suffocation risk Recalls

120 recalls tagged with “suffocation risk”.

Health & Personal Care
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FDA DEVICE

Olympus Recall: 93 PKS Cutting Forceps Over Welding Defects (2026)

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled 93 PKS Cutting Forceps worldwide due to welding defects that can cause the jaw to break during clinical use. The issue involves Model 3005PK and UDI 00821925036000. Action is required immediately and providers should follow recall instructions.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps 920000PK Recalled Worldwide in 2026 for Welding Defects

Olympus recalls 7 PKS Cutting Forceps worldwide because welded components may fail. The devices are used with a 5mm cannula and an electrosurgical generator. Stop using the device and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions. Healthcare facilities should verify device details and consult Olympus for replacement options.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
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Health & Personal Care
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FDA DEVICE

Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps 920005PK Recalled for Jaw Break Risk (2026)

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled 326 PKS Cutting Forceps worldwide. The devices may have welding defects that cause the jaw to break during use. Stop using the device immediately and follow the recall instructions provided by Olympus.

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Recalled Christmas-themed Magnetic Chess Game - packaging
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CPSC

Magnetic Chess Games Recalled Due to Serious Injury Risk

Yiruikeji2024 recalled magnetic chess games on February 24, 2026, due to ingestion hazards. The games contain loose magnets that can pose serious health risks to children. Consumers should stop using the product and seek a refund immediately.

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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Atellica CH A1c_E Recall for 21,291 Units (2026)

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics recalled 21,291 Atellica CH A1c_E units distributed to laboratories nationwide and internationally in 2026. The recall addresses a depressed result bias when A1c_E is processed with RCRP on the same analyzer. Labs using separate analyzers are not impacted. Stop using the affected module immediately and follow manufacturer instructions. Contact Siemens or your lab’s F

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Recalled SAMIT Youth Multipurpose Helmet in crack red
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CPSC

SAMIT Helmets Recalled Due to Serious Head Injury Risk

SAMIT recalled multi-purpose helmets for children on February 19, 2026. The helmets fail to meet safety standards, posing a risk of serious injury or death. Consumers should stop using them immediately and seek a refund.

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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Mentor Texas CPX 4 US Breast Tissue Expanders Recall 2026

Mentor Texas, LP recalled CPX 4 US Breast Tissue Expanders with Suture Tabs worldwide on February 18, 2026. The recall covers models SCPX-107MH, SCPX-117MH, SCPX-127MH, SCPX-135MH, SCPX-146MH and SCPX-156MH. Infusion sets may include a dull needle tip that is difficult to advance and may break. Stop using the device and follow recall instructions from the manufacturer, with recall notification by-

Mentor Texas
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Health & Personal Care
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FDA DEVICE

Mentor Texas LP Recalls CPX 4 US Breast Tissue Expanders with Suture Tabs (2026)

Mentor Texas LP recalled CPX 4 US Breast Tissue Expanders with Suture Tabs sold worldwide, including US nationwide, after determining infusion sets may contain a dull needle tip. The defect may hinder needle advancement or cause breakage during use. Patients and providers should stop using the device immediately and follow recall instructions from the manufacturer.

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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Mentor Artoura Breast Tissue Expanders Recall for Dull Needle Tips (2026)

Mentor Texas, LP is recalling Artoura Breast Tissue Expanders with infusion sets worldwide, including the United States and Canada. The infusion sets may contain dull or blunt needle tips that are difficult to advance or may break. Patients and healthcare providers should stop using the device and follow recall instructions.

Mentor
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
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Abiomed Impella Automated Controller Recall 62 Units in 2026

Abiomed recalled 62 Automated Impella Controller units sold to hospitals internationally. The recall warns of a delayed Purge System Blocked alarm display when used with first generation Impella 5.5 pumps. Hospitals should stop using the device immediately and contact Abiomed for instructions.

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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Medline Recalls 14,379 Olympus Biopsy-Valve Kits in 2026

Medline Industries is recalling 14,379 kits nationwide that include Olympus biopsy valves. The recall follows reports of rubber fragments detaching from the valves during use. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected kits and follow Medline’s recall instructions.

Medline Industries, LP
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Health & Personal Care
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FDA DEVICE

Medline recalls 14,379 Olympus biopsy valve kits over rubber fragments in 2026 recall

Medline Industries is recalling 14,379 bronchoscopy kits containing Olympus biopsy valves distributed nationwide in the United States. Olympus reports rubber fragments detaching from the valve slit, which could leave a foreign body in a patient’s tracheobronchial tree and may require removal. Hospitals should stop using the affected kits immediately and follow Medline’s recall instructions.

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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Medline Airway Exam Kit Recalled for 14,379 Units Over Olympus Valve Detachment (2026)

Medline Industries, LP recalled 14,379 Airway Exam Kits containing Olympus biopsy valves nationwide. The recall cites rubber fragments detaching from the slit of single-use biopsy valves. Potential harm includes a foreign body in the patient’s tracheobronchial tree, inflammatory response, hypoxia, and longer procedures. Providers and patients should stop using the kit and follow recall directions.

Medline Industries, LP
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Medline Recalls 14,379 Olympus Biopsy Valve Kits in 2026

Medline Industries, LP recalled 14,379 kits nationwide that include Olympus biopsy valves. The recall concerns rubber fragments detaching in the slit of single-use biopsy valves. Stop using these kits immediately and follow manufacturer instructions for return or replacement.

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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Medtronic MiniMed 720G Insulin Pump Recall 2026 Affects 37,458 Units Worldwide

Medtronic MiniMed recalled 37,458 insulin pumps sold worldwide through healthcare providers, including the MiniMed 720G, after finding that a pump raised above or lowered relative to the infusion site can deliver insulin too much or too little. The defect stems from changes in gravitational force affecting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressures at the infusion site. Patients should stop using the

Medtronic MiniMed
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Medtronic MiniMed 620G Insulin Pump Recall Impacts 799 Units Worldwide (2026)

Medtronic MiniMed recalled 799 infusion pumps worldwide, including in the United States. The devices in the Paradigm, 600, and BLE 700 series can deliver too much or too little insulin when their height relative to the infusion site changes due to gravity. Stop using the pump immediately and contact Medtronic MiniMed for instructions on replacement or refund.

Medtronic MiniMed
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