The Recall Desk

Hazard

Surgical Delay recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
132
Critical
0
Severe
4
Most recent
2026-08-12

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.

About this hazard tag

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.

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51–75 of 132

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0125-2020·2019-10-23

    OrthoPediatrics Recalls Adolescent Attachment Bolts Due to Interference Risk

    OrthoPediatrics Corp is recalling 211 units of Adolescent attachment bolts used with the Pediatric Nailing Platform. The recall is due to potential interference between the bolt and nail, which may delay surgical procedures.

    Product
    OrthoPediatrics Adolescent attachment bolt used with the Pediatric Nailing Platform (PNP) targeting arm- intended as an orthopedic implant system (bolt is used to attach the targeting arm to the intramedullary fixation rod) Part number: 01-1503-0032
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2876-2018·2018-08-29

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 385 units of the Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower because an undersized mating feature could cause device connection issues and minor surgical delays.

    Product
    Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower, Item No. 42-5399-006-35 Product Usage: Intended to aid in preparatory surgical procedures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2821-2018·2018-08-22

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Echo Hip Stems Due to Potential Component Comingle

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 12 Echo Bi-Metric Hip Stems because they may have been mixed with a different model. The error could extend surgery time.

    Product
    ECHO Bi-Metric Hip System, Reduced Proximal Profile, Standard 135o neck, item number 192414. orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2820-2018·2018-08-22

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ARCOS Modular Revision Hip System Femoral Stems

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 12 ARCOS Modular Revision Hip System femoral stems because they may have been mixed with Echo BI-Metric stems, potentially extending surgery time.

    Product
    ARCOS Modular Revision Hip System, item number 11-300814 orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2372-2018·2018-07-11

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue in Packaging

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses because black residue was found in the polyethylene packaging. The firm states the residue is biocompatible, but it may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.

    Product
    Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 20; 00-7713-020-00
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2374-2018·2018-07-11

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 58 M/L Taper Hip Prostheses distributed to Japan due to black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.

    Product
    Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 7.5; 00-7713-007-00
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2366-2018·2018-07-11

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.

    Product
    Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 11; 00-7713-011-00
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2370-2018·2018-07-11

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The residue is described as biocompatible, but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.

    Product
    Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 16.25; 00-7713-016-00
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2368-2018·2018-07-11

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 510 M/L Taper Hip Prostheses distributed to Japan due to potential black residue in the packaging.

    Product
    Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 13.5; 00-7713-013-00
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2363-2018·2018-07-11

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to black residue in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.

    Product
    Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinectiv¿ Technology Cementless, Size 5; 00-7713-005-00
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2373-2018·2018-07-11

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to black residue found in the packaging. The residue is biocompatible but may cause surgical delays or wear-related intervention.

    Product
    Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 22.5; 00-7713-022-00
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2375-2018·2018-07-11

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses Due to Black Residue

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific M/L Taper Hip Prostheses manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in the packaging. The residue is described as biocompatible, but risks include surgical delays or wear-related intervention.

    Product
    Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 9; 00-7713-009-00
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1538-2018·2018-05-09

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Modular Hip Head Components Due to Sizing Errors

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 18 modular hip head components because two lots of different sizes were potentially commingled. This may lead to the use of an incorrect sized head.

    Product
    Modular Head Component, Biomet Hip System; Item No. 11-363661, Hip Joint, metal/polymer/metal, semi-constrained, porous-coated, uncemented prosthesis The device is used in treatment of patients who need total hip arthroplasty, and consists of modular components and correspond
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1463-2018·2018-05-02

    Integra LifeSciences Recalls Humeral Stem Trials for Breakage Risk

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling 1,619 humeral stem trials for the Titan Modular Shoulder System because they may break during surgery.

    Product
    The humeral stems trials are packaged in a kit for Titan Modular Shoulder System under the following labeling: Catalog Number Product Description TRL092002506 Humeral Stem Trial, 6mm TRL092002507 Humeral Stem Trial, 7mm TRL092002508 Humeral Stem Trial, 8mm TRL092002509 Hum
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1012-2018·2018-03-21

    DePuy Global Unite Shoulder System Recall Due to Inverted Screw Assembly

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 85 units of the Global Unite Platform Shoulder System because an inverted screw may cause the humeral stem to sit proud, potentially delaying surgery.

    Product
    The GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System is intended for cemented or uncemented total shoulder or hemi-shoulder replacement procedures, Product labeling: LE¿O-1100-30-000 REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-1100-40-000 REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-110030100_REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-110030110_REV D.pdf.pdf,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0920-2018·2018-03-14

    Signature Ceramic Femoral Head Recalled for Mislabeled Packaging

    Signature Orthopedics is recalling 10 ceramic femoral heads because the packaging labels do not match the component sizes, which may cause surgical delays.

    Product
    Signature Ceramic Femoral Head. Model Number: 111-152-621. The Signature ceramic femoral heads are manufactured by Ceramtec from 72-75% Al2O3+24-26% Z3O3 (Biolox Delta). The heads connect via a 12/14 taper to the stem trunnion, and articulates against the crosslinked UHMWPE lin
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0834-2018·2018-03-07

    DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls DELTA XTEND Reverse Shoulder System Implants

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling DELTA XTEND Reverse Shoulder System implants because the epiphysis may not assemble to the stem, potentially causing surgical delays.

    Product
    DELTA XTEND" Reverse Shoulder System Modular Centered and Eccentric Epiphysis Implants intended for use in total shoulder or hemi-shoulder replacement procedures in patients with non-functional rotator cuffs. HA components are for cementless use only.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0833-2018·2018-03-07

    DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls DELTA XTEND Reverse Shoulder System Implants

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 23,053 DELTA XTEND Reverse Shoulder System implants because the epiphysis may not assemble to the stem, potentially causing surgical delays.

    Product
    DELTA XTEND" Reverse Shoulder System Modular Centered and Eccentric Epiphysis Implants are intended for use in total shoulder or hemi-shoulder replacement procedures in patients with non-functional rotator cuffs. HA components are for cementless use only.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0669-2018·2018-02-28

    Synthes LCP Drill Sleeve Recall Due to Connection and Alignment Issues

    Synthes, Inc. is recalling LCP Drill Sleeve 1.5 Drill Bits because they may fail to attach to plates, potentially causing surgical delays or off-center drilling.

    Product
    LCP Drill Sleeve 1.5 Drill Bit 1.1mm Part Number 03.114.001 Used in LCP Modular Mini Fragment System, for fixation of small bones and small bone fragments
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1834-2017·2017-04-26

    Signal Medical Soft Face Mallet Recalled for Tip Detachment Risk

    Signal Medical Corporation is recalling 1,640 Soft Face "No Bounce" Mallets because the poly tip may detach during use, posing a risk of foreign material in the surgical field.

    Product
    Soft Face "No Bounce" Mallet Model/Catalog: BIO-1-1090
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1198-2017·2017-02-22

    Arthrex Shoulder Suspension Tower Recalled for Loose Screw Risk

    Allen Medical Systems is recalling 112 Arthrex Shoulder Suspension Towers because fastening screws may come loose and enter the sterile field.

    Product
    Arthrex Shoulder Suspension Tower; Catalog Number: AR-1650-01 Product Usage: The Arthrex Lateral Decubitus Shoulder Positioner is intended to allow for the controlled manipulation of the arm and shoulder joint during arthroscopic surgical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1114-2017·2017-02-08

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Mislabelled Orthopedic Salvage System Tibial Bodies

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 16 Orthopedic Salvage System tibial bodies because labels incorrectly identify them as AVL Modular Proximal Tibia components.

    Product
    Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) 9cm prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, constrained, cemented, metal/polymer Knee System Tibial Bodies
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    8 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1115-2017·2017-02-08

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Vanguard Total Knee System Femoral Components Due to Labeling Errors

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vanguard Total Knee System femoral components because packaging labels may incorrectly identify the size or side of the implant.

    Product
    Vanguard Total Knee System Vanguard Open Box Femoral Components Item Number: 183100 Description: VNGD PS OPEN INTL FEM RT 55 Item Number: 183102 Description: VNGD PS OPEN INTL FEM-RT 57.5 Item Number: 183104 Description: VNGD PS OPEN INTL FEM RT 60 Item Number: 183106
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1024-2017·2017-01-25

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ArComXL Polyethylene Liners Due to Labeling Mismatch

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 36 units of ArComXL polyethylene liners because packaging labels did not match the physical product, posing a risk of surgical delay.

    Product
    RingLoc ArComXL Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners ArComXL High Wall +3mm Liners Size 23 item XL-108323 ArComXL MaxRom +3mm Liners Size 23 item XL-108223
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1025-2017·2017-01-25

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ArComXL Polyethylene Bearings Due to Labeling Mismatch

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 19 ArComXL Polyethylene Bearings because packaging labels did not match the physical product inside, posing a risk of surgical delay.

    Product
    Active Articulation ArComXL Polyethylene Bearings Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings item XL-200152
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide