The Recall Desk

Hazard

Implant Failure recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
89
Critical
0
Severe
9
Most recent
2026-08-05

Of the 89 implant failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 9 (10%) are Severe.

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51–75 of 89

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1813-2021·2021-06-16

    Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System recall due to potential screw mechanism failure

    Alphatec Spine is recalling Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System units due to a potential defect where the screw blocking mechanism may disassociate or unlock during or after surgery. No adverse events have been reported.

    Product
    Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0244 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 44 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268507
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1807-2021·2021-06-16

    Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System Recalled for Potential Screw Failure

    Alphatec Spine recalled the Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System due to potential failure of the screw blocking mechanism, which could disassociate during or after surgery.

    Product
    Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0232 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 32 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268361
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1805-2021·2021-06-16

    Alphatec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate Screw Mechanism Failure Recall

    Alphatec Spine is recalling the Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System because the screw blocking mechanism may disassociate during surgery or unlock afterward. Eight units were distributed across 15 states.

    Product
    Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0122, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 22 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268484
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1799-2021·2021-06-16

    Alphatec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System screw failure recalled

    Alphatec is recalling its Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System due to potential screw blocking mechanism failure during or after spinal surgery. The screw may disassociate intraoperatively or unlock postoperatively.

    Product
    Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0116, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 16 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268422
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1142-2021·2021-03-03

    Recall of Parietex Hydrophilic Anatomical Mesh Due to Incorrect Side Labeling

    Covidien is recalling Parietex hydrophilic anatomical mesh where the package label indicates left-side use but contains a right-side device. This labeling error can lead to implant failure and hernia recurrence.

    Product
    Covidien Parietex hydrophilic anatomical mesh 15 cm x 10 cm polyester left - Product Usage: designed for the repair of inguinal hernias via laparoscopic or posterior open procedures Item Code: TECT1510AL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2869-2020·2020-09-02

    FDA Recalls Specific Lots of ALTERA Spacers Due to Material Defect

    Globus Medical is recalling specific lots of ALTERA Spacers because internal components may have been manufactured using stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.

    Product
    ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x36, 9-13mm, 15¿
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2865-2020·2020-09-02

    FDA Recalls Specific Lots of ALTERA Spacers Due to Material Defect

    Globus Medical is recalling specific lots of ALTERA Spacers because internal components may have been made with stainless steel instead of the specified cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy.

    Product
    ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x36, 8-12mm, 8¿
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2425-2020·2020-07-01

    Zest Anchors Recalls Locator Overdenture Implant Systems Due to Abutment Defects

    Zest Anchors LLC is recalling Locator Overdenture Implant Systems because the abutments may be out of specification, potentially causing a gap between the implant and abutment.

    Product
    LOCATOR OVERDENTURE IMPLANT SYSTEM STERILE R Rx Only QTY 1 .
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2355-2020·2020-06-17

    Acuity Surgical Devices Recalls A Link Z Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices

    Acuity Surgical Devices is recalling A Link Z Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices due to a manufacturing issue that may prevent vertebral body bone screws from seating properly.

    Product
    A LINK Z INTERVERTEBRAL BODY FUSION DEVICE Product Description: A Link Z Ti Unitary Open Interbody 32x24x12 7 A Link Z Ti Unitary Open Interbody 32x24x12 12 A Link Z Ti Unitary Open Interbody 32x24x16 7 A Link Z Ti Unitary Open Interbody 32x24x16 12 Product Usage: is a
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2354-2020·2020-06-17

    Acuity A Link Z Spinal Fusion Device Recalled for Manufacturing Defect

    Acuity Surgical Devices is recalling 178 A Link Z intervertebral body fusion devices because a manufacturing issue prevented bone screws from seating properly.

    Product
    A LINK Z INTERVERTEBRAL BODY FUSION DEVICE Product Description: A Link Z Ti Unitary Plate-Cage 32x21x15 7 A Link Z Ti Unitary Plate-Cage 32x21x15 12 A Link Z Ti Unitary Plate-Cage 32x21x15 16 A Link Z Ti Unitary Plate-Cage 32x21x15 16 A Link Z Ti Unitary Plate-Cage 32x21x
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2519-2019·2019-09-18

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls XP-XP Tibial Trays Due to Locking Bar Defect

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific XP-XP Tibial Trays because the locking bar may not fully engage. The recall covers units distributed in the US and several international regions.

    Product
    XP-XP Tibial Tray - Interlok 79 mm Item # 195758
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    44 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2293-2018·2018-07-11

    Howmedica Recalls LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads Due to Disassociation

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling specific LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads because of a higher than expected number of complaints regarding disassociation from the hip stem.

    Product
    LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads, Catalog No. 6260-9-040
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2134-2018·2018-06-13

    Orthofix Recalls Rival Fracture Plating Systems Due to Screw Engagement Failure

    Orthofix, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Rival Reduce Fracture Plating Systems and Rival View Plating Systems because locking screws failed to properly engage the plates during surgery.

    Product
    T-Plate, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Size (Part Number): a) Small (003-B-01001); b) Large (003-B-02001)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    19 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1234-2018·2018-04-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ACE Trochanteric Nail System Due to Performance Failure

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling the ACE Trochanteric Nail System after a Device Performance Review failed clinical analysis for survivorship.

    Product
    ACE Trochanteric Nail System ATN LAG SCREW 60MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 65MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 70MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 75MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 80MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 85MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 90MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 95MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 100MM STERIL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1228-2018·2018-04-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ACE Trochanteric Nail System Due to Performance Failure

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling the ACE Trochanteric Nail System after a device performance review failed clinical analysis for survivorship.

    Product
    ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER TROC LAG SCR 70 MM The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of thes
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1225-2018·2018-04-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ACE Trochanteric Nail System Due to Performance Failure

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling the ACE Trochanteric Nail System because a device performance review failed clinical analysis for survivorship.

    Product
    ACE Trochanteric Nail System ACE TROCH NAIL 125 DEG. X 11MM ACE TROCH NAIL 130 DEG. X 11MM ACE TROCH NAIL 135 DEG. X 11MM ACE TROCH NAIL 125 DEG. X 13MM ACE TROCH NAIL 130 DEG. X 13MM ACE TROCH NAIL 135 DEG. X 13MM The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1232-2018·2018-04-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ACE Trochanteric Nail System Due to Performance Failure

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling the ACE Trochanteric Nail System after a Device Performance Review failed clinical analysis for survivorship.

    Product
    ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER TROC NAIL 180X13X140 STER TROC NAIL 125 DEG X 13MM STER TROC NAIL 130 DEG X 13MM STER TROC NAIL 135 DEG X 13MM The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochante
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0946-2017·2017-01-11

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Modular Hip Prosthesis Necks Due to Adverse Events

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 13,671 modular neck hip prostheses due to a higher than anticipated complaint and adverse event trend.

    Product
    Modular Necks: The Modular SMF(TM) and Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of trauma or non-inflammatory degenerative joint d
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0945-2017·2017-01-11

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Modular SMF Hip Prostheses Due to Adverse Events

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Modular SMF and Modular REDAPT Hip Systems due to a higher-than-anticipated trend in complaints and adverse events.

    Product
    Modular SMF(TM) The Modular SMF(TM) and Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of trauma or non-inflammatory degenerative joint
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2787-2016·2016-09-21

    Howmedica Recalls AccuLIF PL Cages Due to Height Reduction

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling AccuLIF PL Cages because some implants have shown a reduction in height greater than 1 mm after surgery.

    Product
    AccuLIF PL 8-12mm x 11mm x 27mm x 8 Cage, Rx only, Sterile R, Legal The AccuLIF PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adju
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2786-2016·2016-09-21

    Howmedica Recalls AccuLIF PL Spinal Cages Due to Height Reduction

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling AccuLIF PL spinal cages because some implants have shown a reduction in height greater than 1 mm after surgery.

    Product
    AccuLIF PL 6-9mm x 11mm x 27mm x 8 Cage, Rx only, Sterile R, Legal The AccuLIF PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjun
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2788-2016·2016-09-21

    Howmedica Recalls AccuLIF PL Cages Due to Height Reduction

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling AccuLIF PL Cages because some implants have shown a reduction in height greater than 1 mm.

    Product
    AccuLIF PL 10-16mm x 11mm x 27mm x 8 Cage, Rx only, Sterile R, Legal The AccuLIF PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adj
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2638-2016·2016-08-31

    Medtronic Recalls Alpha Total Knee Replacement Tibial Tray Components

    Medtronic is recalling specific Alpha total knee replacement tibial trays that may not have been passivated according to manufacturing requirements.

    Product
    TIBIAL TRAY , SIZE 5, REF 90-SRK-200500, QTY: 1, STERILE R, Responsive Orthopedics, total knee replacement
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2553-2016·2016-08-24

    Stanmore METS SMILES Total Knee Replacement Recall for Fit Issues

    Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd. is recalling 3 units of METS SMILES Total Knee Replacements because the femoral plateau plates may not fit the intended mating component.

    Product
    METS SMILES Total Knee Replacement
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2093-2016·2016-07-06

    Smith & Nephew Legion HK Femoral Assembly Recalled for Surface Defect

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 16 units of the Legion HK Femoral Assembly because the internal surface where cement is applied is below specification.

    Product
    LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 4 RIGHT, A/P 58.5 MM, M/L 66 MM, REF 71421364 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis in older patients whose age, weight and activity l
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide