The Recall Desk

Hazard

Diagnostic Error recalls

397 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
397
Critical
1
Severe
12
Most recent
2026-08-26

Of the 397 diagnostic error recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 12 (3%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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76–100 of 397

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1033-2024·2024-02-14

    BD BBL Sensi Disc Meropenem testing discs recalled for accuracy failures

    Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL Sensi Disc Meropenem antibiotic susceptibility testing discs due to accuracy and quality control failures that may cause delayed or incorrect diagnostic results.

    Product
    BD BBL Sensi Disc Meropenem- 10 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 231703 and 231704¿
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1015-2024·2024-02-14

    Antibiotic susceptibility test discs recalled for accuracy and quality failures

    Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL Sensi Disc Azithromycin test discs due to potential accuracy and quality control failures that may delay diagnosis or result in inappropriate antibiotic selection.

    Product
    BD BBL Sensi Disc Azithromycin -15 ¿g, Catalog Number 231682¿used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1019-2024·2024-02-14

    BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefixime Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Accuracy Failures

    BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefixime testing discs are recalled due to potential accuracy and quality control failures that may result in delayed diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic selection in clinical laboratories.

    Product
    BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefixime - 5 ug¿, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 231664¿
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1029-2024·2024-02-14

    BD BBL Sensi Disc Doripenem antibiotic susceptibility testing accuracy failures

    BD BBL Sensi Disc Doripenem susceptibility testing discs may fail to accurately test antibiotic resistance in H. influenzae, potentially leading to incorrect antibiotic selection and delayed diagnosis. The FDA has recalled 2,363,168 units.

    Product
    BD BBL Sensi Disc Doripenem- 15 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 232219¿
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0993-2024·2024-02-14

    FilmArray Pneumonia Panel Plus Test Kits Recalled for False Positive Results

    BioFire Diagnostics is recalling FilmArray Pneumonia Panel Plus diagnostic test kits due to a potential for false positive results. These inaccurate results could lead to incorrect pneumonia diagnoses.

    Product
    FilmArray Pneumonia Panel Plus (Pneumoplus), REF: RFIT-ASY-0143, CED 2797, IVD, Rx Only (30 test kit)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1021-2024·2024-02-14

    BD Sensi Disc Cefpodoxime Antibiotic Testing Discs Recalled for Accuracy Failures

    Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefpodoxime testing discs due to potential accuracy failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing. The defect may cause inaccurate results, delayed diagnosis, or inappropriate antibiotic selection.

    Product
    BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefpodoxime - 10 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 231673 and 231674¿
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0865-2024·2024-02-07

    GE Voluson IC9-RS Ultrasound Probes Recalled for Double Image Artifacts

    GE HealthCare is recalling certain IC9-RS intracavitary ultrasound probes due to a double image artifact that creates ghost images. This unrecognized artifact can lead to diagnostic errors.

    Product
    GE Voluson IC9-RS intracavitary probes, Model Number J48691PJ, Diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0782-2024·2024-01-31

    Hologic PANTHER FUSION System Recalled for Potential False Positive Flu B Results

    Hologic is recalling PANTHER FUSION nucleic acid testing systems due to the potential for false positive influenza B test results when a sample is also positive for SARS-CoV-2.

    Product
    PANTHER FUSION System REF 9121010000 The Panther System is an integrated nucleic acid testing system which fully automates all steps necessary to perform Aptima assays from sample processing through amplification, detection, and data reduction. The Panther Fusion System is a
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0641-2024·2024-01-17

    Medical diagnostic reagent recall: incorrect cell staining fluorescence

    BD Biosciences is recalling CD11b APC diagnostic reagent vials that may produce dim fluorescence signals, potentially causing false negative results and misdiagnosis of blood cancers.

    Product
    CD11b APC: ASR, REF: 340936, and CE, REF: 333143
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0704-2024·2024-01-17

    BIOFIRE Respiratory Panel 2.1 recalled for false negative manufacturing defect

    BioFire Diagnostics recalls 57 kits of the BIOFIRE Respiratory Panel 2.1 due to a manufacturing defect that may produce false negative results, potentially causing treatment delays or missing infections.

    Product
    The BIOFIRE Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) is a PCR-based multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the BIOFIRE FILMARRAY 2.0 or BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Torch Systems.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    16 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0606-2024·2023-12-27

    RAPIDPoint 500 Measurement Cartridges Recalled for Sodium Sensor Bias

    Siemens is recalling RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridges because the sodium sensor can develop a negative measurement bias that could delay diagnosis of serious electrolyte disorders or cause treatment errors.

    Product
    RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 100 -Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10844813
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0510-2024·2023-12-13

    VITROS ECO2 Chemistry Slides may produce inaccurate CO2 test results

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling certain VITROS ECO2 diagnostic slides that may produce inaccurate carbon dioxide measurements, potentially leading to misdiagnosis of acid-base balance disorders.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products ECO2 Slides-For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products ECO2 Slides quantitatively measure total carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600 XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600/ XT 76
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0294-2024·2023-11-22

    CT Scanner Image Fusion Software Error Affecting Radiation Therapy Planning

    A software bug in Philips Brilliance CT scanners causes image-fusion errors, resulting in incorrect radiation therapy coordinates and potential treatment planning failures.

    Product
    Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology with software version V4.8.0.10421 Model:728243 CT scanner and simulator designed for radiation oncology and therapy.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0292-2024·2023-11-22

    Philips Big Bore RT CT Scanner Defect May Cause Incorrect Treatment Planning

    A software defect in Philips Big Bore RT CT scanners may cause incorrect coordinates in radiation therapy planning systems, affecting 56 units distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Big Bore RT with software version V4.8.0.10421- Model: 728242 CT scanner and simulator designed for radiation oncology and therapy.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0293-2024·2023-11-22

    Philips Brilliance CT Big Bore May Send Incorrect Coordinates During Radiation Therapy Planning

    Philips Brilliance CT Big Bore units with software V4.8.0.10421 may produce inaccurate image position data when offset reconstruction is used. This could lead to incorrect radiation therapy planning or diagnosis.

    Product
    Brilliance CT Big Bore with software version V4.8.0.10421 Model:728244 CT scanner and simulator designed for radiation oncology and therapy.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0236-2024·2023-11-15

    Laboratory Lipase Test Slides Recalled for Measurement Bias Risk

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Lipase Slides due to measurement abnormalities that could result in falsely low or elevated test results. This could delay diagnosis of acute pancreatitis or cause diagnostic confusion.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products Lipase Slides, Product Codes 1668409 (contains 60 Slides per Cartridge) and 8297749 (contains 18 slides per cartridge)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    12 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0208-2024·2023-11-08

    POC Analyzer Risk of Erroneous Creatinine Results During Cartridge Startup

    Nova Biomedical's Stat Profile Prime Plus POC analyzer may report inaccurate creatinine results during the first 2-4 hours after sensor cartridge installation. Standard quality control checks may not detect these errors.

    Product
    Nova Stat Profile Prime Plus POC Analyzer (CE)-Intended to measure certain gases in blood, serum, plasma or pH of blood, serum, and plasma. (1) PN 63368 Stat Profile Prime Plus POC Analyzer (2) PN 63369 Stat Profile Prime Plus POC Analyzer, Remanufactured P/N: 57400, 633
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2623-2023·2023-09-27

    VITROS XT Chemistry TBIL-ALKP Slides recalled for incorrect liver enzyme readings

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS XT Chemistry TBIL-ALKP Slides because they may report incorrectly low liver enzyme values, potentially leading to missed or delayed liver disease diagnoses. Approximately 52,456 units were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    VITROS XT Chemistry Products TBIL-ALKP Slides
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2588-2023·2023-09-20

    FILMARRAY GI Panel Software Recalled for False Positive Cryptosporidium Results

    BioFire Diagnostics is recalling FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal Panel software due to an increased risk of false positive Cryptosporidium test results. Approximately 61,069 devices were distributed in the US and internationally.

    Product
    FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel (Part No.: RFIT-ASY-0104 & RFIT-ASY-0116) Pouch Module Software
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    54 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2578-2023·2023-09-20

    Medical Device Recall: ACL TOP Coagulation Analyzers for Sample Misidentification

    Instrumentation Laboratory is recalling ACL TOP coagulation analyzers due to potential sample misidentification that could result in incorrect test results and alter patient management decisions.

    Product
    ACL TOP Family 50 Series Models as follows: In vitro diagnostic clinical use in the hemostasis laboratory for coagulation and/or fibrinolysis testing in the assessment of thrombosis and/or hemostasis (1) ACL TOP 550 CTS Model N
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1268-2023·2023-09-06

    Siemens Atellica CH Analyzer: Reagent Carryover Affecting Magnesium Test Results

    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has recalled the Atellica CH LDL Cholesterol Direct diagnostic device due to reagent carryover affecting magnesium test accuracy. Approximately 8420 units distributed nationwide and internationally are affected.

    Product
    Atellica CH LDL Cholesterol Direct (DLDL)-In vitro diagnostic quantitative determination of LDL cholesterol in human serum and plasma (lithium heparin) using the Atellica CH Analyzer. SMN: 11097632
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2439-2023·2023-08-30

    BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 may produce false negative results

    BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 kits for FILMARRAY systems may return false negative results due to a manufacturing defect. The recall affects 705 kits distributed to healthcare facilities in the U.S. and select international locations.

    Product
    BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1), REF: 423742, For FILMARRAY systems, IVD, Rx Only
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    24 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1624-2023·2023-05-31

    Incisive CT Power X-Ray System may display flipped or reversed images

    The Incisive CT Power X-Ray System (Model 728148) may display computed tomography images with incorrect orientation—flipped or reversed—potentially leading to misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, or additional radiation exposure from rescanning.

    Product
    Incisive CT Power- Whole-body computed tomography (CT) X-Ray System Model Number: 728148 (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1505-2023·2023-05-10

    Siemens ADVIA Centaur Cortisol Diagnostic Kits Recalled for Negative Measurement Bias

    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling 18,961 ADVIA Centaur Cortisol diagnostic kits due to negative bias in urine samples causing intermittently low test results that could affect clinical diagnosis.

    Product
    ADVIA Centaur Cortisol 50T (Material Number 10994924), ADVIA Centaur Cortisol 250T (Material Number 10994926), and ADVIA Centaur Cortisol REF 250T (Material Number 10994927). In vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of cortisol in human serum, plasma (EDTA and li
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1377-2023·2023-04-19

    BioPlex 2200 Anti-CCP Reagent Pack Recalled for Reduced Diagnostic Specificity

    Bio-Rad is recalling BioPlex 2200 Anti-CCP Reagent Pack, Lot 301481, because the test's specificity is lower than claimed, which may increase false positive results. The diagnostic kit was distributed worldwide including the US, Canada, and several European countries.

    Product
    BioPlex 2200, Anti-CCP Reagent Pack, REF 665-3250, IVD
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide