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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

Newest first · Page 206 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 5, 2023

ACL ELITE PRO Refurbished)-Analyzer designed specifically for clinical use in the hemostasis laboratory, for coagulation and/or fibrinolysis testing.…

Instrumentation Laboratory

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 5, 2023

Atrium Pneumostat Chest Drain Valve, Part Number 16100

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Attune Revision Limb Preservation System (LPS) Tibial Insert XXSM 18MM, Part Number 151760118

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

G7 Acetabular System, Dual Mobility Acetabular Liner, 40 mm, Size D, Model Number 110024462

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Attune Revision Limb Preservation System (LPS) Tibial Insert SM 12MM, Part Number 151760312

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Attune Revision Limb Preservation System (LPS) Tibial Insert XSM 12MM, Part Number 151760212

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Numbers Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Raystation treatment planning system for radiation therapy, Model Numbers 9.0.0, 9.0.1, 9.1.0, 9.2.0, 10.0.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.2, 10.1.0, 10.1.1, 11.0.0,…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-31, 0998-00-0800-32, 0998-00-0800-33, 0998-00-0800-35, 0998-00-0800-45…

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Attune Revision Limb Preservation System (LPS) Tibial Insert XSM 26MM, Part Number 151760226

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

DeRoyal SafeLiner Suction Canister, 1000cc, REF PHESL-1000B

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Scan Monitor/ScanWatch, model number hwa09 Wearable, Bluetooth-connected wrist watch that records heart activity (ECG) and oxygen saturation (SpO2)

Withings

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Clariti 1-day toric soft contact lenses, Power -1.00 -1.25/90

CooperVision, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Safety Disk, Model Number 0202-00-0140

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Pneumatic Interface Module (PIM) , Model Number 0997-00-1178

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Low Flow Disposable Patient Circuit for the Precision Flow System, Product Code PF-DPC-LOW

Vapotherm

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

Attune Posterior (PS) Fixed Bearing (FB) Tibial Insert SZ5 7MM, Part Number 151640507

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2023

BD Pyxis Anesthesia ES System (PAS ES), REF: 327; BP Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main), REF: 323; BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower (Med ES Tower), REF: 3…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Mar 23, 2023

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, of Maryville, Mo.

FDA Drug Low Mar 22, 2023

Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray), 1.53 mg of estradiol per spray, 0.27 fl oz (8.1 mL) per metered-dose pump, Rx Only, Manufactured by DPT Labora…

Padagis US LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 0.5mL, 8mm, 31G-Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Catalog…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Micro-Fine IV Needle 0.5ml, 12.7mm, 28G Single Unit Scale-Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in …

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Patient Side Cart, REF: 380620, with instrument arms, used as part of the da Vinci X Surgical System, REF: IS4200; Patient Side Cart, REF: 380652,…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

TEMA Axle Small, REF 1590.15.010 (additional information is pending receipt of the firm's product label/labeling)

Limacorporate S.p.A

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 0.5mL, 6mm, 31G - Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Catal…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

TFN-Advanced Femoral Nail 12MM/125 DEG TI CANN TFNA 200MM STERILE. Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures. …

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Power-PRO 2 . Intended as an ambulance cot to transport a patient to or from an emergency or non-emergency location. Model: 650705550001

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic software, Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System, model 20910-01E and 20910-01F.

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Amicus Exchange Kit Therapeutics. Component of Amicus Separator multiprocedural apheresis platform

Fenwal Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

BD Ultra-Fine II Insulin Syringe 0.5mL, 8mm, 30G-Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Cata…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

TFN-Advanced Femoral Nail 12MM/125 DEG TI CANN TFNA 170MM - STERILE. Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures. …

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Plato 17 Microcatheter: Straight Tip, PL17-160-000 ; 45 degree Tip, PL17-160-045; 90 degree Tip, PL17-160-090

Scientia Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Micro-Fine IV Needle 1 ml, 12. 7mm, 28G Two Unit Scale- Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in t…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 1mL, 12.7mm, 29G-Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Catalo…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 1mL, 6mm, 31G-Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Catalog N…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Panel BioFire BCID2 Panel - REF RFIT-ASY-0147

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Amicus MNC Apheresis Kit Double Needle. Component of Amicus Separator multiprocedural apheresis platform

Fenwal Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Recreo Hair Growth Laser Comb

OMM Imports, Inc. dba Zero Gravity

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Access Immunoassay Systems (1) Access 2 Immunoassay Analyzer (81600N); (2) Access 2 Immunoassay Analyzer, Refurbished (386220); (3) Access 2 Imm…

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Fusion Bioline Vascular Graft, Part number M00201503046B0

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Dimension Tacrolimus (TAC) Flex reagent cartridge-In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of tacrolimus in human whole blood on the…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 22, 2023

BALLARD* ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, Elbow Manifold.

Avanos Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Arial mobile application, model #54630 and #54640 for Android devices downloaded from the Google Play Store as part of the Arial Emergency and Nurse …

Securitas Healthcare LLC

FDA Devices Critical Mar 22, 2023

BALLARD ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, Y-Manifold.

Avanos Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Panel BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) - REF 423742

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: 16G x 10CM, REF: 1610MSK; 18G x 16CM, REF: 1816MSK

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Micro-Fine TM IV Needle 1ml, 12.7mm, 28G Single Unit Scale. Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin …

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Panel FilmArray GI Panel - REF RFIT-ASY-0116

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2023

TFN-Advanced Femoral Nail 12MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 170MM STERILE. Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures …

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 15, 2023

Phenylephrine HCl 0.5 mg per 5 mL (100 mcg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood CO 80112, NDC 71449-001-11

Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health

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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.