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.

About this hazard tag

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1076–1100 of 1704

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0578-2016·2016-01-13

    Corflex Post-Operative Knee Brace Recalled for Potential Locking Failure

    Corflex is recalling 10 units of the Brielle Ortho Contender Post-Op-Knee Brace Lite because the brace may fail to maintain its locked position, potentially causing loss of balance or undesired knee movement.

    Product
    BRIELLE ORTHO CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE LITE Model: 75-7500-087 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint following ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL surgeries, meniscal repairs, patella realignment, regenerative chondroplasty, stable…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0577-2016·2016-01-13

    Corflex Post-Operative Knee Brace Recalled for Potential Locking Failure

    Corflex is recalling 42 units of the Contender Post-Op-Knee Brace Lite because the brace may fail to maintain its locked position, potentially causing loss of balance or undesired knee movement.

    Product
    ORTHO SPEC GRP CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE LITE Model: 75-7500-075 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint following ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL surgeries, meniscal repairs, patella realignment, regenerative chondroplasty, stable…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0580-2016·2016-01-13

    Corflex Post-Operative Knee Brace Recalled for Potential Locking Failure

    Corflex is recalling 80 post-operative knee braces that may fail to maintain the locked position, potentially causing loss of balance or undesired knee movement.

    Product
    CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE FULL FOAM Model: 75-7550-000 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint following ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL surgeries, meniscal repairs, patella realignment, regenerative chondroplasty, stable femoral…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0579-2016·2016-01-13

    Corflex Post-Operative Knee Brace Recalled for Potential Locking Failure

    Corflex is recalling specific Post-Operative Knee Brace Lite models because they may fail to maintain the locked position, potentially causing loss of balance or undesired knee movement.

    Product
    ADV ORTHO CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE LITE Model: 75-7500-231 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint following ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL surgeries, meniscal repairs, patella realignment, regenerative chondroplasty, stable femoral…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0575-2016·2016-01-13

    Corflex Post-Operative Knee Brace Recalled for Potential Locking Failure

    Corflex is recalling specific Post-Operative Knee Braces because they may fail to maintain a locked position, potentially causing loss of balance or unwanted knee movement.

    Product
    CT ORTHO CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE LITE Model: 75-7500-011 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint following ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL surgeries, meniscal repairs, patella realignment, regenerative chondroplasty, stable femoral…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0576-2016·2016-01-13

    Corflex Post-Operative Knee Brace Recalled for Potential Locking Failure

    Corflex is recalling specific models of the Hailey Ortho Contender Post-Op Knee Brace because they may fail to maintain a locked position, risking loss of balance or unwanted joint movement.

    Product
    HAILEY ORTHO CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE Model : 75-7500-038 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint following ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL surgeries, meniscal repairs, patella realignment, regenerative chondroplasty, stable femoral…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0471-2016·2015-12-30

    Biomet Black Mamba Suture Passer Recalled for Weld Defect

    Biomet is recalling 50 Black Mamba Suture Passers because a weld defect may cause the instrument's jaw to fail to actuate properly.

    Product
    Black Mamba Suture Passer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0394-2016·2015-12-23

    Insulet Recalls OmniPod Insulin Management System Due to Needle Deployment Failure

    Insulet Corporation is recalling 5,179 boxes of OmniPod Insulin Management Systems because the needle mechanism may fail to deploy or deploy with a delay.

    Product
    OmniPod¿, Insulin Management System (OUS) Catalog Number: 14810 Product Usage: The OmnniPod¿ Insulin Management System is intended for subcutaneous delivery of insulin at set and variable rates for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin and for…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0393-2016·2015-12-23

    Insulet Recalls OmniPod Insulin Systems Due to Needle Deployment Failure

    Insulet Corporation is recalling OmniPod Insulin Management Systems because the needle mechanism may fail to deploy or deploy with a delay.

    Product
    OmniPod¿, Insulin Management System (US) Catalog Number: PODZXP420 Product Usage: The OmnniPod¿ Insulin Management System is intended for subcutaneous delivery of insulin at set and variable rates for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin and for…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0375-2016·2015-12-16

    Synthes Recalls Five TFN-Advanced Proximal Femoral Nailing Systems

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling five TFN-Advanced Proximal Femoral Nailing Systems because a design defect may prevent proper locking mechanism advancement or screw tightening.

    Product
    Trochanteric Fixation Nail- Advanced System-11MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 420MM/Right Sterile (The TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System) The TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System is intended for treatment of fractures. Intramedullary fixation rod, orthopedic.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0396-2016·2015-12-16

    Implant Direct Sybron Recalls DirectGuide Drill Extender for Dental Implants

    Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing is recalling 26 lots of DirectGuide Drill Extenders because the drill may drop during use.

    Product
    DGDE, DirectGuide Drill Extender. Instrument for use with dental implants. A manufactured device that adds a 6mm extension for a 25mm and 28mm tissue height capability suitable for individual patient needs. The thru hole in the DGDE allows existing surgical drills to be…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0411-2016·2015-12-16

    Zimmer Persona EM Distal Rod Recalled for Ratchet Latching Defect

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 156 Persona EM Distal Rods because the ratchet teeth may not latch onto the rod. The defect could affect the stability of the surgical instrument during use.

    Product
    Persona EM Distal Rod, orthopedic manual surgical instrument for use with Persona Knee Prosthesis, item 42-5399-002-00, part of the Persona Tibial Resection System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    19 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0410-2016·2015-12-16

    Zimmer Persona EM Proximal Tube Recalled for Ratchet Latching Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 156 Persona EM Proximal Tubes because the ratchet teeth may not latch onto the rod.

    Product
    Persona EM Proximal Tube, orthopedic manual surgical instrument for use with Persona Knee Prosthesis, item 42-5399-001-00, part of the Persona Tibial Resection System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    19 states
  • SevereNHTSA·15V821000·2015-12-07

    Honda Recalls VFR1200F Motorcycles for Driveshaft Universal Joint Wear

    Honda is recalling 2010, 2012, and 2013 VFR1200F motorcycles because driveshaft universal joint bearings may wear prematurely, potentially causing the joint to separate or break.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA VFR1200F
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0324-2016·2015-12-02

    Pega Medical Recalls SCFE Driver Instruments Due to Threaded Shaft Breakage

    Pega Medical Inc. is recalling 4 SCFE Driver instruments distributed in Florida and Tennessee because the threaded shaft broke during use.

    Product
    SCFE Driver (SCF-MLD273 & SCF-MLD265) instrument used for the insertion of the Free Gliding SCFE Screw System. This instrument is included in the Free Gliding SCFE Screw System instrument tray. This instrument is marked with the catalogue number and lot number. The…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0284-2016·2015-11-25

    Prism Medical C-300 Ceiling Lifts Recalled for Drive Shaft Failure

    FDA is recalling 561 Prism Medical C-300 ceiling lifts because the drive shaft and over-speed arm may fail simultaneously, potentially causing a patient to fall.

    Product
    Prism Medical C-300 Consumer Ceiling Lift; PN 330050, 330050R, 330053, 330053R, and 330057; weight specification 300 lbs. /136 kg. Lifting aid used by health care professionals to lift, position, and transfer clients or disabled family members.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0285-2016·2015-11-25

    Prism Medical P-300 Portable Consumer Lift Recalled for Drive Shaft Failure

    ErgoSafe Products is recalling 1,721 Prism Medical P-300 Portable Consumer Lifts because the drive shaft and over speed arm may fail, potentially causing a patient to fall.

    Product
    Prism Medical P-300 Portable Consumer Lift; PN 303050, 303050R, and 303051; weight specification 300 lbs. /136 kg.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0276-2016·2015-11-25

    Synthes Sternal ZIPFIX Application Instrument Recall for Screw Failure Risk

    Synthes is recalling 267 previously repaired Sternal ZIPFIX Application Instruments because the screws may break or loosen.

    Product
    Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX. Indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotomy or fracture of the sternum to stabilize the sternum and promote fusion.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • HighNHTSA·15E092000·2015-11-19

    Gillig Recalls Ricon Wheelchair Lifts Due to Bearing Failure Risk

    Gillig is recalling Ricon Model S5510 wheelchair lifts because oversized pivot holes may allow bearings to shift, potentially causing the platform to fall and injure the operator.

    Product
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0211-2016·2015-11-18

    Boston Scientific Recalls RotaWire Elite Guidewires Due to Wire Fracture Complaints

    Boston Scientific is recalling RotaWire Elite Guidewires and wireClip Torquer devices because of complaints of wire fracture. The devices are used with the Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System.

    Product
    RotaWire Elite and wireClip Torquer, Guidewire and Guidewire Manipulation Device, Floppy. REF H802223301 (5-pack outer package), REF H802223300 (single unit). The Rotablator rotational atherectomy system consists of a diamond tipped burr capable of high speed rotation…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    17 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0249-2016·2015-11-18

    Stryker Recalls Triathlon MIS Modular Distal Capture Instruments

    Stryker is recalling specific lots of Triathlon MIS Modular Distal Capture instruments because they may disassociate during use.

    Product
    Stryker Orthopaedics, MIS MODULAR DISTAL CAPTURE TRIATHLON MIS INSTRUMENTS, REF 6541-5-723, Lot AdminECR19205, Non-Sterile, The Triathlon MIS Distal Capture is used when a surgeon elects to use a capture for the distal femoral resection in a Triathlon primary MIS TKA. Once the…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·15V752000·2015-11-13

    Newmar Recalls Motorhomes Due to Engine Cooling Fan Separation Risk

    Newmar is recalling certain 2004-2008 Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes because the engine cooling fan may separate from the drive, posing an injury risk to nearby individuals.

    Product
    NEWMAR — NEWMAR LONDON AIRE, ESSEX, MOUNTAIN AIRE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0224-2016·2015-11-11

    Mako RIO Robotic System Components Recalled for Damaged Locking Pins

    Mako Surgical Corporation is recalling RIO system locking pins and connectors because the pins are damaged during assembly.

    Product
    Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic (RIO) system component PN#205143 (locking pin) and PN# 112220 (connector). Indicated for use in surgical knee resurfacing and total hip Arthroplasty joint replacement procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide