Medical device recalls
38685 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for medical devices — surgical equipment, monitors, diagnostic tools, implants, home health devices. Sourced from the FDA.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentstar Coax, MP03373
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IAnesthesia Circuit Kit Coax 3, MP02732
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IAnesthesia Circuit Kit Coax 1, MP02730
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar Coax (P) 150, MP00379
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar Bag Set (N) 110, MP00383
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar Watertrap (N) 180, MP00363
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar Basic (N) 180, MP00353
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar Anesthesia (N) 180, MP00333
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IID Circuit Basic (P) 180, MP01340
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar breathing bag Set (P) 110, MP00384
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar Anesthesia WT (P)180, MP00374
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar Watertrap (P) 180 w/oLL, MP00362
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar Watertrap (P) 180, MP00361
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar Basic (P)250, MP00352
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class IVentStar Basic (P)180, MP00351
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-24FDA-DeviceDraeger Medical, Inc.Class ISeattle PAP Plus, MP02260
Glued connections of the breathing circuit can become loose before or during ventilation resulting in partial or complete detachment of pieces.
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceCareFusion 303, Inc.Class IIBD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main), REF: 323; BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main Tower), REF: 352; BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station ES, REF: 327; BD Pyxis CII Safe ES Tower Main, REF: 1116-00; BD Pyxis CII Safe ES, Desktop PC, W-LESS SCNR, BIO, REF: 107-255-01
Automated dispensing cabinet software is experiencing: 1) ES device download failure resulting in partial patient information loss that leads to 2) partial loss of patient transaction data, seen as a server upload processing error. Outdated/incorrect information display may contribute to the removal of medication to which the patient is allergic, incorrect dose amount, or discontinued medication.
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceMerit Medical Systems, Inc.Class IICOBRA-OS, custom Sheath Introducer Kit, 4 French, REF: E01P2, Sterile EO, Single Use, RX Only, 5 Units
Custom sheath Introducer contains incorrect needle size
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceDiagnostica Stago, Inc.Class IISTA Compact Max fully automatic clinical analyzer, Reference Numbers 58602 and 58612
An internal investigation identified a bug in this firmware version, resulting in the following:Intermittent shortened coagulation times and an increased frequency of occurrence of a technical error reported by the analyzer (error 13).
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceDiagnostica Stago, Inc.Class IISTA Compact Automated Multi-Parametric Analyzer, Reference Numbers 58602 and 58612
An internal investigation identified a bug in this firmware version, resulting in the following:Intermittent shortened coagulation times and an increased frequency of occurrence of a technical error reported by the analyzer (error 13).
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceDiagnostica Stago, Inc.Class IISTA R Max fully automatic clinical instrument designed to perform tests on human plasmas, Reference Numbers 59013 and 59026
An internal investigation identified a bug in this firmware version, resulting in the following:Intermittent shortened coagulation times and an increased frequency of occurrence of a technical error reported by the analyzer (error 13).
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA IncClass IIDistractor Rack, REF 5598007, which may be packaged in Modular Distractor Set, Loaner Kit Number SPS03139; for use in spinal surgery
Two lots of the 5598007 Distractor Rack which were not manufactured to specification. The crest width of the gear is too wide and may cause difficulty or the inability to operate the Distractor.
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceTechnidata S.A.Class IITDHisto/Cyto - A software product used for managing medical information in the field of laboratories performing histology, nongynecological and gynecological cytology and autopsy activities.
In a specific use case, when printing labels for slides, some labels may display wrong information
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceBio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Class IIBioPlex 2200 REF 665-2050, APLS IgM Pack, APLS IgM Reagent Pack
APLS IgM reagent kits were packaged with the incorrect conjugate, which could lead to an increase in false-positive and false-negative results.
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceEthicon, Inc.Class IIPDS¿ Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - PDS PLUS CLR 27IN(70CM) USP3-0(M2) S/A PC-25 PRIME. Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue. Product Code: PDP9625H
Suture breakage during intra-operative use could result in poor performance of the impacted product because the intended benefit of tissue approximation and/or ligation may not be achieved
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceNew Wave Endo-Surgical, Corp.Class IIM-Close Kit, REF 27-101; a disposable, ligature passing, suturing apparatus and needle guide for the abdominal wall
The plastic housing on the device may fracture
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceAesculap Implant Systems LLCClass IIAesculap Caiman Articulating D5/360MM - An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery, and may in addition be intended for open surgery. Product Code: PL771SU
Potential for the spring to become loose and fall out of the device, if the spring falls out during a surgical procedure, it may enter the patient's body.
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceBard Peripheral Vascular IncClass IIBard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: REF: 2010MSK, 20G x 10CM; REF: 2016MSK, 20G x 16CM
Coaxial cannula internal diameter and length of biopsy instruments exceed the external diameter and length of the biopsy needle, prohibiting the biopsy needle from properly fitting into the coaxial cannula and accessing the target tissue, which could lead to procedure delay, and insufficient sample acquisition requiring a repeat procedure.
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceCordis US CorpClass IANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 801814RE
There is a potential for separation of the ANGIOGUARD RX / XP delivery system and capture sheath which include but are not limited to situations of an intra-procedural delay, unplanned percutaneous or surgical intervention, or stroke; while a replacement device is prepared.
- 2023-05-17FDA-DeviceCordis US CorpClass IANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 501814RM
There is a potential for separation of the ANGIOGUARD RX / XP delivery system and capture sheath which include but are not limited to situations of an intra-procedural delay, unplanned percutaneous or surgical intervention, or stroke; while a replacement device is prepared.
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