Hazard
147 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 147 equipment malfunction recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 11 (7%) are Severe.
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Abbott Molecular recalled one Alinity m System diagnostic unit installed without required plunger assemblies and returned to service without proper calibration. This could result in delayed or incorrect test results.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Xi and da Vinci X surgical systems because the instrument carriage can become loose due to a manufacturing defect in the linear rail component.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 135 Life2000 ventilators nationwide due to potential patient desaturation when connected to an oxygen concentrator.
Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling 1,340 units of the Affinity Fusion Oxygenator due to reports that the Temperature Monitoring Adapter can come loose during or after use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
The Anspach 6.5 cm Adult Rotating Craniotome Attachment may have ball bearings that detach during surgical use or removal. The manufacturer recommends following inspection intervals to prevent serious patient injury.
Primus Corporation recalls Trinity Biotech HbA1c Control Kits because Control Level I material produces out-of-range results that cause analyzer malfunction and testing delays, potentially delaying patient results.
Visionsense is recalling 205 units of its VS3 Iridium microscope because optical fiber cables may become damaged during handling, causing loss of function and outer cable heating or melting.
BD Multitest 6-Color TBNK tubes are being recalled due to partial label detachment. The defect can cause tubes to stick together or lead to automation errors when used with the flow cytometer's automated loader.
Leica Microsystems is recalling 30 ARveo 8 surgical microscopes (Part Number 10449063) distributed nationwide due to a photodiode component change causing inaccurate illumination adjustment when using the BrightCare Plus Luxmeter feature.
Siemens has recalled Artis Q and Artis Q.zen X-ray imaging systems due to a potential X-ray tube hardware defect. In rare cases, if error detection fails, the system will not be able to release X-ray until shut down; 1,389 units are affected globally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 505 E-100 electrosurgical generators because required preventative maintenance was not performed on units distributed worldwide and in the US.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling CereLink ICP Monitors due to electrical interference causing intracranial pressure readings to drift out of range. Affected devices may display an error message indicating sensor or extension cable failure.
Affected Hill-Rom Centrella Pro+ 36-inch mattresses may have reduced Microclimate Management performance, increasing risk of pressure ulcer development. The failure affects heat and moisture control.
Siemens Artis and Artis Q.zeego fluoroscopic X-ray systems may lose stand mobility if the robotic control system's BIOS battery discharges at startup. Field service is required to restore function.
Siemens is recalling 88 Artis Icono X-ray systems in the U.S. due to increased fan wear that could lead to electrical failure and malfunction of the imaging system during operation.
Siemens is recalling 38 Artis Q zeego X-ray systems nationwide due to a cooling circuit malfunction that may prevent adequate cooling of the X-ray tube, triggering automatic system shutdown.
Siemens is recalling 35 Artis icono floor diagnostic imaging systems due to five potential software errors affecting equipment movements and detector control. The defects may limit functionality during procedures and could delay clinical treatment until the system is restarted.
Siemens is recalling 69 Artis Q.zen biplane systems where coolant levels may drop sufficiently to prevent adequate X-ray tube cooling, triggering automatic shutdown safeguards.
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. is recalling 2,880 Lumbar Puncture Drug Free Trays due to defects in the manometer component involving leaking and mating issues that could affect device function.
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets in SIGNA MRI systems may have cryogen ventilation systems that do not meet safety venting requirements. Approximately 17,228 systems are affected.
GE Healthcare is recalling 17,228 MRI superconducting magnets that may have improper cryogen ventilation systems. The defect could fail to properly vent cryogenic materials in the SIGNA 3.0T MR System.
Philips wireless footswitches used with Allura Xper and Azurion X-ray systems may experience connection issues that interrupt fluoroscopic imaging during patient procedures. The recall affects 1,971 systems distributed worldwide.
Abbott Molecular is recalling 742 Alinity m Systems worldwide due to a software defect that can set the Amplification Detection clamp CLEAN position too high, potentially affecting instrument operation.
Siemens Artis Q angiography systems may fail to release x-ray when source-to-image distance lift and x-ray release are activated simultaneously, causing procedure delays.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 15 Artis Q biplane diagnostic x-ray systems due to a software issue in the VD12-angiography subsystem. When source-to-image distance lift is activated simultaneously with x-ray release, the system fails to activate and displays an error message, causing procedural delay.