The Recall Desk

Hazard

Wrong Device Use recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
1
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2024-09-18

Of the 1 wrong device use 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 wrong device use 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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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3132-2024·2024-09-18

    Zimmer GmbH Recalls Mislabeled Biolox Option Taper Sleeve for Hip Replacement

    Zimmer GmbH is recalling 69 units of Biolox Option Taper Sleeves due to incorrect packaging labels. The outer box may identify the wrong neck size, potentially leading to the use of the wrong device.

    Product
    Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, Standard Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 650-1066
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide