Browse Device Recalls
2,522 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 2,522 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 2,522 FDA device recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2016 | BioSync Anatomic Cotton Wedge, 16 x 4.5 mm.; Used for internal bone fixation ... | Potential for polystyrene particulate presence. | Class II | Arthrex, Inc. |
| Apr 22, 2016 | BioSync Anatomic Cotton Wedge, 16 x 5.5 mm.; Used for internal bone fixation ... | Potential for polystyrene particulate presence. | Class II | Arthrex, Inc. |
| Apr 22, 2016 | BioSync Anatomic Cotton Wedge, 16 x 6.5 mm.; Used for internal bone fixation ... | Potential for polystyrene particulate presence. | Class II | Arthrex, Inc. |
| Apr 15, 2016 | Kumpe Access Catheter Cathether, Ureteral, General & Plastic Surgery Used i... | Increase in reports of polymer degradation of the catheter tip, resulting in tip fracture and/or ... | Class II | Cook Inc. |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping ECO Catheter, Catalog No. D128207, D128208,... | Biosense Webster is recalling the Pentaray Catheters to clarify the contraindication language in ... | Class II | Biosense Webster, Inc. |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter, Catalog No. D128201, D128202, D12... | Biosense Webster is recalling the Pentaray Catheters to clarify the contraindication language in ... | Class II | Biosense Webster, Inc. |
| Apr 14, 2016 | HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator The HeartStart MRx is for use for the t... | MRx monitor/defibrillators could fail to charge because the therapy printed circuit board may hav... | Class II | Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
| Apr 6, 2016 | Intubation Scope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic a... | Pentax has become aware that operational/cleaning accessories and therapeutic devices (e.g., clip... | Class II | Pentax Medical Company |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Ellipse ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) Model CD2411-36Q, CD2411... | St. Jude Medical is recalling the Ellipse ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) due to the... | Class II | St Jude Medical Inc. |
| Mar 18, 2016 | BD-Retic-Count Reticulocyte Reagent System; Hematology: Used for in vitro ... | The carton label for one lot of BD Retic-Count Reticulocyte Reagent System had the incorrect stor... | Class III | Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Persona The Personalized Knee System Articular Surface Posterior Stabilized (... | The firm received a customer complaint establishing that the product (Persona PS Articular Surfac... | Class II | Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Persona The Personalized Knee System Articular Surface Posterior Stabilized (... | The firm received a customer complaint establishing that the product (Persona PS Articular Surfac... | Class II | Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. |
| Mar 16, 2016 | da Vinci S Surgical System (IS1200/IS2000/IS3000) user manual, instrument & a... | Intuitive Surgical has found that the use of instruments other than the Cardiac Probe Grasper (e.... | Class II | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2016 | da Vinci S Surgical System (IS4000) user manual English and OUS. Product U... | Intuitive Surgical has found that the use of instruments other than the Cardiac Probe Grasper (e.... | Class II | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Mar 10, 2016 | eCareCoordinator allows the customer to schedule patient tasks (i.e., take we... | The adherence check generates a software error. Two issues occur as a result of the software err... | Class II | Philips Visicu |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Diana Automated Compounding System, Diana V1.3, Item No. CH5300, CH5300R The... | ICU Medical Inc. has received a report of compounded volumes not meeting the accuracy specificati... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Diana Automated Compounding System, Diana Onco 3xx, Item No. ASN303 The Dian... | ICU Medical Inc. has received a report of compounded volumes not meeting the accuracy specificati... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Diana Automated Compounding System, Diana Onco Plus 1.2, Item No. ASN222, ASN... | ICU Medical Inc. has received a report of compounded volumes not meeting the accuracy specificati... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Diana Automated Compounding System, Diana Onco Plus 1.3, Item No. ASN223 The... | ICU Medical Inc. has received a report of compounded volumes not meeting the accuracy specificati... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Diana Automated Compounding System, Final Assembly, Diana Onco Plus, Item No.... | ICU Medical Inc. has received a report of compounded volumes not meeting the accuracy specificati... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Diana Automated Compounding System, Diana Onco Plus, Item No. ASN220 The Dia... | ICU Medical Inc. has received a report of compounded volumes not meeting the accuracy specificati... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 30" (76 cm) Appx 6.3 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip ... | ICU Medical has identified an issue with a connection in an isolated number of I.V. infusion admi... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 30" (76 cm) Appx 3.6 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip ... | ICU Medical has identified an issue with a connection in an isolated number of I.V. infusion admi... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 74" (188cm) approximately 9.0ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock P... | ICU Medical has identified an issue with a connection in an isolated number of I.V. infusion admi... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 110" (279 cm) Appx 13.8 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Dr... | ICU Medical has identified an issue with a connection in an isolated number of I.V. infusion admi... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 31" (79 cm) Appx. 3.4 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip... | ICU Medical has identified an issue with a connection in an isolated number of I.V. infusion admi... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 30" (76 cm) Appx. 3.3 ml, Admin Set w/ 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoL... | ICU Medical has identified an issue with a connection in an isolated number of I.V. infusion admi... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 30" (76 cm) Appx. 6.3 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip... | ICU Medical has identified an issue with a connection in an isolated number of I.V. infusion admi... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 30" (76 cm) Appx. 3.3 ml, Admin Set w/ 20 Drop Integrated ChemoLock Drip Cham... | ICU Medical has identified an issue with a connection in an isolated number of I.V. infusion admi... | Class II | ICU Medical, Inc. |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Crosslock DVR ePAK -Sterile, Ref 81180050, are complete surgical sets includi... | Components of the DVR ePAKs can oxidize during shipment and storage prior to use. A delay in sur... | Class II | Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | NexGen Knee LPS Porous FEM NexGen Knee LPS Option FEM NexGen Knee Lock FEM ... | LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | LPS-FLEX GSF OPT prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, c... | LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | CR Flex GSF Porous Femoral LPS Flex GSF Porous Femoral LPS Flex Porous Femo... | LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | PRCT MIS CR MOB PLT prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained,... | LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | NexGen CR-FLEX Option FEM NexGen CR-FLEX Precoat FEM NexGen CR-FLEX Porous ... | LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | NexGen Knee CR Porous FEM NexGen Knee CR Precoat FEM prosthesis, knee, pate... | LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | NexGen LPS-FLEX Option Femoral NexGen LPS-FLEX Precoat Femoral prosthesis, ... | LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | CR Flex GSF Precoat Fem Natural Knee GSF NP Flex Natural Knee GSF POR Flex ... | LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | NexGen LPS Flex Option Femoral NexGen LPS Flex Precoat Femoral prosthesis, ... | LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | NexGen Knee CR Option Fem NexGen Knee CR Porous Fem NexGen Knee CR Precoat ... | LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jan 7, 2016 | HeartWare Ventricular Assist System: HeartWare Battery, Lithium Ion, 14.8 V, ... | Heartware Ventricular Assist System Battery Cell experiencing premature depletion. | Class I | Heartware, Inc. |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Battery Pack KLS-SD-1000 Case (40 ct) Models: KLS-BP-040 Used to power ... | The sterile battery may contain particulates within the sterile package. | Class II | Pro-Dex Inc |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Battery Pack KLS-SD-1000 Single Models: KLS-BP-001 Used to power the KLS ... | The sterile battery may contain particulates within the sterile package. | Class II | Pro-Dex Inc |
| Dec 14, 2015 | Mizuho OSI Trios, Table Base; Voltage: 100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz Amps: 5,0-5.0A; ... | Table Bases may have been assembled incorrectly, missing a retaining ring from the head end assem... | Class II | Mizuho OSI |
| Dec 9, 2015 | Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 3.5mm Locking Screw 58 mm Length; ... | Product on the package label did not match what was inside the package. The label was for part... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal Standard Stapler Handle Ref: EGIAUSTND ... | Staplers fail to fire or partially fire and reports of the instrument articulating lever disengag... | Class II | Medtronic |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal 12 mm XL Stapler Handle Ref: EGIAUXL Pr... | Staplers fail to fire or partially fire and reports of the instrument articulating lever disengag... | Class II | Medtronic |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Ergon 2 Articulating Equipment Boom Monitor Brackets mounting point for di... | The hardware that holds the VESA plate and the display interface / monitor to the bracket may fai... | Class II | Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal 12 mm Short Stapler Handle Ref: EGIAUSHOR... | Staplers fail to fire or partially fire and reports of the instrument articulating lever disengag... | Class II | Medtronic |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Label reading in part as: "NexGen System, Complete Knee Solution; Reference N... | Complaints were received from Thailand reporting that there was no white paper (Tyvek) seal on th... | Class II | Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. |
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.