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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 Jan 18, 2023

Vanta/Seqenita LT Clinician Programmer Application, Neurostimulation systems for pain therapy, Model Number CT900D

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Tacy Medical, Inc Fluid Filter Transfer Kit, Sterile, 60 kits per bag, 5 bags per case. Manufactured for Tracy Medical, Inc.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Henry Shein CYSTO SET UP PACK, 20 per case. Distributed by Henry Schein.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

PICC KIT, 10/CS, ACCESS MEDICAL LABEL

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Tacy Medical, Inc PORT ACCESS TRAY, Sterile, QTY 20. Manufactured for Tracy Medical, Inc.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Prep-Fill Guarded Luer Connector (GLC): a. Part Number 57-400, Female Lock - Female Lock Guarded Luer Connector, Sterile; b. Part number 57-…

International Medical Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

DeRoyal ORGAN RECOVERY PACK PGYBK, a) REF 89-9004.09 and b) 89-9004.10

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

RadiaLux Lighted Retractor (Pink), REF: 50-101-1

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay (Class III, US IVD) 07709374001 VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay (CE IVD Predictive) 08008540001 VE…

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

BD Pyxis MedBank System - Product Label/labeling pending

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 18, 2023

Philips Trilogy 200 Ventilator, Model Numbers 1040005, U1040005, 1040005B, U1040005B, CA1032800B, CA1032800, KO1032800, 1032800, R1032804TP, R1032804…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

6.5 cm Adult Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax¿, microMax, and eMax¿ Systems Ref: CRANI-A-R intended for cutting and shaping bone i…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

6.5 cm Adult Craniotome, Thin Foot Plate Attachment. Use with XMax¿, microMax, and eMax¿ Systems Ref: CRANI-A-01 intended for cutting and shap…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

6.5 cm Adult Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax¿, microMax, and eMax¿ Systems. Ref: CRANI-A Intended for cutting and shaping bone in…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

BIOSTOP G BIORESORBABLE CEMENT RESTRICTOR Catalog Numbers: 546308000 (Size 8); 546310000 (Size 10); 546312000 (Size 12); 546314000 (Size 14); 5463…

Depuy Ireland UC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Medline CISION Sterile Blades. Labeled as follows with corresponding Item Number. a. STERILE BLADE NO. 10 CARBON STEEL, Item Number: CISION10CS; …

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Source Administration Set (SAS) used with the Medrad Intego PET Infusion System, Sterile Catalog number: INT CSS Affected material number: 86566621…

Bayer Medical Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

IMMULITE 2000 Thyroglobulin (OUS). For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 2000 Systems Analyzers for the quantitative measurement of thyrogl…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Philips Fetal Spiral Electrode-intended for patients requiring fetal heart rate monitoring during labor. PN: 989803137631

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Critical Jan 18, 2023

Philips Garbin Ventilator, Model Number 1058180B

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Vanta/Seqenita LT Clinician Programmer Application, Neurostimulation systems for pain therapy, Model Number CT900A

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

HCT 500mL BAGS, 2 Port, Sterile, Triple Packaged, 10 EVA BAGS/Pack, 7 Packs PER CASE. Distributed by Health Care Technology.

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2023

HCT CENTRAL LINE Insertion Tray, I2 per case. Distributed by Health Care Technology

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

PPM LOMBARD PRODUCTS TSA 10PLT, CATALOG M1040

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

VIDAS CLINICAL VIDAS LISTERIA 60T, CATALOG 30700

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

VIDAS CLINICAL VIDAS HCG 60 TESTS, CATALOG 30405-01

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

PPM INDUSTRY COMBOURG CHROMID CARBA US 20 PLT, CATALOG 414012

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

Various Custom Surgical Instrument Disposable Kits: Part Numbers / Product Description 26000004M Custom Lasik Kit AMS10411A Nasal Endoscopy Pack …

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

VITEK 2 REAGENT AST-GN80 TEST KIT 20 CARDS, CATALOG 413437

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

ETEST CLINICAL AMIKACIN AK 256 US S30, CATALOG 412218

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

ETEST CLINICAL RIFAMPICIN RI 32 US S30, CATALOG 412449

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

VITEK 2 REAGENT AST-N801 TEST KIT 20 CARDS, CATALOG 423416

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

BIOBALL B.SPIZIZENII NCTC 10400 550X20, CATALOG 56012

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

ETEST CLINICAL MEROPENEM MP 32 US S30, CATALOG 412401

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

ETEST CLINICAL ERAVACYCLINE ERV US S30, CATALOG 421553

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

ETEST CLINICAL COLISTIN CO 256 US B100, CATALOG 537348

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

ETEST CLINICAL ETEST MEROPENEM/VABORBACTAM MEV US S30, CATALOG 421560

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

VIDAS CLINICAL VIDAS RUB IGG 60 TESTS, CATALOG 30226

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

PPM CLINICAL CRAPONNE CHROMID VRE 20 PLT US, CATALOG 43851

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

API LISTERIA 10 STRIPS+10 MEDIA, CATALOG 10300

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

VITEK 2 REAGENT NH TEST KIT VTK2 20 CARDS, CATALOG 21346

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

VITEK 2 REAGENT AST-XN09 TEST KIT 20 CARDS, CATALOG 423425

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

VITEK MS CLINICAL REAGENT VITEK MS-DS, CATALOG 410893

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

ActiveAid 922, Shower/Commode Chair

Altimate Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

VITEK 2 REAGENT AST-GP78 TEST KIT 20 CARDS, CATALOG 421051

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

PPM LOMBARD PRODUCTS IRR COUNT-TACT 3P AGAR 100 PLT, CATALOG 418049

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

ETEST CLINICAL ETEST MEROPENEM MP M100 US, CATALOG 423786

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2023

PPM CLINICAL CHROMID MRSA 20 PLT US, CATALOG 43841

Biomerieux 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.