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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 225 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

Carefusion V. Mueller GERALD BAYONET IRRIGATING BIPOLAR FORCEPS 1.0MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 7-1/2" (190MM), REF F-1301

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

CareFusion V. Mueller TITANIUM ROUND HANDLE BAYONET BIPOLAR FORCEPS 0.7MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 10-1/2" (265MM), REF F-5016

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

CareFusion V. Mueller TITANIUM BAYONET BIPOLAR FORCEPS, 1.5MM TIP, STRAIGHT STANDARD, 8-3/4" (225MM), REF F-5124

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

FULL VISION INC. TRACKMASTER, TREADMILL TMX428CP 110V, Model #317-07928

Full Vision Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

CareFusion V. Mueller Neuro/Spine TITANIUM BAYONET INSULATED IRRIGATING BIPOLAR FORCEPS 0.5MM TIP, ANGLED-UP, FINE OVERALL LENGTH 8-3/4" (225MM), REF…

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

Philips Ingenia Elition S MR System, Model Numbers 781357, 782106, 782137

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

Philips Ingenia Elition X MR System, Model Numbers 781358, 782107, 782119, 782136

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

FULL VISION INC. TRACKMASTER, TREADMILL TMX428 110V, Model #317-07926

Full Vision Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

CareFusion V. Mueller TITANIUM BAYONET IRRIGATING BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSULATED STRAIGHT FINE, 0.5MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 8-3/4" (225MM), REF F-5302

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

Philips Upgrade to MR 7700 System, Model Number 782130

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

CareFusion V. Mueller Neuro/Spine TITANUIM BIPOLAR FORCEPS STRAIGHT, 0.25MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 6" (150MM) , REF F-5128

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

2.5 mm LifePort Endotracheal Tube Adapters 10-pack, Catalog: 9025; and 2.5 mm LifePort Endotracheal Tube Adaptors inside Patient Circuit Kits, Catalo…

Bunnell, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

CareFusion V. Mueller ROUND HANDLE BAYONET BIPOLAR FORCEPS, 1.0MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 10-1/2" (265MM), REF F-5069

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

CareFusion V. Mueller TITANIUM ROUND HANDLE BAYONET BIPOLAR FORCEPS, 1.0MM TIP OVERALL LENGTH 8-1/2" (215MM), REF F-5002

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System Product catalog numbers: PT-000409: ASM, Omnipod 5, PDM, Programmed PT-000428: Adaptor, Charging, Noet…

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

HF Resection Electrodes, Model Numbers WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22621S and WA22657S

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

Dover Closed Urethral Tray with Hydrogel Coated Red Rubber Catheter 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) Product Code: 3408 Intended for urinary drainage from the bla…

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

The FAST System and the FAST PBC Prep Cartridge together are a closed, rapid and automated sample preparation system for isolating bacterial cells di…

Qvella Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 14, 2022

LineSider Spinal System 5.5/6.0mm, Non-mod Standard 7.1mm - Dual Lead, Non-cannulated. Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system; Spinal interlaminal …

Integrity Implants Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 14, 2022

Thermo SCIENTIFIC Sensititre Plate, GN4F, Gram Negative IVD AST

Remel Inc

CPSC No agency class Dec 8, 2022

3M Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators Due to Fire Hazard

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit REF 10101018

Accelerate Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Busse JOINT INJECTION TRAY -Intended as a nerve block REF No. 8561 R1

Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

GREER M. FAENI, 0.25 mL 20 MG/ML, Item: K6, Analyte Specific Reagent, HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS test system, gel diffusion kit for demonstrating p…

Greer Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

MobiCT-32 AIRO Mobile CT Scanner, Cat. No. MobiCT-32, mobile computed tomography (CT) system, software version 2.1.1

Mobius Imaging, LLC

FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2022

A. MENARINI diagnostics Hb 9210 PREMIER, LEVEL1, LEVEL II, Hemoglobin A1c Controls for hemoglobin A1c Assay, REF 45052, part number 05-01-0926, A1c a…

Primus Corporation dba Trinity Biotech

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

INTUITIVE Da Vinci Xi 8mm SureForm 30 Curved-Tip Stapler Da Vinci Xi|X REF 488530 INTUITIVE Da Vinci 8mm SureForm 30 Reload 30 mm Gray 4-Row 2.0 m…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

CytoCell BCL11B Distal in Texas Red Spectrum- Analyte Specific Reagent Ref: MPD39782

Cytocell Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

CoViPoint COVID test kit (MultiPLEX/Direct) Kit Item Numbers: BC-DK0200; BM-AD4K0200 BM-ADK0200 BM-CDK0200 BM-CFDK0200 BM-D4K0200 BM-DK0200 …

GS Biomark LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit REF 10102018

Accelerate Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

CytoCell BCL11B Proximal in FITC Spectrum-LDT for investigation T-cell related malignancy. This device is an analyte specific reagent probe covering…

Cytocell Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack

Alcon Research, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Busse SPINE INJECTION TRAY-Intended as a nerve block REF No. 8563R1

Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2022

Trinity Biotech HbA1c (GHb) Contorls Kit, 500uL (Levels I & II), REF 01-04-0020, Part number 05-01-0040B, A1c analysis

Primus Corporation dba Trinity Biotech

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

GREER DIA - KIT ANTIGEN M. FAENI, 2.0mL 20 MG/ML, Analyte Specific Reagent, Item: K62, HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS test system, gel diffusion kit fo…

Greer Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

Aero Blue Performance Surgical Gown, XL- Sterile surgical gown Code: 41734

Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2022

CMV IgM EIA, in vitro diagnostic.

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Dec 1, 2022

Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard DAVINCI PACK, GS00137W, Item Number 880132023; gastric surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

3M Steri-Drape, Small Drape with Adhesive Aperture, REF 1020, general surgery drape

3M Healthcare Business

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard BASIC NEURO, NU00259R, Item Number 800021018; neuro surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

MicroScan autoSCAN-4 Instrument, Catalog Number B1018-280

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard RETINAL PACK, EY00935C, Item Number 800730003; EYE surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

3M Steri-Drape, Large Towel Drape, REF 1010, general surgery drape

3M Healthcare Business

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard NEURO PACK, NU00278L, Item Number 800040012; nuero surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

InControl Insulin Syringes, Short Needle, 29 Gauge, 1CC

Allison Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard BASIC NEURO, NU00259S, Item Number 800021019; neuro surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

3M Steri-Drape, Medium Drape with Incise Film, REF 1060, general surgery drape

3M Healthcare Business

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

regard SPINE PACK, NU00260H, Item Number 800022008; ortho surgery convenience kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2022

Medfusion Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump, with software versions V1.6.0 or V1.6.1 that have implemented the Smart Pump Programming (SPP) feature in…

Smiths Medical ASD 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.