Browse Device Recalls
791 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 791 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 791 FDA device recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2014 | ***Baxter***Non-DEHP***BURETROL Solution Set 105" (2.7 m), 150 mL Burette***... | Baxter Healthcare Corporation is voluntarily issuing a recall for specific lots of Buretrol Solut... | Class II | Baxter Healthcare Corp |
| Jul 14, 2014 | ***Baxter***Buretrol Solution Set***105" (2.7 m)***150 mL Burette***Drip Cham... | Baxter Healthcare Corporation is voluntarily issuing a recall for specific lots of Buretrol Solut... | Class II | Baxter Healthcare Corp |
| Jun 6, 2014 | TrypticaseTM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // MacConkey II Agar ... | A low level of surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes on 9 lots of non-st... | Class II | Becton Dickinson & Co. |
| Jun 5, 2014 | Excelsior Medical Sterile Triple Lead Tubing Set and Sterile Heavy Duty Tripl... | There is a potential for a leak. A molding defect in the connector that joins the three leads t... | Class II | Excelsior Medical Corp |
| May 20, 2014 | LAPAROSCOPY PACK - ( 1) APPLIER MULTI CLIP WITH SHAF GUN L/F ( 1) NEEDLE U... | Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised... | Class I | Customed, Inc |
| May 20, 2014 | Chole Cystectomy All Endo System , code 900-3025, contains: (1) TABLE COVER ... | Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised... | Class I | Customed, Inc |
| May 20, 2014 | LAPAROSCOPY CHOLE PACK - (6) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) MAYO STAND... | Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised... | Class I | Customed, Inc |
| May 20, 2014 | LAPAROSCOPY CHOLE PACK - (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (2) ABSORBENT TOW... | Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised... | Class I | Customed, Inc |
| May 8, 2014 | MACROLYTE Premie Dispersive Electrode, REF 440-2400, CONMED CORPORATION. Th... | ConMed Corporation has received complaints regarding sparking, no output and burning at the cord ... | Class II | ConMed Corporation |
| Apr 30, 2014 | PATH(R) THREAD CUP ADAPTOR, REF 2007-0013, Wright Medical Technology, Inc. Or... | Difficulty removing the cup adaptor from the impaction handle during surgery | Class II | Microport Orthopedics INC. |
| Apr 28, 2014 | Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp - Extra Short. ... | Connection issues between the PD transfer set catheter connector and an adapter may lead to leaks... | Class II | Baxter Healthcare Corporation |
| Apr 18, 2014 | Thyroglobulin (1D4) is a mouse anti-human monoclonal antibody produced as a t... | Bond Ready to Use Primary Antibody Thyroglobulin does not function as intended up to the expiry d... | Class II | Leica Microsystems, Inc. |
| Apr 3, 2014 | iLab Ultrasound Imaging System; iLab 3.0 (Polaris 1.0) software. Used for ul... | Specific iLab Ultrasound Imaging Systems using newest 3.0 (Polaris 1.0) software change the pullb... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Mar 7, 2014 | Halogen Lamp component in RetCam 3 System - Clarity Medical Systems, Inc... | One lot of Halogen lamps have the potential to fail sooner than the expected life of the lamp whi... | Class II | Clarity Medical Systems Inc |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Morph AccessPro Steerable Introducer; 6F Introducer, 45 cm working length S... | Firm discovered the potential for particulates in the inner lumen of Morph Access Pro Steerable I... | Class II | Biocardia, Inc. |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Morph AccessPro Steerable Introducer; 6F Introducer, 90 cm working length: ... | Firm discovered the potential for particulates in the inner lumen of Morph Access Pro Steerable I... | Class II | Biocardia, Inc. |
| Feb 14, 2014 | GE Healthcare Optima CT580/Discovery CT590RT scanners running software versio... | GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue due to a software issue assoc... | Class II | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Feb 7, 2014 | HER2 Image Analysis Manual Read of HER2 Digital Slides ER/PR Image Analysis... | In an abundance of caution, Aperio (now known as Lecia Biosystems) is providing additional inform... | Class II | Leica Biosystems Imaging, Inc. |
| Feb 7, 2014 | MORPH ACCESSPRO Steerable Introducer; 6F introducer, 90 cm working length: ... | Tyvek packaging may be worn, causing loss of package integrity. | Class II | Biocardia, Inc. |
| Jan 21, 2014 | Product Name: HER2 CISH pharmDx Kit Catalog/Model number: SK109, lot 2000091... | Dako has initiated a recall of HER2 CISH pharmDxTM Kit because weak red signals have been observed. | Class II | Dako North America Inc. |
| Dec 20, 2013 | Compensator Slider Lambda 6x20 component (part number 473704-0000-000) utiliz... | Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC has recalled the Compensator Slider Lamda 6x20 component utilized on S... | Class II | Zeiss, Carl Inc |
| Dec 6, 2013 | Estrogen Receptor AB-11 (Clone ID5) Mouse Monoclonal Antibody 1 mk (2mg.ml... | Reports that the product is not performing as expected. In house testing showed no staining on br... | Class II | Lab Vision Corporation |
| Nov 26, 2013 | outer box: Ref 906768, CurvTek Eye Needle 22 MM X-large Stainless Steel, Sin... | Inner label of PN: 906768 Lot: 055450 CurvTek Eye Needle 22mm X-Large states incorrectly PN: 906... | Class II | Biomet, Inc. |
| Nov 26, 2013 | BD Interlink threaded lock cannula This is a locking blunt plastic cannula s... | BD Interlink Threaded Lock Cannula REF# 303369 and lot #3021392 is being recalled due to the pote... | Class II | Becton Dickinson & Company |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Atrium Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery System with stopcock ... | Chest Drain tubing of of the ATS Blood recovery may leak or disconnect | Class II | Atrium Medical Corporation |
| Oct 14, 2013 | Philips brand IntelliSpace PACS 4.4, Image Management System; The system is a... | Philips Healthcare became aware of a software problem with the IntelliSpace PACS system, in that ... | Class II | Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. |
| Oct 11, 2013 | US Safire Duo Ablation Catheter MediGuide Enabled, REF A700240 and Cool Path ... | St. Jude Medical Cardiovascular and Ablation Technologies Division is performing a voluntary noti... | Class II | St. Jude Medical |
| Oct 10, 2013 | The Verigene Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-UP) performed ... | Nanosphere has received several reports relating to an increased rate of Processing Errors during... | Class II | Nanosphere, Inc. |
| Oct 10, 2013 | The Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) is a multiplexed, quali... | Nanosphere has received several reports relating to an increased rate of Processing Errors during... | Class II | Nanosphere, Inc. |
| Oct 3, 2013 | Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)-Helical Blade Synthes Ti... | A potential exists for non conforming Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)-Helical B... | Class II | Synthes USA HQ, Inc. |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Digital Pathology System (DPS) Software version 1.1 The Omnyx" Integrated ... | There is an issue associated with Digital Pathology System (DPS) Software, in which the annotatio... | Class II | Omnyx Llc |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Medtronic RestoreUltra, model 37712, and RestoreSensor, model 37714, Multi-pr... | Medtronic notified customers regarding over stimulation or stimulation in the wrong area related ... | Class II | Medtronic Neuromodulation |
| Sep 11, 2013 | PedFuse Bone Probe; Part: SI81008 spinal pedicle fixation. | Bone Probes used to create a pathway in pedicle bone were manufactured and marked to incorrect sp... | Class II | SpineFrontier, Inc. |
| Sep 10, 2013 | Dual Luer Lock Cap The device is intended for use as a cap for male or fem... | The firm is recalling lots 10043 and 10044 due to loose particulate matter found in the packaging... | Class II | Baxter Healthcare Corp. |
| Aug 26, 2013 | Edwards Lifesciences Dispersion Aortic Perfusion Cannula with Duraflo Coating... | Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lots of Duraflo Cannulas due to reported complaints involvi... | Class II | Edwards Lifesciences, LLC |
| Aug 26, 2013 | Edwards Lifesciences Fem-Flex Femoral Arterial Cannula with Duraflo Coating, ... | Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lots of Duraflo Cannulas due to reported complaints involvi... | Class II | Edwards Lifesciences, LLC |
| Aug 19, 2013 | Vision One Laser System Model GA-0025020, Serial No: 10050, 10051, 10053. ... | Lumenis has initiated a recall on certain models of Vision One System due to a potential for unin... | Class II | Lumenis, Inc. |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Synthes Matrix Threaded Persuader Deformity is a comprehensive thoracolumb... | Synthes became aware that during a procedure using the Matrix Threaded Persuader, the Reduction I... | Class II | Synthes USA HQ, Inc. |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Leica BIOSYSTEMS; BOND Polymer Refine Red Detection; Catalog No: DS9390; Leic... | The affected lots of the product may contain a contaminant of fungus that can cause a loss of sta... | Class II | Leica Biosystems Newcastle Ltd. |
| Jun 12, 2013 | Medtronic, Launcher Guiding Catheter, Model # LA8EBU45SH, Lot # 0006722866, ... | Medtronic has identified a labeling issue for 24 units of the Launcher coronary Guide Catheter. ... | Class II | Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management |
| Jun 5, 2013 | Fisherbrand Sterile Swab, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped, Wood Applicator Swab... | The firm is recalling Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs due to 4 customer complaints reporting the presen... | Class II | Fisher Scientific Co |
| May 24, 2013 | AMICUS Exchange Kit; Product Usage: This kit is designed for use with th... | Fenwal has initiated a voluntary Urgent Product Recall for lot FA12C07070 of product code R4R2339... | Class II | Fenwal Inc |
| May 10, 2013 | Responder 5 is a nurse call communication system that connects patients with ... | A counterfeited electronic component was identified in the products affected. The component, a da... | Class II | Rauland-Borg Corp |
| May 8, 2013 | 8 mm Monopolar Curved Scissors (a.k.a. Hot Shears) Manufactured and Distri... | Intuitive Surgical has identified a potential for some units of the Monopolar curved Scissors ver... | Class II | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| May 3, 2013 | -ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, (Blue) w/o Staples ... | The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to ... | Class II | Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. |
| May 3, 2013 | - ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Green... | The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to ... | Class II | Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. |
| May 1, 2013 | DMLC IV-ERGO Product Usage: Intended for use with rotating gantry linear ... | It is possible for an intermittent error to occur in the gantry sensor of the DMLC IV Systems | Class II | Elekta, Inc. |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Centricity Enterprise Archive is a software product for receiving, archiving ... | GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential data loss issue associated with empty path names re... | Class II | Ge Healthcare It |
| Apr 17, 2013 | CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 11CC PLUS KIT, Product Code: 2839-10-000 ... | During injection of cement, the water in the hydraulic pump leaks past the piston within the pump... | Class II | DePuy Spine, Inc. |
| Apr 17, 2013 | CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 5CC KIT, Product Code: 2839-05-000 The CON... | During injection of cement, the water in the hydraulic pump leaks past the piston within the pump... | Class II | DePuy Spine, 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.