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.

About this hazard tag

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901–925 of 1694

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2275-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow Central Venous Catheter Kits Recalled for Needlestick Injury Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific central venous catheter kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimicrobial catheter is indicated in the short-term ( < 30 days) treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous acces
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2280-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Pressure Injectable PICC Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling Pressure Injectable PICC Kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Kit The Arrow International Pressure Injectable PICC is intended for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and blood sampling.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2271-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Catheter Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific central venous catheter kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimicrobial catheter is indicated in the short-term ( < 30 days) treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not li
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2255-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Access Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific Central Venous Access Kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    ARROWg+ard Blue MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins. The
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2249-2017·2017-06-14

    Alphatec Recalls Arsenal Spinal Fixation System Set Screws

    Alphatec Spine is recalling Arsenal Spinal Fixation System Set Screws due to a trend of postoperative disengagement from the screw body.

    Product
    Arsenal Spinal Fixation System, Set Screw, Part No. 47027 Product Usage: The Arsenal Spinal Fixation System is intended for posterior, non-cervical, spinal fixation as an adjunct to fusion for the treatment of degenerative disease, deformity, and trauma indications. The Ars
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2305-2017·2017-06-14

    Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Catheter Kits Due to Needlestick Risk

    Arrow International is recalling specific central venous catheter kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.

    Product
    ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term ( < 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to: multiple infusions o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2174-2017·2017-06-07

    Ethicon Endopath ETS-FLEX Endoscopic Linear Cutter Recalled for Gear Failure Risk

    Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling 792 units of the Endopath ETS-FLEX Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter due to a risk of pinion gear failure under extreme use cases.

    Product
    Endopath ETS-FLEX Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, VASCULAR/THIN 35MM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2160-2017·2017-05-31

    Stryker Recalls Hoffmann LRF Safety Clips Due to Loosening Risk

    Stryker is recalling Hoffmann LRF Safety Clips because they may loosen from the Quick Release mechanism on Transport Struts.

    Product
    Hoffmann LRF Safety Clip (Bone Transport Strut), 14 x 12 x 5 mm, REF 4933-0-401, NDC (01)07613327131475(10)V07241 Product Usage: Intended for fixation of fractures, joint contractures, fusions, limb lengthening, deformity correction, and bone and soft tissue reconstruction in
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2093-2017·2017-05-24

    Spacelabs Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System Canister Carrier Recall

    Del Mar Reynolds Medical is recalling 62 Spacelabs Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System components because the canister carrier can break, causing a breathing circuit leak and potential patient hypoventilation.

    Product
    Spacelabs Healthcare Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System is intended for use in the hospital environment and operating room. Absorber Adapter Assembly Service Kit, part number: 050-9045-00. Absorber Adapter Assembly, part number: 650-1648-01. Arkon Absorber Canister Carrier, p
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2046-2017·2017-05-17

    Arthrex Recalls Anthrex SpeedBridge Implant System Due to Broken Eyelets

    Arthrex, Inc. is recalling the Anthrex SpeedBridge Implant System because some eyelets broke from the SwiveLock Anchor during insertion.

    Product
    Anthrex SpeedBridge Implant System with PEEK SwiveLock Self Punching
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2043-2017·2017-05-17

    Arthrex Bio Composite SwiveLock Anchor Eyelets Break on Insertion

    Arthrex is recalling specific batches of Bio Composite SwiveLock anchors because some eyelets broke during insertion.

    Product
    Anthrex Bio Composite SwiveLock SP Vented, 4.75 mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2041-2017·2017-05-17

    Arthrex Bio-SwiveLock SP Vented Anchor Recall Due to Broken Eyelets

    Arthrex, Inc. is recalling specific Bio-SwiveLock SP Vented anchors because some eyelets broke during insertion.

    Product
    Anthrex Bio-SwiveLock SP Vented, 5.5mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1878-2017·2017-05-03

    Ulrich Medical Recalls uNion Cervical Plate System for Screw Mechanism Defect

    Ulrich Medical USA Inc is recalling 4,854 uNion Cervical Plate Systems because static plate screws may disassociate. The recall covers devices distributed in 20 US states.

    Product
    uNion Cervical Plate System Product Usage: The uNion Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior fixation of the cervical spine (C2 to Ti). The system is to be used to provide stabilization of the anterior cervical spine as an adjunct to fusion for the treatment of degener
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1847-2017·2017-04-26

    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill Recalled for Blade Detachment Risk

    Smith & Nephew is recalling ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drills because the cutting blade may detach or the drill head may fracture during use.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 10MM Product Number: 72204046 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1751-2017·2017-04-12

    Philips BrightView XCT Gamma Cameras Recalled for Brake Hub Assembly Error

    Philips is recalling 90 BrightView XCT gamma cameras because a brake hub assembly error can cause the detector to backdrive.

    Product
    BrightView XCT model number 882482 BrightView and BrightView X are gamma cameras designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a broad range of Emission Computed Tomography (ECT) studies. The cameras can be used to perform planar static, dynamic, gated, and
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    29 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1750-2017·2017-04-12

    Philips Recalls 84 BrightView SPECT Gamma Cameras Due to Brake Hub Defect

    Philips is recalling 84 BrightView SPECT gamma cameras because a brake hub assembly error can cause the detector to backdrive.

    Product
    BrightView SPECT model number 882480 BrightView and BrightView X are gamma cameras designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a broad range of Emission Computed Tomography (ECT) studies. The cameras can be used to perform planar static, dynamic, gated, an
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    29 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1752-2017·2017-04-12

    Philips BrightView X Gamma Camera Recall for Brake Hub Assembly Error

    Philips is recalling BrightView X 3/4 gamma cameras because a brake hub assembly error can cause the detector to backdrive.

    Product
    BrightView X 3/4 model number 882479 BrightView and BrightView X are gamma cameras designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a broad range of Emission Computed Tomography (ECT) studies. The cameras can be used to perform planar static, dynamic, gated, an
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    29 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1710-2017·2017-04-12

    Beckman Coulter Recalls Access 2 Immunoassay Systems Due to Circuit Board Defect

    Beckman Coulter is recalling Access 2 Immunoassay Systems because a defective circuit board can cause the device to stop running and cancel tests.

    Product
    Access 2 assay Immunoassay System, Remanufactured, Part No. 386220 Product Usage: The Access 2 and UniCel DxI Access Immunoassay Systems are in vitro diagnostic devices used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1468-2017·2017-03-22

    Siemens Axiom Artis Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Recalled for Foot Switch Housing Gap

    Siemens is recalling Axiom Artis fluoroscopic x-ray systems because a gap in the wireless foot switch housing could allow liquids to penetrate the interior, potentially causing the switch to fail.

    Product
    Axiom Artis fluoroscopic x-ray system
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1480-2017·2017-03-22

    Philips BrightView Nuclear Imaging Systems Recalled for Motion and Software Issues

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling 1,218 BrightView nuclear imaging systems worldwide due to four issues, including motion controller failures and software freezes.

    Product
    882480: BrightView designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a range of ECT studies. In addition it can be used to perform planar static, dynamic, gated, total body, circular-orbit and noncircular orbit SPECT, gated SPECT (circular and noncircular)studies
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1193-2017·2017-02-22

    Stryker Restoris RIO Reamer Handle Recalled for Engagement Failure

    Mako Surgical Corporation is recalling 595 Stryker Restoris RIO Reamer Handles because they may fail to engage mating components during surgery.

    Product
    Stryker Restoris RIO Reamer Handle, Offset, Mako Rx only Product Usage: The handle is used to hold surgical components during acetabular reaming in MAKO Total Hip procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1206-2017·2017-02-22

    Atrium Medical Recalls Maquet Ocean Water Seal Chest Drains

    Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Maquet Ocean Water Seal Chest Drains because the manual vent valve may fail to re-seal after use.

    Product
    Maquet Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain, Single Collection w/AC Reference: 2002-100 Intended Use: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum. " To help re-establish lung expansion and restore breathing dynamics. " To facilitate postoperative collection and
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide