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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 Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 9 MM X 55 MM Item Number: 15-2030/10

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 13 MM X 50 MM Item Number: 15-2030/08

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System POREX ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 9 MM X 55 MM Item Number: 15-2230/10

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

ADVIA Centaur Cortisol 50T (Material Number 10994924), ADVIA Centaur Cortisol 250T (Material Number 10994926), and ADVIA Centaur Cortisol REF 250T (M…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 8 MM X 45 MM Item Number: 15-2030/13

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 8 MM X 55 MM Item Number: 15-2030/15

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System POREX ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 13 MM X 55 MM Item Number: 15-2230/12

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

Input Output Module (IOM) FLX-201-Laboratory Automation system Brand names of the same product: FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Aut…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE 1025 SERIES OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR, Model Numbers 1025DS, 1025UK, 1025KS, and 1025KS-AR

DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

WALGREENS BANDAGES, item number 196568, 110 CT VALUE PACK, 24 BOXES/MASTER (shipping container), Walgreens Family Pack ASSORTED BANDAGES, 110 ASSORTE…

ASO LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

injeTAK Adjustable Tip Needles Needle Sheath diameter 6Fr with 35-50cm in length Stainless-stell needle cannula is 25 gauge

Labories Medical Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System POREX ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 11 MM X 45 MM Item Number: 15-2230/03

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System: ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 11 MM X 45 MM Item Number: 15-2030/03

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System: ALL POLY TIBIAL COMPONENT 9MM X 45MM Item Number: 15-2028/02

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

Vesmatic Cube 80 Interface Module (VMC)-Laboratory Automation system Brand names of the same product: FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Apt…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System POREX ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 11 MM X 50 MM Item Number: 15-2230/07

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System: ALL POLY TIBIAL COMPONENT 13MM X 55MM Item Number: 15-2028/12

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System: ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 9 MM X 45 MM Item Number: 15-2030/02

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer, Model/Catalog Numbers: a) 2066908-061, b) 2066908-077, c) 2066908-086, d) 2066908-111, e) 2066908-123, f) …

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

Centricity Universal Viewer, Centricity Universal Viewer 6.0, Model/Catalog Numbers: a) 2088026-003, b) 2088026-026, c) 2088026-032, d) 2088026…

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

PVT Interface Module (PVT)-Laboratory Automation system Brand names of the same product: FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

Steris Lighting and Visualization Systems, Sterile Light handle Cover LB44 -Sterilizable consumables (disposable, single use) used to drape the lig…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

Alinity h Interface Module (HSQ)-Laboratory Automation system Brand names of the same product: FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Auto…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

CryoTreQ- Aa disposable handheld instrument intended for ophthalmic surgery. It creates a tip at cryogenic temperatures by evaporation of N2O that ca…

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System POREX ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 13 MM X 45 MM Item Number: 15-2230/04

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System: ALL POLY TIBIAL COMPONENT 9X58MM Item Number: 15-2028/14

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System POREX ENDO SLED KNEE FEM COMP, LARGE Item Number: 15-2220/60

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

Ultraview SL (UVSL) Command Module, Model 91496

Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System: ENDO SLED KNEE FEM COMP, MEDIUM Item Number: 15-2020/52

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System: ALL POLY TIBIAL COMPONENT 7MM X 55MM Item Number: 15-2028/09

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System: ALL POLY TIBIAL COMPONENT 13MM X 45MM Item Number: 15-2028/04

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

Centricity PACS-IW, Product ID Numbers: a) 2041037-001, b) 2042988-001, c) 2049587-009, d) 2049587-011, e) 2049587-012, f) 2049587-015, g) 2052829-0…

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2023

LINK SLED Knee System: ALL POLY TIBIAL COMPONENT 13MM X 50MM Item Number: 15-2028/08

Linkbio Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

Sterile surgical convenience kit: regard Item Number 800706005, LD0091E - OH C-Section Pack.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

HAMILTON-C6, REF: 160021

Hamilton Medical AG

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

MAQUET CARDIOSAVE hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Model Number 0998-XX-0800-32

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

Sterile surgical convenience kit: regard Item Number: 800753005, GY00958E - WPH GYN Laparoscopy Pack.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

Mani Trocar Kit, Model MTK23S and Model MTK25S There are 3 kits contained in one box, and sterile 1 kit consists of 3 pcs. trocar with the valved …

Mani, Inc. - Kiyohara Facility

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

stryker ORTHOLOC 3Di Fusion Plate MTP Right, REF 58A221RT, bone stabilization and fixation

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

FLEX. BIOPSY FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 829.051

Richard Wolf GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

Sterile surgical convenience kit: regard Item Number: 880393003, HT00997C - Cardiac Cath.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula 11mm Standard, Model Number RC11STS

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

Sterile surgical convenience kits: 1. regard Item Number: 880353009, GS00797I - Laparotomy Pk; 2. regard Item Number: 880429002, GS01036B - Univ…

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

Sterile surgical convenience kits: 1. regard Item Number: 880473001, OR01105A - Total Shoulder/Hip; 2. regard Item Number: 880426004, OR01033D…

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

stryker ORTHOLOC 3Di Fusion Plate MTP Right, REF 58A220RT, bone stabilization and fixation

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

ARTIS one with a hybrid cable- An angiography system developed for diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Material Number: 10848600

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

(1) Carefusion V. Mueller Graves Vaginal Speculum, Catalog #GL11, Medium Blade, 4 x 1 3/8" (10.2 X 3.5cm); and (2) Carefusion V. Mueller Pederson Vag…

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 828.051

Richard Wolf GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

Draeger Infinity M300 and M300+, for use with the ICS to monitor ECG and pulse oximetry on ambulatory and non-ambulatory adult and pediatric patients…

Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 3, 2023

FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 6.6FR WL 550MM, Product Number 8736.685

Richard Wolf GmbH

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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.