Boston Scientific recall of spinal cord stimulator leads tied to more than 1,000 injuries

A problem with the leads could cause inadequate stimulation, Boston Scientific said. In the worst case, leads may need to be removed or replaced.

By Susan Kelly • Sept. 4, 2026

Medtronic recalls pH monitoring capsule linked to 184 serious injuries

For the second time in two years, Medtronic has pulled capsules from the market over a fault that could obstruct patients’ airways.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 28, 2026

J&J’s latest Impella recall tied to 3 deaths, 37 injuries

Hospitals can use automated controllers in inventory while waiting for service from J&J’s Abiomed business to ensure patients who need Impella heart pumps can still receive care.

By Susan Kelly • Aug. 27, 2026

BD recalls intraosseous needle sets associated with 4 deaths

Some needles were manufactured with incorrect dimensions, making it difficult to remove the stylet after placement.

By Elise Reuter • Aug. 5, 2026

Boston Scientific removes stroke prevention catheter after injury

The device, bought during Boston Scientific’s acquisition of Silk Road Medical, has a risk of catheter tip separation during use.

By Elise Reuter • July 27, 2026

Resmed ventilator safety issue linked to 5 serious injuries

The supply of the circuit boards needed to fix the devices is significantly constrained, preventing the company from immediately correcting all affected ventilators.

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 20, 2026

Medtronic recalls heart valve delivery catheter for risk of tip detaching

Certain delivery systems that are used to insert a pulmonary valve have an increased risk of distal tip detachment, the company said. The valve itself is not affected by the recall.

By Elise Reuter • July 14, 2026

Terumo recalls stent-graft system linked to three deaths

Terumo has yet to establish a direct causal relationship between the deaths and the delivery system separation issues.

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 2, 2026

FDA updates Hologic BioZorb recall, citing 252 injuries

While the company no longer manufactures the radiographic markers, healthcare providers are still advised to monitor patients who have had them implanted.

By Susan Kelly • July 1, 2026

FDA posts early alert over device used with Impella heart pumps

J&J’s Abiomed and manufacturing partner Oscor warned of a bleeding risk from devices used to introduce catheters to the body. 

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 22, 2026

Zoll receives FDA warning letter over quality concerns

The FDA cited problems with some of Zoll’s ventilators, automated external defibrillators and electrodes.

By Elise Reuter • Updated June 22, 2026

J&J recalls Impella controllers over hardware issues

The correction is the latest recall that J&J’s Abiomed has issued in recent years for Impella devices and controllers.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 12, 2026

J&J recalls Impella heart pumps after patient dies

Johnson & Johnson asked customers to quarantine and return affected products. A spokesperson said J&J conducted quality system audits as part of its integration of Abiomed that resulted in some field actions.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 29, 2026

Insulet recalls 7M patch pumps due to leak risk

The recall is Insulet’s second this year related to tears in the device tubing. So far, 24 serious adverse events have been reported.

By Elise Reuter • May 27, 2026

Dexcom warns of scrapped glucose sensors being resold

Dexcom has identified two lots of G7 sensors that have been stolen, sold and used by customers.

By Elise Reuter • Updated May 27, 2026

J&J corrects Impella controller over issue linked to 2 injuries, 1 death

The controller can stop for about 35 seconds, during which time the patient is unsupported by the heart pump.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 26, 2026

4 medtech manufacturers recall kits over problem with Medline syringes

AVID Medical, Aligned Medical Solutions, Medical Action Industries and American Contract Systems all sent notices to customers about convenience kits that contain recalled Medline angiographic syringes.

By Elise Reuter • May 13, 2026

Medline recalls angiographic syringes, receives FDA warning letter

The company removed the devices from the market in February following complaints of the syringes disconnecting from manifolds.

By Elise Reuter • April 14, 2026

Philips warns not to use certain nebulizers in Trilogy Evo ventilator recall

Using non-pneumatic nebulizers with the ventilators can lead to under-delivery of therapy to patients, the company said.

By Elise Reuter • Updated April 9, 2026

Intuitive Surgical recalls stapler reloads over issue linked to patient death

The recall follows reports of incomplete staple lines in procedures using the company’s da Vinci surgical robots.

By Nick Paul Taylor • March 19, 2026

Insulet reports 18 serious adverse events with recall of Omnipod 5 insulin pumps

The company is recalling certain lots of its insulin patch pumps after finding a small tear in the internal tubing may cause insulin to leak inside the pod.

By Elise Reuter • March 13, 2026

Fresenius Kabi recalls Ivenix infusion pumps over software problem

Fresenius has issued a software release to address issues that could interrupt treatment with its Ivenix large volume pumps.

By Elise Reuter • March 3, 2026

FDA posts early alert for safety issue with Impella heart pump devices

The cassettes have an increased risk of purge leaks that can lead to the loss of hemodynamic support.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 26, 2026

Medline addresses bed fire risk linked to death

The FDA said hand pendants and cords may overheat, causing the devices to spark, burn, melt, smoke and catch fire.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 18, 2026

J&J recalls coil systems used in aneurysm treatment

Healthcare providers are advised to stop using the devices after a failure to detach was linked with four serious injuries and one death.

By Susan Kelly • Feb. 6, 2026