Medical Device Recall Events Drop 5% as Affected Units Surge 517%
The number of medical devices affected by recalls reached a five-year high in the first half of 2026, according to Sedgwick’s latest Recall Index.
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Phasitron 5 Breathing Circuits Recalled for Nickel Coating Issue
Percussionaire is recalling Phasitron 5 breathing circuits due to a nickel coating issue that may aerosolize nickel and pose health risks. Customers are advised to dispose of or return affected products, with specific short-term use guidelines for necessary situations.
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Medical Device Recalls Up Nearly 14% in 2024
U.S. product recalls increased by 8% in the first quarter of 2024, with the medical device industry seeing a 13.8% surge in recalls.
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Medical Device Recall Events Drop 5% as Affected Units Surge 517%
The number of medical devices affected by recalls reached a five-year high in the first half of 2026, according to Sedgwick’s latest Recall Index.
Philips Recalls BrightView Imaging Systems
Philips has recalled its BrightView SPECT imaging systems for a potential component failure that would cause parts to fall on the patient.
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Philips Stops Selling Respiratory Products in the U.S.
Philips announced that it would stop selling CPAP or BiPAP sleep therapy devices and other respiratory care devices in the U.S.
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Olympus Warns About Risk with Improper Bronchoscope Use
Olympus warned customers of issues involving use of certain bronchoscopes with high-frequency therapy equipment.
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Medical Device Recalls Fell 4.4% in Q2 2023
Medical device recalls fell 4.4% in Q2 2023 to 241 events, with quality concerns accounting for the majority of recalls.
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Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue IABPs Recalled for Electrical Issues
Getinge recalled the Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue IABPs because they may shut down unexpectedly due to electrical failure.
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Draeger Issues Recall for Carina Ventilators
Draeger initiated a voluntary recall notification for Draeger Carina Sub-Acute Care Ventilators to address a possible contamination issue.
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Baxter Finds Urgent Software Issue With Spectrum Infusion Pumps
Baxter announced an urgent issue with its Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ infusion pumps related to recent software updates.
