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.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all structural defect 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.

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1101–1125 of 2094

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2038-2018·2018-06-06

    Torax Medical Recalls LINX Reflux Management System Implant Clasps

    Torax Medical is recalling LINX Reflux Management System implant clasps because a manufacturing defect may allow a bead to separate from the wire link, potentially rendering the device discontinuous or open.

    Product
    LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LXC-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LXC-12; b. Product Code LXC-13; c. Product Code LXC-14; d. Product Code LXC-15; e. Product Code LXC-16; f. Product Code LXC-17;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2039-2018·2018-06-06

    Torax Medical Recalls LINX Reflux Management System Implant Clasps

    Torax Medical is recalling LINX Reflux Management System implant clasps because a manufacturing defect may allow a bead to separate from the wire link, potentially rendering the device open or discontinuous.

    Product
    LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 13-17 Bead, 1.5T, Product Code LXMC-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LXMC-13; b. Product Code LXMC-14; c. Product Code LXMC-15; d. Product Code LXMC-16; e. Product Code LXMC-17; Laparoscopic, fu
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2037-2018·2018-06-06

    Torax Medical Recalls LINX Reflux Management System Implant Sutures

    Torax Medical is recalling LINX Reflux Management System implant sutures because a manufacturing defect may cause beads to separate from wire links, potentially rendering the device discontinuous.

    Product
    LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Suture, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LS-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LS-12; b. Product Code LS-13; c. Product Code LS-14; d. Product Code LS-15; e. Product Code LS-16; f. Product Code LS-17; Lap
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V367000·2018-06-01

    MORryde Recalls 2018 Ford E-450 Chassis Due to Loose U-Bolts

    MORryde is recalling 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use because insufficiently tightened U-bolts may allow the rear axle to separate, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD E-450
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V364000·2018-06-01

    Jayco Recalls 2018-2019 Fifth-Wheel Trailers Due to Propane Strap Defect

    Jayco is recalling 2018-2019 fifth-wheel trailers because the propane tank strap may separate, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

    Product
    JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL — JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL, JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER, JAYCO SEISMIC, NORTH POINT, PINNACLE, EAGLE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V355000·2018-05-30

    Nissan Recalls 2018 Infiniti QX30 for Seat Belt Anchorage Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles because the right-hand lower seat belt anchorage bolt may be incorrectly installed, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI QX30
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1921-2018·2018-05-30

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Anthology Hip Stems Due to Manufacturing Defect

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 13 units of Anthology hip prosthesis stems because they were manufactured with an undersized taper length.

    Product
    smith&nephew ANTHOLOGY POROUS HIGH OFFSET STEM, 12/14 TAPER, 7H SIZE, 32 MM x 112 MM, REF 71356107 Hip prosthesis.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·18V348000·2018-05-29

    Altec Recalls Aerial Devices Missing Towing Limit Placards

    Altec is recalling 2012-2018 aerial devices missing a placard stating maximum towing limits, which could lead to an overloaded receiver tube and increased crash risk.

    Product
    ALTEC — ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V347000·2018-05-25

    Maserati Recalls 2018 Models Due to Front Sub Frame Weld Defects

    Maserati is recalling 2018 Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte vehicles because incomplete front sub frame welds may break, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    MASERATI — MASERATI LEVANTE, GHIBLI, QUATTROPORTE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1837-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Universal Bypass Kits Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling specific Endo GIA Universal Bypass Kits because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, potentially causing bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    KIT-DE-0080 BYPASS KIT LOHNE X1( Item KIT-DE-0080) Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the two, triple-staggered rows. The size of the sta
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1847-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Universal Staplers Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling 169,775 Endo GIA Universal and Universal XL staplers worldwide and in the US because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, risking bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    (1) BOX LAPZD ZESTAW DO SG (2) BOX LAPISG1 ZESTAW DO SG (3) BOX LAPISGW ZESTAW DO SG Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titanium staples and simultaneously divides the tissue between the
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1842-2018·2018-05-23

    Medtronic Endo GIA Stapler Kits Recalled for Missing Sled Component

    Medtronic is recalling 171,271 Endo GIA stapler kits worldwide because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.

    Product
    (1)BOX KITDE0183 APPENDIX LIPPE DETMOLD (KITDE0183) (2) KIT-DE-0083 APPENEKTOMIE KIT NAUENX1 (Item Number: KIT-DE-0083,KIT-DE-0083 APPENEKTOMIE KIT NAUENX1 Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal and Endo GIA universal XL staplers place two, triple-staggered rows of titan
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1806-2018·2018-05-23

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Persona Stemmed Tibial Provisional Instruments

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 842 Persona Stemmed Tibial Provisional instruments due to potential raw material cracks that could compromise cleanliness.

    Product
    Persona Stemmed Tibial Provisional Size H Right, Item Number 42532108302 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1805-2018·2018-05-23

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Persona Stemmed Tibial Provisional Instruments

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 842 Persona Stemmed Tibial Provisional instruments due to potential cracks in the raw material that could compromise cleanliness.

    Product
    Persona Stemmed Tibial Provisional Size H Left, Item Number 42532108301 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V365000·2018-05-18

    Van-Con Recalls One 2016 School Bus Due to Roof Panel Bonding Defect

    Van-Con is recalling one 2016 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school bus because roof panel seams were not correctly bonded, posing an increased injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    VAN-CON — VAN-CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1713-2018·2018-05-16

    Datascope Recalls Better Bladder Device in Custom Tubing Kits

    Datascope is recalling the Better Bladder device in custom tubing kits because seal separation may cause balloon collapse and reduced blood flow.

    Product
    BO-TOP 20705 SMALL PATIENT 1/4, Catalog No. 701053486
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1715-2018·2018-05-16

    Datascope recalls Better Bladder device due to seal separation risk

    Datascope is recalling the Better Bladder device because seal separation may cause balloon collapse and reduced blood flow in ECMO circuits.

    Product
    BEQ-TOP 24202 ADULT ECC, Catalog No. 701054295
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1726-2018·2018-05-16

    Datascope Recalls BEQ-TOP 24500 Adult ECC Custom Tubing Kits

    Datascope is recalling four BEQ-TOP 24500 Adult ECC Custom Tubing Kits because a seal defect may allow air to enter the housing, potentially collapsing the balloon and reducing blood flow.

    Product
    BEQ-TOP 24500 ADULT ECC, Custom Tubing Kit, Catalog No. 701050253
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1705-2018·2018-05-16

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Lactosorb RapidFlap Bone Plates Due to Threading Defect

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Lactosorb RapidFlap bone plates because excessive chamfering on the threads prevents proper engagement with the post component.

    Product
    Lactosorb RapidFlap, bone plate, Model No. 915-0020 The RapidFlap LS Cranial Fixation System is indicated for use in pediatric craniotomy flap fixation.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1759-2018·2018-05-16

    Synthes Sciatic Nerve Retractor Recalled for Potential Microspore Formation

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 196 Sciatic Nerve Retractors due to a potential for microspores to form on the hollow handle, which could allow fluid entry.

    Product
    Retractor f/Sciatic Nerve Long; Part number: 03.100.014; UDI: 10886982070630
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1609-2018·2018-05-09

    Philips MultiDiagnostic-Eleva Imaging System Recalled Due to Uncontrolled Table Rotation

    Philips is recalling the MultiDiagnostic-Eleva imaging system because a broken actuator fixation can cause the patient table to rotate uncontrollably at high speed.

    Product
    MultiDiagnostic-Eleva with Flat Detector 708035 As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be Performed along with more specialized interventional applications on human patients.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·18V288000·2018-05-03

    Daimler Recalls 2017 Sprinter Vans for Missing Structural Welds

    Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans because missing spot welds may reduce body strength in a crash.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide