy-Connect Navigation Adaptor due to potential compatibility problems that could affect positioning accuracy and navigation system function. The company distributed 217 units worldwide.
SPINEART's PERLA TL 25D spinal fusion screws are being recalled due to difficulties with setscrew insertion inside the screw head. The setscrew may not be properly tightened or may be positioned incorrectly, potentially affecting spinal stability.
A surgical navigation system used in ENT procedures may display incorrect curette tip positions, potentially causing delayed surgery, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, vision loss, or skull damage. The recall affects 141 units across 30 US states.
Siemens syngo.via RT imaging software upgraded to VB60 automatically modifies laser configuration, potentially displaying incorrect laser offset coordinates during radiation therapy patient marking.
ExacTrac Dynamic radiotherapy positioning software (versions 1.0.0–1.0.3) may calculate incorrect yaw angle for patient positioning with Varian linear accelerators, potentially affecting cone-beam CT imaging setup accuracy during radiotherapy.
A software error in ARTIS angiography systems can cause the C-arm to deviate from intended position by up to 22 cm during imaging procedures. Affected units require identification by serial number.
RaySearch Laboratories is recalling one RayStation/RayPlan 9A system in Tennessee due to potential errors in position propagation when pitch or roll corrections are applied.
Elekta is recalling 374 iGUIDE Systems because they may incorrectly monitor 3D position. The recall covers devices distributed nationwide and worldwide.
Forte Automation Systems is recalling 13 patient positioning systems in California due to periodic communication failures with the accuracy filter that may not be indicated to the operator.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 16 ROSA Brain 3.0 Stereotaxic instruments because the robot arm may move to the wrong position during surgery.
Brainlab is recalling ExacTrac Vero systems because a software error may cause the treatment couch to miss the planned position, potentially affecting radiation therapy accuracy.
Elekta is recalling 13 HexaPOD evo RT Systems because the treatment couch may not move fully to the correct 3D position, potentially leading to unrecognized positioning errors during radiotherapy.
Elekta, Inc. is recalling 20 iGUIDE Systems due to a software issue that may allow pre-treatment imaging to be performed before the HexaPOD is in the correct position.
Elekta is recalling Precise Treatment Tables because incorrect sensor installation during maintenance can cause undetected positioning errors, potentially leading to clinical mistreatment.
Mevion Medical Systems is recalling the S250 Proton Radiation Therapy System because a geometric positioning error can occur after rotational corrections are applied to treatment fields.
Accuray Incorporated is recalling 16 RoboCouch Patient Positioning Systems because A5 gearboxes responsible for pitch and roll motions may be defective.