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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951–975 of 1694

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0592-2017·2016-11-23

    Alphatec Recalls Arsenal Spinal Fixation System Set Screws for Disengagement Risk

    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. 47127 Product Usage: 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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0378-2017·2016-11-16

    Stryker Recalls LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Heads Due to Taper Lock Failure

    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling specific lots of LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Heads because of reported taper lock failures that caused harm.

    Product
    LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Head, Low Friction Ion Treatment, Sterile, 36 mm, REF 6260-9-236; Modular components designed to be locked onto a femoral hip stem trunnion during surgery for total hip replacement.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0390-2017·2016-11-16

    Maquet Accessory Adapter Recalled Due to Head Rest Slipping Hazard

    Maquet Medical Systems USA is recalling Accessory Adapter part number 600525A0 because a head rest mounted to the device slipped out of the mounting rail.

    Product
    Accessory Adapter Part number 600525A0 Product Usage: designed for the mounting of MAQUET accessories with the dovetail guide interface immediately before, during and after surgical interventions as well as for examination and treatment.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0391-2017·2016-11-16

    Trumpf Medical Systems Recalls Operating Room Table Tops for Cable Pinching

    Trumpf Medical Systems is recalling specific operating room table tops after identifying six incidents of pinched cables.

    Product
    OR Table, Top U26 H V, Model # 1909793; OR Table Top U26 H V U, Model # 1909794; OR Table Top U24 H V, Model # 1909796; OR Table Top U24 H V U, Model # 1909797; OR Table Top U24 H V W, Model # 1909798; OR Table Top U14 H V, Model # 1909799 Product Usage: Patient positioning d
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0295-2017·2016-10-26

    Ethicon Endo-Surgery Recalls Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutters Due to Gear Failure

    Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling 105 Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutters because a pinion gear could fail, potentially causing a sharps injury to healthcare professionals.

    Product
    Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, ATB35. Standard 35 MM. The ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter has application in general, gynecologic, urologic, and thoracic surgery for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    37 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0062-2017·2016-10-19

    Siemens Symbia T Series SPECT + CT Recall for Bearing Failure Risk

    Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 1,109 Symbia T Series SPECT + CT systems because linear bearing cars may fail, allowing ball bearings to fall out.

    Product
    Symbia T Series SPECT + CT Product Usage 1) SPECT: To Detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588 keV. 2) CT: The CT compon
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0077-2017·2016-10-19

    Varian Head Frame Posts Recalled Due to Rotation Risk

    Varian Medical Systems is recalling 75 Head Frame Posts because they can rotate easily on the mounting cam. No serious injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Varian Head Frame - Model number HHF -ALL Head Frame Posts (PN1008016 ) and Post Kits (PN1008016). The Varian Head Frame System is for use with a computed tomography scanner to perform imaging for treatment planning and a charged particle accelerator to perform immobilizatio
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0061-2017·2016-10-19

    Siemens Symbia S Camera Systems Recalled for Bearing Failure Risk

    Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling Symbia S camera systems because linear bearing cars may fail, allowing ball bearings to fall out.

    Product
    Symbia S, Product Usage 1) SPECT: To Detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588 keV. 2) CT: The CT component is intended to
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V742000·2016-10-14

    Supreme Recalls 2014-2015 Vans Due to Lift Gate Chain Failure Risk

    Supreme is recalling 2014-2015 Spartan, Signature, Kold King, and Iner-City vehicles because lift gate roller chains may fail, causing the platform to drop.

    Product
    SUPREME — SUPREME SPARTAN TRUCK BODY, SIGNATURE VAN, KOLD KING, INER-CITY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0042-2017·2016-10-12

    Trumpf Medical Systems Recalls Floor Mounting Columns for Unexpected Descent

    Trumpf Medical Systems is recalling 84 Floor Mounting Columns because they unexpectedly descended approximately 20 centimeters, posing a risk to patient safety during surgery.

    Product
    Floor Mounting Column TS 7500 U, Material Number 1730732; Floor Mounting Column ARTIS, Material Number 1501878 Patient positioning during surgery, ranging from anesthesia induction to actual surgery to recover from the anesthesia. Also, patient transport on the operating table
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    10 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0015-2017·2016-10-12

    Siemens Recalls Ysio Max Radiographic Systems Due to Table Tilt Risk

    Siemens is recalling 37 Ysio Max radiographic systems because a table part may detach, causing the table to tilt and potentially injure patients.

    Product
    YSIO Max Product Usage: The Ysio Max is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Ysio Max enables radiographic and tomographic exposures of the whole body including: skull, chest, abdomen, and extremities and may be used on pediatric, adult an
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0045-2017·2016-10-12

    LDR Spine Recalls ROI-A Anterior Delivery Device Due to Binding

    LDR Spine USA is recalling 24 units of the ROI-A Anterior Delivery Device because the T-handle rotation has experienced binding. No patient injuries have been reported.

    Product
    ROI-A Anterior Delivery Device. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Model number: SI-ROIA-0023 Auxiliary instrument used in the ROI-A-ALIR cage system: Spinal intervertbral body fusion device.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0013-2017·2016-10-12

    Siemens Recalls Multix Fusion X-Ray Systems Due to Table Tilt Risk

    Siemens is recalling 37 Multix Fusion X-ray systems because an internal table part may detach, causing the table to tilt and potentially injure patients.

    Product
    Multix Fusion Stationary X-Ray System Product Usage: The Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Multix Fusion enables radiographic exposures of the whole body including: skull, chest, abdomen and extremities and may be
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2890-2016·2016-10-05

    EKOS Corporation Recalls EKOS Carts Due to Missing Wheel Washers

    EKOS Corporation is recalling 455 EKOS carts because missing washers may cause wheels to wear or dislodge, leading to equipment failure.

    Product
    The EKOS cart has the catalog number 700-60101. The EKOS cart is a custom infusion stand/cart used to hold and transport the EkoSonic Control Unit. The cart is designed with three poles to hold infusion pumps and fluid bags, a tray on which the EkoSonic Control unit sits and a
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2900-2016·2016-10-05

    Beckman Coulter Recalls AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometers Due to Carousel Misalignment

    Beckman Coulter is recalling AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometers because the reagent carousel can misalign and damage the prep probe.

    Product
    AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Catalog No. B30166; Intended for use with in vitro diagnostic flow cytometry applications using up to four florescent detection channels.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2849-2016·2016-09-28

    TriMed Recalls Semi-Tubular Plates Due to Screw Failure During Implantation

    Trimed Inc is recalling 30 units of SMTP-10 Semi-Tubular Plates because a non-locking screw passed through a plate hole during implantation.

    Product
    TriMed Semi-Tubular Plate, 10-Hole, Model No. SMTP-10 Contoured plate with offset screw holes. The plate is 103 mm in length, 1.3 mm thick and 9.6 mm wide. The part is made of surgical steel conformance with ASTM F138 or F139. The plate is used to fixation of long bone fractur
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V693000·2016-09-26

    Forest River Rockport Delivery Vehicles Recalled for Lift Gate Chain Failure

    Forest River is recalling 2014-2016 Rockport delivery vehicles because the lift gate roller chains may fail, causing the gate to fall unexpectedly and increasing the risk of injury.

    Product
    FOREST RIVER — FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2789-2016·2016-09-21

    Stryker Patella Assembly Instrument Recalled for Component Disassociation Risk

    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 2,039 units of the Scorpio Patella Assembly Instrument because press-fit failures could cause clamping components and pins to disassociate.

    Product
    Stryker Orthopaedics Patella Assembly Instrument, REF 3182-1000, Non-Sterile, NDC (01) 07613327215854 (10) The Scorpio Patella Assembly Instrument is used during total knee replacement surgery for the implantation of Scorpio Patella implant components. The device functions to
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2721-2016·2016-09-14

    Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator Recall for Loose Drive Gear Joint

    Elekta is recalling 553 Medical Linear Accelerators because a loose joint between the drive gear and gantry base drive wheel can lead to fatigue failure of securing bolts.

    Product
    Medical Linear Accelerator
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2677-2016·2016-09-07

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instruments

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 875 da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 instruments due to reported shaft rotation interruptions and jaw opening failures.

    Product
    CURVED-TIP STAPLER 30,IS4000; Model number 470530; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument and Stapler 30 Reloads are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2675-2016·2016-09-07

    Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 45 Recall for Field Failures

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 45 instruments due to reported field failures involving shaft rotation interruptions and jaw opening issues.

    Product
    STAPLER,IS4000; Model number 470298; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2676-2016·2016-09-07

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instruments

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 875 da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 instruments due to reported field failures involving shaft rotation interruption or jaws not opening.

    Product
    STAPLER 30,IS4000; Model number 470430; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument and Stapler 30 Reloads are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V624000·2016-08-26

    Midwest Fire Recalls 2016-2017 All-Poly Fire Trucks for Transmission Defect

    Midwest Fire is recalling 2016-2017 All-Poly 2500 and 3000 series fire trucks because a transmission component may fail, preventing the vehicle from pumping water.

    Product
    MIDWEST — MIDWEST ALL-POLY 3000 SERIES, ALL-POLY 2500 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide