Browse Device Recalls
3,191 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 3,191 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 3,191 FDA device recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2019 | BIOVENTUS Bioactive Bone Graft Putty 15g Rx only/sterile. Filler device inten... | The firm became aware of the potential for the products' sterile pouch to be punctured during tra... | Class II | Bioventus, LLC |
| Feb 8, 2019 | Riverpoint Medical 18G Brachy Grid, B&K style, REF RPG-18, Sterile, Rx. The ... | The integrity of the sterile grid packaging is potentially compromised. | Class II | Riverpoint Medical, LLC |
| Feb 7, 2019 | Cordis Vista Brite Tip & Androit Guiding Catheters Product Usage: The gui... | Frayed pieces of the mounting card being inside the primary packaging. | Class III | Cordis Corporation |
| Jan 16, 2019 | daVinci Harmonic ACE Curved Shears | During an internal inspection, Intuitive found that the sterile packaging of the da Vinci S/Si Ha... | Class II | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Forceps Blue, disposable, sterile, 100 eaches per sales unit. Product Usag... | An internal assessment of packaging confirmed the potential for a breach in the sterile barrier. | Class II | ConvaTec, Inc |
| Jan 9, 2019 | FilterFlow Suction Handle CH24, 20 eaches per sales unit. Product Usage: ... | An internal assessment of packaging confirmed the potential for a breach in the sterile barrier. | Class II | ConvaTec, Inc |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Feeding Tube Metric, disposable, sterile, 100 eaches per sales unit. Labeled ... | An internal assessment of packaging confirmed the potential for a breach in the sterile barrier. | Class II | ConvaTec, Inc |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Nelaton Urinary Catheter, disposable, sterile, 100 eaches per sales unit. Lab... | An internal assessment of packaging confirmed the potential for a breach in the sterile barrier. | Class II | ConvaTec, Inc |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Flexima Duodenal Bend Biliary Stent with Delivery System, 7F (2.3mm) x10cm, M... | The sterile barrier may contain packaging seal defects. | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Flexima Duodenal Bend Biliary Stent with Delivery System, 7F (2.3mm) x7cm, Ma... | The sterile barrier may contain packaging seal defects. | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Calix Lumbar Spinal Implant System: 22mm x 10mm x 7mm PLIF ASSY PC, REF X034... | This recall has been initiated due to a change in packaging and sterilization method to address p... | Class II | XTANT MEDICAL INC |
| Dec 18, 2018 | PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles, Pr... | The sutures inside the packaging are not the same size or type as indicated on the label. | Class II | Ethicon, Inc. |
| Dec 5, 2018 | Breast Milk Transfer Lid for use with Oral Syringe Connectors Model: 90003S-100 | The sterility may be compromised due to a potential breach in the packaging, even though it may a... | Class III | Medela Inc |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Stryker Neurovascular, Merci 9F, 80cm, Balloon Guide Catheter, REF 90077, CE ... | Labeling error; 8F Balloon Guide Catheters have been packaged within 9F Balloon Guide Catheter pa... | Class II | Stryker Neurovascular |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Singles carbides by Meisinger, US-No: 245, Sterile R, cylinder round end; US-... | Incorrect packaging; There is a potential that a 1.0 mm carbide blade was packaged in a 0.9 mm ... | Class II | Hager & Meisinger Gmbh |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove, Size 8.0 This powder-free sterile light ... | Labeling issue in that the breakthrough (i.e., permeation) times for two chemotherapy drugs (Carm... | Class II | Cardinal Health 200, LLC |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove, Size 6.0 This powder-free sterile ligh... | Labeling issue in that the breakthrough (i.e., permeation) times for two chemotherapy drugs (Carm... | Class II | Cardinal Health 200, LLC |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove, Size 7.0 This powder-free sterile light ... | Labeling issue in that the breakthrough (i.e., permeation) times for two chemotherapy drugs (Carm... | Class II | Cardinal Health 200, LLC |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube 10 Fr/Ch (3.3 mm) x 36" (91 cm), Product C... | This voluntary recall is being conducted due to incorrect packaging. In one lot of Salem Sump Dua... | Class II | COVIDIEN LLC |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove, Size 7.5 This powder-free sterile light ... | Labeling issue in that the breakthrough (i.e., permeation) times for two chemotherapy drugs (Carm... | Class II | Cardinal Health 200, LLC |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Avenir¿ Muller Stem Standard, uncemented HA, 1, Taper 12/14 Item Number: 01.0... | Mislabeled Labeled Avenir M¿ller Stem size 1, the stem inside the packaging is an Avenir M¿ller ... | Class II | Zimmer GmbH |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove, Size 6.5 This powder-free Surgeon s glov... | Labeling issue in that the breakthrough (i.e., permeation) times for two chemotherapy drugs (Carm... | Class II | Cardinal Health 200, LLC |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove, Size 9.0 This powder-free sterile light ... | Labeling issue in that the breakthrough (i.e., permeation) times for two chemotherapy drugs (Carm... | Class II | Cardinal Health 200, LLC |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove, Size 5.5 This powder-free sterile light ... | Labeling issue in that the breakthrough (i.e., permeation) times for two chemotherapy drugs (Carm... | Class II | Cardinal Health 200, LLC |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove, Size 8.5 This powder-free sterile light ... | Labeling issue in that the breakthrough (i.e., permeation) times for two chemotherapy drugs (Carm... | Class II | Cardinal Health 200, LLC |
| Oct 26, 2018 | Implant Direct, REF654311U, simply InterActive Implant, Surface: SBM, Qty 1, ... | packaging error; An internal QA inspection revealed that a incorrect healing collar could have ... | Class II | Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC |
| Oct 22, 2018 | PNEUMOCLEAR Heated High-Flow Tube Set Product Usage: The Heated High-Flo... | It is possible that the packaging of the product can be damaged by the prongs on the tube set. | Class II | WOM World of Medicine AG |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Vanguard Knee System -PS Open Box Femoral Right, 65 mm Item Number:183108 | Label on the outer carton or the patient labels does not match label on the inner sterile packaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Vanguard Knee System -PS Open Box Femoral Left, 62.5 mm Item Number: 183126 | Label on the outer carton or the patient labels does not match label on the inner sterile packaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-550-RT-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-... | A percentage of the products shipped in Smartscope single-box packaging may exhibit a broken pack... | Class II | Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-940-RT-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-... | A percentage of the products shipped in Smartscope single-box packaging may exhibit a broken pack... | Class II | Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-365-RT-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-... | A percentage of the products shipped in Smartscope single-box packaging may exhibit a broken pack... | Class II | Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-272-RT-0.22NA-SMA905- Slim Extension Sleeve S... | A percentage of the products shipped in Smartscope single-box packaging may exhibit a broken pack... | Class II | Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Laser Fiber Assy-Single Use-LFS-200-0.22NA-SMA905-Extension Sleeve Silver-Ste... | A percentage of the products shipped in Smartscope single-box packaging may exhibit a broken pack... | Class II | Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Disposable 25GA Vitrectomy Cutter, REF NGP0025, RX Only, Abbott Medical Optic... | Packaging error, 20GA Vitrectomy Cutter may be found in a 25GA package. Use of a Vitrectomy cutt... | Class II | Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814313360 ... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814409320 Prod... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 9 mm x 165 mm, Item Number 816709165 Product... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 300 mm, Item Number 814313300 ... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 9 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814609360 ... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 300 mm, Item Number 814309300 P... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 11 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814511360 ... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 260 mm, Item Number 814409260 Pr... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 440 mm, Item Number 814309440 P... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 420 mm, Item Number 814311420 ... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 15 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814615360 P... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 300 mm, Item Number 814409300 Pr... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 340 mm, Item Number 814309340 P... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 11 mm x 260 mm, Item Number 814411260 Pro... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 260 mm, Item Number 814313260 ... | There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packagi... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, 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.