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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351–375 of 1694

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1899-2020·2020-05-13

    Varian Multileaf Collimator Recall Due to Software-Related Leaf Movement Failure

    Varian Medical Systems is recalling 151 Multileaf Collimators because a software upgrade caused leaves to fail to move during specific arc treatments.

    Product
    Varian Multileaf Collimator [MLC]; Millenium Multileaf Collimator [52, 80, 120 leaf]; High Definition 120 Multileaf Collimator Model Number(s): product code: H54 and H56; MLC software version 8.5 - Product Usage: is intended to assist the clinician in the delivery of external be
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1896-2020·2020-05-13

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Xi Universal Surgical Manipulators

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 270 Universal Surgical Manipulator units from da Vinci Xi systems due to high friction causing arm movement issues.

    Product
    da Vinci Xi Surgical System, IS4000 - Product Usage: The da Vinci Xi surgical system (IS4000) is made of three main components: the Surgeon Console (SC), the Vision Cart (VC), and the Patient Cart (PC). The Patient Cart is the operative component of the IS4000 system and its prim
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1856-2020·2020-05-13

    Nobel Biocare Universal Base Abutments Recalled for Incorrect Screws

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 238 Universal Base CC RP 1.5 mm abutments because they may contain incorrect screws that could loosen.

    Product
    Universal Base CC RP 1.5 mm; The Universal Base Abutment in combination with Nobel Biocare end osseous implants are indicated for single-unit if screw retained and for multiple-unit if cement retained crowns are used; catalog no. 38214 - Product Usage: Dental implant abutments ar
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1854-2020·2020-05-13

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Abutments Due to Incorrect Screw Risk

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 227 Esthetic Abutment CC RP 1.5 mm units because they may contain incorrect screws that could loosen.

    Product
    Esthetic Abutment CC RP 1.5 mm pre-manufactured prosthetic components directly connected to the endosseous implant, catalog no. 36669 - Product Usage: Dental implant abutments are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw and used for supporting tooth replacements to restore
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1852-2020·2020-05-13

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Implant Abutments Due to Incorrect Screw Risk

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 236 units of temporary dental implant abutments because packages may contain an incorrect screw that could loosen.

    Product
    Temporary Abutment Non-Engaging CC RP pre-manufactured prosthetic components directly connected to the endosseous implant, catalog no. 36662 - Product Usage: Dental implant abutments are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw and used for supporting tooth replacements to r
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1857-2020·2020-05-13

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Implant Abutments Due to Incorrect Screws

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 478 Temporary Snap Abutments because packages may contain incorrect screws that could loosen, requiring retightening.

    Product
    Temporary Snap Abutment Engaging CC RP 1.5 mm; Pre-manufactured prosthetic components directly connected to the endosseous implant; catalog no. 38761 - Product Usage: Dental implant abutments are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw and used for supporting tooth replacem
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1853-2020·2020-05-13

    Nobel Biocare Recalls Dental Implant Abutments Due to Incorrect Screw Risk

    Nobel Biocare is recalling 239 units of Temporary Abutment Engaging CC RP components because packages may contain incorrect screws that could loosen.

    Product
    Temporary Abutment Engaging CC RP pre-manufactured prosthetic components directly connected to the endosseous implant, catalog no. 36664 - - Product Usage: Dental implant abutments are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw and used for supporting tooth replacements to res
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·20V261000·2020-05-08

    Maintainer Recalls 2019-2020 International and Chevrolet Tow Vehicles for PTO Defect

    Maintainer is recalling 16 modified 2019-2020 International CV and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles because incorrectly installed Power Take Offs may loosen, risking transmission fluid loss and rear wheel lockup.

    Product
    INTERNATIONAL MOTORS — INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, INTERNATIONAL CHEVY SILVERADO MEDIUM DUTY, CV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1826-2020·2020-05-06

    Elekta Recalls Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System Instrument Carriers

    Elekta Inc is recalling 25 Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System Instrument Carriers because a faulty locking piece may not meet required locking force standards.

    Product
    Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System. Instrument Carrier, Part of Leksell Vantage Arc (1053958). Neurological stereotaxic Instrument
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1801-2020·2020-05-06

    Philips Azurion 7 M20 X-Ray System Recalled for Loose Screw Risk

    Philips is recalling 162 Azurion 7 M20 angiographic X-ray systems because unspecified torque on C-arm roll motor screws could cause them to become loose.

    Product
    Phillips Azurion 7 M20, Angiographic X-Ray System Code 722079 Image guidance in diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive surgery procedures for the following clinical application areas: vascular, non-vascular, cardiovascular and neuro procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1746-2020·2020-04-29

    Wilson-Cook Recalls HEMO-10 Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat Devices

    Wilson-Cook Medical is recalling HEMO-10 Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat devices because the handle or activation knob may crack or break, potentially causing the carbon dioxide cartridge to exit the handle.

    Product
    HEMO-10 Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1745-2020·2020-04-29

    Wilson-Cook Recalls HEMO-7 Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat Devices

    Wilson-Cook Medical is recalling HEMO-7 Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat devices because the handle or activation knob may crack or break during activation, potentially causing the carbon dioxide cartridge to exit the handle.

    Product
    HEMO-7 Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1703-2020·2020-04-22

    Sysmex CF-70 Blood Smear Transporter Recalled for Software Mismatch Hazard

    Sysmex America is recalling 93 CF-70 instruments because a software mismatch may prevent the device from halting when the cover door is opened.

    Product
    The CF-70 instrument (product code: LXG; Regulation Number: 862.2050) receives magazines containing stained blood smears from SP-50, selects only smears that require analysis, and transports them to the DI-60 for further analysis. After completing the analysis on DI-60 the smears
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1692-2020·2020-04-22

    Encore Medical Recalls djosurgical Linear Neck Trials Due to Retaining Ring Failure

    Encore Medical is recalling 28 djosurgical Linear Neck Trials because the retaining ring has a potential to fail inter-operatively.

    Product
    djosurgical Linear Neck Trials with Spring Sides, Standard, nonsterile, REF S-200635; and djosurgical Linear Neck Trials with Spring Sides, Lateral, nonsterile, REF S-200636. The firm name on the label is djosurgical, Austin, TX.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1671-2020·2020-04-15

    Abbott ARCHITECT C System Mixer Recall Due to Blade Separation Risk

    Abbott is recalling ARCHITECT C System Mixers because the blade may separate from the mixer due to screw and nut failure, leading to inadequate mixing of samples and reagents.

    Product
    ARCHITECT C System Mixer - Product Usage: The ARCHITECT Clinical Chemistry System is designed to perform automated chemistry tests, utilizing photometry and potentiometric technology. The mixer is a component and it is used on all ARCHITECT Clinical Chemistry systems to mix the s
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1632-2020·2020-04-08

    Merits E604 Pilot Navigator Stairlift Recalled Due to Pinion Gear Defect

    Merits Health Products is recalling 82 E604 Pilot Navigator Stairlifts because the pinion gear may disengage from the track, allowing the lift to slip or jolt.

    Product
    Merits E604 Pilot Navigator Stairlift - Product Usage: To transport patients up stairs.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1634-2020·2020-04-08

    Smith & Nephew Recalls NAVIO Soft Tissue Protector Due to Binding Risk

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 348 NAVIO Soft Tissue Protectors because the instrument may become stuck to bone pins during surgery.

    Product
    NAVIO Soft Tissue Protector, included in instrument kits. The NAVIO Tissue Protector is a reusable instrument designed to, when used as instructed, provide the required bone pin spacing for the Navio bone clamps and potentially reduce the amount of patient tissue affected whe
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1554-2020·2020-04-01

    Hill-Rom Recalls NaviCare Patient Safety Software Due to Bed Exit Mechanism Failure

    Hill-Rom Inc. is recalling NaviCare Patient Safety Software versions 3.5.400-3.9.300 because a software issue may cause the patient bed exit mechanism to fail to monitor or control.

    Product
    NaviCare Patient Safety Software Versions 3.5.400-3.9.300. The NaviCare Patient Safety (Patient Safety) Software is compatible with the following beds: 1. VersaCare Revision A-J with upgrade kit Revision K with UCB 1.18 2. Centrella (all versions) 3. Progressa (fi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    11 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1495-2020·2020-03-25

    Siemens Artis Q Angiography Systems Recalled for Software Movement Issue

    Siemens is recalling Artis Q angiography systems because a software issue could block stand and table movements.

    Product
    Artis Q Biplane, Model No. 10848282; Artis Q Ceiling, Model No.10848281; Artis Q Floor, Model No. 10848280; Artis Q zeego, Model No. 10848283 Product Usage: Artis is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and intervention
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1497-2020·2020-03-25

    Siemens Artis Angiography Systems Recalled for Software Movement Blockage

    Siemens is recalling Artis angiography systems because a software issue could block stand and table movements.

    Product
    Artis zee Biplane, Model No. 10094141; Artis zee Ceiling, Model No. 10094137; Artis zee Floor, Model No. 10094135; Artis zeego, Model No. 10280959 Product Usage: Artis is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interve
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1496-2020·2020-03-25

    Siemens Artis Q.zen Angiography Systems Recalled for Software Movement Issue

    Siemens is recalling Artis Q.zen angiography systems because a software issue could block stand and table movements.

    Product
    Artis Q.zen Biplane, Model No. 10848355 Artis Q.zen Ceiling, Model No. 10848354 Artis Q.zen Floor, Model No. 10848353 Product Usage: Artis is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1452-2020·2020-03-18

    ARJOHUNTLEIGH Recalls Concerto and Basic Shower Trolleys Due to Safety Catch Failure

    ARJOHUNTLEIGH is recalling 669 Concerto and Basic Shower Trolleys because a mechanical failure in the safety catch could cause the side support to open, posing a risk of patient falls and injuries.

    Product
    Concerto & Basic Shower Trolly, Model Numbers BAB1000-01 (UDI: (01)05055982788083), BAB1000CON6102 [(01)05056097364483], BAB1007-01 [(01)05055982796255], BAB1101-01 [(01)05055982787949], BAB1102-01 [(01)05055982796156], BAB1103-01 [UDI: (01)05055982796163], BAB1107-01 [(01)05055
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1473-2020·2020-03-18

    Medicrea Iliac Screws Recalled Due to Incorrect Component Orientation

    Medicrea International is recalling 3,529 Iliac Screws because an internal component was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the tulip head to disengage from the shank.

    Product
    Iliac Screws, multiple sizes, Article Nos. B36020500 B36020570 B36020580 B36020590 B36027500 B36027570 B36027580 B36027590 B36028500 B36028570 B36028580 B36028590 B36029500 B36029570 B36029580 B36029590 Screws manufactured in titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V LI confor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide