The Recall Desk

Hazard

Structural Defect recalls

2,094 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
2,094
Critical
3
Severe
1,081
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 2,094 structural defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,081 (52%) are Severe.

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701–725 of 2094

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2211-2020·2020-06-10

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Vital MIS Spinal Fixation Implants Due to Locking Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants because reports indicate the extended tab screws may not lock adequately, causing the closure top to back out after surgery.

    Product
    Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 4.5X35MM, Item Number 810M4535 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation. Pedicle screw fixation is indica
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2217-2020·2020-06-10

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Vital MIS Spinal Fixation Implants Due to Locking Failure

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants because reports indicate the closure top may back out of the screw post-operatively.

    Product
    Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 5.5X50MM, Item Number 810M5550 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation. Pedicle screw fixation is indica
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2229-2020·2020-06-10

    FDA Recalls Zimmer Biomet Vital MIS Spinal Fixation Implants

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants due to reports of inadequate locking of extended tab screws and post-operative backing out of the closure top.

    Product
    Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN BL POLY EXT 8.5X45MM, Item Number 811M8545 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation. Pedicle screw fixation is indicat
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·20V333000·2020-06-09

    Lion Recalls 2012-2020 School Buses for Seat Belt Anchor Defect

    Lion Electric Company is recalling 2012-2020 Lion 360 and Lion C school buses because the driver's seat belt anchor may be attached with incorrect hardware, potentially compromising safety in a crash.

    Product
    LION — LION LIONC, 360
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·20V328000·2020-06-05

    Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 Models for Rear Seatback Latch Defect

    Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 E450, GLC300, and AMG models because the left-rear seatback latch may fail, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    MERCEDES-BENZ — MERCEDES-BENZ E 450, GLC 300, AMG E63S, AMG GLC63
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2057-2020·2020-06-03

    Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit Recalled for Graft and Screw Defects

    Heartware, Inc. is recalling 85 HVAD Pump Implant Kits because the outflow graft may tear or the strain relief screw may break during assembly.

    Product
    Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit, Product (REF) Number 1104JP
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereNHTSA·20V317000·2020-05-29

    Forest River Recalls 2020-2021 Cargo Trailers Due to Safety Chain Defect

    Forest River is recalling 2020-2021 US Cargo, Haulin', and Trail & Sport cargo trailers because safety chains may break if the trailer becomes unhitched.

    Product
    US CARGO — US CARGO, HAULIN' CARGO TRAILER, TRAIL & SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2031-2020·2020-05-27

    K2M Aleutian Lordotic Spreader Recalled for Welded Tip Breakage

    K2M, Inc. is recalling Aleutian Interbody Spacer Systems because the welded spreader tips may break off during spinal procedures.

    Product
    K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90181, UDI # 10888857108943, Size 28x8mm, 18 Product Usage: Used to simulate the height of the cage and expand the spine disc space to determine the optimal impla
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2017-2020·2020-05-27

    K2M Aleutian Lordotic Spreader Recalled Due to Tip Breakage Risk

    K2M, Inc. is recalling the Aleutian Lordotic Spreader because the welded tip may break off during spinal procedures.

    Product
    K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90135, UDI # 10888857108486, Size 24x4mm, 18 Product Usage: Used to simulate the height of the cage and expand the spine disc space to determine the optimal impla
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2018-2020·2020-05-27

    K2M Aleutian Lordotic Spreader Recalled for Welded Tip Breakage

    K2M, Inc. is recalling the Aleutian Anatomically Narrow Lordotic Spreader because the welded tip can break off during spinal procedures.

    Product
    K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90137, UDI # 10888857108509, Size 24x6mm, 18 Product Usage: Used to simulate the height of the cage and expand the spine disc space to determine the optimal impla
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2020-2020·2020-05-27

    K2M Aleutian Lordotic Spreader Recalled Due to Tip Breakage Risk

    K2M, Inc. is recalling the Aleutian Anatomically Narrow Lordotic Spreader because the welded tip may break off during surgical procedures.

    Product
    K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90149, UDI # 10888857108622, Size 28x4mm, 6 Product Usage: Used to simulate the height of the cage and expand the spine disc space to determine the optimal implan
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·20V297000·2020-05-22

    2020-2021 Forest River Surveyor Travel Trailers Safety Chain Recall

    Forest River is recalling 2020-2021 Surveyor travel trailers because the safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's weight rating and may break if the trailer becomes unhitched, risking complete detachment.

    Product
    FOREST RIVER — FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·20V293000·2020-05-20

    Vac-Tron Vacuum Excavator Trailers Recalled for Rear Impact Protection Defect

    Vac-Tron is recalling 2016-2020 vacuum excavator trailers because the rear extends too far, failing federal safety standards and increasing crash risks.

    Product
    VAC-TRON — VAC-TRON LP 1273 XDT, CS 1273 GT, CS 1270 GT, CV 1273 SGT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1935-2020·2020-05-20

    Stryker Power-PRO TL Ambulance Cots Recalled for Crash Test Non-Compliance

    Stryker is recalling 34 Power-PRO TL ambulance cots in the UK because they may not meet the crash test standard BS EN 1789.

    Product
    Stryker Power-PRO TL cot-powered ambulance cot Model Number 6550 - Product Usage: is a powered wheeled stretcher that is intended to support and transport the entire body of a traumatized, ambulatory or non-ambulatory human patient (includes infants and adults).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1863-2020·2020-05-13

    Maquet Hemashield Vascular Grafts Recalled for Potential Seam Holes

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Hemashield Platinum vascular grafts due to potential small holes at seam lines that could cause intra-operative bleeding.

    Product
    HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-Thoracoabdominal, Product Code: M00202175428T0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or repair of arteries affected with aneurysmal or occlusive disease.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1921-2020·2020-05-13

    Philips Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography Systems Recalled for Bolt Defect

    Philips North America, LLC is recalling 19 Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems because a bolt affixing the cooling unit to the rotor was not tightened to specification.

    Product
    Philips Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-Ray System; Model # 728306; UDI #s (01)00884838059474(21)100783, (01)00884838059474(21)100848
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1838-2020·2020-05-13

    Ivoclar Vivadent recalls dental ceramic blocks due to cracking during sintering

    Ivoclar Vivadent AG is recalling 332 units of IPS e.max ZirCAD ceramic blocks because they crack during the sintering process. The recall covers lots Y47472 and Z000V0 distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A2 C17/5 - ceramic for dental use,intended for IPS e.max ZirCAD presintered yttrium oxide-stabilized zirconium oxide blocks for the CAD/ CAM technology Product Number: 686194
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1902-2020·2020-05-13

    Delfi VariFit Sterile Thigh Tourniquet Cuffs Recalled for Weld Defect

    Delfi Medical Innovations is recalling certain lots of VariFit Sterile Single Use Thigh Cuffs due to a potential weld defect that may cause the cuff to leak.

    Product
    DELFI SINGLE USE VARIFIT TOURNIQUET CUFF SINGLE PORT SINGLE BLADDER CONTOUR THIGH CUFF WITH MATHCING LIMP PROTECTION SLEEVE Rx Only, Sterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1923-2020·2020-05-13

    Philips Brilliance IQon Spectral CT Recall for Cooling Unit Bolt Issue

    Philips is recalling two Brilliance IQon Spectral CT systems because a bolt on the cooling unit was not tightened to specification.

    Product
    Philips Brilliance IQon Spectral CT, Computed Tomography X-Ray System; Model # 728332; UDI # (01)00884838059542(21)860067
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1747-2020·2020-05-06

    Vascular Solutions Recalls Langston Dual Lumen Catheters Due to Separation Risk

    Vascular Solutions is recalling Langston Dual Lumen Catheters because the inner lumen may separate from the hub during pressure injection.

    Product
    Langston Dual Lumen Catheter 6F Model 5540. For delivery of contrast medium in angiographic studies
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1826-2020·2020-05-06

    Elekta Recalls Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System Instrument Carriers

    Elekta Inc is recalling 25 Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System Instrument Carriers because a faulty locking piece may not meet required locking force standards.

    Product
    Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System. Instrument Carrier, Part of Leksell Vantage Arc (1053958). Neurological stereotaxic Instrument
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide