Browse Device Recalls
20 FDA medical device safety recalls.
FDA Medical Device Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 20 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 20 FDA device recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | HardyCHROM CRE, selective and differential culture medium for antimicrobial s... | Identified lots failed incoming quality control testing. Lots exhibited breakthrough growth of Kl... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Dec 1, 2021 | HARDY DIAGNOSTICS CatScreen, 25dsk/vial | Product stored incorrectly in temperature controlled setting instead of refrigeration. | Class II | MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Quickslide GramPro 1 Automated Gram Stanier is a microscope slide stainer. | Instruments were assembled and serviced using a defective lot of tubing, which is part of the pum... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 6 ug/ml Vancomycin Cat no: G14 Lot no: 472698 ... | Complaints were received reporting of Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213) breakthrough when the st... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Viral Transport Medium, 3ml, Ref: R99, Container type: Tube, Packaged: 20 tub... | There is a potential for contamination within Viral Transport Media. Use of contaminated Viral T... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Strep B Carrot Broth One-Step, Ref. Z40, UDI: 00819398026499 | Streptococcus culture medium contains an incorrect expiration date. The culture medium outer box... | Class III | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Nov 14, 2019 | HardyCHROM MRSA,REF; G307, LOT: 447694, A selective and differential chromoge... | False Positive results due to the MSSA (methicillin-susceptible) strain Staphylococcus aureus (AT... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| May 24, 2016 | QuickSlide MGS-80, Automated Mutli-Slide Gram Stainer/GramPRO-80. Systemat... | Discrepant culture and gram stain results, which could potentially lead to misdiagnosis or improp... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Mar 21, 2016 | Hardy Diagnostics GBS Detect Cat no. A300. Used for the isolation and det... | Performance failure; poor hemolytic reaction of non or weakly hemolytic group B streptococcus (GB... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Nov 18, 2015 | FB Broth, 10ml (Fastidious Bacteria Broth) Cat. no: K31 Lot: 15231 A f... | The firm is recalling FB Broth Cat. no. K31, Lot no. 15231 because of potential Burkholderia fung... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Jul 9, 2015 | HardyCHROM MRSA Cat no: G307 Lot no: H15155 Expires: 2015-08-13 Container... | Hardy Diagnostics is recalling HardyCHROm MRSA due to a report of the potential for breakthrough ... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Hardy Diagnostics BEA Broth with Vancomycin container type: 13x100mm tube... | Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Hardy Diagnostics MDR Acinetobacter container type: 15x100mm monoplate p... | Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Hardy Diagnostics BEA Agar with Vancomycin container type: 15x100mm monop... | Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Hardy Diagnostics MacConkey Agar with CiPRP, 1ug/ml Container type: 15x10... | Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Hardy Diagnostics BHI with CIPRO, 1ug/ml container type: 16x100mm tube p... | Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Hardy Diagnostics BEA Agar with VGA container type: 15x100mm monoplate p... | Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Hardy Diagnostics VRE Broth, 5ml container type: 16x100mm tube packaged:... | Hardy Diagnostics is recalling MacConkey Agar with Ciprofloxacin, Brain Heart Infusion Broth with... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Jun 24, 2015 | HardyCHROM VRE Agar-RSR Cat no: GA333 Lot no: H15055 Expires: 2015-07-04 ... | Hardy Diagnostics is recalling HardyCHROM VRE Agar due to lack of 510(k) clearance. | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
| Mar 4, 2015 | Hardy Diagnostics cat no. G327 HardyCHROM SS Agar (HardyCHROM Salmonella Shi... | The firm is recalling HardyCHROM SS, Cat. no. G327 Lot no. 15037 due to a report of possible lack... | Class II | Hardy Diagnostics |
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.