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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2016 | Stryker, T2 Guidewire, Ball-Tipped, 3x800 mm Product Usage: Intended for ... | During a review of the packaging, it was determined that the seal integrity of the pouch may be d... | Class II | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Stryker, T2 Guidewire, Ball Tipped, 3 x 1250mm Product Usage: Intended fo... | During a review of the packaging, it was determined that the seal integrity of the pouch may be d... | Class II | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Stryker, T2 Guidewire, Ball-Tipped, 2.5 x 1000mm Product Usage: Intended ... | During a review of the packaging, it was determined that the seal integrity of the pouch may be d... | Class II | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Stryker, T2 Fixation K-Wire 3 x 285mm WCH coated Product Usage: Intended ... | During a review of the packaging, it was determined that the seal integrity of the pouch may be d... | Class II | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Stryker, T2 Guidewire, Ball-Tipped, 3 x 1000mm Product Usage: Intended fo... | During a review of the packaging, it was determined that the seal integrity of the pouch may be d... | Class II | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Stryker, Gamma3 K-Wire with Washer, 13x3.2x500 mm Product Usage: Intended... | During a review of the packaging, it was determined that the seal integrity of the pouch may be d... | Class II | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Stryker, T2 Guidewire, Smooth-Tipped, 3 x 800mm Product Usage: Intended f... | During a review of the packaging, it was determined that the seal integrity of the pouch may be d... | Class II | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Jan 20, 2016 | Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, Catheter introducer, Catalog #: KCFW-6.0-35-70... | Incorrect packaging. Reports of packages labeled as 6.0Fr actually containing 5.0Fr devices. | Class II | Cook Inc. |
| Jan 15, 2016 | Restoris Multicompartmental Knee (MCK) System RESTORIS MCK is indicated fo... | Reports where the Mylar/Tyvek pouch for RESTORIS MCK Baseplate in the clamshell packaging configu... | Class II | Mako Surgical Corporation |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 9131-001 Defibrillation Electrodes, Lot No. 141125-02 Used in Powerheart G3 ... | Defibrillation electrodes may increase electrical impedance over time. If impedance becomes too h... | Class II | Cardiac Science Corporation |
| Jan 12, 2016 | Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets REF CL-07035 or CL-07... | Arrow has issued a recall for these products due to potential packaging damage. The sterility of ... | Class II | Arrow International Inc |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Baxter, RAPIDFILL Syringe Strip, 10 ml. For use with RAPIDFILL Automated Syr... | All lots of RAPIDFILL Syringe Strips lack evidence supporting the packaging claim for 12-month sh... | Class II | Baxter Corporation Englewood |
| Nov 30, 2015 | Columbus Revision Knee System, EnduRo Knee System Product Usage: The Colu... | Aesculap Inc. US has initiated a recall on Tibial and Femur extension sterile pressfit stem impla... | Class II | Aesculap, Inc. |
| Nov 17, 2015 | MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One (1) roll of cohesive bandage per bag, thirt... | MediChoice sterile cohesive bandages imported and sold under a private brand by Owens & Minor wer... | Class II | Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc. |
| Nov 17, 2015 | MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One (1) roll of cohesive bandage per bag, thirt... | MediChoice sterile cohesive bandages imported and sold under a private brand by Owens & Minor wer... | Class II | Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc. |
| Nov 17, 2015 | MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One (1) roll of cohesive bandage per bag, thirt... | MediChoice sterile cohesive bandages imported and sold under a private brand by Owens & Minor wer... | Class II | Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc. |
| Nov 2, 2015 | AMS 4674 Custom Pack. For use in a general clinical procedure. | AMS 4674 Custom Pack is recalled because this kit containing U-SDN 2 Part Ultra Modified Seldinge... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Nov 2, 2015 | AMS 4675 Angio Pack. For use in a general clinical procedure. | AMS 4675 Angio Pack is recalled because this kit containing U-SDN 2 Part Ultra Modified Seldinger... | Class II | Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. |
| Oct 30, 2015 | RBT, Internal Implant, Laser-Lok, 5.0 x 15mm, 5.7 Platform, REF LPBR5015, Rx ... | An incorrect label reading 10.5mm and not the specified 15mm was placed on the implant inner ... | Class II | BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 3F, 40cm, Model 1651-34 and e1651... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 7F, 80cm, Model 1654-78 and e1654... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 5F, 80 cm, Model 1601-58 and e1601... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 5F Plus, 40 cm, Model e1651-84. ... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 6F, 80 cm, Model e-1651-68. In... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 5F Plus, 80cm, Model 1651-88 and ... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre NovaSil Silicone Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 2F, 60 cm, Model ... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 3F, 80 cm, Model 1601-38 and e1601... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 4F, 80cm, Model 1651-48 and e1654... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 4F, 80 cm, Model 1601-48 and e1601... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre NovaSil Silicone Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 6F, 80 cm, Model ... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 3F, 80cm, Model 1651-38. Indicat... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 6F, 40 cm, Model e-1651-64. Indi... | Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead... | Class II | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
| Oct 14, 2015 | SSS Reprocessed Zimmer, Synthes, Stryker and Linvatec Drill Bits and Blades ... | It was reported that packaging was not properly sealed. | Class II | Stryker Sustainability Solutions |
| Sep 29, 2015 | MaxAn 4.0mm and 4.5mm fixed screws, used in the MaxAn Anterior Cervical Plate... | The packaging of 4.5 mm diameter MaxAn screws identifies/labels the screws as 4.0 mm diameter scr... | Class II | Biomet Spine, LLC |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Exactech Acapella One Interbody Fusion Device Parallel. Orthopedic Spinal Su... | Incorrect external and internal packaging labels. Exactech has identified nineteen (19) Acapella ... | Class II | Exactech, Inc. |
| Sep 23, 2015 | HARMONIC ACE+ 7 Laparoscopic Shears with Advanced Hemostasis (23cm, 36cm, 45c... | Complaints of holes in Tyvek which can compromise the sterile barrier provided by the packaging. | Class II | Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Stryker Orthopaedics Duracon Flat Tibial Wedge Cemented use only Sterile. Tib... | Stryker Orthopaedics has received two customer complaints regarding Duracon Tibial Wedge implants... | Class II | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Sep 14, 2015 | MILEX PESSARY KIT; Model Numbers: MXPES00; MXKPES00; MXKPREG03; MXKPGSK07 ... | The products have been identified to have incorrect size prints on the MILEX PESSARY KIT packagin... | Class III | CooperSurgical, Inc. |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Smith & Nephew MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System 8.5 mm, Sterile ... | Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in the packaging | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div. |
| Sep 10, 2015 | DeRoyal sterile custom surgical kits: 1) Emergency CABG Pack Pgybk, ref 89-7... | These custom sterile surgical kits contain the component, ECOLAB ORS Fluid Warming and Slush Drap... | Class II | DeRoyal Industries Inc |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Smith & Nephew MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System 6.5 mm, Sterile ... | Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in the packaging | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div. |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Smith & Nephew MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System 4.5 mm, Sterile ... | Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in the packaging | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div. |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Smith & Nephew MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System 3.5 mm, Sterile ... | Sterility of device is compromised due to breach in the packaging | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div. |
| Sep 9, 2015 | Fluorescence Imaging Procedure Kits used with the da Vinci Si and Xi Surgical... | B. Braun 2 gang 4-way stopcocks in the Fluorescence Imaging Procedure Kit may experience damage ... | Class II | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Sep 3, 2015 | Zimmer Natural Nail CM Long. Intramedullary Fixation Rod. The Zimmer Na... | In about 5% of tested samples, the outer tray was found to be compromised. Risks: A damaged oute... | Class II | Zimmer Gmbh |
| Aug 31, 2015 | MATResponder Tourniquet; Catalog number MATR: UPC 78353 00008; MATCombat Tou... | Once tested, it is required that the tourniquet be returned to its Ready position then placed in ... | Class II | Pyng Medical Corporation |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Zimmer, Reprocessed Zimmer Tourniquet Cuffs,34" Single Hose Single Bladder Br... | Sterilmed, Inc. is recalling its reprocessed Zimmer Tourniquet Cuff, Part #ZIM60-7075-106, lot nu... | Class II | STERILMED, INC. |
| Aug 24, 2015 | Magic3 Intermittent Catheter with Sure Grip Hydrophilic Coated Silicone Coude... | Potential breach of the sterile barrier packaging. | Class II | C.R. Bard, Inc. |
| Aug 20, 2015 | Aliquot Delivery Kit (Syringe and Plunger); for use in open and percutaneous ... | Two isolated instances of holes in the outer header bag component of the double barrier sterile p... | Class II | Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics. |
| Aug 18, 2015 | Microtek Medical, Inc. ORS Fluid Warming and Slush Drapes, Model #'s ORS-10... | The sterile packaging may contain small (less than 250 microns wide) channels in the seal of the ... | Class II | Ecolab 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.