The Recall Desk

Hazard

Tool Malfunction recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
2
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2024-06-05

Of the 2 tool malfunction 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

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all tool malfunction 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.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1916-2024·2024-06-05

    Surgical screwdrivers recalled for failure to engage with implant screws

    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.

    Product
    STARDRIVE SCRWDRVR SHFT/T4 50MM/SELF-RETAINING/HXC-Intended for tightening, loosening, or removing of screw implants during orthopaedic surgery. Part Number: 03.130.010
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2198-2021·2021-08-11

    Straumann SCS Screwdriver Recalled for Incorrect Tip Configuration

    Straumann USA LLC is recalling 130 units of the Straumann SCS Screwdriver (Article 046.401) due to an incorrect tip configuration that prevents proper engagement with screw heads during dental surgery, creating a potential injury risk.

    Product
    Straumann SCS Screwdriver, driver, for ratchet, short, L 21mm, stainless steel Article Number: 046.401. dental surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide