The Recall Desk

Manufacturer

Brainlab AG

39 recalls in our database name Brainlab AG as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

What the numbers show

Total
39
Critical
0
Severe
3
Most recent
2025-03-26

Of the 39 recalls from Brainlab AG we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 3 (8%) are Severe.

About this listing

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Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.

1–25 of 39

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1392-2025·2025-03-26

    Medical Device Software May Merge Patient Records Without Notification

    Brainlab's Origin Data Management software versions 3.1.0 through 3.2.1 may automatically merge patient records from unrelated individuals without user notification, creating a risk of incorrect patient data being used in clinical care.

    Product
    Origin Data Management software versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.0, 3.2.1
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1292-2023·2023-04-05

    Surgical navigation system recalled for potential mechanical instability

    Brainlab AG is recalling Cirq Arm System 2.0 devices due to potential mechanical instability from manufacturing errors. Users should discontinue use and contact the manufacturer.

    Product
    Cirq Arm System 2.0
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1259-2023·2023-03-22

    Radiation Therapy Software May Not Properly Execute Heart-Protection Breath Hold

    Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic software used in charged-particle radiation therapy systems may not properly execute Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) functionality, a heart-protection technique. The issue affects 56 systems across the United States.

    Product
    Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic software, Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System, model 20910-01E and 20910-01F.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0733-2022·2022-03-16

    ExacTrac Dynamic Software Yaw Angle Error May Affect Radiotherapy Positioning

    ExacTrac Dynamic radiotherapy positioning software (versions 1.0.0–1.0.3) may calculate incorrect yaw angle for patient positioning with Varian linear accelerators, potentially affecting cone-beam CT imaging setup accuracy during radiotherapy.

    Product
    ExacTrac Dynamic software model numbers: 20910-01, ETD Positioning and Moni. 1.0.0 INST; 20910-01A, ETD Positioning and Moni. 1.0.1 INST; 20910-01B, ETD Positioning and Moni. 1.0.2 INST; and 20910-01C ETD Positioning and Moni. 1.0.3 INST.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    20 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1846-2021·2021-06-16

    Radiotherapy positioning software may delay patient movement display

    Brainlab's ExacTrac Dynamic radiotherapy positioning software may delay display of patient movement during high-dose treatments, risking treatment precision errors. 22 systems affected across 11 U.S. states.

    Product
    ExacTrac Dynamic software, Model 20910-01B ETD Positioning and Monitoring Installer 1.0.2 - Product Usage: intended to position patients at an accurately defined point within the treatment beam of a medical accelerator for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy procedures, to
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1185-2021·2021-03-17

    Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic Radiation Therapy System Software Recall

    Brainlab AG is recalling ExacTrac Dynamic radiation therapy systems due to a software error that may allow treatment despite exceeding position tolerances.

    Product
    ExacTrac Dynamic (Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    8 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0056-2021·2020-10-14

    Brainlab Ultrasound Navigation Software Recalled for Image Width Limitation

    Brainlab AG is recalling Ultrasound Navigation Software 1.0 and related integration software because the system does not support modifying the probe's image width.

    Product
    Ultrasound Navigation Software 1.0 and Ultrasound Integration Software for Cranial/ENT Navigation 3.0.x and 3.1.x - Product Usage: intended to be an intra-operative image guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2925-2020·2020-09-09

    Brainlab Cirq Arm System Recalled for Reduced Holding Force

    Brainlab AG is recalling 21 Cirq Arm Systems because prolonged non-use can reduce the holding force of the positioning arm.

    Product
    Cirq Arm System - Model SBS 1.3.2 (Art.No. 56000-01B) and SBS 1.4 (Art.No. 56000-01C) of the CIRQ Arm System (56000 and 56000A)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2793-2020·2020-08-19

    Brainlab Kick Navigation Station Recalled for Incorrect Calibration

    Brainlab AG is recalling 9 Kick navigation stations due to incorrect manufacturer calibration. The units were distributed in the US and internationally.

    Product
    BRAINLAB Kick 2; Model/catalogue (article) numbers for Kick: 18170; 18070 UDI (GTIN) for Kick: 04056481006655
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2792-2020·2020-08-19

    Brainlab Curve Navigation Stations Recalled for Incorrect Manufacturer Calibration

    Brainlab AG is recalling 18 Curve navigation stations due to incorrect manufacturer calibration. The devices were distributed in the US and internationally.

    Product
    BRAINLAB Curve; Model/catalogue (article) numbers for Curve: 19901; 19901B; 19900; 19905 UDI (GTIN) for Curve: 04056481138011
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0176-2020·2019-10-30

    Brainlab Patient Data Manager Software Recall for Data Export Errors

    Brainlab is recalling Patient Data Manager software versions 2.1.1 through 2.5.1 because segmentation shifts may not be reflected in DICOM exports.

    Product
    Patient Data Manager, Model/Catalogue Numbers: 25100-09 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.1.1LICENSE ONLY 25100-10 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.2.0 LICENSE ONLY 25100-11 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.2.1 LICENSE ONLY 25100-12 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.3 INSTALLER 25100-12A - PATIENT DATA
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1205-2019·2019-05-01

    Brainlab RT Elements Software Recalled for Incorrect Dose Calculation

    Brainlab AG is recalling specific versions of RT Elements software due to a potential for incorrect dose distribution calculations when using the Pencil Beam algorithm on the GPU.

    Product
    RT Elements Software revisions of the RT Elements applications have a specific software version number. Specifically the following RT Elements applications/versions are affected: - Cranial SRS 1.0.0 and 1.5.0 - Spine SRS 1.0.0 and 1.5.0 - Multiple Brain Mets SRS 1.5.0 -
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1082-2019·2019-04-24

    Brainlab Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation Software Recall for Display Error

    Brainlab AG is recalling Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation 1.0 software because it may display fixed image planes instead of the desired inline view, potentially preventing surgeons from determining instrument position.

    Product
    Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation 1.0 (subpart of the system Navigation Software Spine & Trauma 3D, Version 3.0 ) Intended Use The Spine & Trauma Navigation System is intended as an intraoperative image-guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1006-2018·2018-03-21

    Brainlab ExacTrac Software Recall for Beam Authorization Misinterpretation Risk

    Brainlab AG is recalling ExacTrac Patient Positioning System software versions 6.0 through 6.5 due to a risk of misinterpreting beam authorization when used with specific Varian accelerators.

    Product
    ExacTrac versions 6.5 through 6.5 intended to be used to place patients at an accurately defined point within the treatment beam of a medical accelerator for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy procedures, in order to treat lesions, tumors and conditions anywhere in the bod
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0509-2018·2018-02-14

    Brainlab AIRO Mobile CT System Recalled for Unintended Motion Risk

    Brainlab AG is recalling 102 AIRO Mobile CT Systems due to a risk of unintended motion while the system is in transport mode.

    Product
    AIRO Mobile CT System, Model Number: MobiCT-32 Product Usage: The AIRO is intended to be used for X-ray computed tomography applications for anatomy that can be imaged in the 107cm aperture excluding pediatric patients and patients weighing over 400 lbs. (182 kg).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0320-2018·2018-01-17

    Brainlab DrapeLink Adapter Recall Due to Manufacturing Error

    Brainlab AG is recalling DrapeLink Adapters because a supplier error caused some units to not meet specifications.

    Product
    Brainlab Navigation System Spine & Trauma 3D with component Brainlab DrapeLink Registration Kit for C-arm Zeihm Vision RFD: Adapter Left
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0172-2018·2017-12-06

    Brainlab ExacTrac Vero Radiation Therapy System Recall for Positioning Error

    Brainlab is recalling ExacTrac Vero systems because a software error may cause the treatment couch to miss the planned position, potentially affecting radiation therapy accuracy.

    Product
    BRAINLAB EXACTRAC VERO, Model/Catalog Numbers: 46228 EXACTRAC VERO 3.5 46238 EXACTRAC VERO 3.5 46216 EXACTRAC VERO SW UPDATE 3.5.2 TO 3.5.3 46218 EXACTRAC VERO SW UPDATE 3.5.3 TO 3.5.4 The ExacTrac Vero system is intended to be used in conjunction with the MHI-TM2000 Rad
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0959-2017·2017-01-18

    Brainlab Knee Navigation Cutting Block Adapter Base Recalled for Material Error

    Brainlab AG is recalling specific femoral and tibial cutting block adapter bases because they may contain incorrect material, making them unsuitable for reprocessing.

    Product
    Femoral and Tibial Cutting Block Adapter Base. Brainlab knee, BrainLAB Image Guided Surgery System / Instrument, Stereotaxic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0598-2016·2016-01-27

    Brainlab Cranial Navigation System Recalled for Potential Software Inaccuracy

    Brainlab AG is recalling its Cranial Navigation System software due to a potential error that may cause inaccurate instrument display during surgery.

    Product
    Brainlab Cranial Navigation System: An Image Guided Surgery System / Stereotactic. Radiology Departments. The BrainLAB Cranial IGS System is intended to be an intra-operative image guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0648-2016·2016-01-20

    Brainlab RT Elements software recall for image cropping defect

    Brainlab AG is recalling RT Elements software because large objects may display cropped during import, potentially affecting radiation treatment planning.

    Product
    RT Elements are applications for radiation treatment planning for use in stereotactic, conformal, computer planned, Linac based radiation treatment of cranial, head and neck, and extracranial lesions. The simulated plan is intended for treatment evaluation for example in tumor bo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0647-2016·2016-01-20

    Brainlab Brain Metastases Software Recall for Image Display Errors

    Brainlab AG is recalling Brain Metastases 1.0.0 software because large objects may display cropped during import.

    Product
    RT Elements are applications for radiation treatment planning for use in stereotactic, conformal, computer planned, Linac based radiation treatment of cranial, head and neck, and extracranial lesions. The simulated plan is intended for treatment evaluation for example in tumor bo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0282-2016·2015-11-25

    Brainlab IGS System Recalled for Inaccurate Patient Anatomy Registration

    Brainlab AG is recalling 12 Image Guided Surgery systems in the US and Australia because data sets were not accurately registered to patient anatomy.

    Product
    BrainLAB Image Guided Surgery (IGS) System, Stereotaxic Instrument navigation software, Cranial ENT version 2.1, and Spine and Trauma 3D versions 2.0 and 2.1 An intraoperative image-guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0218-2016·2015-11-11

    Brainlab Patient Data Manager Software Recalled for Image Display Errors

    Brainlab AG is recalling Patient Data Manager software versions 2.0.0 through 2.1.0 because objects may display incorrectly when users deselect fused reference datasets.

    Product
    Digital Lightbox, BrainLAB system, image processing, radiological Product Usage: The Patient Data Manager is a system intended for the display of medical images. The software can transfer images to and from picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), file servers, or
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2795-2015·2015-09-30

    Brainlab Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres Recalled for Separation Risk

    Brainlab AG is recalling Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres because they may separate at the mid-point seal, posing a risk to patients during image-guided surgery.

    Product
    Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres The Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres used in conjunction with a stereotaxic instrument consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide