Hazard

Tip Breakage recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 8
Critical: 0
Severe: 0
Most recent: 2026-02-11

Of the 8 tip breakage 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

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1–8 of 8

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1222-2026·2026-02-11
Electrosurgical knives recalled over tip breakage from overheating and burning
Olympus is recalling the Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-640L because deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.
Product
Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-640L Model/Catalog Number: KD640-L Product Description: An electrosurgical device consisting of a handpiece with mechanical and/or electrical controls, and a monopolar electr
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1223-2026·2026-02-11
Electrosurgical knife KD-645 recalled over tip breakage during use
Olympus is recalling 3,361 Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 units because deterioration of the cutting knife, including overheating and burning, can contribute to tip breakage during use.
Product
Brand Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Product Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-645 Model/Catalog Number: KD-645L Product Description: An electrosurgical device consisting of a handpiece with mechanical and/or electrical controls, and a monopolar
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0977-2023·2023-01-25
Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain Recalled for Performance Defects
Cardinal Health is recalling Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains (10 mm) due to performance issues including lack of radiopacity, dull trocars, reduced flexibility, and broken wound tips that may impair drain function.
Product
Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 10 mm, REF JP-2214
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1649-2022·2022-09-07
Metalogix Self-Drill Half-Pin Surgical Component Recalled for Tip Breakage
New Standard Device Inc is recalling Metalogix Self-Drill Half-Pins used in external fixation surgery due to reports of tip breakages occurring during surgical procedures.
Product
Metalogix Self-Drill Half-Pin, a component of the Revolution External Fixation System. Orthopedic. Metalogix Self-Drill Half-Pin 5x30x215mm REF 620030 Metalogix Self-Drill Half-Pin 5x40x215mm REF 620040 Metalogix Self-Drill Half-Pin 5x60x215mm REF 620060 Metal
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
11 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2389-2019·2019-09-04
Bard GlidePath Hemodialysis Catheter Recalled for Tip Breakage
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling 104 units of GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheters because the molded tip may break or be damaged during placement.
Product
GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter, REF/Product code:5396280, 14.5F, Alphacurve, 28cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012266
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
53 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2381-2019·2019-09-04
Bard Equistream XK Hemodialysis Catheter Recalled for Tip Defect
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling 2 units of Equistream XK hemodialysis catheters because the molded tip may break or be damaged during placement.
Product
EQUISTREAM XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet, REF/Product code:5913310, 16F, Straight, 31cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013867
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
53 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2766-2016·2016-09-14
Hologic Recalls SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems Due to Tip Breakage
Hologic is recalling 535 units of SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems because the tip may break at the glue joint.
Product
SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems (ILS) for ATEC in MRI. ILS-0914-12-OB (9G Introducer Localization Set (OB Model) for ATEC0914-12MR Handpiece Product Usage: The Sure Sight Obturator Introducer Localization System (ILS-OB) is a Hologic accessory kit. It is
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0920-2013·2013-03-20
Integra CUSA CEM Nosecone Recalled for Potential Tip Erosion
Integra LifeSciences is recalling CEM Nosecones for the CUSA EXcel system due to a potential for tip erosion and breakage. No patient injuries have been reported.
Product
Integra CUSA excel. CEM Nosecone for CUSA EXcel System. The CEM Nosecone is intended for use CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel + Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration System, CUSA handpiece, and Covidien Force FX Electrosurgical Generator. Used in surgical procedures where combined ultrasonic
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states