Hazard
249 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 249 surgical complication recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 37 (15%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all surgical complication 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.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling 255 units of the ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler because an out-of-specification anvil may cause malformed staples and compromised staple lines.
Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation is recalling specific Drill Sleeve Guides because the inner diameter was under tolerance, which could cause the drill bit to seize during surgery.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 125 units of Codman ISOCOOL Bipolar Forceps because inadequate insulation coating may prevent proper tissue coagulation during surgery.
Encore Medical is recalling 21 Flexible Drill Shafts because a manufacturing error may prevent the shaft from capturing the drill bit pin, potentially causing the bit to come loose during surgery.
Clariance Inc is recalling Erisma-LP posterior fixation system components due to a potential for polyaxial screws to disassemble during implantation.
Johnson & Johnson is recalling 392 units of 25GA Vitrectomy Cutters because 20GA cutters may be found in the packaging, posing a surgical risk.
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Devices because the balloon may rupture during cardiopulmonary bypass, potentially obscuring the operative site and requiring a change in surgical strategy.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling 434,614 Straight Intraluminal Staplers (Model SDH21A) because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling 434,614 endoscopic curved intraluminal staplers because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling Curved Intraluminal Staplers, Model CDH21A, because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling 434,614 Endoscopic Curved Intraluminal Staplers because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling 434,614 Curved Intraluminal Staplers (Model CDH33A) because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and form staples.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling 434,614 Straight Intraluminal Staplers (Model SDH25A) because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling Curved Intraluminal Staplers, Model CDH25A, because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling 434,614 Straight Intraluminal Staplers (Model SDH33A) because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling 434,614 Endoscopic Curved Intraluminal Staplers (Model ECS25A) because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. is recalling 34,456 Acusnare Polypectomy Snares because the snare loop may not completely retract or may misshape.
CTL Medical is recalling 133 Hex Drivers because the anti-toggle ring may separate during surgery, potentially causing pedicle screw construct failure.
CTL Medical is recalling 133 Hex Driver MIS units because the anti-toggle ring may separate during surgery, potentially causing pedicle screw construct failure.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 28,461 Tritanium Posterior Lumbar cage implants because of reports of fractures occurring during or after surgery.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 6 units of the 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug due to potential metal burrs that may prevent proper insertion of drill and transverse pins.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 2,163 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because the set screw cannot advance or reverse from its original position.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 58 units of the Tritanium TL Steerable Inserter because the locking mechanism may fail to function as intended due to lack of lubrication.
Orthosensor, Inc. is recalling 37 VERASENSE sensors for Zimmer Biomet Persona CR E-F/3-11 Right knees because fluid was reported inside the posterior lateral corner post-surgery.
Zimmer Surgical Inc is recalling 140 units of the Zimmer Dermatone AN skin graft device due to a loose control bar that may compromise graft thickness control.