Hazard

Mechanical Failure recalls

189 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2419-2021·2021-09-15
MRI Tabletop May Not Move Properly in Manual Mode
The patient tabletop on affected Philips Ingenia Elition MRI systems may not move completely in or out during manual operation, potentially delaying patient evacuation from the device.
Product
Ingenia Elition X-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models:
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2414-2021·2021-09-15
MRI Tabletop Movement Malfunction in Manual Mode Affects Philips Ingenia Systems
Philips Ingenia 1.5T CX-a MRI systems may have a tabletop that fails to fully move in or out during manual operation, potentially delaying patient evacuation and treatment.
Product
Ingenia 1.5T CX-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models:
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2331-2021·2021-09-01
FDA Recalls AltiVate Shoulder Implant System Due to Component Mating Failure
The FDA is recalling AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder Systems due to humeral stem components that may fail to mate properly with broach handles, potentially delaying surgery or requiring revision.
Product
AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System for the following Part Numbers: 1. Part # 520-08-00, Rev. C., 2. Part # 520-10-000, 3. Part # 520-12-000, 4. Part # 520-14-000, 5. Part # 520-16-000
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
35 states
SevereCPSC·21186·2021-08-18
Ravin White Arrow Nocks Recalled for Injury Risk
Ravin Crossbows is recalling white arrow nocks that can fail to engage properly with the bowstring, allowing the crossbow to discharge unexpectedly during re-nocking and causing finger injuries. About 220,000 units are affected.
Product
Ravin® white arrow nocks
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1980-2021·2021-07-07
Philips Continuous CT Fluoroscopy Monitor Bracket Assembly Fall Risk
Philips is recalling 1,301 Monitor Bracket Assemblies due to shaft wear that could cause the assembly to detach from the ceiling suspension arm. This could result in the monitor falling and causing serious injury to patients, operators, bystanders, or service personnel.
Product
Continuous CT Fluoroscopy DVI Ceiling Mount CCT Arm DVI Option - Monitor Bracket Assembly for use with CT and MX16 Models: 728131
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1982-2021·2021-07-07
Monitor Bracket Assembly Fall Hazard Recall Affects Multiple CT Systems
Philips is recalling 1,301 monitor bracket assemblies used with CT systems due to shaft wear that could cause monitors to fall, potentially injuring patients, operators, bystanders, or service personnel.
Product
Continuous CT Fluoroscopy DVI Ceiling Mount CCT Arm DVI Option - Monitor Bracket Assembly for use with CT and PET/CT systems. Brilliance 64, Brilliance 40, Ingenuity Flex 728235 - Brilliance 40 728231/728232 - Brilliance 64 728317/728318 - Ingenuity Flex
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1979-2021·2021-07-07
Philips CT Monitor Bracket Assembly risks ceiling fall hazard
Philips is recalling 1,301 Monitor Bracket Assemblies used in CT and PET/CT imaging systems worldwide due to potential shaft wear that could cause the monitor to detach from the ceiling mount and fall, posing injury risk.
Product
Continuous CT Fluoroscopy DVI Ceiling Mount CCT Arm DVI Option - Monitor Bracket Assembly for use with CT and PET/CT systems: Model - MX8000 Models: 728120/728125/728201
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1803-2021·2021-06-16
Cervical Spine Plate System Screw Mechanism May Disassociate or Unlock
Alphatec Spine recalls its Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System due to a potential defect in the screw blocking mechanism, which may disassociate or unlock during or after spinal surgery.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0120, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 20 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268460
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1810-2021·2021-06-16
Anterior cervical plate system may lose screw locking mechanism during surgery
Alphatec Spine's Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System may have a defective screw blocking mechanism that could disassociate during or after surgery. The FDA has recalled 19 units distributed across 15 US states.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0238 Insignia, ACP, 2-Level, 38 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268392
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1795-2021·2021-06-16
Ingenia Ambition X MRI Systems: Mechanical Defect in Hoisting Blocks
Philips has recalled 156 Ingenia Ambition X MRI systems due to a mechanical defect in the hoisting blocks used to move the magnet during decommissioning or relocation. The defect poses a risk that the magnet could fall.
Product
Ingenia Ambition X - Model Number: 781356, Diagnostic MR system. ***Updated November 2023*** Added Model Number 782109 - Ingenia Ambition X
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
11 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1802-2021·2021-06-16
Alphatec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate Screw Blocking Mechanism Disassociation Recall
Alphatec Spine is recalling the Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System due to a potential failure in the screw blocking mechanism that may disassociate or unlock during or after surgery.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0119, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 19 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268453
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1817-2021·2021-06-16
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System Screw Blocking Mechanism Risk
The FDA is recalling certain Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate Systems due to a potential defect in the screw blocking mechanism that could disassociate or unlock during or after surgery.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0352 Insignia, ACP, 3-Level, 52 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268576
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1806-2021·2021-06-16
Anterior Cervical Plate System Screw Lock Mechanism May Fail Intraoperatively or Postoperatively
The Alphatec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System is recalled because the screw blocking mechanism may disassociate intraoperatively or unlock postoperatively. Eight units were distributed across 15 U.S. states.
Product
Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System, REF 136-0124, Insignia, ACP, 1-Level, 24 mm, Rx Only, Non-Sterile, UDI: (01)00190376268743
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1774-2021·2021-06-09
Philips BRILLIANCE VOLUME CT System cooling unit may eject from gantry
A cooling unit in the Philips BRILLIANCE VOLUME computed tomography system may unexpectedly eject from the gantry, posing a risk of injury. Two affected units are being recalled.
Product
BRILLIANCE VOLUME system - A Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce images of the head and body. Model Number: 728306
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide