Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 20, 2026
Heart valves were released and distributed before all required testing was complete, so it cannot be confirmed that they meet all release specifications.
On-X Life Technologies, Inc. recalled On-X Mitral Heart Valve with Conform-X Sewing Ring, Model: ONXMC-25/33 - a moderate-severity action.
On-X Mitral Heart Valve with Conform-X Sewing Ring, Model: ONXMC-25/33 was recalled by On-X Life Technologies, Inc. in May 20, 2026. Reason: Heart valves were released and distributed before all required testing was complete, so it cannot be confirme…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2133-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
On-X Life Technologies, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Heart valves were released and distributed before all required testing was complete, so it cannot be confirme….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2133-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2133-2026) was formally reported on May 20, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 1, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. On-X Life Technologies, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Austin, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 10.
The documented reason for this recall is: Heart valves were released and distributed before all required testing was complete, so it cannot be confirmed that they meet all release specifications. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: International distribution to the country of South Korea.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
10
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
On-X Mitral Heart Valve with Conform-X Sewing Ring, Model: ONXMC-25/33
Heart valves were released and distributed before all required testing was complete, so it cannot be confirmed that they meet all release specifications.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2133-2026 |
| Date reported | May 20, 2026 |
| Date initiated | February 1, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | On-X Life Technologies, Inc. |
| Firm location | Austin, TX |
| Affected scope | 10 |
| Distribution | International distribution to the country of South Korea. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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