The Recall Desk

Hazard

Mechanical Failure recalls

1,694 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,694
Critical
7
Severe
304
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 1,694 mechanical failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 7 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 304 (18%) are Severe.

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251–275 of 1694

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1238-2021·2021-03-17

    FDA Recalls CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System Due to Locking Mechanism Failure

    RTI Surgical is recalling the CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.

    Product
    CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 5 Level, 75mm Material Number: 66-575 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2-C7) for the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (DDD) defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1239-2021·2021-03-17

    FDA Recalls CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System Due to Locking Mechanism Failure

    RTI Surgical is recalling specific CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.

    Product
    CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 5 Level, 80mm Material Number: 66-580 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2-C7) for the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (DDD) defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1226-2021·2021-03-17

    FDA Recalls CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System Due to Locking Mechanism Failure

    RTI Surgical is recalling CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the locking mechanism may disassociate, requiring revision surgery.

    Product
    CervAlign Anterior Cervical Plate System-Cervalign, 3Level, 60mm Material Number: 66-360 - Product Usage: intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2-C7) for the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (DDD) defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of t
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1186-2021·2021-03-17

    Stryker Recalls Triathlon Knee Baseplates Due to Manufacturing Defect

    Stryker is recalling 11 Triathlon Tritanium Tibial Baseplates because a manufacturing defect may prevent the knee insert from locking securely.

    Product
    Prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uncemented, porous, coated, polymer/metal/polymer.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1100-2021·2021-02-17

    Arjo Flat Dynamic Positioning System Recalled for Sling Clip Breakage Risk

    Arjohuntleigh Magog is recalling 3,390 Arjo Flat Dynamic Positioning Systems due to a risk of sling clip breakage during use.

    Product
    Arjo Flat Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) - Product Usage: used in conjunction with passive clip slings is designed for resident transfer in a homecare setting, at nursing homes and other assisted living centers. Please note that the DPS can be utilized only if affixed to ceilin
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·21V065000·2021-02-11

    2022 Volvo VNL Trucks: Flywheel Detachment Risk from Improper Torque

    Volvo is recalling 2022 VNL trucks due to improperly torqued capscrews securing the flywheel to the crankshaft. Detachment could cause loss of drive power and ejected driveline pieces, increasing crash and injury risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0947-2021·2021-02-10

    Philips EPIQ Ultrasound Systems Recalled for Control Panel Failure Risk

    Philips is recalling 12,080 EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems because the control panel arm assembly may break off if subjected to undue force.

    Product
    Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Models EPIQ Elite, EPIQ 5G, EPIQ 5C, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7G, EPIQ 7C, EPIQ 7W, EPIQ CVx & EPIQ CVxi - Product Usage: the systems can assist the interventionist and surgeon with image guidance during treatment of cardiovascular disease in which
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0882-2021·2021-01-27

    Biomet Recalls A.L.P.S. Clavicle Plating System Due to Drill Fracture Risk

    Biomet is recalling 174 A.L.P.S. Clavicle Plating Systems because instruments may cold weld, preventing disassociation and increasing the chance of drill fracture.

    Product
    A.L.P.S. Clavicle Plating System, Plate, Fixation, Bone, Item Number 233500004 - Product Usage: indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and non-unions of the clavicle including osteopenic bone.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0735-2021·2021-01-20

    Recall of Lotus Edge Valve System Transcatheter Aortic Valve Prosthesis Due to Deployment Locking Failure

    Boston Scientific recalls 278 Lotus Edge Valve Systems due to a failure in visual inspection that prevents proper valve locking during deployment, potentially preventing delivery system release.

    Product
    Lotus Edge Valve System, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Prosthesis Premounted on Delivery System, 25mm, sterile, REF H749LVS250, GTIN 08714729940821, Made in Ireland, Ballybrit Business Park, Galway, Ireland.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    38 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0857-2021·2021-01-20

    GE Healthcare Recalls Nuclear Medicine Systems Due to Loose Rotor Bearing Screws

    GE Healthcare is recalling 52 nuclear medicine systems worldwide because loose rotor bearing screws caused a bearing to release in one field unit.

    Product
    Discovery 670 DR (Model H3100BT), NM/CT 870 DR (Model 3100Q and H3100AS), Discovery NM670 Pro (Model 3100XB), Discovery 670 ES (Model H3100XF) - Product Usage: intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals to aid in detecting, localizing, diagnosing of diseas
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0853-2021·2021-01-20

    GE Healthcare Recalls NM/CT 850 Systems Due to Loose Rotor Bearing Screws

    GE Healthcare is recalling 24 NM/CT 850 systems because loose rotor bearing screws caused a bearing to release in one field unit.

    Product
    GE NM/CT 850 system Model Number H3907AD - Product Usage: intended for general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0856-2021·2021-01-20

    GE Healthcare Recalls Discovery NM 630 and 830 Nuclear Medicine Cameras

    GE Healthcare is recalling 81 Discovery NM 630 and 830 units due to loose rotor bearing screws that could release a bearing.

    Product
    Discovery NM 630 (Model Number H3101RH), NM 830 (Model Number H3910AC), 830 NM Cyber Defense (Model Number H3910AG) - Product Usage: intended for general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0858-2021·2021-01-20

    GE Healthcare Recalls Optima NM/CT 640 Due to Loose Rotor Bearing Screws

    GE Healthcare is recalling seven Optima NM/CT 640 units because loose rotor bearing screws caused a bearing release in one field unit.

    Product
    Optima NM/CT 640, Model number 3101RL - Product Usage: intended for General Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0854-2021·2021-01-20

    GE Healthcare Recalls 12 NM/CT 860 Systems Due to Loose Rotor Bearing Screws

    GE Healthcare is recalling 12 NM/CT 860 systems because loose rotor bearing screws caused a bearing release in one field unit.

    Product
    GE NM/CT 860 system Model Number H3908AD - Product Usage: intended for general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0855-2021·2021-01-20

    GE Healthcare Recalls NM/CT 870 CZT Systems Due to Loose Rotor Screws

    GE Healthcare is recalling 12 NM/CT 870 CZT systems because loose rotor bearing screws may cause a bearing to release.

    Product
    GE NM/CT 870 CZT system Model Number H3906CW - Product Usage: intended for general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0777-2021·2021-01-13

    Boston Scientific Recalls Hot AXIOS Stent Delivery Systems Due to Fitting Detachment

    Boston Scientific is recalling Hot AXIOS Stent delivery systems because a fitting may detach, risking leakage of bodily contents into the peritoneal cavity.

    Product
    Hot AXIOS Stent and Electrocautery - Enhanced Delivery System 10mm x15mm (OUS) UPN: M00553550 - Product Usage: The stent is intended for implantation up to 60 days and should be removed upon confirmation of pseudocyst or walled-off necrosis resolution.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0802-2021·2021-01-13

    DePuy Pinnacle Hip Cups Recalled for Potential Cross-Threaded Apex HE Fixation

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling Pinnacle Hip Cups because the Apex HE screw may thread through the cup shell without stopping, potentially protruding internally.

    Product
    Pinnacle Cups, Part numbers 121701048 121701050 121701052 121701054 121701056 121701058 121701060 121701062 121711048 121711052 121712050 121712052 121712056 121722048 121722050 121722052 121722054 121722056 121722058 121722060 121722062 121731048 121731050 121731052 121731054 12
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0767-2021·2021-01-13

    Linet Eleganza 5 Adjustable Bed Recalled for Side Rail Malfunction

    Linet Spol. S.r.o. is recalling 518 Eleganza 5 adjustable beds because a side rail component may malfunction, causing the rail to fail to lock or become stuck in the upper position.

    Product
    Eleganza 5 (AC powered adjustable bed), Item Numbers: a) 1GE512055-40, b) 1GE512055-45, c) 1GE512055-85, and d) 1GE512055-95 - Product Usage: Eleganza 5 is a positionable bed for intensive care. Its purpose is to support patient and to facilitate treatment and manipulation with
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0648-2021·2020-12-30

    GA Health ScopeValet Guardian Disposable Endoscope Valves Recalled for Defects

    GA Health Company Limited is recalling ScopeValet Guardian Disposable Endoscope Valves because the suction button may be sticky or broken, potentially prolonging procedures.

    Product
    ScopeValet Guardian Disposable Endoscope Valves Set Distributed By Ruhof Corporation, 393 Sagamore Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501 Product Code: 345SVVO1
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0640-2021·2020-12-30

    GA Health STOPCON Disposable Valves Recalled for Sticky or Broken Suction Buttons

    GA Health Company Limited is recalling 25,000 units of STOPCON Disposable Valves because the suction button may be sticky or broken, potentially prolonging procedures.

    Product
    STOPCON Disposable Valves Set-Single Use Valves (suction-/air-water-/biopsy-valve/auxiliary water connector) DISTRIBUTED BY: KEY SURGICAL 8101 WALLACE ROAD / EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 / USA Product Code: EN10229.1
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0639-2021·2020-12-30

    GA Health Company Recalls STOPCON Disposable Valves Due to Defects

    GA Health Company is recalling 12,800 units of STOPCON Disposable Valves because the suction button may be sticky or broken, potentially prolonging medical procedures.

    Product
    STOPCON Disposable Valves Set-Single Use Single Use Valves Olympus R (Air-Water-/Suction-/ Biopsy-Valve) DISTRIBUTED BY: KEY SURGICAL 8101 WALLACE ROAD / EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 / USA Product Code: EN10229
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0642-2021·2020-12-30

    GA Health Recalls 10,000 STOPCON Suction Valves for GI Endoscopes

    GA Health Company Limited is recalling 10,000 STOPCON Suction Valves for GI endoscopes because the suction button is reported sticky or broken, which may cause prolonged procedures.

    Product
    STOPCON Suction Valve-Suction Valve for GI-Endoscope DISTRIBUTED BY: KEY SURGICAL 8101 WALLACE ROAD / EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 / USA Product Code: EN10232
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0646-2021·2020-12-30

    GA Health Company Recalls Bulldog Disposable Endoscope Valves Due to Defects

    GA Health Company is recalling 20,000 units of Bulldog Disposable Endoscope Valves because the suction button is reported sticky or broken, which may cause prolonged procedures.

    Product
    Bulldog Disposable Endoscope Valves Set-Air/Water Valve, Suction Valve, Biopsy Valve Manufactured for: Diversatek Healthcare 102 E.Keefe Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53212 USA Product Code: 1203-71
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0649-2021·2020-12-30

    GA Health Recalls ScopeValet Guardian Disposable Endoscope Valves Due to Defect

    GA Health Company Limited is recalling 10,000 ScopeValet Guardian Disposable Endoscope Valves because the suction button may be sticky or broken, potentially prolonging procedures.

    Product
    ScopeValet Guardian Disposable Endoscope Valves Set- Air/Water, Suction, Biopsy Valve, Auxiliary Water Connector Product Code: 345SVVO4
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0643-2021·2020-12-30

    GA Health Recalls Andorate Disposable Endoscope Valves Due to Defective Suction Button

    GA Health Company Limited is recalling Andorate Disposable Endoscope Valves because the suction button may be sticky or broken, potentially prolonging medical procedures.

    Product
    Andorate Disposable Endoscope Valves Set-Contains Air/Water Valve,Suction Valve and Biopsy Valve Product Code: GAR004
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide