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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451–475 of 1694

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2281-2019·2019-08-21

    Canadian Hospital Specialties Recalls Polyurethane Feeding Tubes Due to Connector Detachment

    Canadian Hospital Specialties is recalling specific lots of MED-RX polyurethane feeding tubes because the connector may detach from the tube.

    Product
    MED-RX POLYURETHANE FEEDING TUBES: a) 5Fr X 16" (40cm), REF 54-1650R b) 6.5Fr X16" (40cm), REF 54-1665R c) 5Fr X 24" (60cm), REF 54-2450R d) 6.5Fr X 24" (60cm), REF 54-2465R e) 8Fr X 24: (60cm), REF 54-2480R f) 8Fr X 36" (91cm), REF 54-3680R
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2278-2019·2019-08-21

    Pega Medical Recalls SLIM Handle Components Due to Jamming Risk

    Pega Medical Inc. is recalling 19 SLIM Handle components because an internal ring may detach, causing the handle to jam with the driver.

    Product
    SLIM Handle - catalogue #: SLM-HND100 a component of Simple Locking Intramedullary (SLIM) System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    8 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2148-2019·2019-08-14

    Olympus MAJ-209 Single Use Suction Valves Recalled for Potential Malfunction

    Olympus is recalling MAJ-209 Single Use Suction Valves because they may come apart or remain stuck inside endoscopes.

    Product
    Olympus MAJ-209 Single Use Suction Valves, Model Number MAJ-209 Product Usage: This product has been designed to be attached to the suction cylinder of compatible endoscopes for aspirating fluid from the distal end of the endoscopes through the instrument channel. Compatible
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2222-2019·2019-08-14

    MicroAire SmartRelease Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Handpiece Recall

    MicroAire is recalling 103 SmartRelease Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Handpieces because the blade may fail to retract when tightened.

    Product
    SmartRelease Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Handpiece (ECTR handpiece), part numbers 81014 and 83014
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    26 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2143-2019·2019-08-14

    Biomet 3i Recalls Certain Bellatek Tin Abutments Due to Manufacturing Defect

    Biomet 3i is recalling 2 units of Bellatek Tin Abutments because a manufacturing defect causes the screw head to seat too deep without a positive stop.

    Product
    CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TIN ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number ILDAN3 - Product Usage: BIOMET3i Restorative products are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants for placement in the maxilla and mandible
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2141-2019·2019-08-14

    Biomet 3i Recalls Titanium Dental Abutments Due to Manufacturing Defect

    Biomet 3i is recalling 17 units of Certain Bellatek Titanium Abutments because a manufacturing defect prevents the screw from seating correctly.

    Product
    CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TITANIUM ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number IEDAT3 - Product Usage: BIOMET3i Restorative products are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants for placement in the maxilla and mandible
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2132-2019·2019-08-07

    GE Pristina Serena Breast Biopsy Accessory Recalled for Slippage Risk

    GE Healthcare is recalling 16 Pristina Serena breast biopsy accessories because the positioner may slip when the machine rotates during a procedure.

    Product
    GE Pristina Serena - Product Usage: Pristina Serena is an optional accessory of Senographe Pristina intended to provide accurate location of lesions in the breast in three dimensions.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2131-2019·2019-08-07

    GE Senographe Pristina Mammography Systems Recalled for Biopsy Positioner Slippage

    GE Healthcare is recalling 82 Senographe Pristina mammography systems because the biopsy positioner may slip when the gantry is rotated during a procedure.

    Product
    GE Senographe Pristina - Product Usage: Senographe Pristina generates digital mammographic images that can be used for screening and in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Senographe Pristina is intended to be used in the same clinical applications as traditional film-based mammograp
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2090-2019·2019-08-07

    Encore Medical Recalls Flexible Drill Shafts Due to Manufacturing Error

    Encore Medical is recalling 21 Flexible Drill Shafts because a manufacturing error may prevent the shaft from capturing the drill bit pin, potentially causing the bit to come loose during surgery.

    Product
    Flexible Drill Shaft, FMP Acetabular System Instrumentation REF 803-05-239 RX Encore Medical, L.P.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1973-2019·2019-07-24

    SpineFrontier Recalls A-CIFT SoloFuse Fixed Angle Driver Due to Binding Risk

    SpineFrontier, Inc. is recalling six A-CIFT SoloFuse Fixed Angle Drivers because they may bind when advancing fixation screws.

    Product
    A-CIFT SoloFuse Fixed Angle Driver, Model Number 13-32101-01 (Component Part Numbers 14-32107-01 and 14-32106)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighCPSC·19168·2019-07-16

    K2 Sports Recalls VO2 S Inline Skates Due to Fall Hazard

    K2 Sports is recalling VO2 S inline skates because the axle can loosen or break, causing wheels to separate and posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    VO2 S inline skates
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1927-2019·2019-07-10

    Roche cobas p 501 Post-Analytical Units Recalled for Loose Flap

    Roche Diagnostics is recalling four cobas p 501 post-analytical units because the tray input flap may become loose and detach from the instrument.

    Product
    cobas p 501 post-analytical units, Part Number 05158494001. For diagnostic sample storage and retrieval.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1749-2019·2019-06-26

    GE Healthcare Recalls Discovery ML PET/CT Systems Due to X-Ray Safety Defect

    GE Healthcare is recalling 1,113 Discovery ML PET/CT systems because the table may stop moving without stopping X-ray exposure.

    Product
    Discovery Ml Product Usage: The systems are intended for head and whole body attenuation corrected Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging and localization of emission activity in patient anatomy by means of integrated PET and CT images.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1750-2019·2019-06-26

    GE Healthcare Recalls Discovery ML DR PET/CT Systems Due to Table Stop Defect

    GE Healthcare is recalling 1,113 Discovery ML DR PET/CT systems because the table may stop moving without stopping X-ray exposure.

    Product
    Discovery Ml DR Product Usage: The systems are intended for head and whole body attenuation corrected Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging and localization of emission activity in patient anatomy by means of integrated PET and CT images.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1748-2019·2019-06-26

    GE Healthcare Discovery IQ PET/CT Systems Recalled for X-Ray Exposure Defect

    GE Healthcare is recalling 1,113 Discovery IQ PET/CT systems because the table may stop moving while X-ray exposure continues.

    Product
    Discovery IQ Product Usage: The systems are intended for head and whole body attenuation corrected Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging and localization of emission activity in patient anatomy by means of integrated PET and CT images.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1763-2019·2019-06-26

    Teleflex Recalls Hudson RCI Sheridan Tracheal Tubes Due to Connector Disconnection

    Teleflex Medical is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Hudson RCI Sheridan tracheal tubes because the 15 mm connector may disconnect from the endotracheal tube.

    Product
    Hudson RCI Sheridan: 1) Uncuffed 6.0 mm, Product Code 5-10412 2) Uncuffed 6.5 mm, Product Code 5-10413 3) Uncuffed 7.0 mm, Product Code 5-10414 Product Usage: Tracheal tube/airway management
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1765-2019·2019-06-26

    Teleflex Recalls Sheridan/CF Novaplus Tracheal Tubes Due to Connector Issues

    Teleflex Medical is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Sheridan/CF Novaplus 7.0 mm tracheal tubes because the 15 mm Sheridan connector may disconnect from the tube.

    Product
    Sheridan/CF Novaplus 7.0 mm, Product Code V5-10114 Product Usage: Tracheal tube/airway management
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1824-2019·2019-06-26

    Mako Surgical Recalls 2.7 Degree Straight Sagittal Saw Attachments

    Mako Surgical Corporation is recalling 2.7 Degree Straight Sagittal Saw attachments because the bearings were ungreased. The devices were distributed to facilities in 13 US states and three international countries.

    Product
    2.7 Degree Straight Sagittal Saw attachment (Mako Total Knee Application and Partial Knee Application 3.0)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • HighNHTSA·19V481000·2019-06-21

    Forest River Recalls 2019-2020 Motorhomes Due to Slide-Out Defect

    Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes because slide-out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    FOREST RIVER — FOREST RIVER FR3, GEORGETOWN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1778-2019·2019-06-19

    Getinge 86-Series Medical Washer-Disinfector Recalled for Potential Hose Collapse

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling 40 Getinge 86-Series Medical Washer-Disinfector units because the inlet pump hose may collapse, potentially preventing proper cleaning of medical instruments.

    Product
    Getinge 86-Series-Medical Washer-Disinfector Part Number: S-86682003 Product Usage: The Getinge 86 Series Medical Washer-Disinfector is designed for use in healthcare facilities and laboratories where reusable items such as instruments, utensils, anesthesia sets, and glas
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1777-2019·2019-06-19

    Getinge 86-Series Medical Washer-Disinfector Recalled for Potential Hose Collapse

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling four Getinge 86-Series Medical Washer-Disinfector units because the inlet pump hose may collapse, potentially preventing proper cleaning of medical instruments.

    Product
    Getinge 86-Series-Medical Washer-Disinfector Part Number: S-86662003 Product Usage: Usage: The Getinge 86 Series Medical Washer-Disinfector is designed for use in healthcare facilities and laboratories where reusable items such as instruments, utensils, anesthesia sets, a
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1717-2019·2019-06-12

    OMNIBotics iBlock Cutting Guide Recalled for Failure to Lock During Surgery

    OMNIlife science Inc. is recalling 9 OMNIBotics iBlock Cutting Guides because they may not lock onto the iBlock Saw Guide as intended and could loosen during use.

    Product
    OMNIBotics iBlock Cutting Guide, 4146-1000 - Product Usage: The OMNIBotics iBlock Cutting Guide is a stainless-steel surgical instrument used during total knee arthroplasty. Specifically, the iBlock Cutting Guide is used in conjunction with the iBlock Saw Guide with the OMNIBot
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1697-2019·2019-06-12

    Accuray CyberKnife VSI Robotic Radiosurgery Systems Recalled for Collimator Housing Drop

    Accuray is recalling 43 CyberKnife VSI systems because an interlock interruption during automated housing exchange can cause the secondary collimator housing to drop.

    Product
    CyberKnife VSI, Part Numbers: a) 032500-010: CyberKnife VSI 9.6.x Robotic Radiosurgery System for Japan b) 033000-010: CyberKnife VSI Robotic Radiosurgery System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereNHTSA·19V412000·2019-06-04

    Honda Recalls 2018-2019 Motorcycles Due to Transmission Shaft Defect

    Honda is recalling specific 2018 and 2019 motorcycles because a transmission part may detach, causing gear misalignment that increases crash risk.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA CB300R, CMX300, CRF250L, CBR300R
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide