Hazard
4 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 4 reprocessing failure 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.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all reprocessing 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.
Karl Storz optical scissors (REF 115400S) are being recalled due to inadequate validation evidence for reprocessing procedures. The 27 affected units were distributed nationwide; users should contact the manufacturer for guidance.
Aizu Olympus recalls 24 gastrointestinal videoscopes with improperly repaired light guide connectors. The defect may cause loss of image and suction, preventing proper device reprocessing and risking patient infection.
Aizu Olympus gastrointestinal videoscopes (GIF-H190) may have defective repairs that prevent proper sterilization, risking patient exposure to contaminated material. Affected units were distributed to medical facilities in six states.
Brainlab AG is recalling specific femoral and tibial cutting block adapter bases because they may contain incorrect material, making them unsuitable for reprocessing.