The Recall Desk

Hazard

Unexpected Motion recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
10
Critical
0
Severe
1
Most recent
2024-04-17

Of the 10 unexpected motion recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (10%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–10 of 10

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1507-2024·2024-04-17

    CT Scanner Software Upgrade May Cause Unexpected Table Movement

    Philips CT scanner software upgrade may cause the patient tabletop to move unexpectedly during scan initialization, posing collision risk to nearby operators or bystanders.

    Product
    PHILIPS Incisive Computed tomography X-ray system Incisive CT Software Upgrade from V4.5.1.41921 to V4.5.1.41989-Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body Model Number: 728143
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0295-2024·2023-11-22

    IBA Proton Therapy System Patient Positioning Can Move Unexpectedly

    The IBA Proton Therapy System's patient positioning system can perform unexpected motions, risking patient crushing. Five US units and nine international units are affected.

    Product
    IBA Proton Therapy System - PROTEUS 235. PTS-11 versions, PTS-12 versions with Orion PPS version OSS6.0. Configured with Orion Patient Positioning System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1460-2022·2022-08-03

    Da Vinci Surgical Clip Appliers Recalled for Potential Unexpected Motion

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling three models of Da Vinci clip appliers due to potential unexpected motion from partial instrument disengagement. Approximately 90,628 units have been distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Da Vinci X/Xi Large Clip Applier, Model 470230 Da Vinci X/Xi Medium-Large Clip Applier, Model 470327 Da Vinci X/Xi Small Clip Applier, Model 47401
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1459-2022·2022-08-03

    Da Vinci Clip Applier Recall: Risk of Unexpected Instrument Motion

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 62,895 Da Vinci S/Si Clip Appliers worldwide due to potential unexpected motion from partial instrument disengagement. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Da Vinci S/Si Large Clip Applier, Model 420230 Da Vinci S/Si Medium-Large Clip Applier, Model 420327 Da Vinci S/Si Small Clip Applier, Model 420003
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2590-2021·2021-10-06

    Mobile X-Ray System Recalled for Unexpected Column Motion During Parking

    GE Healthcare is recalling the AMX Navigate Mobile X-Ray System due to an unexpected column motion defect that occurs during parking operations. Three units distributed in the United States are affected.

    Product
    AMX Navigate Mobile X-Ray System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereCPSC·20765·2020-07-23

    Polaris Recalls Ranger, PRO XD, and Bobcat Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

    Polaris is recalling approximately 13,200 Ranger, PRO XD, and Bobcat utility vehicles because a defective clutch component can cause unexpected motion, posing a crash hazard.

    Product
    Model Year 2020 Ranger XP 1000 and Ranger CREW XP 1000 Off-Road Vehicles, Model Years 2019 - 2020 PRO XD 4000D UTVs, Model Year 2019 PRO XD 2000D UTVs, and Model Year 2020 Bobcat UV34 and UV34XL UTVs
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1819-2017·2017-04-19

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Xi Suction Irrigator Instruments

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 90 da Vinci Xi Suction Irrigator instruments due to unexpected arm motion with specific software.

    Product
    da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator, 8 mm instrument; PN 480299-03; and SOFTWARE, EMBEDDED RLS, IS4000, A70_P6_B440; PN 610092-440. General and Plastic Surgery: The EndoWrist¿ Suction Irrigator is designed to be used in conjunction with an Intuitive Surgical da Vinci
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0734-2017·2016-12-21

    Accuray Recalls CyberKnife Systems Due to Unexpected Robot Motion

    Accuray is recalling 40 CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery Systems with software version 10.6 due to a potential safety issue involving unexpected treatment robot motion when removing an accessory.

    Product
    CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System using software version 10.6; Catalog/Part Number: 54000 UDI: M658053301 0 Radiology: The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is indicated for treatment planning and image guided stereotactic Radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy fo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    12 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1568-2016·2016-05-04

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Xi Stapler Instruments Due to Motion Risk

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 43 EndoWrist Stapler instruments for the da Vinci Xi system due to a risk of unexpected jaw motion during use.

    Product
    EndoWrist Stapler 45 and Stapler 30 instruments used on the da Vinci Xi systems (IS4000) with p5 software. General Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Instrument Control System (da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of In
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1481-2013·2013-06-12

    Philips Recalls BrightView SPECT Gamma Cameras Due to Mechanical Failure

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling 505 BrightView SPECT gamma cameras worldwide after a report of unexpected detector motion caused by a mechanical assembly failure.

    Product
    BrightView SPECT gamma camera for Emission Computed Tomography, Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH 44143 BrightView SPECT is a gamma camera designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a broad range of emission computed tomography Emission Computed To
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    44 states