Browse Device Recalls
2,729 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 2,729 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 2,729 FDA device recalls in 2014.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2014 | STOPCOCK EXT. SET W/ 3-WAY STOPCOCK WITH INJ. SITE AND SPINLOCK CONNECTOR, 22... | Complaints were received that reported the stopcock of some Stopcock Extension Sets are assembled... | Class II | B. Braun Medical, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | VTI BAYONET DOPPLER, 20MHz DOPPLER PROBE, SLIM, BX 4, REF 108660 The Doppl... | Report of the product penetrating the sterile barrier; this could render the product unsterile. | Class II | Vascular Technology, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | Gel-E Donut, Squishon 2 gel pillows Product Usage:: The products are inten... | The gel-filled Gel-E Donut and Squishon product line has received a number of complaints about vi... | Class I | Childrens Medical Ventures |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire;Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating,... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | Abacus 3.1, Pharmacy Calculator Product Usage: Provide pharmacy calculati... | Baxter Corporation is initiating a field correction following an upgrade to ABACUS Software v3.1,... | Class II | Baxter Corporation Englewood |
| May 28, 2014 | Siemens Linear Accelerators of type ARTISTE, ONCOR, and PRIMUS with Automatic... | A safety risk exists with automatically sequenced treatment technique using the SIMTEC Auto Field... | Class II | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire;Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating,... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | 07-150-12 MIZUHO, MINI, SLIM, STERILE, BOX OF 4, REF 138665 The Doppler pr... | Report of the product penetrating the sterile barrier; this could render the product unsterile. | Class II | Vascular Technology, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | 07-150-10 MIZUHO, DOPPLER PROBE, SLIM, BX 4, REF 138660 The Doppler probe ... | Report of the product penetrating the sterile barrier; this could render the product unsterile. | Class II | Vascular Technology, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | 07-150-07 MIZUHO, MAL DISP DOPPLER PROBE BX 4, REF 138200 The Doppler prob... | Report of the product penetrating the sterile barrier; this could render the product unsterile. | Class II | Vascular Technology, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; 0.035 OD, Stiff Shaft, Straight Tip, 180... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 28, 2014 | Shape HF Cardiopulmonary System. Made up of Shape HF System Analyzer (PN 00... | Shape Medical has initiated a correction due to a mandatory software upgrade for the Shape HF Car... | Class II | Shape Medical Systems, Inc |
| May 28, 2014 | HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating... | Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guid... | Class I | Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. |
| May 27, 2014 | Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Systems intended to measure a variety of anal... | There is a misassembly issue with the photometer installed on Dimension¿ Integrated Chemistry Sy... | Class III | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. |
| May 27, 2014 | FirmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel, Model 2.0 The FilmArr... | BioFire has identified an increased risk of false positive results when the FilmArray Blood Cultu... | Class II | BioFire Diagnostics, Inc. |
| May 27, 2014 | Langston Dual Lumen Catheters, 6Fr, REF 5550 and 5540. The Vascular Solutions... | The inner catheter of some Langston V2 Dual Lumen Catheters have separated from the device hub du... | Class I | Vascular Solutions, Inc. |
| May 23, 2014 | Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 & ... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | RUSCH, LaserTube (Rubber), Laser Resistant Tracheal Tube, cuffed, Teleflex Me... | Although the Natural Rubber Latex caution symbol is clearly displayed on the product label, the ... | Class II | Teleflex Medical |
| May 23, 2014 | Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula 8.0mm curved tip, suture flange, 3/8" flare ... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | CSI Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Diamondback 360 Peripheral Orbital Atherect... | CSI has initiated a recall on the Diamondback 360 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy Device because i... | Class I | Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. |
| May 23, 2014 | Zimmer M/L Taper Reduced Neck Standard & Extended Offset, HIP JOINT PROSTHESI... | Black residue observed in the sterile pouch of the M/L Taper and Kinectiv stems. | Class II | Zimmer, Inc. |
| May 23, 2014 | Sarns Soft-Flow Aortic Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip, sut... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | Sarns Malleable Venous Return Cannulae 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 & 40 Fr single ... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Stem Standard & Extended Offset, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS, ... | Black residue observed in the sterile pouch of the M/L Taper and Kinectiv stems. | Class II | Zimmer, Inc. |
| May 23, 2014 | CPB Catheter Kit Product Usage: Venous Return Cannula is indicated for ve... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | Sarns Soft-Flow Extended Aortic Cannulae 7.0mm & 8.0mm with or without luer &... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | RAPIDPoint 500 Measurement Clinical Chemistry System RAPIDPoint 500 Measurem... | RAPIDPoint 500 Measurement Cartridges may have an error code one or more electrolyte parameters ... | Class II | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc |
| May 23, 2014 | Terumo Three-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28 Fr with 3/8" flare, 30 Fr with 3... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | Sarns Venoatrial Cannulae 36/46 Fr with 1/2" flare or connector Product Us... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology, HIP JOINT PROSTHESI... | Black residue observed in the sterile pouch of the M/L Taper and Kinectiv stems. | Class II | Zimmer, Inc. |
| May 23, 2014 | MOSAIQ, an oncology information system used to manage workflows for treatment... | When using CMA, if the user hovers the mouse pointer exactly above the direction dropdowns and th... | Class II | Elekta, Inc. |
| May 23, 2014 | Sarns Flexible Aortic Arch Cannula 8.0mm with luer, 3/8" connector Product... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | GE Healthcare, Compact Airway Modules E-CO, E-COV, E-COVX, E-CAiO, E-CAiOV an... | Potential loss of airway gas measurement in the Compact Airway Gas Modules. Loosening of the ga... | Class II | GE Healthcare, LLC |
| May 23, 2014 | Terumo Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28/38, 29/37, 32/40, 34/46, 36/46 & ... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | Sarns Two-stage Venous Return Cannulae 32/40 & 36/51 Fr with 1/2" & 3/8" flar... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28/38, 32/40 & 34/46 Fr wit... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 23, 2014 | Sarns D4 Aortic Arch Cannulae 6.0mm, 7mm & 8mm angled and straight tip with o... | During an in-process inspection, Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) identified the presen... | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| May 22, 2014 | Lindemann Drill Short, 1.6mm Sterile Product Usage: The devices are inte... | There may be missing notches, partial notches or no notches at all in some Cutting Accessories th... | Class II | Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation |
| May 22, 2014 | Stryker 1.3mm Wire Pass Drill Sterile Product Usage: The devices are int... | There may be missing notches, partial notches or no notches at all in some Cutting Accessories th... | Class II | Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation |
| May 22, 2014 | GE OEC Brivo 865 plus, Mobile X-ray system laser aimer assemblies (part numbe... | Laser aimer assemblies were shipped without certification of the overall assembly or submitting a... | Class II | GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc |
| May 22, 2014 | Stryker 5.0mm Egg Bur Sterile Product Usage: The devices are intended to... | There may be missing notches, partial notches or no notches at all in some Cutting Accessories th... | Class II | Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation |
| May 22, 2014 | Stryker 5.0mm Barrel Bur Sterile | There may be missing notches, partial notches or no notches at all in some Cutting Accessories th... | Class II | Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker 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.