The Recall Desk

Hazard

Mechanical Failure recalls

1,704 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,704
Critical
7
Severe
366
Most recent
2026-10-22

Of the 1,704 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.

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801–825 of 1704

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1571-2018·2018-05-16

    Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking

    Vyaire Medical is recalling 4,500 AirLife Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult or impossible to disconnect.

    Product
    AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, 40inch oxygen reservoir tubing, PEEP valve Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately…
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1547-2018·2018-05-16

    Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking

    Vyaire Medical is recalling 5,400 AirLife Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.

    Product
    AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on their own.
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    Medical Device
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  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1551-2018·2018-05-16

    Vyaire Medical Recalls AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking

    Vyaire Medical is recalling 30 AirLife Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.

    Product
    AirLife Resuscitation, Adult, with mask, oxygen reservoir bag, manometer Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or cannot adequately breathe on…
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1557-2018·2018-05-16

    Vyaire Medical Recalls Pediatric AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking

    Vyaire Medical is recalling 24 pediatric AirLife resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.

    Product
    AirLife Resuscitation, Pediatric, with mask, 40inch oxygen reservoir tubing, pressure-relief valve, CO2 monitor Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not…
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1576-2018·2018-05-16

    Vyaire Medical Recalls Pediatric AirLife Resuscitation Devices Due to Mask Sticking

    Vyaire Medical is recalling 1,140 pediatric AirLife resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.

    Product
    AirLife Resuscitation, Pediatric, with mask, 40inch oxygen reservoir tubing, pressure-relief valve, Broselow Product Usage: The AirLife Resuscitation devices are manual resuscitation devices that are used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not…
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1781-2018·2018-05-16

    Ninepoint Medical Recalls NvisionVLE Low-Profile Optical Probes

    Ninepoint Medical is recalling 152 NvisionVLE Low-Profile Optical Probes because the distal tips may detach from the probe shaft during use.

    Product
    NvisionVLE¿ Low-Profile Optical Probe; Catalog Numbers: 95501-LP and 95501-LP-5; UDI Information: (01)00859591006188(17)180531(10)005196), (01)00859591006188(17)180731(10)005251), (01)00859591006188(17)180930(10)005275) Product Usage: The NvisionVLE Low-Profile Optical…
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1749-2018·2018-05-16

    DePuy Mitek Recalls Latarjet EXPERIENCE Sharp Curved Ostetome

    DePuy Mitek is recalling 84 units of the Latarjet EXPERIENCE Sharp Curved Ostetome due to reports of the product loosening or coming unscrewed from the handle.

    Product
    LATARJET EXPERIENCE Sharp Curved Ostetome Product Usage: The Latarjet EXPERIENCE Instability Shoulder Set is intended to provide to the orthopedic surgeon with a means of bone fixation and to assist in the management of reconstructive surgeries.
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    Medical Device
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  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1603-2018·2018-05-09

    Philips MultiDim Eleva Imaging System Recalled for Uncontrolled Table Rotation

    Philips is recalling 184 MultiDim Eleva imaging systems because a broken actuator fixation can cause the patient table to rotate uncontrollably at high speed.

    Product
    MultiDim Eleva 708032 As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be Performed along with more specialized interventional applications on human patients.
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1605-2018·2018-05-09

    Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva Imaging System Recalled for Uncontrolled Table Rotation

    Philips is recalling 37 MultiDiagnost Eleva imaging systems because a broken actuator fixation can cause the patient table to rotate uncontrollably at high speed.

    Product
    MultiDiagnost Eleva 708036 As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be Performed along with more specialized interventional applications on human patients.
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1607-2018·2018-05-09

    Philips MD-Eleva Medical Imaging System Recalled for Tilt Actuator Failure

    Philips is recalling 199 MD-Eleva imaging systems because a tilt actuator may break, causing the table to rotate uncontrollably at high speed.

    Product
    Mutlidiagnost-Eleva with Flat Detector Eleva with Flat Detector 708037 As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be Performed along with more specialized interventional applications on human patients.
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1606-2018·2018-05-09

    Philips MD-Eleva Imaging System Recalled for Uncontrolled Table Rotation

    Philips is recalling 206 MD-Eleva imaging systems because the tilt actuator fixation may break, causing the table to rotate uncontrollably at high speed.

    Product
    Mutlidiagnost-Eleva with Flat Detector 708034 As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be Performed along with more specialized interventional applications on human patients.
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1608-2018·2018-05-09

    Philips MultiDiagnostic-Eleva Recalled Due to Uncontrolled Table Rotation Hazard

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling 184 MultiDiagnostic-Eleva systems because a broken actuator fixation can cause the table to rotate uncontrollably at high speed.

    Product
    MultiDiagnostic-Eleva with Flat Detector 708038 As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be Performed along with more specialized interventional applications on human patients.
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1514-2018·2018-05-02

    Synthes Stem Extractor Recalled Due to Potential Screw Breakage

    Synthes, Inc. is recalling 31 Stem Extractor f/Guide Bar units because the connection screw may break during use.

    Product
    Stem Extractor f/Guide Bar, Part number 03.401.072. Instrumentation for extraction and revision of Epoca shoulder implants.
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1511-2018·2018-05-02

    Synthes Flex Arm Recalled for Potential Connection Failure

    Synthes, Inc. is recalling 84 Flex Arm units because the quick connect feature may fail to connect to mating parts.

    Product
    Flex Arm Product Usage: The Synthes Flex Arm is a component of the Synthes Minimally Invasive Support System, which provides secure table mounting for minimally invasive spine surgery. The Flex Arm is designed to hold Synthes Minimally Invasive Retractors, which are…
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1420-2018·2018-04-25

    Autochair Milford Smartbase Recalled Due to Leg Folding Hazard

    Autochair is recalling Milford Smartbase units because a weak spring and misaligned locking pin caused legs to fold, dropping a person.

    Product
    Product: Milford Smartbase Model # 9934105 Pride SmartBase Pride product codes: LSMPLCG A & LSMPLCG B
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    Medical Device
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  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1409-2018·2018-04-25

    Philips Brilliance iCT SP CT Systems Recalled for Emergency Stop Defect

    Philips is recalling 19 Brilliance iCT SP CT systems because closing the emergency stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch to move during patient loading.

    Product
    Brilliance iCT SP - Model no. 728311 Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These…
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1415-2018·2018-04-25

    Philips Brilliance 6 Slice CT System Recalled for Emergency Stop Defect

    Philips is recalling Brilliance 6 Slice CT systems because closing the Emergency Stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch to move during patient loading.

    Product
    Brilliance 6 Slice (Air) - Model no. 728256, Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.…
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1405-2018·2018-04-25

    Philips Ingenuity CT Recall for Emergency Stop Defect

    Philips is recalling 172 Ingenuity CT systems because closing the Emergency Stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch to move during patient load or unload.

    Product
    Ingenuity CT - Model no. 728326, 728325, Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These…
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1412-2018·2018-04-25

    Philips Brilliance 16 Slice CT System Recalled for Emergency Stop Defect

    Philips is recalling two Brilliance 16 Slice CT systems because the emergency stop may fail to disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch to move during patient loading.

    Product
    Brilliance 16 Slice (Air) - Model no. 728246, Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.…
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1427-2018·2018-04-25

    Halyard Closed Suction System Flex Connectors May Disconnect During Use

    Halyard Health is recalling certain Closed Suction Systems because the Flex Connectors may become loose or disconnect before or during use.

    Product
    Halyard Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow (DSE). Used to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway. Labeled as the following: a. HALYARD* 12FR DSE 21.3IN/54CM (WHITE); b. HALYARD* 12 FR TRACH CARE DSE ENDO; c. HALYARD* 12FR DSE…
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    Medical Device
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  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1407-2018·2018-04-25

    Philips Ingenuity Core 128 CT Systems Recalled for Emergency Stop Defect

    Philips is recalling 591 Ingenuity Core 128 CT systems because closing the emergency stop may allow the patient couch to move during loading or unloading.

    Product
    Ingenuity Core 128 - Model no. 728323, 728324, Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.…
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    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1429-2018·2018-04-25

    Halyard Closed Suction System Recall Due to Loose Flex Connectors

    Halyard Health is recalling certain Closed Suction Systems because the Flex Connectors may become loose or disconnect before or during use.

    Product
    Halyard Closed Suction System for Adults, Multi-Access¿Port¿Closed¿Suction¿System¿for¿Adults. Used to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway. a. HALYARD* MULTI-PORT, DSY, ENDO 10FR; b. HALYARD* MULTI-PORT, DSY, ENDO 12FR; c. HALYARD* MULTI-PORT…
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1413-2018·2018-04-25

    Philips Brilliance 64 CT System Recalled for Emergency Stop Defect

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling six Brilliance 64 CT systems because closing the emergency stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch to move during patient loading.

    Product
    Brilliance 64 - Model no. 728231, Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These…
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1414-2018·2018-04-25

    Philips IQon Spectral CT Recalled for Emergency Stop Defect

    Philips is recalling 47 IQon Spectral CT systems because closing the emergency stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch to move during patient loading.

    Product
    IQon Spectral CT - Model no. 728332, Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These…
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1410-2018·2018-04-25

    Philips CT Scanner Recall Due to Emergency Stop Defect

    Philips is recalling 106 Brilliance Big Bore CT scanners because closing the Emergency Stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch to move during patient loading or unloading.

    Product
    Brilliance Big Bore (Oncology) - Model no. 728243, Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and…
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide