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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 213 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

RELAY PRO, THORACIC STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM, REF 28-N4-XX-XXX-XXX

Bolton Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Vasoshield Syringe Packs, Model VH-5001

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2023

Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-31, 0998-00-0800-32, 0998-00-0800-33, 0998-00-0800-34, 0998-00-0800-35…

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 28 Fr, REF JP-2290

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 15 Fr, REF JP-2228

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 10 mm, REF JP-2213

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 7 mm, REF JP-2211

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Hemopro 2 with Vasoshield, Model VH-4001

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 19 Fr, REF JP-2191

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 19 Fr, REF JP-2232

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 10 Fr, REF JP-2226

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2023

SHIP KIT, LIFESPARC, CONTROLLER AND ACCESSORIES - 5900-0000; SHIP KIT, LIFESPARC, CONTROLLER ONLY - 5900-0001. Component of LifeSPARC System, used…

Cardiac Assist, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 15 Fr, REF JP-2229

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 10 Fr, REF JP-2221

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

AXIOM Luminos Agile

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 7 mm, REF JP-2216

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 24 Fr, REF JP-2234

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 7 mm, REF JP-2210

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 19 Fr, REF JP-2231

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

AXIOM Luminos TF, AXIOM Iconos R100, AXIOM Iconos R200 and AXIOM Luminos dRF

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 10 mm, REF JP-2215

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2023

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

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain, 15 Fr, REF JP-2188

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 18, 2023

Philips Trilogy 100 Ventilator, Model Numbers 1054260, 1054096, U1054260, U1054260B, 1054260B, CA1054096B, BT1054260, 1054096B, R1054260, RSL1054260,…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

McCormick Medical Distribution PORT TRAY, 25 trays per case. Distributed by McCormick Medical Distribution.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

HCT 12 CC SYRINGE KIT, 20/TRAY,5 TRAYS/BAG, 5 BAGS /CASE HCT. Distributed by Health Care Technology.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

HCT 6 CC SYRINGE KIT, 25/TRAY, 4 TRAYS/BAG, 5 BAGS/CASE. Distributed by Health Care Technology.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Vanta/Seqenita LT Clinician Programmer Application, Neurostimulation systems for pain therapy, Model Number CT900C

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Pediatric Craniotome Ref:CRANI-P-G1

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

COVIDIEN Emprint Ablation Catheter with Thermosphere Technology, Bronchoscopic Ablation, REF CA108L1

Covidien, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Stradis Healthcare TCTR Convenience Kit. Manufactured by Stradis Healthcare.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

HCT MAX BARRIER PICC INSERTION TRAY 12 per case. Distributed by Health Care Technology

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

cobas infinity central lab, Material Number 07154003001

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Adult Craniotome, Large Ref: CRANI-L-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

IMMULITE 2000 Thyroglobulin (US)- For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 2000 Systems Analyzers (IMMULITE 2000/ IMMULITE 2000 XPi) for the q…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

7.5 cm Large Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax¿, microMax, and eMax¿ Systems Ref: CRANI-L-R Intended for cutting and shaping bone i…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Tacy Medical, Inc Syringe Convenience Pack, IML L/L, Sterile, 60 packs per bag, 5 bags per case. Manufactured for Tracy Medical, Inc.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Stradis Healthcare Foley Catheter Insertion Tray with preconnected bag and catheter, Sterile

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

CoreLink LLC, FLXFIT 15, 32MM X 8MM, CAGE, REF: AT3208

CoreLink LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Vital Care Products NEONATAL PICC TRAY, Sterile, QTY 20. Manufactured for Vital Care Products, Inc.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

PHS Lacertaion Tray, Sterile, 20 per case, Manufactured for Professional Hosptial Supply, Inc.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

HCT 50mL EVA BAGS, 2 Port, Sterile, Tripple Packaged, 20 EVA BAGS/Pack, 7 Packs PER CASE. Distributed by Health Care Technology.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Vanta/Seqenita LT Clinician Programmer Application, Neurostimulation systems for pain therapy, Model Number CT900E

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Critical Jan 18, 2023

MAHURKAR 13.5Fr High Flow Dual Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only: 13.5cm, Straight Extensions, Kit - Model No. 88881351…

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Critical Jan 18, 2023

RSDL (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion) Kit, NSN 6505-21-912-5229. Used to remove and/or neutralize chemical warfare agents and T-2 Toxin from t…

Emergent Protective Products USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Vanta/Seqenita LT Clinician Programmer Application, Neurostimulation systems for pain therapy, Model Number CT900B

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Codman Surgical Patties, Part number 801400; SURG PATXRAY 1/2X1/2-200; Lot 6396457

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

6.5 cm Pediatric Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax¿, microMax, and eMax¿ Systems Ref: CRANI-P Intended for cutting and shaping bone includin…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Henry Shein GLOVES, packaged in the following sizes and descriptions: a. Glove 6.5 Pack, 25 Pairs, 10 packs per case; b. Glove 7.0 Pack, 25 Pa…

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Stradis Healthcare NEONATAL PICC Tray *PGBK* 20 trays per case. Manufactured by Stradis Healthcare, Distributed by Med Alliance Group

Stradis Healthcare

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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.