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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 Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. GYN-URO LAPSCP CDS-LF b. ROBOTIC CDS c. GYN LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF d. GYN LAPAROSCOPY e. …

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer 35mm Resection Planer

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

ANCILLARY PACK-LF. Sterile Procedural Tray.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. ST. ANNE'S MAJOR BASIN SET UP b. SINGLE BASIN SET c. DOUBLE BASIN SET d. LAPAROTOMY BAS…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

TrackX Insight Base Modular Instrument Tracker, 5L, REF #604-3TX, Sterile; and TrackX Insight Base Modular Instrument Tracker, 6.5L, Model #605-3TX,…

Trackx Technology Inc

FDA Devices Critical Feb 15, 2023

GE Nuclear Medicine 600/800 series systems, specifically: a) OPTIMA O640 X 3/8 inch NR, b) DISCOVERY O640 X 3/8 inch, c) NM OPTIMA O640 X 3/8 inch…

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS-LF b. ARTHROSCOPY CDS c. ARTHROSCOPY LV - EDOC PACK-LF d. ARTHROS…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: IM NAIL

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. PELVISCOPY PACK b. D-PELVISCOPY

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. SPINAL b. SPINE CDS c. TOTAL ORTHO CDS d. TOTAL KNEE CDS e. CDS HIP-LF f. KNEE TOTAL PACK-L…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. ENDOSCOPY-LF b. SEPTO/ENDO

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

SPiN Thoracic Navigation System Model: SYS-4000 (SYS-4000D)

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. PORT/TRACH INSERTION CDS-3 b. RESIDENT DERM SURG PACK c. THROMBECTOMY PACK-LF d. AV FIST…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. BREAST BIOPSY PACK-LF b. BREAST BIOPSY PACK c. LAPAROTOMY PACK d. BREAST PACK e. SOFT T…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Critical Feb 15, 2023

GE Nuclear Medicine 600/800 series systems, specifically: a) 870, b) 870 DR 3/8 inch NM GANTRY WITH NEW ROTOR - MEA, c) 870 DR / Dismount, d) 87…

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. AV SHUNT CDS b. ZALE V-P SHUNT CDS c. NEURO CDS-LF d. MAJOR NEURO e. NEURO PACK-LF f…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

cobas Influenza A/B & RSV UC (Utility Channel) Qualitative nucleic acid test for use on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems; Material number 09233962190

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Qualitative assay for use on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems; Material number 09233474190

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. MINOR/BREAST BIOPSY-LF b. BREAST BIOPSY-LF

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder, REF: GSX0030A

W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Turbett Surgical Container, TS1000: Indicated for enclosing other medical devices that are to be sterilized by a healthcare provider

Turbett Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Custom Pack Perfusion Tubing Packs containing Affinity Fusion Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter and Balance Biosurface, REF CB811. Used in …

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Mammotome MammoStar Biopsy Site Identified, REF STAR1401

Carbon Medical Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Affinity Fusion Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter and Balance Biosurface, Custom Packs, REF BB811. Used in Cardiopulmonary bypass.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as MAJOR/MINOR, 3 per case

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Critical Feb 8, 2023

CADD Administration Set, List Numbers: 1) REF 21-7300-24, 2) REF 21-7301-24 3) REF 21-7302-24, 4) REF 21-7321-24, 5) REF 21-7322-24, 6) REF 21-7…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Affinity Fusion Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter and Balance Biosurface, OXY/CVR COMBO BB841 FUSION W/BALANCE 26L, REF BB841. Used in Card…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

NovaGuide Intelligent Ultrasound System, Model: NA-RBTSYS1. Comprised of NovaBot Automated Headset (AKA: NeuralBot, Model: NA-RBT1) and Lucid TCD 2.0…

NovaSignal Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Affinity Fusion Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter and Balance Biosurface, Custom Packs, REF CB841. Used in Cardiopulmonary bypass.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Custom Pack Perfusion Tubing Packs containing Affinity Fusion Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter and Balance Biosurface, REF BB811. Used in …

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Critical Feb 8, 2023

CADD Administration Set, List Numbers: a) REF 21-7346-24; b) REF 21-7363-24

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as ORTHO TRAUMA, 1 per case

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

OSS Modular Arthrodesis Nail, 7 Degree Collar Assembly with Locking Bolts-For use in the replacement of segmental defects of long bone, including mid…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

MEDLINE UNITE FOOT & ANKLE DRILL BIT, 1.3MM Solid Core, REF MPN10013

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Critical Feb 8, 2023

CADD Administration Set, List Numbers: 1) REF 21-7300-24, 2) REF 21-7301-24, 3) REF 21-7302-24, 4) REF 21-7308-24, 5) REF 21-7309-24, 6) REF 21…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

System Material # Artis zee floor 10094135 Artis zee ceiling 10094137 Artis zee multi-purpose 10094139 Artis zee biplane 10094141 Artis zeego …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

SynCardia Total Artificial Heart System (70CC): 500101-001 SynCardia Total Artificial Heart System (50CC): 570500-000

SynCardia Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

AxiEM" Non-Invasive Patient Tracker

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as CRANI, 2 per case

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as TOTAL KNEE KIT, 1 per case

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

(1) Vanguard Knee System PS Open Box Femoral; Left; 57.5 mm. Intended for Knee joint replacement prostheses. Item Number: 183122 EXPANDED RECALL: …

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Turbett Surgical Container, TS1200: Indicated for enclosing other medical devices that are to be sterilized by a healthcare provider

Turbett Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Affinity Fusion Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter and Balance Biosurface, Custom Packs, REF CB811. Used in Cardiopulmonary bypass.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

BIOPSY MEDIUM 10ML, Reference Number 10620010 A, used for blastomere biopsy of cleavage stage embryos for Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 8, 2023

CADD Administration Set, List Numbers: a) REF 21-7600-24, b) REF 21-7609-24, c) REF 21-7624-24, d) REF 21-7649-24, e) REF 21-7600-24JP, f) REF …

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

MEDLINE UNITE FOOT & ANKLE Screw, Non-Locking, Mini T8 (2.0x8mm), REF MMSN2008

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Catalog Number / Product Description 0601600 2.7F Broviac CV Catheter Repair Kit 0601610 4.2 Fr Broviac CV Catheter Repair Kit 0601620 6.6F Brov…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Lucid TCD 2.0 System, Model: NA-LUCM1. Transcranial Ultrasound System

NovaSignal Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as THEDA CLARK TOTAL KNEE CDS, 1 per case

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2023

MEDLINE UNITE FOOT & ANKLE Screw, Polyaxial Locking, Mini T8 (2.0x8mm), REF MMSL2008

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

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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.