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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976–1000 of 1704

  • 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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…
    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-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…
    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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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…
    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
  • HighNHTSA·16V620000·2016-08-25

    Seagrave Recalls Marauder II Fire Trucks Due to Transmission Defect

    Seagrave is recalling 28 Marauder II fire trucks because a transmission component may fail, preventing the vehicle from pumping water at fire scenes.

    Product
    SEAGRAVE — SEAGRAVE MARAUDER II
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2545-2016·2016-08-24

    LeMaitre Vascular Recalls 1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome Devices

    LeMaitre Vascular is recalling 50 units of the 1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome because the wire may detach, rendering the device inoperable.

    Product
    1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome, 40 cm. Sterile REF # 1010-00 Product Usage: The HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome is intended for the treatment of vascular disorders and more particularly for excising or disrupting venous valves
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2543-2016·2016-08-24

    LeMaitre Vascular Recalls 1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome Devices

    LeMaitre Vascular is recalling 1,992 units of the 1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome because the wire may detach at the handle, rendering the device inoperable.

    Product
    1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome, 98 cm, Sterile REF # 1009-00 Product Usage: The HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome is intended for the treatment of vascular disorders and more particularly for excising or disrupting venous valves
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2536-2016·2016-08-24

    Stryker AutoPlex System Recalled Due to Piston Head Separation Risk

    Stryker is recalling AutoPlex System kits because the piston head may separate, blocking the valve and causing cement backflow toward the injector handle.

    Product
    Stryker AutoPlex System. Model Numbers 0607-687-000, 0605-887-000, 0605-687-000, and 0605-683-000. For bone cement. Stryker AutoPlex System kits contain a cement mixer, cement injector, funnel, and an extension tube assembly whereby bone cement powder and liquid monomer…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2397-2016·2016-08-17

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Zyston Transform Instrument Cases Due to Locking Defect

    Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Zyston Transform Instrument Cases and Implant Kits because the implant locking mechanism is not functioning as intended.

    Product
    Zyston¿ Transform Instrument Case. Model Number PCR8200-2101. Device labeled sterile.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2398-2016·2016-08-17

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Zyston Transform Implant Kits Due to Locking Defect

    Zimmer Biomet Spine is recalling five Zyston Transform Implant Kits because the locking mechanism is not functioning as intended.

    Product
    Zyston¿ Transform Implant Kit. Model Number PCR8200-3101. Device labeled sterile.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2390-2016·2016-08-17

    Stryker Triathlon Tibial Alignment Handle Recalled Due to Weld Defect

    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 47 units of the Specialty Triathlon Tibial Alignment Handle because the secondary locking mechanism may disassociate during surgery due to a weld defect.

    Product
    Stryker Orthopaedics Specialty Triathlon Tibial Alignment Handle with Secondary Lock, Non-Sterile, Used to complement or replace the standard instruments used during the implantation of hip, knee, trauma and upper extremities implants
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2394-2016·2016-08-17

    Siemens AXIOM Artis X-Ray Systems Recalled for Cooling System Contamination

    Siemens is recalling AXIOM Artis angiography systems because biomass contaminants in the cooling system may damage the pump.

    Product
    ARTIS ZEE AND ZEEGO, system, x-ray, angiographic AXIOM Artis, Artis zee / zeego and Artis Q/ Q.zen are a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2393-2016·2016-08-17

    Siemens AXIOM Artis Angiography Systems Recalled for Cooling System Contamination

    Siemens is recalling AXIOM Artis angiography systems because biomass contamination in the cooling system may damage the pump.

    Product
    AXIOM ARTIS MODULAR ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM, system, x-ray, angiographic AXIOM Artis, Artis zee / zeego and Artis Q/ Q.zen are a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V601000·2016-08-15

    Spartan Motors Recalls 2014-2016 Legend and Star Fire Trucks

    Spartan Motors is recalling 2014-2016 Legend and Star fire trucks due to a transmission defect that may prevent power output switching, risking injury.

    Product
    SPARTAN ERV — SPARTAN ERV LEGEND, STAR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2331-2016·2016-08-10

    Stryker Recalls Spirit Plus Hospital Beds Due to Actuator Failure

    Stryker Medical is voluntarily recalling Spirit Plus hospital beds because broken actuators may cause the bed to lower unexpectedly, risking patient injury.

    Product
    Spirit Plus Bed, A-C Powered Hospital Bed
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2324-2016·2016-08-10

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls V-TEK Twist Drills Due to Tolerance Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is voluntarily recalling 169 V-TEK Twist Drills because a potential tolerance stack-up was identified between the drill and the mating Kirschner Wire component.

    Product
    V-TEK TWIST D 40X90MM 30MM Cann 12MM Rnd; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant systems.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2332-2016·2016-08-10

    Stryker Recalls Spirit Select and Plus Hospital Beds Due to Actuator Failure

    Stryker Medical is voluntarily recalling Spirit Select and Spirit Plus hospital beds because broken actuators may cause the bed to lower unexpectedly, risking patient injury.

    Product
    Spirit Select Bed, A-C Powered Hospital Bed
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V585000·2016-08-05

    Pierce Fire Trucks Recalled for Transmission Shift Unit Defect

    Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2015-2016 fire trucks because a damaged transmission component may prevent operators from switching power output to the water pump.

    Product
    PIERCE — PIERCE SABER, VELOCITY, DASH CF, ARROW XT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·16V583000·2016-08-04

    Smeal Fire Trucks Recalled for Transmission Shift Unit Defect

    Smeal is recalling 88 model year 2015-2016 Aerial and Pumper fire trucks because a damaged transmission component may prevent operators from switching power output, potentially hindering fire suppression.

    Product
    SMEAL — SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS, AERIAL, PUMPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide