The Recall Desk

Hazard

Incompatibility recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
37
Critical
2
Severe
2
Most recent
2025-04-30

Of the 37 incompatibility recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (5%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2 (5%) are Severe.

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26–37 of 37

  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0046-2015·2014-10-22

    Kendall Defibrillation Electrodes Recalled for Incompatibility with Philips AEDs

    FDA recalls 133,930 pairs of Kendall defibrillation electrodes because they are not compatible with specific Philips AED models.

    Product
    Covidien Kendall 1710H Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes Part Number: 40000006
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0048-2015·2014-10-22

    Philips HEARTSTART Electrode Pads Recalled for Incompatibility with AEDs

    Covidien is recalling Philips HEARTSTART Multifunction Electrode Pads because they are not compatible with Philips FR3 or FRx AEDs.

    Product
    Philips HEARTSTART Multifunction Electrode Pads Part Number: M3718A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0044-2015·2014-10-22

    Coviden Defibrillation Electrodes Recalled for Incompatibility with Philips AEDs

    Coviden LLC is recalling 9,850 pairs of Medi-Trace Cadence defibrillation electrodes because they are not compatible with Philips FR3 or FRx AEDs.

    Product
    Coviden Medi-Trace Cadence Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes, Pre-connected Part Number: 22660PC
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1774-2014·2014-06-18

    Stryker Neuro Drill Accessories Recalled for Missing Notches

    Stryker is recalling 41 sterile neuro drill accessories due to missing or partial notches that may affect compatibility with Elite attachments.

    Product
    Stryker 2.5mm x 3.6mm Neuro Drill Soft Touch Sterile Product Usage: The devices are intended to be used to cut bone and bone related tissue during neurosurgery, including craniotomy and spinal surgery as well as ear, nose and throat (ENT), orthopedic, and general surgical ap
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0777-2014·2014-01-22

    SpineFrontier Recalls Arena-L Trial Heads Due to Compatibility Issues

    SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling 23 Arena-L 35x26 Trial Heads because they may not be compatible with the trial handles.

    Product
    Arena-L 35x26 Trial Head I 10¿ Lordotic; Part: 11-81004-08, 11-81004-10, 11-81004-12, 11-81004-14, 11-81004-16 The trial heads are smooth plates that mimic the footprint of the implant, manufactured from 17-4 Stainless Steel into 35X26mm (11-81004-XX) and 38X28mm (11-81012-XX)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0778-2014·2014-01-22

    SpineFrontier Recalls Arena-L Trial Heads Due to Compatibility Issues

    SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling 23 Arena-L trial heads because they may not be compatible with the trial handles.

    Product
    Arena-L 38x28Trial Head I 10¿ Lordotic; Part: 11-81012-08, 11-81012-10, 11-81012-12, 11-81012-14 The trial heads are smooth plates that mimic the footprint of the implant, manufactured from 17-4 Stainless Steel into 35X26mm (11-81004-XX) and 38X28mm (11-81012-XX) varieties, ea
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0776-2014·2014-01-22

    SpineFrontier Recalls Arena-L Trial Handles and Heads Due to Compatibility Issues

    SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling 23 Arena-L Trial Handles and Heads because the components may not be compatible. The devices were distributed only to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

    Product
    Arena-L Trial Handle; Part: 11-81002 The trial heads are smooth plates that mimic the footprint of the implant, manufactured from 17-4 Stainless Steel into 35X26mm (11-81004-XX) and 38X28mm (11-81012-XX) varieties, each with multiple height configurations. The Trial Heads are
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0619-2014·2014-01-08

    AdvanDx Gram-Negative QuickFISH BC Kits Recalled for Microscope Incompatibility

    AdvanDx is recalling Gram-Negative QuickFISH BC kits because they are incompatible with certain fluorescence microscope light sources.

    Product
    AdvanDx Gram-Negative QuickFISH BC. In-Vitro Diagnostic for the identification of Enterobacteriacae Catalog Number: QFGNRBC1-25 Gram-Negative QuickFISH BC provides rapid identification of Escherichia coli, and/or Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and/or Klebsiella pneumoniae directly
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0492-2014·2013-12-25

    Aesculap Columbus Revision CoCr Spacers Recalled Due to Incompatibility

    Aesculap, Inc. is recalling 24 Columbus Revision CoCr 15mm distal and posterior spacers, sizes F5-F7, because they were not compatible.

    Product
    Aesculap Columbus Revision CoCr 15mm distal and posterior spacers, sizes F5-F7
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0502-2013·2012-12-19

    ConMed Recalls WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Due to Fit Issues

    ConMed is recalling WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles because they may not fit through a 2.0 mm bronchoscope, causing minor inconvenience.

    Product
    WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. MW-222, WANG Cytology Needles, Central or Peripheral Regions, 22 g x 13 mm long needle. --- Common Name: Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories. The ConMed WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles are designed for use with
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states