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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.
Medline IV TEAM PICC medical procedure kits may contain non-sterile product if the breather pouch vendor seal has been opened. The recall affects 120 units distributed worldwide including the US, Canada, and Panama.
Medline is recalling 194 drape packs from breather pouch lot 323080002 that may be non-sterile if the seal is opened. The kits were distributed in the US, Canada, and Panama.
Medline medical procedure convenience kits with certain breather pouches may lose sterility if the vendor seal is opened. Approximately 5,972 units were distributed in the US, Canada, and Panama.
Medline is recalling certain medical procedure kits packaged in breather pouch lot 323080002 because seals may not prevent non-sterile product use. Affected units were distributed in the US, Canada, and Panama.
Shimadzu has recalled 13 Trinias unity digital angiography systems because the catheterization table may continue moving unexpectedly when the direct memory button is released during simultaneous operation with the C-arm. The operator must use the stop button to halt the table.
Ad-Tech is recalling A-style depth electrodes due to incorrect MRI safety labeling. Devices were labeled as MR Conditional when they should be labeled MR Unsafe.
Smiths Medical is recalling 3080 medex TranStar pressure transducers with a manufacturing defect that may cause inaccurate, interrupted, or absent pressure monitoring. The defect stems from leaks or chip failures in the transducer.
Medline CENTRAL CATHETER INSERTION KIT (Ref CVI680C) is being recalled because certain units may be non-sterile due to potential seal failures in packaging. The recall affects 1,180 units distributed in the US, Canada, and Panama.
Smiths Medical is recalling certain ENT medication reservoirs due to weakened weld joints that may cause medication leakage. Approximately 120,960 units are affected and distributed worldwide.
Medline is recalling 160 units of EYE PACK medical procedure kits due to potential compromises in sterilization. If the vendor seal on the breather pouch is opened or unsealed, the contents may become non-sterile.
Baxter is recalling 1,077 TruSystem 7000 operating tables worldwide due to electrical short-circuits and smoke emissions in battery connectors reported by customers.
Smiths Medical recalls the medex TranStar Patient Mount Monitoring Kit (1,740 units) due to manufacturing defects that may cause inaccurate or interrupted pressure monitoring.
Medline is recalling certain Ambulatory Mini Pack convenience kits from lot 23LBO804 because they may be non-sterile if the vendor seal on the breather pouch is opened or unsealed.
Physio-Control is recalling sterilizable internal defibrillation paddles (LP20 and LP15 models) due to cracking and over-molding separation. The defects may prevent proper device function during critical cardiac emergency treatment.
Medline is recalling certain medical procedure convenience kits due to a breather pouch seal defect. If the pouch seal is opened or compromised, the product may not be sterile and could pose a health risk during surgical use.
Ad-Tech is recalling Spencer Probe Depth Electrodes due to an incorrect MRI safety label. The device was incorrectly labeled as MR Conditional when it is actually MR Unsafe and not cleared for MRI use.
Smiths Medical is recalling the medex TranStar 72-inch Double Monitoring Kit due to a manufacturing defect in the pressure transducer that may cause inaccurate pressure readings or monitoring interruptions. Approximately 6,590 units have been distributed worldwide.
Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation is recalling 14 units of its AD-TECH Spencer Probe Depth Electrodes due to an incorrect MRI safety label. The devices were labeled as MRI Conditional when they are actually MRI Unsafe, creating a risk of misuse.
Smiths Medical is recalling CADD Medication Cassette Reservoirs (100mL) due to a production equipment malfunction that may weaken the weld joint between the medication bag and tubing, potentially causing medication leakage. The recall affects 26,160 units distributed worldwide.
Baxter is recalling its TruSystem 7000 operating table worldwide due to customer reports of battery and connector short-circuits that emitted smoke. All serial numbers are affected.
Medline Industries is recalling 2,740 surgical convenience kits with breather pouches that may result in non-sterile product if the vendor seal is opened. The recall affects units distributed in the US, Canada, and Panama.
Medline recalled pediatric drape kits that may become non-sterile if the pouch seal is compromised. Affected units were distributed in the US, Canada, and Panama.
Smiths Medical recalls medex TranStar DPT pressure transducers due to a manufacturing defect that may cause inaccurate or interrupted pressure monitoring. The defect stems from a leak or chip malfunction.
Olympus is recalling Soltive Pro SuperPulsed Laser Systems because the term 'Bladder Stone' was incorrectly translated as 'Kidney Stone' in Spanish and Portuguese, posing a risk of unintended energy delivery.
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is recalling 900 units of medex TranStar KIDS KIT 31IN. CLOSED BLOOD SAMPLE KIT due to a manufacturing defect that may cause inaccurate pressure monitoring.
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