The Recall Desk

Hazard

Mechanical Failure recalls

1,703 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,703
Critical
7
Severe
366
Most recent
2026-10-21

Of the 1,703 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 366 (21%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all mechanical failure recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

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301–325 of 1703

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0176-2021·2020-10-28

    Bien-Air Surgery Foot Pedal Recalled Due to Magnet Detachment Risk

    Bien-Air Surgery is recalling 1,120 foot pedals because an internal magnet may detach, causing the motor to start unattended and become unstoppable.

    Product
    Bien-Air Surgery REF 1600407-001 SN **** FOOTCTRL OSSEODOC - Product Usage: intended to convert electrical energy to mechanically drive handpieces and microsaws used to cut and shape bones.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0178-2021·2020-10-28

    Bien-Air Surgery OSSEOSTAP Footcontrol Recalled for Magnet Defect

    Bien-Air Surgery is recalling OSSEOSTAP foot pedals because an internal magnet may detach, causing the motor to start unattended and become unstoppable.

    Product
    Bien-Air Surgery REF 1600686-001 SN ******* OSSEOSTAP Footcontrol - Product Usage: an active medical device that convert electrical energy into mechanical rotation to a but during Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0091-2021·2020-10-21

    Mizuho OSI Recalls Levo Arms Due to Fluid Ingress Risk

    Mizuho OSI is recalling 174 Levo Arms used in spinal surgery tables due to a potential fluid ingress issue that could cause the locking mechanism to fail.

    Product
    Levo Arm Label: LEVO ARM REF 7887-050 MIZUHO OSI Refurbished Levo Arm Label: LEVO ARM REF 7887-050R MIZUHO OSI - Product Usage: used with Mizuho OSI spinal surgery tables to provide patient head support and positioning during spinal surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0092-2021·2020-10-21

    Getinge Servo-i Ventilator Recall for Short Nebulizer Connector

    Getinge is recalling 431 Servo-i Ventilators because a nebulizer connector may be shorter than specified, potentially preventing the Aeroneb Nebulizer module from installing successfully.

    Product
    Servo-i Ventilator, Part No. 6487800, UDI Code 07325710000823 - Product Usage: intended for general and critical ventilator care, and it can be used for low end to high end intensive care, in different configurations. It supports a variety of breathing modes and can be used for…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0055-2021·2020-10-14

    Medline Recalls Quick Release Gait Belts Due to Buckle Breakage Risk

    Medline Industries is recalling 13,500 Quick Release Gait Belts because the buckle may break due to material degradation from gamma radiation exposure.

    Product
    Quick Release Gait Belt, 60
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0060-2021·2020-10-14

    DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handle Recall Due to Retaining Pin Risk

    Encore Medical is recalling 190 units of DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handles because the retaining pin may fall out, potentially leaving debris in the joint space.

    Product
    DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handle Part No. 801-05-040 and 801-05-018 contained in Instrument Tray for EMPOWR Porous Knee - Product Usage: The Tibial Punch Handle is used in conjunction with one of three appropriately sized Tibial Punch Guides to broach the tibial canal in…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·20E074000·2020-10-06

    Lippert Components Recalls Electric Motors in Power Bedlift Systems

    Lippert Components is recalling electric motors in Power Bedlift systems because internal gear failure may cause the bed to extend unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    EQUIPMENT recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2995-2020·2020-09-30

    GE Healthcare Recalls NM 830 Medical Detectors Due to Loose Screws

    GE Healthcare is recalling 25 NM 830 detectors because rotor bearing screws were found loose. The devices are distributed in the US and internationally.

    Product
    NM 830 Model # H3910AC
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    27 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2997-2020·2020-09-30

    GE Healthcare Recalls Discovery NM670 Pro Due to Loose Screws

    GE Healthcare is recalling nine Discovery NM670 Pro units because rotor bearing screws were found loose on the detector.

    Product
    Discovery NM670 Pro Model # H3100XB
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    27 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2925-2020·2020-09-09

    Brainlab Cirq Arm System Recalled for Reduced Holding Force

    Brainlab AG is recalling 21 Cirq Arm Systems because prolonged non-use can reduce the holding force of the positioning arm.

    Product
    Cirq Arm System - Model SBS 1.3.2 (Art.No. 56000-01B) and SBS 1.4 (Art.No. 56000-01C) of the CIRQ Arm System (56000 and 56000A)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2724-2020·2020-08-05

    Medline Recalls ClearPro T-Piece Closed Suction Catheters Due to Assembly Failure

    Medline Industries is recalling 2,440 units of ClearPro T-Piece Closed Suction Catheters because reports indicate the catheter may come apart from the device assembly during use.

    Product
    ClearPro T-Piece Closed Suction Catheter, Model DYNCPTP14, 14 Fr 21.3 IN FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - Product Usage: Catheters are intended for endotracheal suction of adult patients with artificial airways. Single use only.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2516-2020·2020-07-15

    Kentec Medical Recalls ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes

    Kentec Medical is recalling 710 ENFit feeding tubes because the plastic tethered closure cap may fracture or break, potentially delaying care or increasing radiation exposure.

    Product
    Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-60P-50 (6 fr. 50 cm ENFit Enteral Feeding Tube).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2439-2020·2020-07-08

    LivaNova SCP Pump Control Panel Recalled for Rotary Knob Wear

    LivaNova is recalling eight SCP Pump Control Panels because premature wear of the angle encoder may make the rotary knob difficult or impossible to rotate during cardiopulmonary bypass.

    Product
    Control Panel REF - 60-02-50: LivaNova SCP Pump Control Panel S5/C5. REF 60-02-50, IPX2, RxOnly, UDI: 04033817900993
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2414-2020·2020-07-08

    Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recalled for Vibration Failure

    Arrow International Inc. is recalling 2,123 AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps worldwide due to a component issue that may cause the device to stop working.

    Product
    Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 WAVE DUTCH, Product Code IAP-0500NL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2440-2020·2020-07-08

    LivaNova SCP Pump Control Panel Recalled Due to Rotary Knob Wear

    LivaNova is recalling 24 SCP Pump Control Panels because the rotary knob may fail to rotate due to premature wear, risking patient injury during surgery.

    Product
    Control Panel REF - 60-02-15: LivaNova SCP Pump Control Panel. REF 60-02-15, IPX2, RxOnly, UDI: 04033817900986
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2412-2020·2020-07-08

    Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recalled for Vibration Failure

    Arrow International is recalling AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps because a component may fail due to vibration, potentially causing the device to stop working.

    Product
    Arrow AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AUTOCAT2 WAVE ITALIAN, Product Code IAP-0500I
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2416-2020·2020-07-08

    Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recalled for Vibration Failure

    Arrow International is recalling AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps because a component may fail due to vibration, potentially causing the device to stop working.

    Product
    Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump AC3 Optimus IABP NA/EMEA, Product Code IAP-0700
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2442-2020·2020-07-08

    Elekta Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System Recall for Locking Mechanism Defect

    Elekta is recalling 51 Leksell Vantage Stereotactic Systems because the locking mechanism at the Instrument Carrier and Arc interface may not function properly.

    Product
    Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System, UDI/GTIN 7340048304887
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2418-2020·2020-07-01

    Hocoma Lokomat Pro Recalled for Uncontrolled Body Weight Support Rope Movement

    Hocoma AG is recalling 494 Lokomat Pro units because a motor controller failure may cause the body weight support rope to move up or down in an uncontrolled way.

    Product
    Lokomat Pro, Catalog Numbers 30003 LokomatPro L6.2 120V AD ; 30004 LokomatPro L6.2 120V Kombi; 30005 LokomatPro L6.2 120V PE; 30683 LokomatPro L6.2 110V FD PE; 30684 LokomatPro L6.2 110V FD Kombi; 32001 LokomatPro L6.2 110V FD AD Product Usage: The intended use of the…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2300-2020·2020-06-17

    Biomet Recalls Comprehensive VRS Inserter Shoulder Prosthesis Devices

    Biomet is recalling 38 Comprehensive VRS Inserter shoulder prosthesis devices because the central screw drill may seize, potentially extending surgery time.

    Product
    Comprehensive VRS Inserter, shoulder prosthesis, Item No. 110019068. UDI: (01)00880304829503 (10)814100, (01)00880304829503 (10)570640, (01)00880304829503 (10)728890, (01)00880304829503 (10)977300
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide