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FDA recalls of medical devices including diagnostics, implants, and consumer health hardware.
Medical device recalls are the FDA's highest-volume stream. They cover implantable devices like pacemakers and joint replacements, hospital diagnostics and lab analyzers, surgical instruments, software-as-a-medical-device, and consumer-facing hardware like CPAP machines, blood-pressure cuffs, and glucose monitors. The volume comes from the wide range of products in scope and from the FDA's broad definition of 'corrective action' — software updates, IFU revisions, and labeling corrections all show up as recalls.
For Class I device recalls, the device's defect creates a reasonable risk of serious injury or death — these are the urgent ones. Class II covers issues that may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, often around accuracy or calibration. Class III is for products that don't comply with FDA rules but pose no real safety risk; in practice many software-update letters are Class III.
If you depend on a recalled device for ongoing care, don't disconnect or stop using it before talking to the prescribing clinician — interrupting therapy for a CPAP or a continuous glucose monitor can be more dangerous than the recall it's responding to. Almost every device recall offers a remedy that doesn't require you to surrender the device first.
Cascade IOMAX Cortical Module devices are recalled due to a defective printed circuit board that may cause unintended electrical stimulation. Affected units were distributed in the U.S. and internationally.
B. Braun's Infusomat 60 IV infusion pump set is being recalled due to a backcheck valve that may malfunction, allowing medication to flow backward between IV containers and preventing proper priming of the line.
St. Jude Medical is recalling 129 units of the Agilis NxT Steerable Introducer due to dilators that are too short and will not extend outside the introducer sheath. The defect may prevent proper device function.
Abbott Proclaim XR 5 implantable pulse generators may reach end of service sooner than product labeling indicates, affecting approximately 83,511 units worldwide. Patients should contact their healthcare provider for guidance on device monitoring and replacement planning.
B. Braun's Infusomat SPACE Pump IV sets are recalled due to a potential backcheck valve malfunction that could cause medication backflow and inability to prime. The defect affects approximately 109,464 units distributed in the US and Canada.
Waldemar Link is recalling Endo Model SL Tibial Components used in knee replacement surgery because the blind screws on the modular components cannot be loosened during surgery, potentially prolonging procedures and forcing surgeons to change their planned approach.
B. Braun's Infusomat infusion pump component can malfunction, causing medication to flow backward from secondary IV lines into primary lines, potentially resulting in improper medication delivery and patient harm.
B. Braun Medical recalls Infusomat UNIV. 15 DROP PUMP SET units due to a potential backcheck valve malfunction that could cause medication backflow and adverse drug reactions.
Medical Depot is recalling the Nitro Glide Knee Walker (model 791RD) because the tiller can separate from the base assembly, potentially causing users to fall. The recall affects 667 units distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Abbott Proclaim 5 Implantable Pulse Generators may have a shorter battery lifespan than labeled, potentially affecting replacement timing for patients.
Canadian Hospital Specialties is recalling HIGH FLOW INSUFFLATION TUBING with incomplete seals that may result in non-sterile product. The defect affects 6,300 units and poses patient safety concerns.
B. Braun is recalling Infusomat UNIV 60 IV infusion pump sets due to a backcheck valve defect that could cause medication backflow between IV containers and prevent priming, potentially resulting in adverse drug reactions or medication loss.
BD Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets with ES 1.7.x software may display errors preventing medication access when Component Manager is in 'installed mode' and patch KB 5033688 is applied.
B. Braun's Infusomat pump sets may have faulty backcheck valves causing medication to backflow between IV bags, risking reduced medication delivery and adverse reactions. All units distributed worldwide after August 2023 are affected.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling UNITRAX Endoprosthesis Head Components because the package label size may not match the actual device inside. Mislabeling could result in the wrong implant size being used during hip surgery.
Greiner Bio-One is recalling VACUETTE blood collection tubes due to missing additive affecting clotting and separation. Defective tubes could delay patient treatment if samples require recollection.
The Infusomat 60DROP METRISET PUMP SET may experience backcheck valve malfunction, causing medication to flow backward between IV containers and loss of medication. This could result in adverse drug reactions or inability to administer medication properly.
Abbott's Proclaim 5 implantable pulse generator may reach end of service sooner than indicated in product labeling. The time between the elective replacement indicator threshold and complete device failure may be shorter than documented.
Abbott recalls 1,086 Proclaim Plus 7 implantable pulse generators due to labeling inaccuracy. Devices may reach end of service sooner than labeled, potentially reducing the time patients have to plan for replacement.
Abbott is recalling 8,401 units of the Proclaim Plus 5 Implantable Pulse Generator because the battery may reach end-of-service sooner than the product labeling indicates.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 18 units of UNITRAX Endoprosthesis Head Components due to mislabeled package sizes. The label may not match the actual device size inside.
B. Braun's Infusomat UNIV. 15 IV infusion pump set is being recalled due to a potential backcheck valve malfunction that could cause medication to backflow from secondary into primary IV containers, potentially resulting in patient injury.
B. Braun is recalling Infusomat IV infusion pump sets due to potential backcheck valve malfunction that can cause medication to flow backward between IV containers and prevent proper medication delivery.
B. Braun is recalling the Infusomat UNIV. 15 DROP PUMP SET due to potential backcheck valve malfunction that could cause medication backflow and loss. The defect may result in adverse drug reactions or improper medication delivery.
Ethicon Sarl is recalling SURGICEL FIBRILLAR product due to torn foil pouches that compromised the sterile barrier. Approximately 39,010 units distributed in the US, India, and Japan are affected.
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