Browse Device Recalls
3,264 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 3,264 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 3,264 FDA device recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2017 | DIASTAT(R) ANA (anti-Nuclear antibody) EURO DIAGNOSTICA, The DIASTAT(R) anti-... | FANA200 kit lot TS 3577 was re-worked due to shortened shelf-life. The alert sticker on the kit b... | Class III | Euro Diagnostica AB |
| May 17, 2017 | QuikClot TraumaPad, , sterile, soft, white, X-ray detectable hemostatic dres... | Packaging breach may compromise sterility | Class II | Z-Medica, LLC |
| May 11, 2017 | Clear Flashback Needle 7cm x 18G AMC/4; Clear Flashback Needle 2.5 cm x 21G A... | Argon Medical has received a complaint from one of their distributors of a potential packaging de... | Class II | Argon Medical Devices, Inc |
| May 10, 2017 | Oxygen Masks, Elongated (under chin), Adult Med Conc., No Tubing, Product Cod... | Reports of tubing detaching from oxygen masks either prior to use (in packaging) or during use we... | Class II | ConvaTec, Inc |
| May 9, 2017 | Arrow MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit Introducer Catheter The Arrow... | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely... | Class II | Arrow International Inc |
| May 9, 2017 | 1) ARROWg+ard Blue You-Blend Two-Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit for H... | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely... | Class II | Arrow International Inc |
| May 9, 2017 | 1) ARROWg+ard Blue MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit 2) ARROWg+ard Blu... | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely... | Class II | Arrow International Inc |
| May 9, 2017 | Single-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter... | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely... | Class II | Arrow International Inc |
| May 9, 2017 | Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+a... | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely... | Class II | Arrow International Inc |
| May 9, 2017 | 1) Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit 2) Pre... | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely... | Class II | Arrow International Inc |
| May 9, 2017 | 1) Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology The ... | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely... | Class II | Arrow International Inc |
| May 9, 2017 | Arterial Catheterization Kit, Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features... | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely... | Class II | Arrow International Inc |
| May 9, 2017 | 1) Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Fea... | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely... | Class II | Arrow International Inc |
| Apr 28, 2017 | R-F IM NAIL 10MMDX48CM LG, 11MMDX42CM, 11MMDX44CM, 11MMDX46CM LG, 11MMDX48C... | Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single pac... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 4.5 BROAD SCP PLT 26-H STER | Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single pac... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 28, 2017 | TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX26CM, TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX28CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMD... | Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single pac... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 28, 2017 | NexGen Offset Stem Extension, sizes 14mm and 17mm For use in total arthr... | Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot-specific medical device field action for two lots of the NexGen... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 28, 2017 | FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX30CM, FEM IM NAIL 16MMDX30CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX32CM FEM ... | Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single pac... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 28, 2017 | VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 130DX16H, 130DX18H, 130DX20H, 135DX16H, 135DX18H, 13... | Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single pac... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Z NAIL PF 14MM X 46CM UNIV Z NAIL GT 14MM X 46CM R Z NAIL GT 14MM X 46CM L ... | Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single pac... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 28, 2017 | VERSA-FXII SC TUBE PLT 90DX16H, 95DX16H, 95DX18H, 95DX20H, 95DX22H | Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single pac... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 28, 2017 | FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX30CM LEFT, FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX30CM RIGHT FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX... | Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single pac... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 25, 2017 | StatLock¿ IV Premium Catheter Stabilization Device, product code IV0570. ste... | StatLockTM IV Premium Catheter Stabilization Device may contain an incorrectly sized retainer clip. | Class II | Bard Access Systems Inc. |
| Apr 25, 2017 | ETEST ETP32 (Ertapenem) Ref. 531640, 531600, blister packaging ETEST is a qu... | False susceptible results | Class II | BioMerieux SA |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Microfil Composite Instruments are packaged in an unsealed plastic sleeve, wh... | Microfil Composite Instruments were distributed with a sterile symbol on their packaging label in... | Class II | Almore International Inc |
| Apr 13, 2017 | ETEST OXACILLIN OX 256 WW F100 In vitro diagnostic, a quantitative techn... | QC failures (MIC out of range high) for S.aureus ATCC 29213 strain on ETEST OX 256 (OXACILLIN) Fo... | Class II | BioMerieux SA |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Medtronic PAK NEEDLE BEVELED AND TROCAR TIPS, REF 8670009, QTY 1 EA, STERILE ... | Product packaging may incorrectly include two bevel-tipped needles or two trocar-tipped needles i... | Class II | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc |
| Apr 13, 2017 | ETEST OXACILLIN OX 256 US F100 In vitro diagnostic, a quantitative tec... | QC failures (MIC out of range high) for S.aureus ATCC 29213 strain on ETEST OX 256 (OXACILLIN) Fo... | Class II | BioMerieux SA |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Cobalt HV Bone Cement Cobalt MV Bone Cement Cobalt HV Bone Cement With Gent... | Six complaints were filed regarding loss of the Zimmer Biomet applied seal of a sterile Tyvek pac... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 10, 2017 | CooperSurgical lnflatoball Latex Rubber Pessary sold as an individual unit an... | The current secondary packaging, a box, incorrectly states that the product is latex free. The pr... | Class II | CooperSurgical, Inc. |
| Mar 30, 2017 | AMO 25GA Vitrectomy Cutter (Model Number NGP0025) and AMO 20GA Vitrectomy Cut... | Packaging error. 20GA Vitrectomy Cutters may be found in a 25GA package and 25GA Vitrectomy Cut... | Class II | Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Arrow EZ-IO Needle Set 45 mm 15 ga, Ref 9079. | Some of the individual unit packaging (pouches) may be missing the lot number an expiration date. | Class III | Teleflex Medical |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Alcon Patient Care Kits Product Usage: A Patient Care Kit is an assemblag... | Alcon is initiating a Voluntary Medical Device Removal because the product supplier has stated th... | Class II | Alcon Research, Ltd. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Ortho Basic Pack, part number AMS6459 Product packaged in a convenient ma... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Plastic Pack, part numbers AMS1028, AMS1028(A, and WAL1189. Product packaged... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Eye Pack, part numbers WAL1085(B and WAL1085(C\ Product packaged in a conven... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Custom Tray, part numbers PSS1111 and PSS1111(A. Product packaged in a con... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Minor Operation Kit, part number AMS1530 Product packaged in a convenient ma... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Eye Cataract Pack, part numbers AMS1359 and AMS1359-1 Product packaged in a ... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Cataract Kit, part numbers CAT1467AM and CAT1538(B. Product packaged in a ... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Cataract Kit - Dr. Slingsby, part number CMP1017(B. Product packaged in a co... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | ENT Pack, part number AMS2727 Product packaged in a convenient manner for us... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Lasik Tray, part number DDS1045-2 Product packaged in a convenient manner fo... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Dr. Wischmeier Pack, part numbers: AMS3509 and AMS3509(A Product packaged in... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Setup Pack, part number AMS3112(A Product packaged in a convenient manner fo... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Vitrectomy Pack, part number AMS4952 Product packaged in a convenient mann... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Ophthalmic Pack, Part number WAL1107(A and WAL1190 Product packaged in a c... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Vitrectomy Kit, part number CMP1016(A. Product packaged in a convenient mann... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | PRK Tray, part number DDS1044 Product packaged in a convenient manner for ... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Dicken Eye Pack, part number CPA-3202-2. Product packaged in a convenient ... | AMS custom kits containing Medtronic Covidien Curity Eye Pad are recalled due to the potential fo... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, 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.