Browse Device Recalls
2,260 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 2,260 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 2,260 FDA device recalls in 2021.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2021 | Catalog A902616, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Lubricath", Urine Meter | There is potential for packaging defects that may impact the sterile barrier. | Class II | C.R. Bard Inc |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Catalog A897514, SureStep" Foley Tray, Silicone, Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stab... | There is potential for packaging defects that may impact the sterile barrier. | Class II | C.R. Bard Inc |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Catalog A942216, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM, Urine Meter, StatLoc... | There is potential for packaging defects that may impact the sterile barrier. | Class II | C.R. Bard Inc |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Mammary Nodules Localization | Sterility assurance may be compromised. | Class II | M.D.L. S.r.l. |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Soft Tissue Biopsy Needles | Sterility assurance may be compromised. | Class II | M.D.L. S.r.l. |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Catalog A899916, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubricath", Drainage Bag, StatLock" St... | There is potential for packaging defects that may impact the sterile barrier. | Class II | C.R. Bard Inc |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Catalog A800360, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM Foley Catheter Tray | There is potential for packaging defects that may impact the sterile barrier. | Class II | C.R. Bard Inc |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Catalog A319416AM, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Urine ... | There is potential for packaging defects that may impact the sterile barrier. | Class II | C.R. Bard Inc |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Ultrasound Gel labeled under the following brand names: MediChoice Ultrasoun... | Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial co... | Class I | Mac Medical Supply Co Inc |
| Aug 4, 2021 | smiths medical portex Tracheal Intubation Stylet, REF 100/120/200, 4.0mm OD X... | The incorrect device is contained in the package. | Class II | Smiths Medical ASD Inc. |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Vysis CLL FISH Probe Kit with the following components: Vysis LSI p53 Spectru... | Potential for Vysis CLL FISH Probe Kits not detecting 13q deletions in known positive patient sam... | Class II | Abbott Molecular, Inc. |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 10 mL Fill, STERILE, Product Cod... | Potential for the plunger to draw back after the air has been expelled and reintroduce air back i... | Class I | Cardinal Health |
| Aug 4, 2021 | cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Test for use on the cobas Liat System, Catal... | Customers have reported an increased number of false positive SARS-CoV-2 results. | Class II | Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 3 mL Fill, STERILE, Product Code... | Potential for the plunger to draw back after the air has been expelled and reintroduce air back i... | Class I | Cardinal Health |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 5mL Fill, STERILE, Product Code ... | Potential for the plunger to draw back after the air has been expelled and reintroduce air back i... | Class I | Cardinal Health |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Verigene EP Amplification Reagent Kit Test | There is potential for false positive results. | Class II | Luminex Corporation |
| Aug 3, 2021 | AquaBplus Water Purification System, Part Number 24-2000-0, AquaBplus 2500 - ... | AquaBplus HF module on the AquaBplus 2000 osmosis system, an error in the US Installation Guideli... | Class II | Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Arc Endocuff Vision as follows: ARV110 ENDOCUFF-V M BLUE PK8, Part Number:... | Packaging seal defect may allow a breach of the package sterile barrier and result in patient inf... | Class II | Olympus Corporation of the Americas |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Flow sensors kept as stand-alone user replaceable spare parts for the GEHC an... | The flow sensors built prior to June 2021 could have damaged tubes with small punctures or cuts t... | Class II | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD ADD-ON Burette Set V/NV Needle-Free Valve, REF: 82113E-0006 | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | uMI 550 System - Product Usage: intended to be operated by qualified healthca... | The EXAM acquisition workflow could occasionally freeze after canceling the PET scan. | Class II | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD Extension Set SMALLBORE Tubing SmartSite VALVE, REF: 10010511; BD SmartSi... | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD Alaris Pump Infusion Buerette Set Smallbore Tubing Smartsite Port (Burette... | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Steripath Luer Transport Pack, Gen2, Luer, BD - Product Usage: This holder/ad... | Product was shipped with the incorrect Transfer Adapter Instructions For Use (IFU). | Class II | Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD SmartSite Bag Access Device Needle-Free Valve, REF: 2300E; BD Bag access D... | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD Gravity Burette Set 60 DP 3 SmartSite VALVES BALL VALVE DRIP CHAMBER, REF:... | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD Syringe Set 20 DP MIC TBG 0.2MF CKV Anti-Siphon SmartSite VLV Sensing Disc... | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Flow sensors that may be installed in the following GEHC anesthesia machines:... | The flow sensors built prior to June 2021 could have damaged tubes with small punctures or cuts t... | Class II | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD SmartSite, REF: 2000E CHINA; BD SmartSite Connector, REF: 2000E-04; BD Sma... | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD BURETTE GRAVITY SET 60 DROP 2 Smartsite VALVES VENTED/NONVENTED, REF: 42163E | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD SmartSite 'Y' Extension Set 2 Needle-Free Valves, REF: 20019E7D | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD SmartSite Bag Access Device, REF: 2300E-0500; BD BAG ACCESS DEVICE CHECK V... | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD Extension Set SMALLBORE Tubing with 2 SmartSite VALVES, REF: 20019E | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | uEXPLORER PET/CT System - Product Usage: intended to be operated by qualified... | The EXAM acquisition workflow could occasionally freeze after canceling the PET scan. | Class II | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD Alaris Pump Infusion Buerette Set 0.2 Micron Filter Smallbore Tubing Smart... | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD SE Burette Set 20 Drops 2 Injection Ports Vented/NonVented, REF: 72103E-0006 | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD Gravity IV Set 3-port Closed Manifold Back Check Valve 3 Needle-Free Y-sit... | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | BD Gravity Burette Set 60 DROP 1.2 MF 2 SmartSite VALVES BALL VALVE DRIP CHAM... | Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues in... | Class II | CAREFUSION |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Ingenia Elition S-Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for... | Pressure relief valve 42 psi installed in the magnet assembly instead of a 3.75 psi valve, may re... | Class II | Philips North America Llc |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Ingenia CX 3.0T-Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for u... | Pressure relief valve 42 psi installed in the magnet assembly instead of a 3.75 psi valve, may re... | Class II | Philips North America Llc |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Arjo Disposable Repositioning Sling, Model AHD001 | Sling loop straps on device pose a trip hazard. | Class II | Getinge Dominican Republic SA |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Ingenia 3.0T-Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use ... | Pressure relief valve 42 psi installed in the magnet assembly instead of a 3.75 psi valve, may re... | Class II | Philips North America Llc |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Ingenia 1.5T Evoluton- Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicate... | Pressure relief valve 42 psi installed in the magnet assembly instead of a 3.75 psi valve, may re... | Class II | Philips North America Llc |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Achieva 3.0T-Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use ... | Pressure relief valve 42 psi installed in the magnet assembly instead of a 3.75 psi valve, may re... | Class II | Philips North America Llc |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Phantom Nail System, Drill, 4.6 x 300mm, Cannulated, 3/16" Sq. Connection ... | A thin wall condition between the inner cannulation and the flutes of the drill which potentially... | Class II | Paragon 28, Inc. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Ingenia 1.5T-Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use ... | Pressure relief valve 42 psi installed in the magnet assembly instead of a 3.75 psi valve, may re... | Class II | Philips North America Llc |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Ingenia Elition X-Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for... | Pressure relief valve 42 psi installed in the magnet assembly instead of a 3.75 psi valve, may re... | Class II | Philips North America Llc |
| Jul 30, 2021 | BOND Ready-To-Use Primary Antibody CDX2 (EP25), REF PA0375 | Product may not perform as specified in IFU. | Class II | Leica Microsystems, Inc. |
| Jul 29, 2021 | HANA/PROFx CLASSIC FEMORAL HOOK RIGHT REF 6850-144 | One batch of "regular" femoral hooks were incorrectly etched with the "classic" femoral hook mode... | Class II | Mizuho OSI |
| Jul 29, 2021 | ECHELON Oval MRI System | There was no label on the pad packaging or notification in the user manual that the table pads c... | Class II | Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corporation |
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.