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Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

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

Total recalls
40,910
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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Medical Devices ranks #1 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (40,910 notices, 39.3% of the archive); 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 40,910 medical devices recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 39.3% of the 104,158-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #1 of 12. Of the 40,910 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.

  • 40,910 total recalls
  • #1 of 12 among categories
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Devices top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Medical Devices is #1 of 12 (1st of 12) with 40,910 recalls, about 39.3% of the 104,158-record federal archive, with 3,645 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Devices.

40,910
total recalls
#1 of 12
category rank by events
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Devices
top issuing agency

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 1787

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jul 29, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
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

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FDA Devices Critical May 31, 2023

Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Test, Reference Number 9901-NCOV-10G, Catalog Number 99COV200L-EN02, UPC Code: 887473000207 (EAN-13: 08800111707728)

SD Biosensor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Incisive CT- whole-body computed tomography (CT) X-Ray System Model Number: 728144

PHILIPS HEADQUARTERS CAMBRIDGE

FDA Devices Low May 31, 2023

ViziShot 2 Single Use Aspiration Needle, 21G- To be used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal …

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

VITROS Chemistry Products HbA1c Reagent Kit- IVD for the quantitative determination of percent glycated hemoglobin A1c (DCCT/NGSP) and mmol/mol hemog…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low May 31, 2023

To be used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Aligned Medical Solutions Hand Pack, REF: AmS4601E, containing P 2 Cover Light Handle Blue STE, Sterile EO

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Atellica CH Toxicology Calibrator (TOX CAL)-The Atellica¿ CH Toxicology Calibrator (TOX CAL) is for in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating the Acet, …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Incisive CT- Whole-body computed tomography (CT) X-Ray System Model Number: 728143 (OUS)

PHILIPS HEADQUARTERS CAMBRIDGE

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Luminos dRF Max (VE10, VF10, VF11)

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Incisive CT Plus -Whole-body computed tomography (CT) X-Ray System Model Number: 728149 (OUS)

PHILIPS HEADQUARTERS CAMBRIDGE

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Omnicell IVX Station-For use in the automated preparation of pharmaceutical admixtures and syringes Model Number: 298921373

OmniCell, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

ADVIA Chemistry ToxAmmonia Calibrator- In vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of ethanol (ETOH_2), ammonia (AMM), acetaminophen (ACET), and salic…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Incisive CT Power- Whole-body computed tomography (CT) X-Ray System Model Number: 728148 (OUS)

PHILIPS HEADQUARTERS CAMBRIDGE

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Olympus Single Use Distal Cover Model Number MAJ-2315 used with EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V; Item code: Catalogue #N5786100

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Codman Cranial Hand Drill- Indicated when a craniotomy is required for placement of an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring device and/or cerebrosp…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Aligned Medical Solutions Minor Hand Pack, REF: AMS6539E, containing P 2 Cover Light Handle Blue STE, Sterile EO

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Aligned Medical Solutions Spine Pack, REF: AMS4599(C, containing P 2 Cover Light Handle Blue STE, Sterile EO

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

Arjo Portable Scale Adaptor, Model Number 700.05725; accessory intended to be used in combination with compatible patient lifting equipment

Arjohuntleigh Magog, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

LUMINOS Lotus Max (VF11)

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2023

binx io CT/NG Assay- Single-use Cartridge for the qualitative detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Ref: 1.002.101

Binx Health, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

FentaNYL 50 mcg/mL (2,500mcg Total Dose), 50 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-910-25

Apollo Care, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

REF 5065, Kendall, Impad Rigid Sole Foot Cover, Regular Pair ,<12", Rx Only Non-Sterile

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

DxU 840m Iris Urine Microscopy Analyzer, Catalog Number C76947, in-vitro diagnostic device, urine analysis

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar Basic (P)180, MP00351

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Replacement Battery List Number SUB0000864, found in Plum 360 Infusion System, List Number 30010

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators, REF 1243B

3M Company - Health Care Business

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

ASM Replacement Battery, Component Number SUB0000864

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit, UPN H74939343A022 (outer package), UPN H74939343A020 (inner package)

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Set2Go Ventilation 12 (A), MP07968

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

WATCHDOG ACCESSORY KIT (20-PACK), UPN H74939343A021 (outer package), UPN H74939343A020 (inner package)

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Seattle PAP Plus, MP02260

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

YelloPort Elite, REF: EO0509505, 5x95 Optical Trocar, Rx Only, SterileR

Surgical Innovations Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer: a) iQ 200 Select, Part Numbers C10684 and 700-3345; b) iQ 200 Elite, Part Numbers C10683 and 700-3375; in-v…

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

DuraLife Autoclavable Double Swivel Elbow, REF 60-0010 (UltraSet Product Code 66-1991); Swivel Elbow with Suction Port for use with breathing circuits

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar Anesthesia WT (P)180, MP00374

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Anesthesia Set Coax 180, MP03384

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist catheter is an intravascular micro axial blood pump that supports a patient s circulatory system, Product Numbers 100021…

Abiomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

ProxiDiagnost N90 R.1.0

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

UA WIN 10 Kit, Catalog Number C52900, in-vitro diagnostic device, urine analysis

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Beckman Coulter Bicarbonate, REF: OSR6137, 4x25 mL

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

CombiDiagnost R90 R.1.0

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen Catheter, Maximal Barrier Kit, Model Number 80001004

Access Vascular, Inc

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar Watertrap (N) 180, MP00363

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Teleflex (manufacturer: Vascular SOLUTIONS) D-Stat Flowable Hemostat, REF 4000; for sealing residual oozing of tissue tracts of femoral access sites …

TELEFLEX LLC

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar Watertrap (P) 180, MP00361

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

VentStar Anesthesia (N) 180, MP00333

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

Ventstar Coax, MP03373

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Immundiagnostik IDK Lactoferrin ELISA- In vitro enzyme immunoassay intended for the determination of lactoferrin in stool. P/N: K6870 Single Kit P/…

IMMUNDIAGNOSTIK, Inc

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2023

ID Circuit Basic (P) 180, MP01340

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2023

Beckman Coulter Bicarbonate, REF: OS6637, 4x173 mL

Beckman Coulter Inc.

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Data sources

Category data as of Jul 29, 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 29, 2026.