Medela, Inc.

FDA adverse event reports naming Medela, Inc. as the device manufacturer, with recall history from the live FDA recall database. Reporter-supplied name as filed: MEDELA, INC..

Total reports: 2,628
Deaths: 2
Injuries: 402
Malfunctions: 2,181

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2003–2023. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

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2026-07-01Open, ClassifiedProcess change control
Brand Name: Medela Product Name: ENFit ExSet Strl 60 2.0ml PV 1ct EN Model/Catalog Number: ENF060182LD / 101033086 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Enteral Extension Set, Length 60 Orange-Striped Minibore Tubing, (Approx. Priming Vol. 2.00 mL), ENFit Component: N/A
May contain incorrect connectors and will not attach or misconnect to ENFit connections and is thus incompatible. Issue could lead to slight delay in delivery of enteral nutritional fluids or oral medication.
2018-07-23TerminatedDevice Design
Invia Motion Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System. Labeled as: a. Endure Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4010); b. 15 Days Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4012); c. 60 Days Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4014); d. Endure Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4020 ); e. 15 Days Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4022); f. 60 Days Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Model 087.4024). Product Usage: The Invia Motion Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) system is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (NPWT) as it creates an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material.
Device may display a battery missing error.
2015-03-11TerminatedPackaging
- NTL-30 30ml Nutrio Enteral Feeding Syringe (sterile) - NTL-60 60ml Nutrio Enteral Feeding Syringe (sterile) - TL-INT-60 60ml Nutrio Enteral Feeding Syringe with Twistlok adapter (sterile) - INT-60 60mL Nutrio Intopo Enteral Feeding Syringe (sterile) - NGF-60 60ml Nutrio GraviFeed Syringe (sterile) The Enteral Syringe consists of a calibrated hollow cylindrical body and movable plunger. At the tip of the barrel is an oral lock connector. Product is considered sterile.
The firm is recalling sterile enteral feeding syringes due to determining that the sterility of the affected products may be compromised as a result of a potential breach in packaging.
2011-09-08TerminatedError in labeling
Wound Dressing Kit - Tier I, 10 MM Flat Drain; product code 0877061. Medela Healthcare, McHenry, IL 60051; A Wound Drain Kit containing a 10 mm Flat Drain, antimicrobial gauze pad, non-adherent wound contact layer, transparent dressing, tubing clamp, barrier film wipe, adhesive tape, sterile saline, and suction extension tubing; 15 individually bagged kits per case; Some of the kits were mislabeled as Invia Wound Therapy Tier III Wound Dressing Kit, 15 Fr Round Channel Drain, product 0877067, lot 370118
Medela determined that some of the individual kits or bags of lot #370118 of "0877061 Wound Dressing Set, Tier I, 10 MM Flat Drain", were labeled incorrectly as "0877067 Wound Dressing Set, Tier III 15 Fr Round Channel Drain". The outside label on the case is correctly labeled as "0877061 Wound Dressing Set, Tier 1,10 MM Flat Drain".
2011-06-10TerminatedPackaging
Contact Nipple Shield (Sterile) - 24mm (Standard); Individually wrapped silicone contact nipple shields for immediate use for latch-on difficulties while breastfeeding the baby under professional care only; Manufactured for Medela, Inc., P.O. Box 660, McHenry, IL 60051-0660, Made in Switzerland; article #67203S Individually wrapped for immediate use. For latch-on difficulties. Made of silicone. For use under professional care only while breastfeeding the baby.
The product sterility may be compromised due to possible pinholes in the rigid tray of the package.
2011-05-27TerminatedDevice Design
AC Power Adaptor (transformer), TENPAO Model U090100Q31; used with the Pump In Style Advanced family of breast pumps; Medela Inc., McHenry, IL 60051-0650; Made in China; Article #9207010. Converting 120 Volt AC power to 9 Volt DC power used for providing power to the Pump In Style Advanced Breast pumps.
The power adaptor (transformer) used with the Pump In Style Advanced family of breast pumps have power cords that may easily become damaged if not properly handled.
2011-02-11TerminatedVendor change control
Pump in Style Advanced (PNSA)Breast Pump; a daily use, double pump, electric powered breast pump; Manufactured exclusively by and for Medela, Inc., P.O. Box 660, 1101 Corporate Drive, McHenry, IL 60051-0660; the affected breast pumps were sold in the following configurations: a) article 57027 - Kit PNSA Shoulder Bag; b) article 57027T - Kit PNSA Shoulder Bag Tagged; c) article 57036T - Kit PNSA The Metro Bag Tagged; d) article 57043 - PNSA without kit; e) article 57062 - Kit PNSA Backpack; f) article 57062-03 - Kit PNSA Backpack CA/3; g) article 57062T - Kit PNSA Backpack Tagged; h) 57102 - Motor Replacement PNSA Backpack 57062; i) 57103 - Motor Replacement PNSA Shoulder Bag 57027 Intended use: A powered breast pump for the removal, collection and storage of mother's breast milk.
The performance of the pumps may be compromised due to the potentiometer used on the circuit board. Affected pumps may not turn on, may turn off on its own, may reduce or lose suction during the pumping process, or may make a clicking noise.
2010-09-24TerminatedPackaging
Sterile double breast personal accessory convenience kit for the Symphony Breast pump; the kit connects to a hospital grade breast pump for the removal, collection, and storage of mother's breast milk; Manufactured exclusively by and for Medela, Inc., P.O. Box 660, 1101 Corporate Drive, McHenry, IL 60051-0660; article # 67099S
The product sterility may be compromised due to possible pinholes in the rigid tray of the package.
2010-09-24TerminatedPackaging
Sterile double breast personal accessory convenience kit for the Symphony or Lactina Breast pumps; the kit connects to a hospital grade breast pump for the removal, collection, and storage of mother's breast milk; Manufactured exclusively by and for Medela, Inc., P.O. Box 660, 1101 Corporate Drive, McHenry, IL 60051-0660; article #67116S
The product sterility may be compromised due to possible pinholes in the rigid tray of the package.
2010-09-24TerminatedPackaging
Sterile single/double breast personal accessory convenience kit for single or double pumping with a Classic Breast pump; the kit connects to a hospital grade breast pump for the removal, collection, and storage of mother's breast milk; Manufactured exclusively by and for Medela, Inc., P.O. Box 660, 1101 Corporate Drive, McHenry, IL 60051-0660; article #67093S
The product sterility may be compromised due to possible pinholes in the rigid tray of the package.

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