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.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1101–1125 of 1704

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0208-2016·2015-11-11

    Siemens e.cam Gamma Camera Recall for Radial Brake Failure

    Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling e.cam Gamma Camera systems due to a potential radial brake failure that could allow the detector to drift.

    Product
    e.cam Gamma Camera, an emission computed tomography system. It is intended 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 588keV.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0196-2016·2015-11-11

    GE Recalls MR Surgical Suite II Tables Due to Transfer Mechanism Issue

    GE Medical Systems is recalling MR Surgical Suite II Tables because a defect in the transfer release mechanism may prevent patient transfer between the MR and surgical tables.

    Product
    MR Surgical Suite II Table, Model Number(s): M8074SS, M8053SS, M0074SS. UPDATE 11-4-2015: Model M0001SS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    8 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0197-2016·2015-11-11

    Philips Recalls GEMINI PET/CT Systems Due to Servo Controller Failure Risk

    Philips is recalling 264 GEMINI PET/CT systems because the CT subsystem's Spindle Block Servo Controllers may fail prematurely.

    Product
    GEMINI PET/CT System, a diagnostic imaging system for fixed or mobile installations that combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    35 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0168-2016·2015-11-04

    Siemens Medical Solutions Recalls 158 Radiation Therapy Machines

    Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 158 radiation therapy machines due to a potential safety risk of the gantry colliding with patients or treatment tables.

    Product
    ONCOR Avant Garde, ONCOR Impression Plus, ONCOR Expression, ONCOR Impression, PRIMUS HI, MEVATRON M2/PRIMUS Mid-Energy, ARTISTE; intended use is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0182-2016·2015-11-04

    Siemens ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound Systems Recalled for Hardware Defects

    Siemens is recalling 2,099 ACUSON SC2000 ultrasound systems due to hardware defects involving wheel lock disconnection and system lockups.

    Product
    ACUSON SC2000 ultrasound systems model 10433816 Imaging system that provides the ability to measure anatomical structures and calculation packages that provide info for clinical diagnosis purposes.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0154-2016·2015-10-28

    Berchtold TELETOM Equipment Management System Recall for Control Malfunction

    Berchtold Corp. is recalling TELETOM Equipment Management Systems 4 and 6 series due to potential control and brake failure caused by fluid intrusion.

    Product
    TELETOM EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 4 and 6 series TELETOM is designed for use in operating rooms, medical treatment rooms, intensive care units, or any area of a medical facility that requires a ceiling mounted device to supply power, medical gases, and data-communication…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0125-2016·2015-10-21

    Synthes Recalls Titanium Elastic Nail Inserters Due to Mechanical Failure Risk

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 1,550 Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN) devices due to a potential for mechanical failures such as breakage.

    Product
    Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN), orthopedic device
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0115-2016·2015-10-21

    ViewRay MRIdian Radiation Therapy System Recalled for Unexpected Couch Movement

    ViewRay is recalling four MRIdian Radiation Therapy Systems because the patient couch may move unexpectedly if an encoder fails and the system is restarted.

    Product
    MRIdian¿ ViewRay¿ Radiation Therapy System, ViewRay¿ Is indicated for stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0008-2016·2015-10-14

    Daytrana Methylphenidate Patches Recalled for Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) 30 mg patches due to a defective delivery system that failed mechanical peel force specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2794-2015·2015-09-30

    Synthes Dynamic Locking Screw System Recalled for Pin Breakage

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling Dynamic Locking Screw Systems due to pin breakage during implant removal. This notice extends to additional consignees identified after a previous recall.

    Product
    Dynamic Locking Screw System (DLS) 3.7mm & Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) 5.0mm; intended for use in long bone fractures, the fixation of osteopenic bone, the fixation of osteotomies, and for the fixation of non-unions and malunions.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·15V606000·2015-09-29

    Ford Recalls 2001-2008 Escape and Mariner for Transmission Shift Lever Defect

    Ford is recalling 2001-2008 Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles with specific remanufactured transmissions because the shift lever bolt may not be tightened, risking vehicle rollaway.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, MERCURY ESCAPE, MARINER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2731-2015·2015-09-23

    SynCardia Recalls Freedom Drivers for Potential Drive Mechanism Failure

    SynCardia Systems is recalling Freedom Drivers because a component may fail, causing the drive mechanism to stop pumping and resulting in the loss of life-sustaining function.

    Product
    Temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) with Freedom Driver System REF 595000-001 Product Usage: Freedom Drivers are components of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) System, which is indicated for use in transplant-eligible candidates at risk of…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2754-2015·2015-09-16

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Si Single-Site Fundus Graspers

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 6,309 Fundus Graspers used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position.

    Product
    Fundus Grasper; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428058-12, 428058-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2750-2015·2015-09-16

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Si Single-Site Maryland Dissector Instruments

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8,217 Maryland Dissector instruments used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position.

    Product
    Maryland Dissector; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428050-12, 428050-13 and 428050-14; The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2752-2015·2015-09-16

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls Cadiere Forceps for da Vinci Si System

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling Cadiere Forceps used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the instrument jaws may become fixed in a closed position.

    Product
    Cadiere Forceps; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428055-12, 428055-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2758-2015·2015-09-16

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps for da Vinci System

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 21,684 Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position.

    Product
    Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428093-12, 428093-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2753-2015·2015-09-16

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Si Single-Site Needle Drivers

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 89 da Vinci Si Single-Site Needle Drivers because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position.

    Product
    Needle Driver; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428056-12, 428056-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2757-2015·2015-09-16

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls Curved Needle Drivers for da Vinci System

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 3,698 Curved Needle Drivers used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position.

    Product
    Curved Needle Driver; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428088-12, 428088-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2751-2015·2015-09-16

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Si Single-Site Clip Appliers

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 17,617 da Vinci Si Single-Site Clip Appliers because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position during use.

    Product
    Medium -Large Clip Applier; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428053-12, 428053-15. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2755-2015·2015-09-16

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Si Single-Site Crocodile Graspers

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 15,834 da Vinci Si Single-Site Crocodile Graspers because the instrument jaws may become fixed in a closed position.

    Product
    Crocodile Grasper; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428059-12, 428059-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2756-2015·2015-09-16

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Si Maryland Bipolar Forceps

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 13,644 Maryland Bipolar Forceps used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the instrument jaws may become fixed in a closed position.

    Product
    Maryland Bipolar Forceps; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428080-04, 428080-05. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2488-2015·2015-09-09

    Synthes Recalls VEPTR Inferior Cradles Due to Mechanical Failure Risk

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling VEPTR Inferior Cradles because a partially formed hole may cause mechanical failure, potentially requiring surgery.

    Product
    VEPTR Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib, inferior cradles also known as caudal rib supports. The VEPTR/VEPTR II devices mechanically stabilize and/or correct thoracic deformities to allow the chest and lungs to grow.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide