Browse Device Recalls
774 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 774 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 774 FDA device recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2012 | Olympic Cool-Cap System is intended to provide treatment for neonatal hypoxi... | Olympic Cool-Cap Cooling Module's power supply failed during treatment. The power supply failure... | Class II | Natus Medical Incorporated |
| May 11, 2012 | The product is Pathfinder SL, version 1.6.0.3057 software used with the Space... | The firm received reports of the Pathfinder LS software crashing after editing a batch of Holter ... | Class II | Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc |
| May 9, 2012 | The product has the Catalogue/Part number 60010. Olympic Cool-Cap System i... | The Olympic Cool-Cap's Control Module has experienced a frozen screen during use. When this occur... | Class I | Natus Medical Incorporated |
| May 7, 2012 | CIVCO VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Reusable non-sterile general purpose dr... | The general purpose electromagnetic sensor was incorrectly calibrated causing potential variabili... | Class II | Civco Medical Instruments Inc |
| May 7, 2012 | CIVCO General Purpose Sensor, Non-sterile reusable general purpose electromag... | The general purpose electromagnetic sensor was incorrectly calibrated causing potential variabili... | Class II | Civco Medical Instruments Inc |
| May 7, 2012 | CIVCO General Purpose Sensor, Non-sterile reusable general purpose electromag... | The general purpose electromagnetic sensor was incorrectly calibrated causing potential variabili... | Class II | Civco Medical Instruments Inc |
| May 7, 2012 | CIVCO General Purpose Sensor, Non-sterile reusable general purpose electromag... | The general purpose electromagnetic sensor was incorrectly calibrated causing potential variabili... | Class II | Civco Medical Instruments Inc |
| May 7, 2012 | CIVCO VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Reusable non-sterile general purpose dr... | The general purpose electromagnetic sensor was incorrectly calibrated causing potential variabili... | Class II | Civco Medical Instruments Inc |
| Apr 23, 2012 | GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750w 3.0T System. Part Number: 5352293. Produ... | GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential issue due to image flip in frequency encod... | Class II | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Apr 9, 2012 | "***All in one CrossFT***Punch***PFT-00M***4.5mm to 6.5mm***CONMED LINVATEC 1... | ConMed Linvatec is recalling the product due to the punch being mis-assembled with the incorrect ... | Class II | Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec |
| Apr 6, 2012 | TDX SP Power Wheelchair, TDX SR Power Wheelchair, TDX SI Power Wheelchair. Mo... | Invacare Corporation decided to recall the product because of a potential risk of fire and seriou... | Class II | Invacare Corporation |
| Mar 27, 2012 | MC-500 Multicolor Laser Photocoagulator; Indicated for use in retinal phot... | The spot size control of the scan delivery unit of the MC-500 Multicolor Laser Photocoagulator ma... | Class II | Nidek Inc |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Manual Method 1: 480 Test Kit (PreCoat), Catalog/Model # 490529 | The PrepStain Syringing Pipettes may not dispense the minimum volume of 7.5 mL of the sample due ... | Class III | Tripath Imaging, Inc. |
| Mar 22, 2012 | PrepStain Installation Kit (PreCoat), Catalog/Model # 490528 | The PrepStain Syringing Pipettes may not dispense the minimum volume of 7.5 mL of the sample due ... | Class III | Tripath Imaging, Inc. |
| Mar 22, 2012 | PrepStain GN 480 Disposable Kit Catalog/Model 490542 This is a complete kit,... | The PrepStain Syringing Pipettes may not dispense the minimum volume of 7.5 mL of the sample due ... | Class III | Tripath Imaging, Inc. |
| Mar 22, 2012 | PrepStain Syringing Pipettes 240 (Catalog #490517) | The PrepStain Syringing Pipettes may not dispense the minimum volume of 7.5 mL of the sample due ... | Class III | Tripath Imaging, Inc. |
| Mar 22, 2012 | PrepStain GYN 480 Disposable Test Kit with PreCoat Slides (Catalog #490523 | The PrepStain Syringing Pipettes may not dispense the minimum volume of 7.5 mL of the sample due ... | Class III | Tripath Imaging, Inc. |
| Mar 15, 2012 | Sunquest Laboratory Sunquest Laboratory is intended for use by professiona... | Sunquest is recalling Sunquest Laboratory versions 6.1.0125 through 6.1.0139, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 7.0, ... | Class II | Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. |
| Jan 26, 2012 | Stryker T2 Arthrodesis Nailing System. Manufacturer: Stryker Trauma GmbH, Pr... | Stryker has become aware that there exists a potential for breach of the sterile barrier of packa... | Class II | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Dec 8, 2011 | PrepStain PM Kit, T-AG (Catalog 490588); PrepStain PM Kit Europe (Catalog 490... | Some Prep Stain Kit, 1.2 DiTi Cones have been found to be leaking and the PrepStain Preparation k... | Class II | Tripath Imaging, Inc. |
| Dec 8, 2011 | PrepStain Upgrade Kit: 1.3.0.3/1.2 DiTi Cone. The PrepStain System is a li... | Some Prep Stain Kit, 1.2 DiTi Cones have been found to be leaking and the PrepStain Preparation k... | Class II | Tripath Imaging, Inc. |
| Dec 8, 2011 | PrepStain Kit: 1.2 DiTi Cone. The PrepStain System is a liquid-based thin ... | Some Prep Stain Kit, 1.2 DiTi Cones have been found to be leaking and the PrepStain Preparation k... | Class II | Tripath Imaging, Inc. |
| Dec 8, 2011 | PrepStain Slide Processor. The PrepStain System is a liquid-based thin lay... | Some Prep Stain Kit, 1.2 DiTi Cones have been found to be leaking and the PrepStain Preparation k... | Class II | Tripath Imaging, Inc. |
| Dec 9, 2010 | TI Standard Polyaxial Screw Assembly 6.5MM x 55MM. Part # 62065-55. Subse... | The recall was initiated because Alphatec Spine confirmed that the TI Standard Polyaxial Screw As... | Class II | Alphatec 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.