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

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1351–1375 of 1694

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0520-2014·2013-12-25

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls Mega Needle Drivers for Potential Jaw Detachment

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling Mega Needle Drivers for the da Vinci S and Si systems due to a potential risk of jaw insert detachment.

    Product
    Mega Needle Driver, 8MM assembly of the da Vinci S IS1200 and da Vinci Si, IS2000. Manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA. EndoWrist Instruments, including scissors, scalpels, forceps, needle drivers and electrocautery are intended for endoscopic manipulation o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0519-2014·2013-12-25

    Beckman Coulter Recalls Access Immunoassay Reaction Vessels Due to Motion Errors

    Beckman Coulter is recalling Access Immunoassay Reaction Vessels due to intermittent wash carousel motion errors affecting specific lots.

    Product
    Access Immunoassay Systems Reaction Vessels. The Access Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·13V646000·2013-12-20

    Riverside Travel Trailer Recall for Door Lock Jamming Risk

    Riverside is recalling 2006-2014 travel trailers with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.

    Product
    RIVERSIDE — RIVERSIDE TRAVEL TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0478-2014·2013-12-18

    Steris Recalls AMSCO Evolution Steam Sterilizer Transfer Carriages

    Steris Corporation is recalling 936 AMSCO Evolution steam sterilizer transfer carriages because they may unlatch when overloaded or maneuvered with excessive force.

    Product
    AMSCO¿ Evolution¿ steam sterilizer Transfer Carriage. Product Usage: Mobile, wheeled transportation unit utilized to carry, load, & unload the Loading Car into and out of steam sterilizer units.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0480-2014·2013-12-18

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Stem Locking Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 128 NexGen Complete Knee Solutions Stemmed Tibial Components because the stem may not lock into the tibia.

    Product
    NexGen¿ Complete Knee Solutions Stemmed Tibial Component Precoat NexGen Tibial Baseplates are part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis. The device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthr
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·13V629000·2013-12-18

    CM and S&H Trailers Recalled for Door Lock Jamming Hazard

    Contract Manufacturer, LLC is recalling 2006-2012 CM and S&H trailers because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, trapping occupants inside.

    Product
    CM TRAILERS — CM TRAILERS, S&H REVOLUTION, LEGACY, NOMAD, REVOLUTION 2+1
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·13V626000·2013-12-17

    CJay Trailers Recall Cargo Trailers Due to Door Lock Jamming Risk

    CJay is recalling specific cargo trailers because a defect in the door lock may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the trailer.

    Product
    CJAY — CJAY CJ714, CJ814, CJ716, CJ820
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·13V616000·2013-12-12

    Double R Utility Trailers Recalled for Door Lock Jamming Hazard

    Double R is recalling 2010-2014 utility trailers because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.

    Product
    DOUBLE R TRAILERS — DOUBLE R TRAILERS UTILITY TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0455-2014·2013-12-11

    Synthes Zero-P VA Implant Recalled for Potential Screw Back-Out Risk

    Synthes USA is recalling specific Zero-P VA implants because a screw could back out if the blocking mechanism is not visually confirmed to cover the screw head.

    Product
    Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile The Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile is a stand alone anterior cervical interbody fusion device indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) with accompanying r
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0436-2014·2013-12-11

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Patient Side Manipulator Assemblies

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,386 da Vinci Patient Side Manipulator assemblies due to friction that can cause instrument motion to stall and catch up.

    Product
    Assembly, Patient Side Manipulator on da Vinci Surgical Systems: da Vinci S Surgical System; da Vinci SI Surgical System da Vinci Si-e Surgical System; Manufactured by Intuitive Surgical Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (I
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0441-2014·2013-12-11

    Boston Scientific Recalls Navigator HD Ureteral Access Sheath Sets

    Boston Scientific is recalling Navigator HD Ureteral Access Sheath Sets because the dilator tip may separate from the body.

    Product
    Navigator HD l3F/15F x 36cm Ureteral Access Sheath Set Product No M0062502280, RDF Catalog No 250-228, Sterile. Indicated for use in endoscopic procedures to facilitate the passage of endoscopes, urological instruments and for the injection of fluids into the urinary tract.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0432-2014·2013-12-11

    Olympus Recalls Thunderbeat Surgical Instruments Due to Component Damage

    Olympus America Inc. is recalling Thunderbeat surgical instruments because they may crack, break, or deform during use.

    Product
    TB-0545PC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm , 45 em, Pistol Grip TB-0535PC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 35 em, Pi stol Grip TB-0545IC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 45 em, In line Grip TB-0535IC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 35 em, Inline Grip TB-0520IC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 20 em, In line Grip TB-051 OIC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, I 0 em
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0442-2014·2013-12-11

    Boston Scientific Recalls Navigator HD Ureteral Access Sheath Sets

    Boston Scientific is recalling 449 units of Navigator HD Ureteral Access Sheath Sets because the dilator tip may separate from the body.

    Product
    Navigator HD l3F/15F x 46cm Ureteral Access Sheath Set Product No M0062502280, RDF Catalog M0062502290, Sterile. Indicated for use in endoscopic procedures to facilitate the passage of endoscopes, urological instruments and for the injection of fluids into the urinary tract.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0429-2014·2013-12-11

    Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Recalled for Locking Nut Malfunction

    Synthes USA HQ, Inc. is recalling 374 units of the Small Extendible Soft Tissue Retractor due to a locking nut malfunction.

    Product
    Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible. Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0435-2014·2013-12-11

    CareFusion Recalls VersaSafe Extension Sets Due to Adhesive Defect

    CareFusion is recalling VersaSafe Extension Sets because excessive adhesive may prevent the male spin collar from operating as intended.

    Product
    VersaSafe Extension Set, Model No. 21000M-007
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·13V611000·2013-12-06

    Covered Wagon Trailers Recalling Cargo Trailers Due to Door Lock Defect

    Covered Wagon Trailers is recalling 2006-2013 cargo trailers because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.

    Product
    COVERED WAGON TRAILERS — COVERED WAGON TRAILERS CARGO TRAILERS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0388-2014·2013-12-04

    Synthes Tensioning Device Recalled Due to Potential Mechanical Failure

    Synthes USA HQ, Inc. is recalling 369 Tensioning Devices because the reaction fork may come loose, preventing the device from applying tension or releasing the wire.

    Product
    Synthes Tensioning Device The Synthes Osteogenesis System, MR Conditional is intended for fracture fixation (open and closed), pseudoarthrosis or non-unions of long bones, limb lengthening by epiphyseal or metaphyseal distraction, correction of bony or soft tissue deformities
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·14038·2013-12-04

    SRAM Recalls Bicycle Derailleurs Due to Fall Hazard

    SRAM is recalling specific RED WiFLi rear derailleurs because a pivot pin can loosen, causing the derailleur to jam and posing a fall hazard.

    Product
    Bicycle chain derailleurs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0411-2014·2013-12-04

    Biomet Recalls Shortened Plug Driver Due to Instrument Tip Shearing

    Biomet is recalling two units of a Shortened Plug Driver after a complaint reported the instrument tip sheared off during a surgical removal case.

    Product
    Shortened Plug Driver; Low Volume Specialty Device; Qty:1; Rx Only; Non Sterile; Biomet Spine, Parsippany, NJ 07054 The Polaris Spinal Systems is a non-cervical spinal fixation device intended for immobilization and stabilization as an adjunct to fusion as a pedical screw fixa
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0387-2014·2013-12-04

    Synthes Large Buttress Compression Nut Recalled for Threading Defect

    Synthes USA is recalling 135 Large Buttress Compression Nuts for Blade Guide Sleeve TFN because the nuts did not thread completely and became stuck.

    Product
    Large Buttress Compression Nut For Blade Guide Sleeve TFN The Synthes Large Buttress Compression Nut For Blade Guide Sleeve TFN is intended to treat stable and unstable pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, basal neck fractures, and combinations there of.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0384-2014·2013-12-04

    Synthes Matrix Threaded Persuader Recalled Due to Reduction Insert Breakage

    Synthes USA HQ, Inc. is recalling 634 units of the Matrix Threaded Persuader because the Reduction Insert can break during use, preventing the instrument from functioning.

    Product
    Synthes Matrix Threaded Persuader Deformity is a comprehensive thoracolumbar pedical screw system designed to provide flexibility biomechanical performance and a solution to complex posterior pathological challenges.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0352-2014·2013-11-27

    Spacelabs recalls anesthesia workstation absorbers due to potential switch failure

    Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling CAS I/II Absorbers for Blease anesthesia workstations because the Bag-to-Vent switch may fail due to loose hardware.

    Product
    CAS I/II Absorbers that are parts of the BleaseSirius Anesthesia Workstation, the BleaseFocus Anesthesia Workstation with the following part numbers: 12200900; 12200901; 12200902; 12200903; 14200100, and service kits part number 050-0659-00 and 050-0901-00. BleaseFocus Anest
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0341-2014·2013-11-27

    Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Recalled for Potential Nut Breakage

    Synthes USA HQ, Inc. is recalling 374 Soft Tissue Retractors because the locking screw nut may break if overtightened.

    Product
    Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide