Browse Device Recalls
1,515 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 1,515 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 1,515 FDA device recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2019 | XP-XP Tibial Tray - Interlok 83 mm Item # 195759 | The locking bar not fully engaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 73 mm Item # 195250 | The locking bar not fully engaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | XP-CR Tibial Tray - Interlok 87 mm Item # 195278 | The locking bar not fully engaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | XP-CR Tibial Tray - Interlok 75mm Item # 195275 | The locking bar not fully engaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 63 mm Item # 195245 | The locking bar not fully engaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | XP-XP Tibial Tray - Interlok 59 mm Item # 195750 | The locking bar not fully engaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Vanguard XP Tibial Tray 75 mm Item # 195251 | The locking bar not fully engaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | XP-CR Tibial Tray - Porous Plasma 91 mm Item # 195291 | The locking bar not fully engaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | XP-XP Tibial Tray - Interlok 65 mm Item # 195752 | The locking bar not fully engaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | XP-XP Tibial Tray - Interlok 79 mm Item # 195758 | The locking bar not fully engaging | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Aug 6, 2019 | ASI 2.0 Calcar Trimmer Shaft for Use with Biomet¿ Rasp, Model Number 110032331 | The potential that the end of the shaft could fail to effectively mate with the broach with the C... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151814 | Cleaning processes potentially being ineffective | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151813 | Cleaning processes potentially being ineffective | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151810 | Cleaning processes potentially being ineffective | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151815 | Cleaning processes potentially being ineffective | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151811 | Cleaning processes potentially being ineffective | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151812 | Cleaning processes potentially being ineffective | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Instrument Case Outer (Outer Case Vault Only)... | Lack of an adequate sterilization validation. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Instrument Case Total (Outer Case Vault Only)... | Lack of an adequate sterilization validation. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 5, 2019 | PulsioFlex Monitoring System, Part Number: 6882747, Model Number: PC400 3 R0.... | The monitor displays an error message . The error message states "internal error restart or serv... | Class II | GETINGE US SALES LLC |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Ultra-Drive Hose/Drape Assembly, Reference Number 423833 - Product Usage: Ite... | The products do not have sufficient data to support the labeled shelf life of 10 years. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Ultra-Drive Irrigation Tubing Assembly, Reference Number 423834 - Product Usa... | The products do not have sufficient data to support the labeled shelf life of 10 years. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| May 28, 2019 | K-Wire Trochar Tip, Model Number 212000008 Product Usage: These DVR Expre... | There is a potential for weak seals of the sterile packaging. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| May 28, 2019 | DVR Crosslock ePAK Depth Gauge, Model Number 212000003 Product Usage: The... | There is a potential for weak seals of the sterile packaging. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| May 28, 2019 | DVR Crosslock ePAK Screw Driver, Model Number 212000002 Product Usage: Th... | There is a potential for weak seals of the sterile packaging. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item... | Incorrect raw material used by the supplier in the manufacturing of the screw component, which co... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item... | Incorrect raw material used by the supplier in the manufacturing of the screw component, which co... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item... | Incorrect raw material used by the supplier in the manufacturing of the screw component, which co... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item... | Incorrect raw material used by the supplier in the manufacturing of the screw component, which co... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item... | Incorrect raw material used by the supplier in the manufacturing of the screw component, which co... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item... | Incorrect raw material used by the supplier in the manufacturing of the screw component, which co... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Apr 16, 2019 | Zimmer Biomet Alvarado Knee Holder Base Plate Assembly and Foot Piece, & Alva... | Foreign Material in the Alvarado Knee Holder Base Plate Assembly and Foot Piece and Alvarado II B... | Class II | Zimmer Surgical Inc |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Mobi-C 14mm Distraction Screw, Quick Start. Intended for cervical interverteb... | Incorrect part description contained on an additional label placed on the packaging: A 14mm lengt... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Mar 28, 2019 | T7 Driver Solid AO (Part Number 110018541) Product Usage: The Biomet Head... | There is a potential of fracture, bending or shearing of the driver. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Mar 28, 2019 | T7 Driver Cannulated AO (Part Number 110018531) Product Usage: The Biomet... | There is a potential of fracture, bending or shearing of the driver. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Biomet RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw 6.5mmx30mm-Low Profile Tita... | Two lengths of the 6.5mm RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw may have the potential for th... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Biomet RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw 6.5mmx20mm-Low Profile Tita... | Two lengths of the 6.5mm RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw may have the potential for th... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Biomet Small Diameter Cement Plug Inserter-Sterile, single-use accessory inst... | Lack of an adequate sterilization validation | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Feb 26, 2019 | CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TITANIUM ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number ILDAT3 - Product ... | During manufacturing, the screw stop ledge was not made to specification and location within the ... | Class II | Biomet 3i, LLC |
| Feb 26, 2019 | CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TIN ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number IEDAN3 - Product Usage... | During manufacturing, the screw stop ledge was not made to specification and location within the ... | Class II | Biomet 3i, LLC |
| Feb 26, 2019 | CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TITANIUM ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number IEDAT3 - Product ... | During manufacturing, the screw stop ledge was not made to specification and location within the ... | Class II | Biomet 3i, LLC |
| Feb 26, 2019 | CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TITANIUM ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number IIAT3 - Product ... | During manufacturing, the screw stop ledge was not made to specification and location within the ... | Class II | Biomet 3i, LLC |
| Feb 26, 2019 | CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TIN ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number ILDAN3 - Product Usage... | During manufacturing, the screw stop ledge was not made to specification and location within the ... | Class II | Biomet 3i, LLC |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 34mm Item Number: 184766 | Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella a potential commingle that could result in the siz... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 31mm Item Number: 184764 | Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella a potential commingle that could result in the siz... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper A... | The product was potentially being packaged without a taper adapter. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Nov 28, 2018 | Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Tray Base, Reference Number 231201002 P... | There is a potential for silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Nov 28, 2018 | Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Screw Caddy, Reference Number 231201003 ... | There is a potential for silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization. | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Biomet DVR Crosslock Screws- 2.7mm x18mm, Sterile ITEM 131827118 Product... | One lot of product labeled 2.7mm x18mm Lock Screw Square Drive (Lot 029970) contains 20mm locking... | Class II | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Biomet DVR Crosslock Screws- 2.7mm x 20mm, Sterile ITEM 131827120 Produ... | One lot of product labeled 2.7mm x18mm Lock Screw Square Drive (Lot 029970) contains 20mm locking... | 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.