The Recall Desk

Hazard

Surgical Complication Risk recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
10
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2025-03-05

Of the 10 surgical complication risk 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 surgical complication risk 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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1–10 of 10

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1212-2025·2025-03-05

    A.L.P.S. mvX Fibula Plate Recall: Locking Screw Malfunction During Surgery

    Tyber Medical is recalling 408 units of the A.L.P.S. mvX Anatomic Lateral Fibula Plate because the locking screw can pass through the locking hole during surgery, causing surgical delays. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    A.L.P.S. mvX- ANATOMIC LAT FIB PLATE 6H RT: Anatomic Lateral Fibula Plate, 6-hole, Right Model/Catalog Number: 770708062
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2676-2024·2024-08-28

    Ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for blade sharpness defect

    Alcon Research LLC is recalling 7,108 ClearCut and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives due to increased complaint reports about blade sharpness. The affected knives were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Product Name: TOTAL PLUS,25+,10K VALVE STD Model/Catalog Number: 8065752437 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1755-2024·2024-05-08

    Johnson & Johnson Irrigation Sleeve Recalled for Manufacturing Defect

    Johnson & Johnson is recalling 3,428 reusable irrigation sleeves due to manufacturing defects that could impair cooling during eye surgery, potentially causing anterior chamber instability and patient harm.

    Product
    Johnson & Johnson VISION Reusable LAMINAR High Flow Irrigation Sleeve and Test Chamber 21 Gauge REF OPOHF21L The irrigation sleeve is a device intended to direct irrigation solution across the shaft of a phacoemulsification tip, allowing the solution to enter the eye during
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1605-2024·2024-05-01

    Mariner RDX Pedicle Screw Heads Recalled for Intraoperative Cross-Threading Risk

    SeaSpine Orthopedics is recalling Mariner RDX pedicle screw heads because the thin lead-in thread poses a risk of cross-threading within the locking cap/screw head interface during surgery.

    Product
    Mariner RDX Polyaxial Head, REF: MX1-000020; Mariner RDX Extended Polyaxial Head, REF: MX1-000030; Mariner RDX Deformity Head, REF: MX1-000040; Mariner RDX Extended Deformity Head, REF: MX1-000050; Mariner RDX Trauma Head, REF: MX1-000060; Mariner RDX Extended Trauma Head. R
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0724-2024·2024-01-24

    Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Recalled Due to Polyimide Particulate Matter Risk

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling 38,094 units of the Vasoview Hemopro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, model VH-3500, due to polyimide particulate matter contamination that may be introduced into the arterial conduit during coronary artery bypass or peripheral bypass surgery.

    Product
    Vasoview Hemopro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, model VH-3500.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0380-2024·2023-11-29

    Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs recalled due to metal burrs

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs (14 MM) due to potential metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent proper insertion during surgery. The defect may extend surgical time.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178556
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0074-2024·2023-10-18

    Flower Orthopedics Cannulated Reamer Recalled for Breaking During Surgical Use

    The FDA is recalling Flower Orthopedics Flex-Thread TM 3.2mm Cannulated Reamer because the device can break during use, potentially requiring revision surgery.

    Product
    Coventus Flower Orthopedics Flex-Thread TM 3.2mm Cannulated Reamer-used to ream and subsequently open the intramedullary canal to the appropriate depth for nail insertion; Flex-Thread TM 3.2mm is provided sterile, single use. Catalogue Number: 8528-1-S
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2353-2023·2023-08-16

    LINK MP Hip Stem Difficult to Remove After Surgical Implantation

    Waldemar Link is recalling LINK MP Monoblock hip stem prosthetics that may require increased force to remove after surgical implantation, potentially prolonging surgery.

    Product
    LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 22 - Indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur Item Number: 136-22/00
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1036-2023·2023-02-08

    OSS Modular Arthrodesis Nail Recalled for Missing Locking Bolts

    Biomet is recalling certain OSS Modular Arthrodesis Nails due to missing locking bolts that could require extended surgery. Affected units are Lot 136620.

    Product
    OSS Modular Arthrodesis Nail, 7 Degree Collar Assembly with Locking Bolts-For use in the replacement of segmental defects of long bone, including midshaft replacement, and arthrodesis of the knee Item Number: CP260602
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2579-2021·2021-10-06

    PAS-PORT Proximal Anastomosis Device recalled for deployment failure risk

    Aesculap Implant Systems is recalling the PAS-PORT Proximal Anastomosis Device because the implant may fail to deploy successfully, potentially requiring additional medical intervention during surgery.

    Product
    PAS-PORT PROXIMAL ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE US Catalog Number: FG-000001-13
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide