suffocation risk Recalls

495 recalls tagged with “suffocation risk”.

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
Kits contain
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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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Recalled Fortemotus Adult Portable Bed Rail
HIGH
CPSC

Fortemotus Bed Rails Recalled Over Entrapment and Asphyxiation Risk

Fortemotus Direct recalled adult portable bed rails on February 12, 2026, after discovering serious safety hazards. The bed rails can cause entrapment and asphyxiation, posing a high risk of injury or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and seek a full refund.

Guangzhou Kezhinuo Maoyi Youxian Gongsi, dba Fortemotus Direct US, of China
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Olympus MAJ-1443/MAJ-1444 Endoscope Suction Valves Recalled in 2026

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls 47,383 MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 endoscope suction valves distributed nationwide in the United States. The valves are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors. Hospitals and clinics should stop using the valves immediately and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
The MAJ-1443
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Olympus OER-Pro Endoscope Reprocessor Recall for 3,354 Units Over MAJ-1443/1444 Compatibility (2026)

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled 3,354 units of the OER-Pro endoscope reprocessor on February 12, 2026. MAJ-1443 and MAJ-1444 are no longer reprocessing compatible with the OER-Pro and OER-Elite automated endoscope reprocessors. Hospitals and clinics should stop using the device immediately and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
The MAJ-1443
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Erbe USA Recalls 2,408 Flexible Cryoprobes for Surgery Over Rupture Risk (2026)

Erbe USA recalled 2,408 Flexible Cryoprobes (REF 20402-411) used in surgery nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Probes may rupture or burst during activation. Hospitals and healthcare providers should stop using the device and follow recall instructions. Manufacturer contact will provide remediation.

Erbe USA
Probes
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Recalled Beloems Adult Portable Bed Rail – black handles
HIGH
CPSC

Beloems Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Over Entrapment Risk

Beloems recalled adult portable bed rails on February 12, 2026, due to serious entrapment and asphyxiation hazards. The recall affects model BL-BR201, which fails to meet mandatory safety standards. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and seek a refund.

Leioujiapin Technology Co., Ltd. dba Beloems, of China
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Waldemar Link Embrace Drill Tower Recall 74 Units in 2026

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG recalls 74 Embrace Drill Tower devices distributed in 15 U.S. states. The recall notes mixed-up article numbers in the overview of the instruments. The surgical steps are correct. Stop using the device immediately and follow manufacturer instructions.

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
The surgical
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

International Life Sciences Recalls Artelon FlexBand Plus Augmentation Devices for Endotoxin Testing

International Life Sciences recalled Artelon FlexBand Plus augmentation devices after endotoxin testing failures. The recall affects devices with REF 41054 and REF 41057 distributed worldwide. Patients and healthcare providers must stop using the devices immediately and follow manufacturer instructions for recall return.

International Life Sciences
Augmentation devices
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Recalled Semfri Multi-Purpose Helmet - front view
HIGH
CPSC

Semfri Children's Helmets Recalled Over Serious Head Injury Risk

Semfri recalled children's helmets on February 5, 2026, due to safety violations. The helmets do not comply with mandatory safety standards, posing a serious risk of head injury. Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and seek a refund.

Semfri Children's Helmets
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Recalled Furnulem 5-drawer dresser (front)
HIGH
CPSC

Furnulem Five-Drawer Dressers Recalled for Tip-Over and Entrapment Risk (2026)

Furnulem recalled its five-drawer dressers sold at multiple retailers after safety concerns linked to tip-over and entrapment risks. The dressers can be unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing serious injury or death risk to children. Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately and contact Furnulem for a full refund.

Furnulem
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Recalled Lola + The Boys Candy Heart Tie Dye Set
HIGH
CPSC

Lola Plus The Boys Recalls 5 Youth Hoodies With Drawstrings Over Strangulation Risk (2026)

Lola Plus The Boys recalls five youth hooded clothing styles sold nationwide and online at Lolaandtheboys.com from November 2022 through September 2025. Drawstrings with beads on the recalled garments can snag on objects and pose a strangulation risk. Stop using the recalled clothing now and contact Lola Plus The Boys to obtain a full refund.

Lola Plus The Boys
The drawstrings
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Recalled EnHomee 10 drawer dresser (front)
HIGH
CPSC

EnHomee 10-Drawer Dressers Recalled for Tip-Over Hazard (2026)

EnHomee recalled its 10-Drawer Dressers sold on Amazon after determining tip-over and entrapment hazards. The recall also notes a violation of the STURDY Act mandatory standard. Consumers should stop using unanchored dressers and contact EnHomee for a full refund.

EnHomee
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Exactech Equinoxe Core Instrument Kit KIT-311X Recalled for Missing Cross-Pin

Exactech recalls 596 Equinoxe Core Instrument Kit units due to a missing cross-pin on the impacter handle. The alert, categorized as a Class II recall, was issued Feb 3, 2026 and remains active. Affected kits were distributed across the United States and in multiple international markets. Stop using the device and follow manufacturer instructions for recall remedies.

Exactech
Impactor handle
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Ion Beam Applications PROTEUS 235 Recalled for 4 Units Worldwide (2026)

Ion Beam Applications S.A. recalled four PROTEUS 235 proton therapy systems distributed worldwide, including Florida in the United States, and the countries of Italy and Japan. The defect disables the Therapy Safety System's Universal Beam Triggering Interface, so the system may not stop beam delivery if the Healthy Signal from an external gating device is lost. Patients and healthcare providers应该

Ion Beam Applications
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Health & Personal Care
HIGH
FDA DEVICE

Medline Chest Drainage Units Recall Updated IFUs for Adults 18+

Medline Industries recalls 2,894 Aqua-Seal Chest Drainage Units from Cardinal Health after updating IFUs to specify adult patients 18 years and older. The devices were distributed worldwide, including California, Chile and Panama. The update clarifies intended patient population and requires action from healthcare providers to stop use until further notice.

Medline Industries, LP
The instructions
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