Hazard
132 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 132 surgical delay recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 4 (3%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all surgical delay 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.
Innovasis, Inc is recalling 5 Anti-Torque instruments (part LS-749) in the Vector Pedicle Screw System due to an undersized condition that may prevent proper engagement during spinal surgery, causing delays.
The Phasor Drill, used in neurosurgical procedures, is being recalled because it may have a reverse battery orientation, which may increase surgical time. 1,064 units are affected.
Zimmer Orthopedics recalls shoulder prosthesis models due to excess material in the taper that prevents proper surgical assembly. Five complaints reported.
Tyber Medical is recalling 220 A.L.P.S. mvX Anatomic Lateral Fibula Plates due to complaints that the locking screw passes through the locking hole during surgery, causing surgical delays.
Tyber Medical is recalling A.L.P.S. mvX Anatomic Lateral Fibula Plates nationwide due to reports that locking screws may pass through the locking hole during surgery, causing surgical delays.
Tyber Medical is recalling A.L.P.S. mvX Anatomic Lateral Fibula Plates due to locking screw passing through the locking hole intra-operatively, causing surgical delays. The recall affects 397 units distributed nationwide.
Tyber Medical recalls A.L.P.S. mvX Medial Tibia plates; the locking screw can pass through the locking hole during surgery, causing surgical delays.
Tyber Medical recalls 208 units of A.L.P.S. mvX Medial Tibia Plates due to locking screws that can pass through the locking hole during surgery, causing surgical delays. No patient injuries have been reported.
Tyber Medical A.L.P.S. mvX anatomic lateral fibula plates (219 units nationwide) have a defect where the locking screw can pass through its locking hole during surgery, causing surgical delays.
Olympus is recalling 86 ESG-410 Electrosurgical Generators because they may fail to power on during use, potentially delaying treatment or prolonging surgery.
The CORI Starter Kit surgical system may experience display flickering from a software tracking error, potentially causing surgical delays during orthopedic procedures.
Synthes surgical screwdrivers are being recalled because they lack a required relief cut and will not engage properly with 1.3mm and 1.5mm implant screws, potentially delaying surgery. The defect affects 261 units distributed in the US and Canada.
Zimmer's Distal Lateral Fibular Plate has threading defects that may prevent screws from locking properly. The defect could go unnoticed during surgery and cause loss of fixation.
Olympus POWERSEAL curved jaw sealers may fail to deliver energy during initial activation, causing incomplete seal cycles and surgical delays. Affected units should be removed from service immediately.
Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs due to metal burrs that may prevent surgical instruments from passing through, potentially extending operative time.
Biomet's Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plugs are being recalled due to metal burrs in assembly holes. The defect prevents drill pins from passing through, potentially extending surgical time during implantation procedures.
Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs (22 MM) used in orthopedic surgery because they may contain metal burrs in the transverse holes that could prevent drill or pin passage and extend surgical procedures.
Reverse shoulder prosthesis packages labeled as containing 5mm x 30mm screws may instead contain incorrect 3.5mm x 30mm screws. Using the wrong size screws could cause surgical delay and inadequate fixation.
LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem trial instruments may require increased force to remove after impaction, potentially prolonging surgery for affected patients.
SPINEART's JULIET Ti LL lateral lumbar implant plates may disassemble during preparation or implant removal, causing surgical delays. The FDA is recalling 544 affected units distributed across eight US states.
Encore Medical is recalling EMPOWR hip liner implants because boxes may contain knee inserts instead. This packaging error could delay surgeries. Four units affected in six US states.
Synthes is recalling Hammertoe Continuous Compression Implant (CCI) Kits because the drill pin is incompatible with the included drill template, which may delay surgery or cause soft tissue damage and adverse tissue reactions.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 872 units of the ATTUNE Measured Sizing and Rotation Guide due to a manufacturing defect. A galvanized steel spring was used instead of stainless steel, which may cause corrosion and surgical complications.
The Nextra Hammertoe Correction System surgical kit is being recalled due to an oversized driver that cannot properly connect to and remove from the implant. This defect can delay surgery.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM orthopedic implants due to undersized spigot bore diameter that may prevent proper removal during revision surgery, risking surgical delay and bone damage.