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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2016 | Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter, Catalog No. D128201, D128202, D12... | Biosense Webster is recalling the Pentaray Catheters to clarify the contraindication language in ... | Class II | Biosense Webster, Inc. |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Non-Vented Dispensing Pin with One-Way Valve and Luer Lock Ultrasite Valve ... | BBMI recently identified a potential for a tear in the outer blister packaging on a limited numbe... | Class II | B. Braun Medical, Inc. |
| Apr 13, 2016 | Merge Cardio software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartl... | Fetal patient report was automatically pulling prior measurement data for a prior fetus since the... | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Apr 11, 2016 | EVARREST Fibrin Sealant Patch, Manufactured by: Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd... | Ethicon is recalling EVARREST Fibrin Sealant Patch because the characters "0-bad" were printed in... | Class II | Ethicon, Inc. |
| Apr 8, 2016 | Medtronic Midas Rex Dissecting Tool Legend 10 cm 4mm BA DIAM. Intended for u... | Incorrect color coding and attachment reference were included on the labeling of 10BA40D dissecti... | Class II | Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa, Inc - Dallas Distr... |
| Apr 5, 2016 | Novocastr Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Renal Cell Carcinoma Marker (RCC) ... | Testing of retained units indicated that Lot numbers of CDX2 and RCC indicated are not stable up ... | Class II | Leica Microsystems, Inc. |
| Apr 5, 2016 | Novocastr Liquid Mouse Monoclonal Antibody CDX2 (CDX2) is recommended for the... | Testing of retained units indicated that Lot numbers of CDX2 indicated are not stable up to the e... | Class II | Leica Microsystems, Inc. |
| Apr 5, 2016 | Germ Terminator, Toothbrush Steam Sterilization for Oral Health. Model GT100... | CEG Enterprises, LLC is recalling Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizer GT100 due to the following... | Class II | Ceg Enterprises Llc |
| Apr 4, 2016 | Merge Cardio software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartla... | When taking measurements from images on the Cardio workstation or from the US cart, numbers are n... | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Apr 4, 2016 | iConnect Enterprise Archive when used with RadSuite. The firm name on the la... | The software produced a number of "do not route" exceptions, which may result in potential pati... | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Apr 4, 2016 | ProSpore 4 mL Ampoule Biological indicator for steam sterilization, contains ... | Product resistance has fallen outside of label claim within expiry. | Class II | Mesa Laboratories Inc |
| Apr 4, 2016 | Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare. | Studies that have QC, PDE, or HL7 ADT updates applied may fail to propagate via telmed protocol t... | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Apr 4, 2016 | Merge Eye Station Import Utility (ESIU). The firm name on the labeling is Me... | System locks up which may result in potential patient injury or delay in diagnosis or treatment. | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Apr 4, 2016 | Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartlan... | Potential exists for an incorrect patient image being displayed which could result in the delay i... | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Apr 4, 2016 | Merge Cardio software using EchoIMS. The firm name on the label is Merge Hea... | A situation can occur allowing two physicians to access the same study report in EchoIMS when lau... | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Apr 4, 2016 | 5.0 mm Periprosthetic Locking Screw Self-tapping 12 mm Sterile; Catalog ID #... | This lot of the 5.0 mm Periprosthetic Locking Screw, Self-tapping, 12mm Sterile, was shipped afte... | Class II | Synthes (USA) Products LLC |
| Apr 4, 2016 | iConnect Enterprise Archive (ICEA) software. The firm name on the labeling i... | An error message can occur resulting in the prior studies being unavailable for viewing. | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Apr 4, 2016 | Merge Hemo software. The firm name on the labeling is Merge Healthcare, Hart... | Use of the software may show an incorrect value to the user when viewing the Fractional Flow Rese... | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Mach 4 Mouse Probe vial within the Mach 4 Universal HRP-Polymer Kit; Catalog... | Biocare Medical has identified a single lot (082715) of its Mach 4 HRP Polymer kit in which some ... | Class III | Biocare Medical, LLC |
| Mar 30, 2016 | Pleur-evac Chest Drainage System, Dry Suction/Dry Seal Control, REF A-6000-08... | The label on the Tyvek bag is missing. This is used by customers to identify material code, lot ... | Class II | Teleflex Medical |
| Mar 29, 2016 | ev3, PowerCross" 0.018" OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter, model: AB18W030200150, S... | Medtronic is conducting a voluntary Urgent Medical Device Recall of two lots of the PowerCross 0.... | Class II | ev3, Inc. |
| Mar 28, 2016 | Merge Eye Station Import Utility (ESIU) when used with Merge Eye Station and ... | Eye Station images were not importing properly and were imported under "unknown" due to an issue ... | Class II | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Mar 28, 2016 | Boston Scientific, PT Graphix Magnet J-TIP Guidewire with ICE Hydrophilic Co... | Boston Scientific is voluntarily implementing a Medical Device Recall of one batch of PT Graphix ... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Mar 24, 2016 | Weck EFx Classic Fascial Closure System, Rx Only, Sterile, The product is ... | Incorrect expiration date was printed on the product label. | Class II | Teleflex Medical |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Nutrient Gelatin, Acumedia Part Number 7471 A Product Usage: Nutrient Gel... | Incorrect expiration date was listed on the label. Correct expiration date was November 30, 2016.... | Class III | Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc. |
| Mar 21, 2016 | SurgiCounter scanner, part of the SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System. Model nu... | The affected scanner does not correctly interact with the SC360 software. When docked pre/postope... | Class II | Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation |
| Mar 18, 2016 | Boston Scientific Ultraflex Tracheobronchial Distal Release Stent System 12mm... | Mislabeled: 10mm diameter x 30mm length Ultraflex Tracheobronchial stents were labeled as 12mm di... | Class II | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Mar 18, 2016 | BD-Retic-Count Reticulocyte Reagent System; Hematology: Used for in vitro ... | The carton label for one lot of BD Retic-Count Reticulocyte Reagent System had the incorrect stor... | Class III | Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Medtronic Navigation O-arm 02 surgical x-ray imaging system | Review of on-system electronic product labeling and Instr uctions for Use in response to an inter... | Class II | Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Boston Scientific TSX Transseptal Needle, Model Number M004TSX60o; Used to c... | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is voluntarily conducting a recall of one lot of the TSX" Transseptal... | Class II | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Mar 14, 2016 | Vaxcel PICC with PASV MST-30 Kit under the following labels: 1) 4F, UPN M0014... | PICC catheters that contain valve(s) manufactured prior to July 15, 2014 lack a manufacturing spe... | Class II | Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company |
| Mar 14, 2016 | Vaxcel PICC with PASV Introducer Kit under the following labels: 1) 4F, UPN M... | PICC catheters that contain valve(s) manufactured prior to July 15, 2014 lack a manufacturing spe... | Class II | Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company |
| Mar 14, 2016 | Vaxcel PICC with PASV IR-145 Kit under the following labels: 1) 4F, UPN M0014... | PICC catheters that contain valve(s) manufactured prior to July 15, 2014 lack a manufacturing spe... | Class II | Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company |
| Mar 14, 2016 | Vaxcel PICC with PASV Intermediate Safety MST Kit under the following labels:... | PICC catheters that contain valve(s) manufactured prior to July 15, 2014 lack a manufacturing spe... | Class II | Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company |
| Mar 14, 2016 | Vaxcel PICC with PASV MST-60 Kit under the following labels: 1) 3F, UPN H9654... | PICC catheters that contain valve(s) manufactured prior to July 15, 2014 lack a manufacturing spe... | Class II | Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company |
| Mar 14, 2016 | Vaxcel PICC with PASV Introducer Kit under the following labels: 1) 4F, UPN M... | PICC catheters that contain valve(s) manufactured prior to July 15, 2014 lack a manufacturing spe... | Class II | Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company |
| Mar 14, 2016 | Vaxcel PICC with PASV Catheter Kit under the following labels: 1) 3F, UPN H96... | PICC catheters that contain valve(s) manufactured prior to July 15, 2014 lack a manufacturing spe... | Class II | Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Poly-bags containing the strap labeled with "Adult" sticker. Each strap ki... | On March 9, 2016, the firm was contacted regarding the possibility of incorrect labeling on the o... | Class II | Ferno-Washington Inc |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Poly-bags containing splint strap labeled with "Pediatric" sticker. Each s... | On March 9, 2016, the firm was contacted regarding the possibility of incorrect labeling on the o... | Class II | Ferno-Washington Inc |
| Mar 7, 2016 | Estradiol III; Elecsys and cobas e analyzers; REF 06656021 190; M 6.5 mL, R1 ... | Due to the risk of a recently identified cross reactivity, the Elecsys Estradiol assay should not... | Class II | Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. |
| Mar 7, 2016 | Estradiol II Elecsys and cobas e analyzers REF 03000079 190; M 6.5mL, R1 8 ... | Due to the risk of a recently identified cross reactivity, the Elecsys Estradiol assay should not... | Class II | Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. |
| Mar 3, 2016 | TOPAZ MicroDebrider 0.8 mm REF AC4040-01; TOPAZ MicroDebrider IFS 0.8 mm REF ... | During functional testing of devices after real time aging, it was determined that product failed... | Class II | ArthroCare Corporation |
| Mar 3, 2016 | dynarex Specimen Containers, Screw-On, Leak-Resistant Lid, Tamper-Evident Sea... | Exterior carton is mis-labeled as Sterile. Non-sterile, bulk specimen containers were packed in ... | Class II | Dynarex Corporation |
| Mar 2, 2016 | IMPAK Liquid Acrylic Resin sold under the following labels: 1) IMPAK PF PINK... | Possible presence of foreign material (rust). | Class II | CMP Industries, Llc |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Gomco Style Circumcision Clamp Trays is an instrument used to compress the fo... | Two lots of Gomco Style Circumcision Clamp Trays, SSI-0034 and 10-1100 contained a 1.3cm circumci... | Class II | Cardinal Health |
| Feb 24, 2016 | PureWick External Catheter for Women-Wick Product Usage: A flexible, con... | PureWick is recalling external catheter for women Wicks because the labeling did not contain the ... | Class II | Purewick Corporation |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Molteno3 Glaucoma Implants G-Series: GS-Single Plate 175mm2 (IOP reorder#:... | Innovative Ophthalmic Products (IOP) is recalling the Molteno 3 G-Series Glaucoma Implant the pac... | Class II | Innovative Ophthalmic Products, Inc |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Apollo EZ: Model: 9784152036 Multi-function x-ray systems capable of routi... | The analysis showed that the incident was caused by a chain of four faults: 1.) The injured pers... | Class II | Villa Radiology Systems LLC |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Apollo DRF: Model: 9784220831 Multi-function x-ray systems capable of rout... | The analysis showed that the incident was caused by a chain of four faults: 1.) The injured pers... | Class II | Villa Radiology Systems LLC |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Juno DRF; Model: 709020 Multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine ra... | The analysis showed that the incident was caused by a chain of four faults: 1.) The injured pers... | Class II | Villa Radiology Systems LLC |
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.