Browse Device Recalls
5,543 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 5,543 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 5,543 FDA device recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2017 | Vis-U-All High Temp 10"x15" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 5 boxes per ... | On June 15, 2017, STERIS identified that the purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All... | Class II | Steris Corporation |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Vis-U-All High Temp 4"x8" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per ca... | On June 15, 2017, STERIS identified that the purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All... | Class II | Steris Corporation |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Spectranetics Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter Peripheral Rapid Exchang... | Potential for flouroscopially visible marker band at the tip of the Rapid Exchange Turbo Elite At... | Class II | Spectranetics Corporation |
| Jun 5, 2017 | ECHO POR FMRL NC 9X125, model # 192009 | Possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Lateral Troch Plate Full Crimp - 254mm, model # 350837 | Possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | CER BIOLOXD OPTION HD 32MM, model # 650-1056 | Possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | COMP PRIMARY STEM 8MM MINI, model # 113628 | Possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | RED SEXP DSTL FEM 19CM LT ASSY, model # CP111828 | Possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | OSS CEMENTED IM STEM 12X150, model # 150366 | Possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | COMP 12MM HUM FRAC STEM MACRO, model # 11-113562 | Possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Lateral Troch Plate Full Crimp - 254mm, model # 350838 | Possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | CER OPTION TYPE 1 TPR SLEVE -6, model # 650-1064 | Possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | RED SEXP DSTL FEM 19CM RT ASSY, model # CP111817 | Possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Arctic Sun ArcticGel Pads - Medium, Product Code 317-07 | Label on product box contains the incorrect reference #317-09 while the shelf box label with barc... | Class III | C.R. Bard, Inc. |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Boston Scientific Extractor Pro RX-S Retrieval Balloon Catheter 9-12mm Above... | Label on the affected devices incorrectly identifies the injection location as "above" the ball... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Boston Scientific Extractor Pro RX-S Retrieval Balloon Catheter 12-15mm Below... | Label on the affected devices incorrectly identifies the injection location as "above" the ball... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| May 31, 2017 | PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Device The PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collec... | PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Devices Lot Number 317114 had serial numbers printed on the pac... | Class III | PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc. |
| May 25, 2017 | Logic Fit Tibial Tamp Head | The firm determined that the labeling (surgical technique) should be updated to clarify the prope... | Class II | Exactech, Inc. |
| May 25, 2017 | BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Ultra-Fine(TM) needle ¿ mL 12.7mm 30G, Catalo... | Product mislabel. Lot 6291768 of the BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Ultra-Fine needle ¿mL 12.7m... | Class II | Becton Dickinson & Company |
| May 25, 2017 | 6.6F Plastic Dignity¿ Low Profile CT Port W/Attachable ChronoFlex¿ Polyuretha... | The kit was packaged with the incorrect introducer needle size. The label indicates the kit cont... | Class II | Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp |
| May 24, 2017 | Electrohydraulic lithotripter probe, 1.9 FR 375 cm, Model 9-195-371DS used wi... | The inner and outer labels on the product contain incorrect reference number of 9-202-3751DS. Acc... | Class II | Northgate Technologies, Inc. |
| May 24, 2017 | Merge OrthoPACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Ha... | Studies that have QC, PDE, or HL7 ADT updates applied may fail to propagate via telmed protocol t... | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| May 23, 2017 | ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM SEGMENTAL STEM, CANAL FILLING, DIAMETER 20MM, LENGT... | The device collar size was incorrectly labeled as 25 mm where it should be recorded as 32 mm | Class II | Onkos Surgical, Inc. |
| May 23, 2017 | ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM SEGMENTAL STEM, CANAL FILLING, DIAMETER 18MM, LENGT... | The device collar size was incorrectly labeled as 25 mm where it should be recorded as 32 mm | Class II | Onkos Surgical, Inc. |
| May 23, 2017 | ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM SEGMENTAL STEM, CANAL FILLING, DIAMETER 20MM, LENGT... | The device collar size was incorrectly labeled as 25 mm where it should be recorded as 32 mm | Class II | Onkos Surgical, Inc. |
| May 22, 2017 | Exactech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip To assist the surgeon in th... | The firm determined that the labeling (surgical technique) should be updated to clarify the prope... | Class II | Exactech, Inc. |
| May 22, 2017 | PROMETRA II Programmable Infusion Pump, Implantable Infusion Pump, Catalog Nu... | Flowonix Medical received a report of a patient implanted with the Prometra II Programmable Pump ... | Class II | Flowonix Medical, Inc. |
| 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 19, 2017 | BioGlue Surgical Adhesive, Model/Catalog Number BG3510-5-J | The courtesy labels in 9 boxes of BioGlue were incorrectly labeled as lot 17MJX007 instead of lot... | Class II | CryoLife, Inc. |
| May 16, 2017 | Vantage Total Ankle Tibial Insert, Fixed Bearing, 7 mm, Left, Size 3. Exactec... | Possible inner labeling and packaged device not matching the outer label on the box. | Class II | Exactech, Inc. |
| May 16, 2017 | Vantage Total Ankle Tibial Insert, Fixed Bearing, 10 mm, Left, Size 3. Exacte... | Possible inner labeling and packaged device not matching the outer label on the box. | Class II | Exactech, Inc. |
| May 12, 2017 | Tubing Pack Convenience Kit, Product Code 65217 Product Usage: Intended f... | Kit was labeled with the incorrect Expiration Date of April 30, 2019. | Class II | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp |
| May 11, 2017 | Signa PET/MR (K163619, K142098) Product Usage: The SIGNA PET/MR system co... | Possible incorrect wiring of the Uninterruptable Power Supply, which could contribute to a potent... | Class II | GE Medical Systems, LLC |
| May 11, 2017 | Sheridan SHER-I-SLIP and SOFT-TIP Intubating Stylets are intubating stylets m... | Product size listed on the labeling is incorrect. | Class II | Teleflex Medical |
| May 9, 2017 | Hudson RCI, Pediatric Nasal Cannula, Non-Flared Prongs, Rx only, | Incorrect labeling; the box label indicates Pediatric, the product insert indicates an Adult ... | Class II | Teleflex Medical |
| May 8, 2017 | Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartlan... | Merge PACS did not show unviewed images when the last view was skipped. There is a potential risk... | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| May 8, 2017 | Beekley Medical 0-SPOT Mammography Skin Markers REF 652 | Mammography Skin Marker 0 -SPOT (REF 652) product was mis-labeled with A-SPOT (REF 651) labels | Class III | Beekley Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | Her2/Neu (c-erbB-2) (CB-1 1); 7.0 mL Catalog number 237M-18. In vitro diagn... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | Estrogen Receptor (EP1) 7.0 mL Catalog number 249R-28; 1.0 mL Catalog num... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | SV40 (MRQ-4) 0.5 ml catalog number 351 M-15. Microbiology - Analyte Spec... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | Estrogen Receptor (SP1) 7.0 mL Catalog number 249R-18; Hematology - Anal... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | CD117, c-kit (YR145) 1.0 ml catalog number 117R-16 7.0 ml catalog number-18... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | Adenovirus (20/11 & 2/6); 0.5 mL Catalog # 212M-15; and 7.0 mL Catalog nu... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | Herpes Simplex Virus II 0.5 ml catalog number 362A-15 7.0 mL Catalog number... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | Her2/Neu (EP3); 0.5 mL Catalog number 237R-25; 1.0 mL Catalog number 237R-2... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | Herpes Simplex Virus I; 7.0 mL Catalog number 361A-18. Microbiology - Ana... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | Varicella Zoster Virus 7.0 ml catalog number 364M-18 Microbiology - Analy... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | H. pylori (polyclonal} 1.0 mL Catalog number 215A-76; Hematology - Analyt... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| May 5, 2017 | HHV-8 (13810); 1.0 ml catalog number 265M-16; 7.0 ml catalog number-265M-18... | Cell Marque has determined the need to issue a product recall after identifying product intended ... | Class II | Cell Marque Corporation |
| 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. |
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.