Hazard
16 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 16 surgical failure 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 (25%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all surgical failure 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.
Zimmer is recalling Off-Axis Comprehensive Shoulder System reamer guides (Model 110040241) because plastic guides can catch and break during reaming. Five complaints have been received.
Peter Lazic GmbH's D-Clip Standard/Mini Applier is being recalled after a customer complaint that the device failed to release the clip during surgery, with the applier remaining attached to the clip.
An endoscopic surgical stapler reload may fail to properly form staples during use, potentially leaving tissue inadequately sealed. This could lead to bleeding or require additional surgery.
Linkbio Corp. is recalling 5 units of the LINK SLED Knee System due to risk of early aseptic loosening or increased wear that could require earlier surgical revision. The recall addresses training and surgical technique to prevent implant failure.
Covidien is recalling certain Tri-Staple 2.0 surgical stapler reloads due to a mechanical defect that may cause the device to malfunction during surgery. Affected units may fail to form staples properly, potentially causing serious surgical complications.
Nextremity Solutions recalls the Nextra CH Hammertoe Mini Instrument Kit for a defect that may deform the implant's locking mechanism during insertion, potentially requiring revision surgery.
Flower Orthopedics is recalling 48 units of the Flex-Thread Inserter Shaft due to mating incompatibility with the Inserter Draw Rod. The defect may cause the draw rod to bind during fibula intramedullary nail insertion, potentially preventing surgery completion.
Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling 2,240 Stealth Spring Clips because they may fail to sufficiently occlude blood vessels during surgery.
CooperSurgical is recalling Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators because they may fail to cut, coagulate, or blend during procedures.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling 434,614 Straight Intraluminal Staplers (Model SDH29A) because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling 434,614 Model ECS33A staplers worldwide because they may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and form staples.
Orthofix, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific MTP plates because locking screws failed to properly engage during surgery.
Orthofix is voluntarily recalling Rival Reduce Fracture Plating and Rival View Plating Systems because locking screws failed to properly engage the plates during surgery.
Orthofix, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Rival Reduce Fracture Plating Systems and Rival View Plating Systems because locking screws failed to properly engage the plates during surgery.
Biomet is recalling Gentle Threads Interference Screws because two different part numbers were mixed. Using the incorrect screw may lead to failure or revision surgery.
Biomet is recalling 53 units of Gentle Threads Interference Screws because they were mixed with a different size, posing a risk of surgical failure.