Medical Device Recalls

This is our largest category by volume. The FDA tracks recalls for an enormous range of medical devices: implants, pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, blood glucose monitors, X-ray machines, prosthetics, contact lenses, and home health equipment, among many others. We have records dating back to 2005 and add new ones as the FDA publishes them.

Device recalls can happen because of software bugs, manufacturing defects, bacterial contamination, incorrect labeling, or design flaws that lead to inaccurate results or equipment failure. Class I recalls are the most serious and mean the device could cause injury or death.

38,428 total recalls
0 this month

Showing 25681–25700 of 38,428 recalls

November 11, 2016· Greatbatch Medical

Recalled Item: ViaPeel PTFE Peelable Introducer 5FR

The Issue: Greatbatch received complaints with the ViaPeel Introducer Sheath

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 11, 2016· Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Recalled Item: Smith & Nephew

The Issue: Lack of 510k clearance for design modification

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardOngoing
November 11, 2016· Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Recalled Item: Smith & Nephew

The Issue: Lack of 510k clearance for design modification

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardOngoing
November 11, 2016· Stryker Sustainability Solutions

Recalled Item: Reprocessed Xcel Bladeless Trocar (H12LP) Model # H12LP Reprocessed Endoscopic

The Issue: An increase in reports indicating that the reprocessed

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 10, 2016· Halyard Health

Recalled Item: Sterling Nitrile Sterile Powder Free Exam Gloves

The Issue: Defects: Product may be discolored and brittle resulting

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 10, 2016· Medtronic Inc

Recalled Item: ev3

The Issue: Medtronic identified an issue with specific models and

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 10, 2016· OraSure Technologies, Inc.

Recalled Item: Barbiturates Intercept Micro-Plate EIA (enzyme immunoassay

The Issue: Shipping error. Cocaine metabolite Microplate distributed instead of

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class III — Low RiskTerminated
November 9, 2016· Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Recalled Item: GAM Kirschner Wire

The Issue: A review of packaging revealed the seal integrity

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 9, 2016· RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

Recalled Item: RayStation 4.0

The Issue: Software anomaly; an issue was found with the

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 9, 2016· Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Recalled Item: Virtual XD Test Pack Heavy/Light Fast Set

The Issue: The firm received complaints claiming the dental material

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 9, 2016· Elana, Inc.

Recalled Item: Elana Surgical KitHUD The Elana Surgical KitHUD

The Issue: Elana has issued this Field Action to voluntarily

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 9, 2016· Halyard Health, Inc

Recalled Item: Halyard C-Section Drape with Clear Screen and Full Incise (Non-Sterile)

The Issue: Drapes within the affected lots may include a

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 9, 2016· Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Recalled Item: Virtual XD Light Body Regular Set Wash Material

The Issue: The firm received complaints claiming the dental material

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 9, 2016· Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Recalled Item: Virtual XD Light Body Fast Set Wash Material

The Issue: The firm received complaints claiming the dental material

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 8, 2016· Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Recalled Item: SWANSON GREAT TOE

The Issue: The firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 8, 2016· Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Recalled Item: VALOR SCREW 5.0MM X 45MM LEN

The Issue: The firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 8, 2016· Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Recalled Item: ORTHOLOC 3DI PLT SYS STERILE

The Issue: The firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 8, 2016· Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Recalled Item: PRO-STIM 10cc INJECTABLE

The Issue: The firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 8, 2016· Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Recalled Item: Darco STERILE HEADED DRILL BIT 4.4MM

The Issue: The firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated
November 8, 2016· Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Recalled Item: SWANSON FINGER JOINT #1

The Issue: The firm discovered a lack of adequate documentation

Recommended Action: Stop using. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Class II — Potential Health HazardTerminated