The Recall Desk

Hazard

Equipment Failure recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
170
Critical
2
Severe
21
Most recent
2026-07-22

Of the 170 equipment failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 21 (12%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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126–150 of 170

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0972-2017·2017-01-18

    Siemens Recalls Artis Q Angiographic X-Ray Systems for Generator Defects

    Siemens is recalling Artis Q angiographic x-ray systems due to potential high-voltage generator failures and rare image display loss.

    Product
    Artis Q/Q.zen, Angiographic x-ray system Stand alone system The Artis systems are a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0971-2017·2017-01-18

    Siemens Artis zee/zeego Angiographic X-ray System Recall for Generator Defects

    Siemens is recalling Artis zee/zeego angiographic x-ray systems due to potential high-voltage generator failures and rare image display loss.

    Product
    Artis zee/zeego, Angiographic x-ray system Stand alone system The Artis systems are a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedure
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0622-2017·2016-11-30

    Toshiba Aquilion Prime CT System Recalled for Cooling Oil Leak Risk

    Toshiba American Medical Systems is recalling Aquilion Prime CT systems because cooling oil in the x-ray tube heat exchanger may leak during operation.

    Product
    Aquilion Prime TSX-303A Aquilion PRIME is a multislice helical CT system with an 40-row detector. High-speed rotation allows rapid data acquisition and shortens scan times, while the fast reconstruction unit further improves throughput, reducing the time required for diagnosis.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2890-2016·2016-10-05

    EKOS Corporation Recalls EKOS Carts Due to Missing Wheel Washers

    EKOS Corporation is recalling 455 EKOS carts because missing washers may cause wheels to wear or dislodge, leading to equipment failure.

    Product
    The EKOS cart has the catalog number 700-60101. The EKOS cart is a custom infusion stand/cart used to hold and transport the EkoSonic Control Unit. The cart is designed with three poles to hold infusion pumps and fluid bags, a tray on which the EkoSonic Control unit sits and a
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2392-2016·2016-08-17

    Hitachi Scenaria CT System Recalled for Power Supply Failure Risk

    Hitachi Medical Systems America is recalling 33 Scenaria CT systems because centrifugal force may cause the power supply to fail, potentially requiring patients to be rescanned.

    Product
    Hitachi Scenaria Computed Tomography System Hitachi Medical Systems America, Twinsburg, OH 44087
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2082-2016·2016-07-13

    Medtronic 0-arm Imaging mobile x-ray system recall for battery damage risk

    Medtronic is recalling 0-arm Imaging mobile x-ray systems because replacement batteries may be damaged during shipment, creating a risk of failure.

    Product
    Medtronic 0-arm Imaging mobile x-ray system. Model Numbers - B1-700-00027, B1-700-00028
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2081-2016·2016-07-06

    Alcon CENTURION Vision System Recalled for Power Switch Defect

    Alcon Research, Ltd. is recalling the CENTURION Vision System because the grounding pin in the power entry switch may detach when the AC power cable is removed.

    Product
    CENTURION Vision System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1284-2016·2016-04-06

    Siemens AXIOM Artis zee/zeego X-Ray Systems Recalled for Cooling Leak

    Siemens is recalling 986 AXIOM Artis zee/zeego angiography systems because a cooling system leak could cause equipment failure.

    Product
    AXIOM Artis zee/zeego, system, x-ray, angiographic Product Usage: AXIOM Artis zee and Q/Q.zen is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese pati
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1283-2016·2016-04-06

    Siemens AXIOM Artis zee/zeego X-Ray Systems Recalled for Cooling Leak

    Siemens is recalling 986 AXIOM Artis zee/zeego angiography systems because a cooling system leak could cause equipment failure.

    Product
    AXIOM Artis zee/zeego, system, x-ray, angiographic Product Usage: AXIOM Artis zee and Q/Q.zen is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese pati
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·16130·2016-03-30

    Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard

    Black Diamond is recalling 1.16 million climbing carabiners because they may unexpectedly open, posing a risk of injury or death from a fall.

    Product
    Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0589-2016·2016-01-13

    Maquet HCU 30 Heater-Cooler Unit Recalled for Power Supply Board Failure

    Maquet is recalling HCU 30 Heater-Cooler Units due to a power supply board defect that can cause overheating and unit shutdown during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

    Product
    Maquet HCU 30 Coolant Type R134A Filling weight 250 g 120 V 50-60 Hz 1920 W Product Usage: The Heater Cooler Unit (HCU) 30 is intended to circulate water through heat exchange circuits to warm or cool a patient during short duration cardiopulmonary bypass procedures lasting 6
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0344-2016·2015-12-09

    Stryker Recalls I.V. Poles Due to Unexpected Retraction Hazard

    Stryker is recalling 19,876 I.V. poles because a nonconforming latch housing may cause them to retract unexpectedly while holding medical equipment.

    Product
    Two-stage and three-stage I.V. poles are shipped as an optional accessory to a bed or stretcher. The I.V. poles are stationary, height adjustable stands intended to hold infusion liquids, infusion accessories, and/or other medical devices. They may be used on the following pare
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2481-2015·2015-09-09

    Beckman Coulter Recalls Isoton 4 Diluent for Hematology Systems

    Beckman Coulter is recalling specific lots of Isoton 4 Diluent because they may compromise the Hgb cuvette in LH 750 and LH780 Hematology Systems.

    Product
    COULTER ISOTON 4 Diluent, Catalog No. 8547148. The diluent provides the ability to analyze portions of the diluted blood sample for different blood cell types, such as red blood cells and platelets.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1980-2015·2015-07-08

    GE Healthcare Recalls Innova IGS 520 Angiographic X-ray Systems

    GE Healthcare is recalling 10 Innova IGS 520 angiographic X-ray systems due to a potential safety issue that may result in the loss of C-arm gantry motion capability.

    Product
    GE Healthcare Innova IGS 520. Angiographic X-ray systems used in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for diagnostic, interventional and image-guided surgical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·15154·2015-06-02

    ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver Recalled for Signal Failure Risk

    CPSC recalls about 3,000 ORTOVOX S1+ avalanche transceivers because they may fail to transmit a signal during emergencies. Consumers should stop using them and return them for repair.

    Product
    ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1035-2015·2015-02-25

    GE Healthcare MRI Systems Recalled for Potential Ferrous Object Removal Delay

    GE Healthcare is recalling MRI systems because a disconnected MRU could delay the removal of ferrous objects, posing a life-threatening injury risk.

    Product
    This correction applies to all GE Healthcare MRI systems with superconducting magnets: Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, Signa HDx, Signa HDxt, Signa HDi, GE 1.5T Signa HDe, Optima MR360, Brivo MR355, Signa Excite-HD 1.5T & 3T, Signa Excite 1.5T HD Twinspeed, Signa Excite 1.5T HD
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0854-2015·2015-01-21

    Siemens Artis zee/zeego Systems Recalled for X-Ray Tube Focal Spot Failure

    Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 44 Artis zee/zeego angiography systems because the small focus of the x-ray tube may fail, causing a short interruption in procedures.

    Product
    Artis zee/ zeego systems, model numbers: 10094135, 10094137, 10094139, 10094141, 10280959: dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients. Procedures tha
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    17 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2291-2014·2014-08-27

    GE Healthcare Recalls Discovery XR656P/N Wall Stand Systems Due to Hook Failure

    GE Healthcare is recalling 334 Discovery XR656P/N wall stand systems because nylon hooks supporting the detector may fail, causing the detector to fall.

    Product
    GE Healthcare, Discovery XR656P/N 5374989/5397837 is intended to generate digital radiographic images of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities and other body parts in patients of all ages.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    31 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1202-2014·2014-04-02

    Siemens Artis Q X-ray Systems Recalled for Potential Tube Breakdown

    Siemens is recalling 19 Artis Q and Artis Q biplane systems because a breakdown of the x-ray tube could result in loss of x-ray imaging during clinical operation.

    Product
    Siemens Artis Q and Artis Q biplane systems Product Usage: Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0972-2014·2014-03-12

    Toshiba CT System Recalled Due to X-Ray Generator Failure

    Toshiba is recalling eight Aquilion One CT systems because high-voltage generator parts may fail, preventing X-ray exposure.

    Product
    TSX-301C Aquilion One (Vision Edition) Computed Tomography X-Ray System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    8 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0785-2014·2014-01-29

    Philips Recalls ADAC Gamma Camera Systems Due to Fork Joint Crack Risk

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling ADAC ARGUS and CIRRUS Gamma Camera Systems because routine maintenance may fail to detect small cracks in the fork weldments.

    Product
    ADAC ARGUS Gamma Camera Systems & ADAC CIRRUS Gamma Camera Systems. Distributed by Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·14088·2014-01-23

    Suunto Recalls Scuba Air Hoses Due To Drowning Hazard

    Suunto is recalling about 1,300 scuba high-pressure air hoses sold in the U.S. because they may leak or rupture, causing a loss of breathing gas and posing a drowning hazard.

    Product
    Scuba high-pressure air hoses
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0088-2014·2013-11-06

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Si Surgical Systems Due to Mounting Risk

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,090 da Vinci Si Surgical Systems because improper restraints during transport could cause the monitor to become loose from its mount.

    Product
    da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000 with the da Vinci Surgeon Console which contains a high Resolution Stereoscopic Viewer. Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic instruments.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1977-2013·2013-08-21

    Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Recalled for False Pressure Alarm

    Terumo is recalling 1,657 Advanced Perfusion System 1 units because a false high-pressure alarm can stop the pump. The company is updating manuals and issuing labeling addenda.

    Product
    100/120V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1 Product Usage: The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures only when used by a qualified perfusio
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1880-2013·2013-08-14

    Stryker Recalls Sonopet Ultrasonic Aspirator Consoles Due to Corrosion

    Stryker is recalling 215 Sonopet Ultrasonic Aspirator Consoles because corrosion on a power supply component may cause the irrigation pump to stop working.

    Product
    Sonopet Ultrasonic Aspirator Console 5450-852-000 (Console 230V) Product Usage: The Sonopet Console is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification, and aspiration of soft and hard tissue is desirable, including neurosurgery, gastrointestinal
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide