Browse Device Recalls
3,419 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 3,419 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 3,419 FDA device recalls in MA.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2012 | Omnilife Science Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment, Size 4 x 4mm Ref: K... | The Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment may breach the inner and outer sterile pouches, compro... | Class II | Omni Life Science |
| Aug 9, 2012 | Omnilife Science Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment, Size 5 x 4mm Ref: K... | The Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment may breach the inner and outer sterile pouches, compro... | Class II | Omni Life Science |
| Aug 7, 2012 | ADVIA Centaur FSH Assay: ADVIA Centaur Calibrator B US: Calibrator B 00652... | ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay and FSH, Calibrator B fails the analytical sensitivity stated in t... | Class III | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc |
| Aug 7, 2012 | ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay: ADVIA Centaur Calibrator B Catalog Number. P... | ADVIA Centaur Prolactin Assay and FSH, Calibrator B fails the analytical sensitivity stated in t... | Class III | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Instrumentation Laboratory ACL TOP 500 CTS PN 0000280040 ACL TOP is a b... | Low Abnormal Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Normal and High Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Low | Class II | Instrumentation Laboratory Co. |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Medstream 81" (206 cm) 20 Drop Standard bore Universal Administration Set wi... | Devices leaking at the Y-site | Class II | Medical Specialties Distributors, Inc. |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Instrumentation Laboratory ACL TOP 700 PN 0000280010 ACL TOP is a bench t... | Low Abnormal Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Normal and High Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Low | Class II | Instrumentation Laboratory Co. |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Instrumentation Laboratory ACL TOP 700 LAS PN 0000280030 ACL TOP is a b... | Low Abnormal Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Normal and High Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Low | Class II | Instrumentation Laboratory Co. |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Instrumentation Laboratory ACL TOP CTS PN 0000280020 ACL TOP is a bench ... | Low Abnormal Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Normal and High Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Low | Class II | Instrumentation Laboratory Co. |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Instrumentation Laboratory ACL TOP 700 CTS PN 0000280050 ACL TOP is a b... | Low Abnormal Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Normal and High Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Low | Class II | Instrumentation Laboratory Co. |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Instrumentation Laboratory ACL TOP (Base) PN 0000280000 ACL TOP is a benc... | Low Abnormal Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Normal and High Fibrinogen Sample Reports as Low | Class II | Instrumentation Laboratory Co. |
| Jul 25, 2012 | Philips Essenta DR, X-Ray System, Diagnostic, general-purpose Model: 712070.... | Essenta DR C-Arm may fall | Class II | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Jul 25, 2012 | Siemens ADVIA Centaur Multi-Diluent 1 - Used for automated dilutions for the ... | Decrease in onboard dilution recovery when using Multi-Diluent 1 that has been stored on board th... | Class II | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc |
| Jul 24, 2012 | DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM Offset Torque Wrench Product Code 2797-29-510 The de... | A component within the handle of the Expedium Offset Torque Wrench is prematurely wearing, potent... | Class II | DePuy Spine, Inc. |
| Jul 17, 2012 | Conformis iTotal CR-Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement System Model Number... | Addendum Labeling iTotal CR Surgical Technique with Detailed Instructions of Total CR Poly Insert... | Class II | Conformis Inc |
| Jul 17, 2012 | Siemens ADVIA Centaur¿ Syphilis (SYPH) Assay , 200 ReadyPack Reference Num... | Syphilis Assay Interference with HBsAg Assay | Class II | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc |
| Jul 14, 2012 | Smith & Nephew Dyonics Electroblade Resector, 4.5mm Full Radius Blade, BONECU... | Devices labeled with an expiry period of 48 months instead of 36 months; an additional 12 months ... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division |
| Jul 14, 2012 | Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm Dyonics Bonecutter ,Electroblade Full Radius Part Nu... | Device labeled with an expiry period of 48 months instead of 36 months; an additional 12 months f... | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Straumann Narrow CrossFit (NC) Screw for CARES Abutment ZrO2. Endosseous dent... | Incorrect Screw (RC) included with NC CARES Abutment Set was not a Narrow CrossFit (NC) Screw for... | Class II | Straumann USA, LLC |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Philips Easy Diagnost Classic-Stationary x-ray system Catalog Numbers: 70642... | Inclination switch in the stand may have been mounted incorrectly, as a result, the switch could ... | Class II | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector (MD Eleva FD)Model: 708034 ... | When doing a 3 Dimensional Rotational Angiography (3DRA) the 3D reconstruction does not always st... | Class II | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Medtronic O-arm¿ Imaging System. Product Numbers: BI-700-00027-100, BI-700-0... | A fault in a high voltage relay in the 0-arm¿ Imaging System might cause the relay to overheat an... | Class II | Medtronic Navigation, Inc. |
| Jul 3, 2012 | Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID s... | Distal part of the anchor may break on insertion into bone during surgery | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division |
| Jul 3, 2012 | Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures (COBRAID-bl... | Distal part of the anchor may break on insertion into bone during surgery | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division |
| Jul 3, 2012 | Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures(white, COBR... | Distal part of the anchor may break on insertion into bone during surgery | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division |
| Jul 3, 2012 | Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with three #2 sutures (white, C... | Distal part of the anchor may break on insertion into bone during surgery | Class II | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor (GSP) Product Code: 2021-0010 Pr... | Contamination from GSP Shaker unit results in decreased signal activity of assay measurements for... | Class II | Perkinelmer |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Smiths Medical HOTLINE 3 Blood and Fluid Warmer, Reorder Numbers: HL-390 ... | HOTLINE 3 Blood and Fluid Warmer( Reorder No. HL-390 ) disposable is not correctly installed , t... | Class II | Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. |
| Jun 20, 2012 | Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators Models: M3535A, M3536A, M3536M... | HeartStart MRx Unexpected Pads/Paddles ECG Failure | Class II | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Jun 20, 2012 | Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators Models: M3535A and M3536A, M35... | Therapy Cable Connection wear may lead to a malfunction in detection of defibrillation pads/paddl... | Class II | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Jun 20, 2012 | Philips HeartStart MRx M3536A Defibrillator/Monitor with Software R.03.03 ... | Defibrillator/monitor cannot analyze an ECG report during acquisition of 12 lead ECG | Class II | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Jun 19, 2012 | EOS X-ray Medical Diagnostic , X-ray Equipment System Digital Radiography ... | It was discovered of several generator failures of the EOS System due to failure of its anode con... | Class II | Eos Imaging Inc |
| Jun 14, 2012 | Philips Xcelera Connect, Software R2.1 L 1 SP2, an interface engine for data... | Xcelera Connect R2.1 L 1 SP2 , incomplete information arriving from unformatted reports interface | Class II | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Jun 13, 2012 | seprafilm¿ Single Site ADHESION BARRIER Re-order Number: 6641-01 Product ... | Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging defect | Class II | Genzyme Corporation |
| Jun 13, 2012 | seprafilm¿ Procedure Pack ADHESION BARRIER Re-order Number: 5086-02 Pro... | Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging defect | Class II | Genzyme Corporation |
| Jun 6, 2012 | Spacelabs Ultraview DM3 Monitor Model Number: 91330-NT The Ultraview DM3 ... | Unit fails to power up, resulting in an equipment alarm | Class II | Zoe Medical Incorporated |
| May 29, 2012 | MULTIGENT Acetaminophen for use with Architect/Aeroset Cat. No. 2K99-20. ... | Discoloration of the acetaminophen enzyme reagent (R1), generates a high calibration factor and e... | Class II | Sekisui Diagnostics Llc |
| May 22, 2012 | Philips Digital Diagnost Software, software release 2.0.2 and 2.0.2SP1 includ... | With Digital Diagnost (DIDI) R 2.0.2 a mirrored "R in a circle" is burnt into the image (if mirro... | Class II | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| May 21, 2012 | Philips Multi Diagnost Eleva II with swivel cable Product Codes; 708032, 70... | MultiDiagnost Eleva X--Ray system may have damage to System Cables from repeated movement | Class II | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| May 16, 2012 | Boston Scientific Profile Single-Use Pediatric Snare 27mm UPN Outer Box: M00... | Difficulty in extending snare loop from the catheter | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| May 16, 2012 | Boston Scientific Profile Single-Use Pediatric Snare 11mm UPN Outer Box M005... | Difficulty in extending snare loop from the catheter | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| May 16, 2012 | Boston Scientific Profile Single-Use Pediatric Snare 13mm UPN Outer Box: M00... | Difficulty in extending snare loop from the catheter | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| May 11, 2012 | Philips Easy Diagnost Product Usage: Stationary Fluoroscopic system | If a lead ruler is not positioned in the same plane as the anatomical image detail to be measured... | Class II | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| May 9, 2012 | Invue Solid Driver, Tipped, AO. Part Number: 11-70083. Allows the user ... | The nipple of the tipped driver broke off when surgeons were attempting to insert the screw. | Class II | SpineFrontier, Inc. |
| May 5, 2012 | Robotic hand accessory to InMotion Arm, rehabilitation robot. | Unsupervised patient could potentially mis-use the device and remove or rotate a protective cover... | Class II | Interactive Motion Technologies, Inc. |
| May 4, 2012 | Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 13G X 4IN Side-Fire Needle, part of the Confide... | Additional Instructions for Use and Surgical Technique for the Confidence Needle due to reports o... | Class II | DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. |
| May 4, 2012 | Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 11G X 4IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement... | Additional Instructions for Use and Surgical Technique for the Confidence Needle due to reports o... | Class II | DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. |
| May 4, 2012 | Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 13G X 6IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cemen... | Additional Instructions for Use and Surgical Technique for the Confidence Needle due to reports o... | Class II | DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. |
| May 4, 2012 | Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 11G X 6IN Side-Fire Needle, part of the Confide... | Additional Instructions for Use and Surgical Technique for the Confidence Needle due to reports ... | Class II | DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. |
| Mar 29, 2012 | Fresenius NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate Product Codes: 08-0231-4, 08-... | Risk of Alkalosis with acetate containing dialysis acid concentrates | Class I | Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, 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.