Sleep: FDA Approvals, Recalls, 510(k) Clearances and Side Effect Reports

What the US Food and Drug Administration has cleared, approved and recalled on this topic, and the side effects people report.

Drug recalls

4 recalls (since 1 Jan 2023). Recalls of medicines for this topic, newest first.

At the source

Source: openFDA, Drug recall enforcement reports, since 1 Jan 2023. Retrieved 12 Nov 2026.

Device recalls

12 recalls (since 1 Jan 2023). Recalls of medical devices for this topic, newest first.

At the source
  • Ventilatory Effort Recorder

    Reason: The device may be unable to correctly format its internal memory. When the internal memory cannot be correctly formatted, previously recorded studies may remain on the device and may be updated with…

    Z-0319-2027
  • Infant Supine Sleep System

    Reason: Extra small (ES) and Extra-large (XL) infant sleep sacks have not been reviewed for safety and effectiveness by the FDA.

    Z-3175-2026
  • Infant Supine Sleep System

    Reason: Extra small (ES) and Extra-large (XL) infant sleep sacks have not been reviewed for safety and effectiveness by the FDA.

    Z-3176-2026
  • Stimulator, Hypoglossal Nerve, Implanted, Apnea

    Reason: Products are labeled with incorrect Use By Date, extending beyond the validated three-year shelf life from date of manufacturer. Material degradation of a product past its Use By Date may result in u…

    Z-2516-2026
  • Device, Anti-Snoring

    Reason: Due to device not having FDA Clearance

    Z-2769-2026
  • Device, Anti-Snoring

    Reason: Due to firm mistakenly distributing product within the U.S. without FDA premarket clearance/approval.

    Z-0956-2026
  • Ventricular (Assist) Bypass

    Reason: Due to misaligned V-Lock feature on the Mobile Power Unit power cords, which prevents the locking mechanism from properly engaging with the Mobile Power Unit and may cause unintended disconnect.

    Z-2290-2025
  • Ventricular (Assist) Bypass

    Reason: Due to misaligned V-Lock feature on the Mobile Power Unit power cords, which prevents the locking mechanism from properly engaging with the Mobile Power Unit and may cause unintended disconnect.

    Z-2291-2025
  • Infant Supine Sleep System

    Reason: This recall is retroactively being reported. Refurbished bassinets failed to meet quality standards prior to distribution.

    Z-2882-2026
  • Media, Electroconductive

    Reason: Natus has become aware that its third-party supplier Parker Laboratories Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall related to their Tensive Conductive Adhesive Gel, Ref. 22-60 Lot Number A0623009. They h…

    Z-1306-2024

Source: openFDA, Medical device recalls, since 1 Jan 2023. Retrieved 12 Nov 2026.

510(k) clearances

38 devices cleared (since 1 Jan 2023). Devices the FDA cleared to sell in the US, newest first.

At the source

Source: openFDA, Premarket notifications (510(k)) cleared, since 1 Jan 2023. Retrieved 12 Nov 2026.

Side effects people report

14,022 side effect reports (reports received since 1 Jan 2023). The reactions named most often in reports about medicines used for this topic.

At the source
  1. 1Nausea1,129 reports
  2. 2Fatigue841 reports
  3. 3Vomiting694 reports
  4. 4Diarrhoea680 reports
  5. 5Headache652 reports
  6. 6Constipation647 reports
  7. 7Somnolence590 reports
  8. 8Insomnia584 reports
  9. 9Dizziness563 reports
  10. 10Anxiety499 reports

Anyone can send a report. A report does not prove that the medicine caused the reaction, and the counts do not show how often it happens.

Source: openFDA, FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), reports by reaction, reports received since 1 Jan 2023. Retrieved 12 Nov 2026.

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