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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.
Philips is recalling adult Smart PADS cartridges for HeartStart HS1 defibrillators due to potential gel separation from the pad backing. Affected pads may have reduced gel contact, potentially affecting device performance.
Stradis Medical is recalling 76 units of Total Knee Surgical Kits with potentially perforated or torn outer bags that may compromise sterility. Distribution occurred in Indiana, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Medline Industries is recalling 7,800 Excelsior Medical 10mL Sterile Field Saline Flush syringes due to sterility failure of the exterior syringe surface, which may prevent the product from being safely used on a sterile field.
DeRoyal Industries is recalling 1,360 DEXMED ACCESS CENTER TRAY kits with Prevantics antiseptic swabs due to uncertain validation of manufacturing test methods. The affected kits were distributed in Florida, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
Hologic is recalling 2,061 Panther Fusion GBS Assay Cartridges because samples at or near the limit of detection may produce false negative results, risking missed diagnosis of group B streptococcus infection.
Shimadzu SonialVision safire X-ray systems may emit radiation exceeding federal limits during some fluoroscopic procedures. The manufacturer is addressing installation criteria to prevent potential dose violations.
Philips Allura and Azurion X-ray systems running StentBoost Live R2.0 may display images from previous scans or other patients due to a software defect. 338 units are affected and globally distributed.
GE Healthcare is recalling 55 SIGNA Excite 3T MRI systems due to potential for images to be flipped left to right, which could affect diagnostic accuracy. The affected systems were distributed worldwide.
Brius Technologies is recalling 13 customized metal orthodontic appliances that were sold and distributed prior to completing the required design control process and documentation.
Stradis Medical is recalling Lum Lam Custom Pack Anesthesia Kits because the outer bag may be perforated or torn, potentially compromising the kit's sterility. Two lot numbers are affected.
DeRoyal Industries is recalling 400 DeRoyal ST Neonatal Dressing Change Kits due to uncertain validation of manufacturing test methods. The recall affects kits distributed to healthcare facilities in Florida, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
WHPM Inc. is recalling approximately 535,755 First SIGN SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Tests distributed in California, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Texas. The tests were sold without FDA Emergency Use Authorization or clearance.
GE Healthcare Revolution CT scanners display inaccurate radiation dose values in certain situations. This could affect clinical dosing decisions during patient scans.
GE Healthcare has recalled 653 SIGNA MRI systems worldwide due to a potential defect that could flip medical images left to right. This could affect diagnostic accuracy in patient care.
Philips Healthcare is recalling the StentBoost Live R2.0 application due to a software configuration error. The imaging system fails to stop image acquisition automatically, continuing indefinitely while the pedal is pressed instead of stopping after 40 images.
Stradis Medical is recalling Anterior Hip Pack surgical kits due to perforated or torn outer bags that may compromise sterility. No illnesses have been reported.
Shimadzu Medical Systems recalls 176 SonialVision G4 X-ray systems that may emit radiation doses exceeding federal standards in some fluoroscopic mode cases. No injuries have been reported.
Stradis Medical is recalling 348 units of its Total Joint Pack Surgical Kit due to risk of outer bag tears or perforations that could compromise kit sterility. The recall affects units distributed in Indiana, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Maquet Medical Systems is recalling certain Cardiohelp-i Transport Guard units due to a potential loose cylindrical pin that may jam the locking mechanism. This could prevent the device from opening or cause complete disassembly, potentially delaying critical cardiac support.
Shimadzu FLUOROspeed X1 fluoroscopy systems may deliver radiation doses exceeding federal regulatory limits in specific fluoroscopic operating modes due to inadequate installation adjustment criteria.
Abbott is recalling 402 kits of ARCHITECT STAT myoglobin calibrator that failed stability testing and may produce out-of-specification calibration results. The affected calibrators could impact the accuracy of myoglobin measurements used in clinical diagnostics.
Draeger Medical is recalling Babylog VN500 ventilators for neonatal and pediatric patients due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The devices are not equipped against potential cyber threats.
DRG International recalls its C-Peptide ELISA kit (Catalog # EIA-1293) after the standards were found to have optical density below the required threshold. The defect may cause invalid test runs and delayed patient results.
Ventana Medical Systems has recalled 9,214 BenchMark ULTRA and DISCOVERY ULTRA instruments due to potential fluid leak that could cause electrical short circuit, smoke, and fire.
Remote Diagnostic Technologies recalls Tempus LS defibrillators not approved for US distribution. Two units were distributed in Illinois and Kansas.
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