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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.
A ball stud on the gas strut may fail on NovoTHOR Whole Body Light Pod units, potentially causing injury if the canopy malfunctions while someone is using the device.
American Contract Systems is recalling 1,020 obstetrical and gynecological surgical kits because components were sterilized without documented assessment of their suitability to the process, potentially causing loss of functionality or drug efficacy.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement components due to potential oxidation of the UHMWPE material in units manufactured with raw material over 5 years of age.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement components manufactured from UHMWPE raw material over 5 years of age, which may develop elevated oxidation affecting material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics recalls SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee replacement components manufactured with UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old, which may experience elevated oxidation affecting material properties. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
The Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI machine's Quadrature Body Coil seal adhesive may fail, creating sharp edges that could injure patients. All units of this model are affected.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling LARGE PRIMARY REV.TIB.INSERT-DURACON knee implants manufactured with aged UHMWPE material that may have elevated oxidation levels. Affected patients should consult their healthcare provider.
Philips is recalling Ingenia 3.0T CX MRI machines due to potential failure of the Quadrature Body Coil seal adhesive. Loose seals may create sharp edges that risk skin injury or hair entanglement during scanning.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling DURATION knee replacement tibial inserts manufactured with raw materials over 5 years old that have developed oxidation. Oxidation can degrade the material's structural properties, affecting implant performance.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling a knee replacement implant insert due to potential material oxidation. UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old may develop elevated oxidation levels, affecting implant properties.
Philips has recalled certain SmartPath to dStream MRI coil components because the seal adhesive may fail, creating sharp edges that could contact patients during scanning and cause skin and tissue injuries.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee implant components made from UHMWPE material over 5 years old that may develop elevated oxidation.
TERRAGENE S.A. is recalling over 36,000 chemical integrator strips used to verify sterilization in healthcare settings because the instructions distributed with the products don't match the FDA-cleared instructions for use.
Philips Achieva XR MRI body coil seal adhesive may fail and create sharp edges that could injure patients. Affected units are being recalled.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling P7 28MM 10 DEGREE +4MM INSERT knee replacement components (Lot 61311701, 62122001) due to potential oxidation in aged UHMWPE material that could affect material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling Scorpio-Flex knee implant inserts manufactured with over-5-year-old UHMWPE material, which may develop elevated oxidation levels that could affect material properties.
P7 knee replacement inserts may contain UHMWPE material over 5 years old that has developed oxidation, potentially degrading the material's properties. Patients should consult their healthcare provider.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling SCORPIO Total Knee Concentric Dome Patella components due to potential oxidation in raw materials over 5 years old. No illnesses have been reported.
XTANT Medical is recalling Cortera Spinal Fixation System screws that were manufactured with incorrect dimensions. Screws labeled 8.5 mm by 50 mm are actually 5.5 mm by 45 mm, potentially preventing proper screw engagement.
Covidien is recalling multiple surgical suture products because certain lots were sterilized with gamma doses exceeding approved levels. The excess radiation may reduce suture strength over time, potentially causing wound failure and bleeding.
The FDA is recalling SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacement components because manufacturing used raw material over 5 years old that may have elevated oxidation levels affecting the implant's material properties.
American Contract Systems is recalling 290 cardiac procedural kits nationwide because components were subjected to sterilization without documented assessment of temperature suitability, potentially causing loss of functionality or efficacy.
Philips Medical Systems recalls the Azurion 7 M20 FlexArm system due to a software issue causing loss of connectivity between the FlexArm and Maquet Magnus Table. The recall affects 28 systems worldwide.
AtriCure recalls certain tank hose assemblies for Cryo Module equipment due to manufacturing defects. The units have incorrect inner tube material and missing required perforations on the outer sheathing.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO TS TIB knee implant inserts (Part Number 72-4-0510) manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. The material may have elevated oxidation levels that could affect implant performance.
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