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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1301–1325 of 1704

  • 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-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…
    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-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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (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
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1483-2014·2014-05-07

    Hospira Acclaim Encore Infusion Pump Recall for Broken Door Assemblies

    Hospira is recalling 13,218 Acclaim Encore infusion pumps because broken door assemblies may prevent proper closure, causing unrestricted flow or therapy delays.

    Product
    Hospira Acclaim Encore Infusion Pump Designed to deliver parenteral infusions including whole blood or red blood cell components and enteral fluids using a wide variety of standard administration sets and fluid containers.
    Category
    Medical Device
    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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1527-2014·2014-05-07

    Laurimed Recalls PolypVac Microdebriders Due to Premature Mechanism Shutdown

    Laurimed LLC is recalling 58 PolypVac 3.5mm Microdebriders because the reciprocation mechanism may turn off prematurely due to a component failure in the handle.

    Product
    PolypVac 3.5mm Microdebrider; Catalog Number FG-000016; contents: 1 Microdebrider, 1 Stylet, 1 filter. Sterile. Used for the excision of polyps in the nasal passageways and in sinuses for which access has been previously established.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    11 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1514-2014·2014-05-07

    Elekta Recalls HexaPOD evo RT Couchtop Units Due to Loose Screw Risk

    Elekta is recalling 266 HexaPOD evo RT Couchtop units because screws may become loose if not properly tightened with a torque wrench.

    Product
    HexaPOD evo RT Couchtop. To support and aid in positioning a patient during radiation therapy.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    29 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1471-2014·2014-04-30

    Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit Recalled for Driveline Connector Separation

    HeartWare Inc is recalling HVAD Pump Implant Kits because the driveline connector housing may separate. This defect could affect patients using the device for heart failure.

    Product
    Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device) Catalog Numbers: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, and 1205. For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. The…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1503-2014·2014-04-30

    Philips Digital Diagnost Radiographic System Recall Due to Footboard Defect

    Philips is recalling 985 Digital Diagnost stationary radiographic systems because the footboard may not be securely held if the fix clamp is not correctly adjusted.

    Product
    Digital Diagnost, stationary radiographic system; Models: 712020/22/25/26/50/52/54/55/57/60/62/80/81/82/85
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·14165·2014-04-30

    Horizon Hobby Recalls Blade 700 X Helicopter Kits Due To Injury Hazard

    Horizon Hobby is recalling Blade 700 X Pro Series helicopter kits and spindle sets because a defective washer can cause rotor blades to detach, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    Radio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1502-2014·2014-04-30

    Varian On-Board Imager Elbow Motor Shaft Recall

    Varian Medical Systems is recalling On-Board Imager devices with Type 01 elbow motors due to a shaft failure caused by belt over-tensioning.

    Product
    On-Board Imager - Exact Arm Elbow Motor Shaft (kVD, kVS, and MV) with ''Type 01" elbow motors. Product Usage: The On-Board Imager device is an x-ray device used for evaluation of correct patient position in relation to isocenter and verification of treatment fields in…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighCPSC·14731·2014-04-29

    Kawasaki Recalls 2014 Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

    Kawasaki is recalling about 611 model year 2014 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles because camshaft sprocket bolts can loosen, causing the engine to lock and creating a crash hazard.

    Product
    Off-Road Motorcycles
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1460-2014·2014-04-23

    Siemens AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma Systems Recalled for U-Arm Drop Risk

    Siemens is recalling two AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems because defective steel ropes may cause the U-arm to drop unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to patients.

    Product
    AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems radiographic X-ray
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1444-2014·2014-04-16

    Smiths Medical HOTLINE Fluid Warming Set Recall for Injection Port Leaks

    Smiths Medical is recalling HOTLINE Fluid Warming Sets because the injection port septum may leak or become dislodged.

    Product
    Smiths Medical HOTLINE¿ Fluid Warming Set L-80. Product Usage: intended for the delivery of warmed blood and intravenous fluids at normothermic temperatures under gravity conditions
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1274-2014·2014-04-02

    Synthes Ulna Osteotomy System Drill Template and Saw Guide Recall

    Synthes, Inc. is recalling 343 Drill Templates and Saw Guides for the Ulna Osteotomy System due to potential mechanical failure of connecting screws or K-wires.

    Product
    Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, including osteopenic bone in the ulna.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1209-2014·2014-03-26

    AtriCure Recalls Reusable Clip Appliers Due to Cracked Spring

    AtriCure is recalling 46 Reusable Clip Appliers because a customer reported a cracked spring in the handle. The devices were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Reusable Clip Applier Manufactured by AtriCure, Inc., 6217 Centre Park Drive, West Chester, OH 45069. The Reusable Clip Applier (Applier) is intended to be used to deploy the Gillinov-Cosgrove LAA Clip (Clip). The Gillinov-Cosgrove LAA Clip (Clip) is an implantable device…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·14V090000·2014-03-24

    Porsche Recalls 2014 911 GT3 Vehicles Due to Engine Fire Risk

    Porsche is recalling 209 model year 2014 911 GT3 vehicles because a piston connecting rod may come loose, potentially causing an engine fire.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE 911 GT3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide