Browse Device Recalls
278 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 278 FDA medical device recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the device description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.
Medical Device Recalls
Browse 278 FDA device recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | BIOSURE HA SCREW, 6MM x 20 MM. Threaded metallic bone fixation fastener. | Removal of affected lot of screws due to labeling error. | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | META-TAN LAG/COMPRESSION SCREW KIT 90MM/85MM, REF: 71642690 | Integrated Lag/Compression Screw Kit has a compression screw with hexagon socket that may be unde... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Tandem Intl Bipolar Cocr Shell/UHMWPE Liner, TI-6AL-4V Retaining Ring, 28MM I... | The Bipolar assembly contains an oversized Retainer Ring. | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Jul 9, 2024 | DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128062, metallic bone fixation fastener | Smith & Nephew, Inc., has initiated a field action to voluntarily remove two batches of K-Wires d... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Jul 9, 2024 | DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128042, metallic bone fixation fastener | Smith & Nephew, Inc., has initiated a field action to voluntarily remove two batches of K-Wires d... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 27, 2023 | JOURNEY II BCS ARTICULAR INSERT, LEFT 10 MM SIZE 5-6, REF 74027262; knee pros... | The JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 5-6 LT 10MM was laser etched, labeled and packaged as a JRNY II ... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 27, 2023 | JOURNEY II BCS CONSTRAINED ARTICULAR INSERT Size 5-6, 10 MM Left, REF 7402926... | The JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 5-6 LT 10MM was laser etched, labeled and packaged as a JRNY II ... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Jul 24, 2023 | TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71... | A complaint was received indicating that a package contained a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Jul 24, 2023 | TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71... | A complaint was received indicating that a package contained a TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| May 2, 2023 | Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Insert, Par... | Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding ... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| May 2, 2023 | Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Tray, Part ... | Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding ... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| May 2, 2023 | Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Porous Femoral components... | Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding ... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| May 2, 2023 | Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Tibial Anchor Stem, Part ... | Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding ... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Mar 27, 2023 | JOURNEY II UNI XLPE TIBIA INSERT MEDIAL SZ 7-8 8MM | A mispack occurred during the manufacturing process, resulting in the box incorrectly containing ... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Jun 27, 2022 | (1) Genesis II Non-Porous Tibial Baseplate Size 5 Right, Product #71420186. ... | The product was mispackaged (swapped). The devices within the inner tray matches the inner tray ... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Jan 4, 2022 | INTEGRA SURFIX ALPHA Screwdriver Torx 10, REF 219 135 ND | The affected screwdrivers are out of specification and may not mate with the Surfix Alpha Lock screw | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Acufex Access Advanced Positioning Kit - indicated for use to position and di... | Products were shipped to the Global Distribution Center instead of the sterilizer and therefore p... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Nov 1, 2021 | smith&nephew EVOS MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, R, 5H, 90MM, REF 72573201 | Testing vendor notified Smith & Nephew that previous MRI scanning conditions provided in Exponent... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Nov 1, 2021 | smith&nephew EVOS CONDYLAR MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, R, 5H, 115MM, REF 72573202 | Testing vendor notified Smith & Nephew that previous MRI scanning conditions provided in Exponent... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Nov 1, 2021 | smith&nephew EVOS CONDYLAR MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, L, 5H, 115MM, REF 72573102 | Testing vendor notified Smith & Nephew that previous MRI scanning conditions provided in Exponent... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Nov 1, 2021 | smith&Nephew EVOS MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, L, 5H, 90MM, REF 72573101 | Testing vendor notified Smith & Nephew that previous MRI scanning conditions provided in Exponent... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Smith and Nephew EVOS Self-Tapping Locking Screw SST: (1)REF 72413575, 3.5MM... | The labels on the packages of screws were switched. | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 20, 2021 | 6.5MMX165MM CANNULATED SCREW | The product label incorrectly indicated that the screws are fully threaded, but the screws contai... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| May 19, 2021 | LEGION Posterior Stabilized OXINIUM Femoral Component, REF 71421216, Size 6, ... | The device components experienced a manufacturing process error that resulted in surface damage f... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Apr 8, 2021 | CANNU-Flex SILK Interference Screws 6 mmx 30 mm - Product Usage: used for int... | Mislabeled box contained a 6mm x 20mm screw instead of 6mm x 30mm screw | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Dec 18, 2020 | VERSABOND AB 40 GRAMS FORMULATION 2, antibiotic infused bone cement, Product ... | Potential heat and humidity exposure. The affected lot contained an atypical sandy, flaky or grai... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Bone fixation nail. TRIGEN INTERTAN - Product Usage: indicated for fractures ... | Manufacturing packaging error. | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Genesis (GII) - Product Usage: designed for use in patients in primary and re... | The anterior locking detail does not meet its design specifications. | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 21, 2020 | 5.5MM Arthrogarde Hip Access Cannula | The J Lock feature on the cannula body was manufactured incorrectly, preventing the cannula from ... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | TWINFIX ULTRA HA 4.5 W/2 UB BLUE & BLK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Num... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | MICRORAPTOR REGENESORB SUTURE ANCHOR- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Numbe... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | HEALICOIL RSB SA 5.5MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Nu... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | HEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL- Absorbable Suture anchor Product N... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | TWINFIX ULTRA 6.5MM PLLA/HA 2 UBWHT/BL-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Numb... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | ULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY - CURVED-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | OSTEORAPTOR CRVD 2.3 SA UB COBRD BLACK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Num... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 6.5 W/3 UB- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 7... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | TWINFIX AB 5.0 SUTR ANCHR W/2 38 ULTRA-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Num... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | HEALICOIL RSB SA 5.5MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BLK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product N... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W/ 2 UB WHITE / BLUE -Absorbable Suture anchor Product Numb... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | TWINFIX 6.5MM AB PRELOADED ULTRABRAID- Absorbable Suture anchors Product Num... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | RAPTORMITE 3.7MM AB W/ NEEDLES AND TWO-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Numb... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | TWINFIX ULTRA 5.5MM PLLA/HA 2 UBWHT/BL--Absorbable Suture anchor Product Num... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | HEALICOIL RG SA 5.5MM W/3 UB-BL CB BL BK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product N... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 W 1UB II BLUE-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201991 | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W/ 1 UB COBRAID BLUE -Absorbable Suture anchor Product Numb... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | HEALICOIL RG SA 5.5MM W/2 UB-BL CBR BL-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Nu... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 6.5MM W/ NEEDLES- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Num... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | BIORAPTOR 2.9MM SUTURE ANCHOR-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201702 | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | TWINFIX ULTRA HA 6.5 W/2 UB (BLUE & BLK)- Absorbable Suture anchor Product N... | Product packaging improper or incomplete seal of the pouch surrounding the sterile product may re... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a device safety issue is identified, the manufacturer or FDA initiates a recall. The FDA publishes an enforcement report detailing the device, the reason for the recall, and distribution. Healthcare facilities and providers are notified to check their inventory and take corrective action.
All types — from simple devices like blood glucose test strips and surgical gloves to complex devices like pacemakers, defibrillators, insulin pumps, hip implants, and ventilators. Software-driven devices are increasingly common in recalls due to bugs and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Use the search and filter tools on this page. Each recall entry includes the device description, model numbers, and distribution details so you can determine if your device is affected. Contact your healthcare provider if you find a match.