The Recall Desk

Hazard

Retained Fragment recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
5
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2023-06-14

Of the 5 retained fragment 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 retained fragment 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.

1–5 of 5

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1680-2023·2023-06-14

    DePuy Mitek surgical anchor inserter may fracture during use

    DePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Rapid surgical anchor inserters may fracture during use, potentially retaining fragments in patients. Removal during surgery may cause bone damage and extended surgical time.

    Product
    DePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Rapid W/ OC-Indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212722
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1681-2023·2023-06-14

    Surgical anchor inserter recalled for potential tip fracture and bone damage

    DePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Rapid anchor inserters may fracture during use, potentially leaving fragments in the patient. If detected during surgery, removal could cause bone damage.

    Product
    DePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Rapid w/ Pan-Indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212723
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1679-2023·2023-06-14

    DePuy Mitek surgical anchor inserter tip may fragment and be retained

    DePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Plus surgical anchor inserters may have tips that break off during use and remain in the patient. This could require surgical removal that may cause bone damage.

    Product
    DePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Plus w/ OC-Indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212726
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1678-2022·2022-09-14

    External Fixation Wire May Fracture During Surgery, Leaving Fragments in Patient

    OrthoPediatrics Corp is recalling an external fixation wire due to manufacturing variance that may cause the tip to fracture. Fractured fragments could remain in patients.

    Product
    Orthex External Fixation Wire Sharp Bayonet 1.8 x 400 mm Model: K400-18BN
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1837-2014·2014-06-25

    Biomet G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Rod Recalled for Fracture Risk

    Biomet is recalling G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Rods because they may fracture during surgery, potentially causing retained fragments or surgical delays.

    Product
    G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Rod, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis PN 110003458.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide