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Product category · Updated Jul 2, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
40,372
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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Medical Devices accounts for 40,372 recalls, about 39.7% of the federal recall archive, of which 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 40,372 medical devices recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 39.7% of the 101,704-record archive. Of the 40,372 records graded for severity, 9% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Devices. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 40,372 total recalls
  • 39.7% of the archive
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Devices top agency

Category snapshot

Medical Devices accounts for 40,372 recalls, about 39.7% of the 101,704-record federal archive, with 3,538 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Devices.

40,372
total recalls
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Devices
top issuing agency
2000–2026
years covered

Medical Devices recalls by year

2000–2026

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2576 3437 2649 3803 3003 3209 2356 2247 2606 3417 2982 1248

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jul 2, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Medical Devices

Newest first · Page 154 of 808

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

CardioQuip Modular Cooler-Heater, Model: MCH-1000(i), Power: 115V-60Hz, 16A

CardioQuip, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 250-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Injection Needle, curved 23 cm, REF: 8598A; Injection Needle, straight, 23 cm, REF: 8598B; Injection Needle, distal 45-degrees, 23 cm, REF: 8598D

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

epoc NXS Host Blood Analysis System, Siemens Material Numbers 11413497 (EU), 11413475 (US), 11413506 (CA), 11413517 (MX), 11413518 (ROW), 11413498 (J…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Injection Needle, single cvd. 70 degrees, REF: 738750; Injection Needle, single cvd. 80 degrees, REF: 738752; Injection Needle, bayonet, 13 cm, REF: …

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

AcuMatch Hip System, Catalog Number 142-32-27

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Roche Cobas 8000 and Cobas PRO Interface Module (CO8 IM)- IVD FlexLab Automation System -a modular system designed to automate Pre-Analytical and Pos…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder System, Catalog Numbers: a) 314-23-02, b) 314-23-03, c) 314-23-13, d) 314-23-14, e) 314-23-15, f) 314-24-22, …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Injection Needle, LUER-lock,0.8mm, REF: 26175PD

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

AC Power Adapter for use with the LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator, REF: 11140-000098

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

AirTouch F20 Full Face Mask and User Guide

ResMed Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder System, Catalog Numbers: a) 320-36-00, b) 320-36-03, c) 320-36-04, d) 320-36-10, e) 320-36-13, f) 320…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

AirTouch N20 Nasal Mask and User Guide

ResMed Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Abbott CELL-DYN Ruby, Model CD-Ruby, List number 08H67-01, and Abbott CELL-DYN Sapphire, Model CD Sapphire, list number 08H00-01. Multi-parameter, au…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

AirFit F30 Full Face Mask and User Guide

ResMed Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

0.9% Sodium Chloride: Brand Name: Product Name/Product Code: MAC MEDICAL: 10ML FILL SYRINGE/9210; NURSE ASSIST: 3ML IV FLUSH SYRINGE/1203-BP, 5ML IV …

Nurse Assist, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

AirFit N10 Nasal Masks and User Guide

ResMed Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 400-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Optetrak Logic PS Knee System, Catalog Numbers: 02-012-35-5009

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Novation Hip System, Catalog Numbers: 134-36-45

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Alteon Hip XLE Liner, Catalog Numbers: a) 01-030-40-0636, b) 01-030-40-0640, c) 01-030-42-0536

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

ZEUS ELISA Parvovirus B19 IgM Test System, Product Number SM9Z7701G

Zeus Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Optetrak Knee System, Catalog Numbers: a) 200-02-26, b) 200-02-29, c) 200-02-32, d) 200-02-35, e) 200-02-38, f) 200-02-41, g)…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

The device is a whole-body CT x-ray system. The acquired x-ray transmission data is reconstructed by computer into cross-sectional images of the body…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Venous probe connection cable (REF 701069333 and 701048804) used with the Cardiohelp-i System, part numbers 701072780 and 701041802

Maquet Medical Systems USA

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Truliant Knee System, Catalog Numbers: a) 02-012-35-3509, b) 02-022-35-1509, c) 02-022-35-1513, d) 02-022-35-3010, e) 02-022-35-3…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Truliant, Activit-E Knee Insert, Catalog Numbers: a) 02-023-02-0029, b) 02-023-02-0032, c) 02-023-02-0035, d) 02-023-02-0038, e) …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

AirFit F20 Full Face Mask and User Guide

ResMed Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Vantage Mobile Bearing Tibial Inserts, Catalog Numbers: a) 350-41-23, b) 350-42-03

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

VERO BIOTECH GENOSYL DS (Delivery System) Generation 3 Cassette, Model Number 602722-01; generates and delivers nitric oxide (NO) for inhalation at t…

Vero Biotech, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

ZEUS ELISA Parvovirus B19 IgG Test System, Product Number SM9Z7701M

Zeus Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm +0, Item Number 00-8777-040-02

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 27, 2023

CARDIOHELP-i Heart Lung Support System: Blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system used to pump blood through the extracorporeal bypass circ…

Maquet Medical Systems USA

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Injection Needle, REF: 25207

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 750-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

Sterile Water: Product Name/Product Code: USP STERILE WATER SYRINGE/1030A, SYRINGE PREFILLED 10 ML/6496722, 30CC PREFILLED SYRINGE/6496723, USP STERI…

Nurse Assist, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 100 -Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination i…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Philips Azurion systems with monoplane fixed ceiling mounts: 722078 Azurion 7 M12 722079 Azurion 7 M20 722223 Azurion 7 M12 722224 Azurion 7 M20 …

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Philips Allura systems with monoplane fixed ceiling mounts: 722001 Allura Xper FD10C 722003 Allura Xper FD10 722006 Allura Xper FD20 722010 Allu…

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Optetrak Logic Knee System, Catalog Numbers: a) 02-012-47-3011, b) 02-012-47-5009, c) 02-012-47-5011, d) 02-012-65-3013

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

Sterile Water/Saline: Product Name/Product Code: CUP STERILE WATER¿ FOIL LID 120 ML/T167005; CUP STERILE SALINE FOIL LID 120 ML/T167007

Nurse Assist, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

AirFit F30i Full Face Mask and User Guide

ResMed Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

LITe Decompression Snake Arm, REF 48080230

Stryker Spine

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Exactech Vantage Ankle System, Catalog Numbers: a) 350-21-04, b) 350-22-03

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm -3, Item Number 00-8777-040-01

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

AirFit N20 Nasal Mask and User Guide

ResMed Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

Sterile Water/Saline: Brand Name: Product Name/Product Code: CARDINAL: 100ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/1020, 100ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/1022, 100ML ST…

Nurse Assist, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

ACMI Roller Bar Electrodes bearing incorrect pouch label of ACMI USA Elite System and USA Series Right Angle Cutting Loop Electrode Stabilized, 0.012…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

0.9% Sodium Chloride: Product Name/Product Code: 10ML IV FLUSH STERILE FIELD/EMZ10091240

Nurse Assist, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Acrobat-i Vacuum Positioner System, Model Number XP-5000Z

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

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Data sources

Category data as of Jul 2, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for medical devices. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Jul 2, 2026.