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Hazard

Mechanical Failure recalls

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

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51–75 of 189

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1213-2025·2025-03-05

    Orthopedic plate recall: locking screw may pass through hole during surgery

    Tyber Medical is recalling 214 units of A.L.P.S. mvX orthopedic plates (nationwide) because the locking screw may pass through the locking hole during surgery. Surgical delays have been reported.

    Product
    A.L.P.S. mvX- ANATOMIC LAT FIB PLATE 8H LT: Anatomic Lateral Fibula Plate, 8-hole, Left Intended to bridge or otherwise stabilize bone fragments to facilitate healing. Model/Catalog Number: 770708081
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1214-2025·2025-03-05

    Orthopedic Surgical Plates Recalled Due to Intra-Operative Locking Screw Malfunction

    Tyber Medical is recalling A.L.P.S. mvX Anatomic Lateral Fibula Plates nationwide due to reports that locking screws may pass through the locking hole during surgery, causing surgical delays.

    Product
    A.L.P.S. mvX- ANATOMIC LAT FIB PLATE 8H RT: Anatomic Lateral Fibula Plate, 8-hole, Right Indicated for use in Fixation of fractures of the distal tibia Model/Catalog Number: 77070802
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1216-2025·2025-03-05

    Anatomic lateral fibula plate locking screw failure during surgery

    Tyber Medical A.L.P.S. mvX anatomic lateral fibula plates (219 units nationwide) have a defect where the locking screw can pass through its locking hole during surgery, causing surgical delays.

    Product
    A.L.P.S. mvX- ANATOMIC LAT FIB PLATE 10H RT- Anatomic Lateral Fibula Plate, 10-Hole, Right. Intended forFixation of fractures of the distal tibia Model/Catalog Number: 770708102 Product Description:
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1122-2025·2025-02-19

    BD Pyxis MedStation ES Medication Cabinet Drawer and Door Failures Recalled

    The FDA is recalling BD Pyxis MedStation ES medication cabinets due to potential drawer and door failures that could delay medication access. Affected healthcare facilities should check their devices and contact the manufacturer if malfunctions occur.

    Product
    BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main) REF: 323. Intended to securely store and dispense medications to a qualified and authorized healthcare provider.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0997-2025·2025-01-29

    Olympus Thunderbeat Surgical Hand Instruments Recalled for Damaged Probe Tips

    Olympus recalls 54,500 Thunderbeat surgical hand instruments due to probe tips that may be damaged or break. These sterile devices are used in ultrasonic surgical procedures.

    Product
    Brand Name: Olympus Thunderbeat Front-Actuated Grip Type S Hand Instrument Product Name: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm,35 cm ,Front-actuated Grip Type S Model Number: TB-0535FCS Catalog Number/Product Code: N5423630 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Thunderbeat instrument is a s
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0975-2025·2025-01-29

    BD Pyxis Med ES Medication Cabinet Drawer and Door Failure Recall

    CareFusion recalls the BD Pyxis Med ES Auxiliary medication cabinet due to drawer and door failures that may delay access to medications. Three failure modes identified: door latch failure, cable ribbon damage, and magnet falling out.

    Product
    BD Pyxis Med ES Auxiliary (AUX), REF 343
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0859-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps Over Frayed Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on 12,340 units distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    8MM,FENESTRATED BIPOLAR FORCEPS,IS4000¿ REF 470205
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0863-2025·2025-01-22

    8MM Dual Blade Retractors recalled for frayed or broken grip cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Dual Blade Retractors due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. This defect affects 783 reusable surgical instruments distributed in the U.S. and internationally.

    Product
    8MM,DUAL BLADE RETRACTOR,IS4000¿ REF 470249
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0962-2025·2025-01-22

    Olympus LithoCrushV Mechanical Lithotriptor Recalled for Distal Tip Tearing Risk

    Olympus Corporation recalls the LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor due to potential distal tip tearing during endoscopic procedures. The FDA Class II recall affects 989 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V. Model Number: BML-V442QR-30. Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V used with Olympus endoscope for crushing calculi inside the bile duct.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0893-2025·2025-01-22

    GE Healthcare Nuclear Medicine Systems Detector Fall Risk

    GE Healthcare has recalled certain nuclear medicine systems that could have detectors fall during improper transport, risking life-threatening injury. The recall affects 283 units worldwide.

    Product
    GE Healthcare Discovery NM/CT 670 PRO, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) 5376204-70-54-2; 2) H2401AK; 3) H2402AC; 4) H3100AH; 5) H3100XB; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0896-2025·2025-01-22

    GE Healthcare Nuclear Medicine Systems Recalled Due to Detector Fall Risk

    GE Healthcare recalls certain nuclear medicine systems that could have been transported without proper detector support, risking detector falls and life-threatening injury.

    Product
    GE Healthcare Optima NM/CT 640, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) H3100JZ; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0898-2025·2025-01-22

    GE Healthcare Nuclear Medicine Systems Recalled for Detector Fall Risk

    GE Healthcare's Infinia nuclear medicine systems may have been transported without proper detector support, risking detector falls and life-threatening injury. The recall affects 93 units worldwide.

    Product
    GE Healthcare Infinia I Hawkeye 1, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) H3000WN; 2) H3000YM; 3) H3000YS; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0862-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Retractor Grip Cables May Fray or Break During Use

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 738 units of the 8MM Atrial Retractor (Model 470246) due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments. The defect could compromise instrument performance during surgical procedures.

    Product
    8MM,ATRIAL RETRACTOR SHORT RIGHT,IS4000¿ REF 470246
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0882-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Bipolar Grasper Recall Due to Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 14,507 8MM Long Bipolar Graspers due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables that could impair surgical control during laparoscopic procedures.

    Product
    8MM,LONG BIPOLAR GRASPER,IS4000 REF 471400
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0883-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Force Bipolar surgical instruments due to grip cable failures

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling approximately 46,759 8MM Force Bipolar IS4000 surgical instruments nationwide and internationally due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables that could compromise instrument function during surgical use.

    Product
    8MM,FORCE BIPOLAR,IS4000 REF 471405
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0900-2025·2025-01-22

    GE Healthcare nuclear medicine imaging systems recalled for detector fall risk

    GE Healthcare is recalling 30 units of certain nuclear medicine imaging systems distributed worldwide. If transported without proper detector support, the systems risk detector mounting failure and life-threatening injury.

    Product
    GE Healthcare Varicam Millennium VG Discovery VH, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) ASM000085; 2) ASM001092; 3) SYS000001; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0813-2025·2025-01-15

    Medical radiographic system arm drop hazard due to missing safety bolts

    GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx systems with column replacement may have missing bolts in the Column Safety mechanism. If these bolts are missing and the counterpoise cable fails, the X-ray arm could drop.

    Product
    GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-27; 2) 5555000-31; 3) 5555000-33; 4) 5555000-41; 5) 5555000-47; 6) A0700DL; 7) A1700DA; 8) To be provided.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0811-2025·2025-01-15

    Mobile Radiographic System Arm May Drop Due to Missing Safety Bolts

    GE Healthcare Optima XR200amx mobile radiographic systems may have missing bolts in the Column Safety mechanism, which could allow the X-ray arm to drop if an internal cable fails.

    Product
    GE Healthcare Optima XR200amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-3; 2) 5555000-4: 3) A0659MB
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0667-2025·2024-12-25

    Draeger Atlan A300 anesthesia workstation ventilator failure FDA Class I recall

    Draeger Atlan A300 anesthesia workstations can fail to ventilate properly before or during use. The FDA classified this as Class I due to the critical risk to patient ventilation.

    Product
    Brand Name: Atlan Product Name: Atlan A300 Model/Catalog Number: 8211300 The Atlan is an anesthesia workstation intended for use in anesthetizing adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0668-2025·2024-12-25

    FDA Recalls Draeger Atlan A300XL Anesthesia Workstation for Ventilator Failure

    Draeger Medical recalls the Atlan A300XL anesthesia workstation for potential piston ventilator failure that could occur before use or during anesthesia delivery. Twenty-five units were distributed outside the United States.

    Product
    Brand Name: Atlan Product Name: Atlan A300XL Model/Catalog Number: 8621400 The Atlan is an anesthesia workstation intended for use in anesthetizing adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0654-2025·2024-12-25

    Kirwan Surgical Disposable Bipolar Pencils recalled for potential tube failure

    Kirwan Surgical Products is recalling 80,060 Disposable Bipolar Pencils (Model 14-5011) because the outer stainless-steel tube may break or detach during surgical use. The devices were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Kirwan Surgical Products LLC Disposable 25-gauge bipolar pencil, straight. Model/Catalog Number: 14-5011 The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·25070·2024-12-19

    Melii Baby Silicone Spoons Recalled for Choking Hazard

    Melii Baby silicone spoons for babies can break apart during use, creating a choking hazard. About 85,100 units sold through multiple retailers from April to August 2024 are affected; consumers should stop using them immediately.

    Product
    Silicone spoons for babies
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0676-2025·2024-12-18

    Philips Allura Xper X-ray Systems Prone to Clamping Bolt Failure and Collision Risk

    Philips Allura Xper radiological systems may experience propeller motor and x-ray tube locking bolt breaks, causing erratic C-arm movements with potential for collision with patients or bystanders, and unnecessary radiation exposure.

    Product
    Philips Allura Xper Systems (R7.6-R8.1). Labeled as the following: 1. Allura Xper FD10, Model Number: 722010. 2. Allura Xper FD10/10, Model Number: 722011. 3. Allura Xper FD20, Model Number: 722012. 4. Allura Xper FD20 Biplane, Model Number: 722013. 5. Allura Xper
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0663-2025·2024-12-18

    ReNew Microscissor Tip Disposable Recalled Due to Heat Shrink Failure

    Microline Surgical is recalling ReNew Microscissor Tip (Disposable) lot 00172110 due to a 2% failure rate where the heat shrink breaks off.

    Product
    Microscissor Tip (Disposable); Microline Catalog #: 3122.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide