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

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all mechanical failure recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

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1276–1300 of 1694

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1948-2014·2014-07-09

    Ventlab Manual Resuscitator Bags Recalled Due to Valve Defect

    Ventlab LLC is recalling 251,384 manual resuscitator bags because a defective pop-off valve may prevent air delivery during emergency resuscitation.

    Product
    Manual Resuscitator Bag Series: AF1000, AF2000, AF3000, AF4000, AF5000, BT2000, BT3000, BT4000, BT5000, BVM700, CPRM1000, CPRM2000, CPRM3000, PRO-1900, PRO-1000, PRO-2000, SC7000, SC8000, SC8020, SC8120, SC9000, SS3200, VN2000, VN3000, VN4000, VN5000, VT1000 , VN2102, VN2002.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1920-2014·2014-07-09

    Medtronic Duet External Drainage System Tubing Disconnection Recall

    Medtronic Neurosurgery is recalling Duet External Drainage and Monitoring Systems because the patient line tubing may disconnect from the stopcock.

    Product
    Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, Interlink Injection Sites, Catalog No. 46913. Intended to allow drainage and measurement of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other fluids of similar physical character from the ventricles or the lumbar subarachnoid (intrathe
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1990-2014·2014-07-09

    Siemens MicroScan WalkAway Plus Instruments Recalled for Hinge Spring Failure

    Siemens is recalling MicroScan WalkAway-40 and 96 plus instruments because springs in the access door hinge assembly are detaching, causing premature failure and potential safety issues.

    Product
    MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument and MicroScan Walkaway-96 plus instrument access door hinge. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. in vitro diagnostic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1982-2014·2014-07-09

    Philips BrightView XCT Gamma Camera Recall for Flat Panel Display Defect

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling 407 BrightView XCT and BrightView X- gamma cameras because the Flat Panel Display may fail to remain securely locked in the deployed position.

    Product
    BrightView XCT: product code 882482, BrightView X- upgraded with the XCT Flat Panel Detector (FPD): product code 882454. Gamma camera for Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Medical Device for imaging.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    32 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1853-2014·2014-07-02

    Nidek RT-5100 and RT-3100 Refractors Recalled for Potential Injury

    Nidek Inc is recalling RT-5100 and RT-3100 refractors because the near point chart arm may lower spontaneously, posing a risk of patient injury.

    Product
    RT-5100 Refractor and RT-3100 Refractor; Distributed by MARCO Opthalmic: Manufactured by NIDEK CO., Ltd., Aichi, Japan. Instrument provides means of positioning spherical and cylindrical lenses, prisms and other optical devices in front of a subject's eyes for purpose of d
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1841-2014·2014-07-02

    SeaSpine Recalls UCR 3mm Hex Large Axial Driver Due to Tip Deformation

    SeaSpine Inc is recalling seven units of the UCR 3mm Hex, Large Axial Driver because the tip may twist or become rounded during use.

    Product
    Integra UCR 3mm Hex, Large Axial Driver. The UCR Hex Axial Driver is a surgical instrument used to implant and remove polyaxial screws of varying reduction heights provided with the Malibu", UCR, and NewPort" Systems. The Malibu", UCR, NewPort" Systems are intended to be used
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    5 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1825-2014·2014-06-25

    Ability Dynamics Recalls RUSH81 Prosthetic Feet Due to Bolt Failure Risk

    Ability Dynamics is recalling 175 RUSH81 prosthetic feet because existing bolts may be bottomed out in threaded holes, which could lead to bolt failure.

    Product
    RUSH81 Prosthetic Foot Product Usage: Prosthetic foot for human use
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1726-2014·2014-06-18

    Leica Ceiling Mounts Recalled Due to Broken Drive Screw

    Leica Microsystems is recalling 103 ceiling mounts for M500 N microscopes because a broken drive screw caused the lift arm to fall approximately 60 cm.

    Product
    Leica Ceiling Mount MS-1F & MC-1F for use with the M500 N operating microscope. Article Number 10446657 utilizes a supply voltage of 110 V. Article Number 10446658 utilizes a supply voltage of 220 V. Intended to be used for improving the visibility of objects through magnifica
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1725-2014·2014-06-18

    Leica Ceiling Mount MSF-1 Recalled Due to Broken Drive Screw

    Leica Microsystems is recalling 103 MSF-1 ceiling mounts because a broken drive screw caused the lift arm to fall approximately 60 cm.

    Product
    Leica Ceiling Mount MSF-1 for use with M841 and M501 operating microscopes. Article Number 10446781 utilizes a supply voltage of 230 V. Article Number 10446782 utilizes a supply voltage of 110 V. Intended to be used for improving the visibility of objects through magnificatio
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1714-2014·2014-06-11

    Toshiba Infinix X-Ray System Recalled for Table Movement Safety Issue

    Toshiba is recalling two Infinix X-Ray Interventional Systems because the table may continue moving during longitudinal tilt despite error signals.

    Product
    Toshiba Infinix X-Ray Interventional System INFX-8000V/UU. An X-Ray system that is capable of radiographic and fluoroscopic studies used in an interventional setting.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1721-2014·2014-06-11

    Siemens CT Systems Recalled Due to Rubber Damper Degradation Risk

    Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 345 CT systems because a rubber damper may degrade and break, potentially causing motor mounting plates to loosen and injuring operators or patients.

    Product
    Siemens SOMATOM Emotion 16, Emotion 6, and SOMATOM Spirit Computed Tomography Systems Product Usage: To produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angles or spiral plane
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1704-2014·2014-06-11

    Hospira Recalls Infusion Pumps Due to Door Roller Assembly Breakage Risk

    Hospira is recalling specific Plum XL and LifeCare infusion pumps because a door roller assembly may break, preventing the cassette door from locking properly.

    Product
    Plum XL3 Multi line Infusion System, Micro Macro Plum XL3 Multi line Infusion System, and Micro Macro Plum XL Infusion System. Infusion pumps for intravenous. arterial, short-term epidural, and parenteral administration of general I.V. fluids, medications, nutritional fluids, an
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1702-2014·2014-06-11

    Hospira Recalls LifeCare 5000 Infusion Pumps Due to Door Roller Defect

    Hospira is recalling LifeCare 5000 infusion pumps because a broken door roller pin may prevent the door from locking the cassette properly, potentially causing alarms or false occlusions.

    Product
    LifeCare 5000 Pump (Plum 1.6) infusion pump, indicated for volumetric infusion of critical drugs and fluids by intravenous (I.V.) administration.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1676-2014·2014-06-11

    Aesculap Miethke Ventricular Catheter Recalled Due to Deflector Movement Issues

    Aesculap, Inc. is recalling 48 units of the Miethke Ventricular Catheter with Deflector because the deflector did not move freely in three reported cases.

    Product
    Aesculap Inc.(AIC) Miethke Ventricular Catheter with Deflector/Miethke Shunt System The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shut cerebrospinal fluid from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    10 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1703-2014·2014-06-11

    Hospira Infusion Pumps Recalled for Door Roller Assembly Defect

    Hospira is recalling specific Plum XL and Micro Macro infusion pumps because a door roller assembly may break, preventing the cassette from locking properly.

    Product
    Plum XL, Micro Macro Plum XL3 with data port, and Micro Macro Plum XL with data port infusion pumps, indicated for intravenous, arterial, short-term epidural, and parenteral administration of general I.V. fluids, medications, nutritional fluids, and blood/blood products to patie
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1718-2014·2014-06-11

    Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Patient Side Cart Recall for Torque Wrench Calibration

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling two da Vinci Patient Side Cart assemblies because torque wrenches used to tighten bolts were out of calibration, potentially causing system faults or mechanical issues.

    Product
    Patient Side Cart assembly, 4-arm, for use with Intuitive Surgical, Inc. da Vinci Surgical System IS 4000. The patient-side cart is positioned at the operating room table and contains four arms that are positioned over the target patient anatomy. The endoscope attaches onto any
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1673-2014·2014-06-11

    Bayer Medrad Continuum MR Infusion System Recall for Damaged Locking Pins

    Bayer is recalling non-wireless Medrad Continuum MR Infusion Systems shipped before March 2008 due to potentially damaged locking pins in the bracket.

    Product
    Medrad Continuum MR Infusion system- non-wireless system The MEDRAD Continuum MR Infusion System is designed for patients who require medications and other fluids during an MR procedure. It is intended to provide infusion therapy directly prior to, during and immediately after
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1523-2014·2014-05-28

    Maquet Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Recall for Fan Assembly Failure

    Maquet Datascope is recalling 11,881 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump units worldwide due to a potential fan assembly failure that could cause the power supply to overheat and shut down without warning.

    Product
    Datascope System 98/98xt, CS 100/CS100i and CS 300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. The Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is an electromechanical system used to inflate and deflate intra-aortic balloons in cardiovascular procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1615-2014·2014-05-21

    Biomet ExploR Radial Stem Recalled for Missing Threads

    Biomet is recalling eight ExploR 7x26mm Modular Radial Stem implants because missing wedge ramp threads may cause set screw loosening, potentially requiring revision surgery.

    Product
    ExploR 7x26mm Modular Radial Stem, Catalog number 11-210062. Elbow prosthesis orthopedic implant.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1553-2014·2014-05-14

    Siemens ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System Recalled for Gas Spring Failure

    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay systems because gas springs may fail, causing the instrument cover to fall.

    Product
    ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay system, an automated in vitro diagnostic analyzer. Catalog # 078-A011-03 - ADVIA Centaur XP, Catalog # 078-A011R03 - ADVIA Centaur XP refurb.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1538-2014·2014-05-14

    Biorep Atrial Lift System Recalled for Support Arm Detachment

    Biorep Technologies is recalling the Joseph Lamelas Atrial Lift System because the support arm may detach from the blade body during use.

    Product
    Joseph Lamelas Atrial Lift System, Model Number MI-ALS-001. A single surgical instrument or tool for retraction of the atrial wall tissue in cardiac surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereNHTSA·14V248000·2014-05-13

    Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wreckers Recalled for Underlift Boom Drift

    Jerr-Dan is recalling 2007-2014 Standard Duty Wreckers because the underlift boom tilt cylinder may drift down during towing, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    JERR-DAN — JERR-DAN STANDARD DUTY WRECKER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1510-2014·2014-05-07

    Philips ADAC Nuclear Gamma Cameras Recalled for Potential Patient Contact

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling 1,043 ADAC nuclear gamma cameras because a belt slippage issue could cause the detector head to drift and contact patients.

    Product
    Nuclear gamma cameras (ADAC Vertex Plus, ADAC Solus, ADAC Vertex V60 & ADAC Vertex Classic) Philips Medical System, Cleveland, OH 44143. Used to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single photon and positron emitting radioisotopes with the human body for in
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states