Browse Device Recalls
3,313 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 3,313 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 3,313 FDA device recalls in 2017.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2017 | ARCHITECT c4000 Cuvette Segment, Part #02P75-01/02P24, a component to the ARC... | There is a potential to generate falsely depressed patient results in the cuvettes adjacent to th... | Class II | Abbott Laboratories, Inc |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Humeral Stem 83mm(Size 17) Product Usage: Intended for primary and revisi... | Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two lots of Comprehensive Humeral stems. ... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Dec 8, 2017 | ARCHITECT c8000 Cuvette Segment, Part #01G46-01/01G06, a component to the ARC... | There is a potential to generate falsely depressed patient results in the cuvettes adjacent to th... | Class II | Abbott Laboratories, Inc |
| Dec 8, 2017 | CARESCAPE R860 ventilators with software version 10SP05 Product Usage: Th... | Potential for the display processor to experience an unexpected failure. | Class II | Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Widefield OCT software feature for the Spectralis HRA+OCT and variants | FDA notified Heidelberg Engineering that a 510(k) clearance is needed for the SPECTRALIS Widefiel... | Class II | Heidelberg Engineering |
| Dec 7, 2017 | PROPONENT MRI Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ESSENTIO MRI DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ALTRUA 2 DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | PROPONENT VDD SL Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | VISIONIST X4 CRT-P Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ESSENTIO EL DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | VALITUDE X4 CRT-P Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ACCOLADE EL DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ESSENTIO MRI EL DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ESSENTIO MRI SR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ALTRUA 2 SR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | 6.5mm x 125mm x 16mm Cannulated Screw, Item Number: 110009948 (UDI: (01)00887... | One lot of 3.5mm x 24mm Cortical Locking screws is labeled as 6.5mm x 125mm x 16mm Cannulated scr... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ESSENTIO SR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Cascade Abrazo aPTT Test Card, Model 5722, For Export Only. The firm name on... | Some of the cards show occasional shorter clot times than the expected variation resulting in a p... | Class II | Helena Laboratories, Corp. |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ACCOLADE MRI SR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ACCOLADE MRI DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | PROPONENT EL DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | VALITUDE CRT-P Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | PROPONENT DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ACCOLADE MRI EL DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ALTRUA 2 EL DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ESSENTIO DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | VISIONIST CRT-P Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ACCOLADE SR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | ACCOLADE DR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 7, 2017 | PROPONENT SR Pacemaker | Boston Scientific has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Medtronic KYPHON(R) Express(TM) Directional Bone Filler Device, SIZE 2, REF F... | Medtronic has discovered the directional arrow at the proximal end of the instrument may not corr... | Class II | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Refractor Suspension Arm (P/N: 525004, 05 and 525006, 07) The Intended ... | Product has been found with a missing Washer, Retaining Ring, and/or Stop Screw. Recalling firm w... | Class II | Reliance Medical Products Inc |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Health Harmony Mobile application software Product Usage: Care Innovatio... | It was discovered that in certain situations, including partial sessions and when taking adhoc me... | Class II | Intel-GE Care Innovations LLC |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Proteus 235, Uniform and Pencil Beam Scanning The Proton Therapy System - ... | An accessory (range shifter, ridge filter&) can be improperly inserted in snout 300x400 with one... | Class II | Ion Beam Applications S.A. |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Sonimage HS1 Ultrasound Kit AC adapter, Product Number: A7AP, UDI: 0456014194... | There is a risk of circuit board breakage within the main housing of the AC Adapter unit. Smoke m... | Class II | Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc. |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Sonimage HS1 Ultrasound Kit AC adapter, Product Number: A8WA, UDI: 0456014194... | There is a risk of circuit board breakage within the main housing of the AC Adapter unit. Smoke m... | Class II | Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc. |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Ultra Renew | Distribution of medical devices with unapproved green LED light used to treat hyperpigmentation | Class II | Accord Media, LLC |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Power PORT-A-CATH II, TRAY POWER PAC II. Labeled as: a. VEN, PU, 2.6MM... | Certain models and lots of PORT A CATH implantable port kits may have been misassembled. The kit... | Class II | Smiths Medical ASD Inc. |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Truth Renew Plus | Distribution of medical devices with unapproved green LED light used to treat hyperpigmentation | Class II | Accord Media, LLC |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Truth Renew | Distribution of medical devices with unapproved green LED light used to treat hyperpigmentation | Class II | Accord Media, LLC |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Oncomine Dx Target Test User Guides and Assay Definition File, Model: A32461;... | The Oncomine Dx Target Test may report erroneous results when used off-label for samples other th... | Class II | Life Technologies Corporation |
| Dec 4, 2017 | LIFEPAK 20e DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR, 3201273 Product Usage: The LIFEPAK 20e... | Physio-Control is aware that some devices have had power-related failures as customers prepared t... | Class I | Physio-Control, Inc. |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Sonimage HS1 Ultrasound Kit AC adapter, Product Number: 1. A9RP, UDI: 0456014... | There is a risk of circuit board breakage within the main housing of the AC Adapter unit. Smoke m... | Class II | Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc. |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Ultra Renew Plus | Distribution of medical devices with unapproved green LED light used to treat hyperpigmentation | Class II | Accord Media, LLC |
| Dec 4, 2017 | CellaVision DM Software versions 6.0.1 or 6.0.2 installed on the following pr... | A software malfunction was found where WBC, RBC and PLT comments added after a slide is signed, a... | Class II | Cellavision AB |
| Dec 4, 2017 | iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips, REF 800-7212 Product Usage: The iC... | A subset of Lot 7212154 A of the iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry strips has an incorrect pad pla... | Class II | Beckman Coulter Inc. |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Sonimage HS1 Ultrasound Kit AC adapter, Product Number: A8AR, UDI: 0456014194... | There is a risk of circuit board breakage within the main housing of the AC Adapter unit. Smoke m... | Class II | Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc. |
| Dec 4, 2017 | PORT-A-CATH II PS/Titan, Tray PAC II. Labeled as: a. VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM... | Certain models and lots of PORT A CATH implantable port kits may have been misassembled. The kit... | Class II | Smiths Medical ASD Inc. |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Volumat MC Agilia Volumetric Infusion Pump, Model No. Z021135, Software versi... | Fresenius Kabi initiated a mandatory software upgrade of the Volumat MC Agilia Volumetric Infusio... | Class II | Fresenius Vial Sa |
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.