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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 Nov 23, 2022

CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS SMALL, SHALLOW CONT. 21 X 7" (53.3 X 17.8CM) 3" (7.6CM) DEEP STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD4-3ST

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 23, 2022

Endo Stitch V-Loc PBT Non-Absorbable Reload, Models VLOCN004L, VLOCN006L, VLOCN008L, VLOCN204L, VLOCN206L, VLOCN208L, VLOCN304L, VLOCN306L, VLOCN308L

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 23, 2022

EasyStand Bantam, with the following sizes. a. Small; b. Extra Small. Used for assisting individual in standing.

Altimate Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Y-CONNECTOR: 6" Small Kink Resistant Tubing Bifurcated Connector /2 Male Luer Locks, 1 Female Luer Lock, Labeled as: SUMMIT MEDICAL PRODUCTS, REF 2…

Avanos Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Scalpel and StatLock included with HydroPICC Catheter Kit - PICC-142, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

Access Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Insulin Pump/Model: MiniMed 620G/ MMT-1750 MiniMed 640G/ MMT-1711, MMT-1712, MMT-1751, MMT-1752

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Cardinal Health GEL PACK REUSABLE, SMALL, Cat. 70204

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Cardinal Health INSULATED GEL PACK REUSABLE, EXTRA LARGE, Cat. 80600

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Cardinal Health Reusable Gel Pack, Hot/Cold Pack, 4.5 in. x 10 in., REF 70304A

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

X-Guide X-Mark Probe Tool -used for registering edentulous patients to the software or performing XMark registration. Catalog Number:P010673

X-NAV Technologies, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

NaturaLyte Liquid Acid concentrate, Part Number 08-0231-4, four (4) one-gallon bottles per bottle case. For dialysis.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Insulin Pump/Model: MiniMed 630G/ MMT-1715, MMT-1755, MMT-1754; MiniMed 670G/ MMT-1780, MMT-1781, MMT-1782, MMT-1760, MMT-1761, MMT-1762, MMT-1740…

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Cardinal Health INSULATED GEL PACK REUSABLE, SMALL, Cat. 80204A

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 9 -(GEN) 22 of VITROS PHYT Slides For in vitro diagnostic use only. Product Code: 8568040 . VITROS Che…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Beaver Arthro-Lok Pointed Tip Curve L 4mm Blade-an orthopedic blade, which may be used in various types of orthopedic surgery (i.e. foot, ankle, hand…

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

NEO-fit Neonatal Endotracheal Tube Grip, Part Number 42-2540

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Cardinal Health INSULATED GEL PACK REUSABLE, MEDIUM, Cat. 80304A

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Cardinal Health GEL PACK REUSABLE, EXTRA SMALL, Cat. 61115

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Canon Aplio ultrasound system, Model: Aplio i900 TUS-AI900, Aplio i800 TUS-AI800, Aplio i700 TUS-AI700, Aplio a550 CUS-AA550, Aplio a450 CUS-AA450

Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Sedecal Soltus Battery Mobile X-Ray System REF Soltus 450 Battery Mobile X-Ray System REF Soltus 500

SEDECAL SA

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

ORISE Gel Submucosal Lifting Agent--Indicated for use in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures for submucosal lift of polyps, adenomas, early stage…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

ORISE Gel Syringe Submucosal Lifting Agent Kits: indicated for use in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures for submucosal lift of polyps, adenomas,…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Cardinal Health HOT AND COLD GEL PACK REUSABLE, M, Cat. 70304

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Disc Preparation instruments contained in the following products: CI-11050-08102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial Tip, 11A X 8P X 10 X 25mm, 15¿ TC1105…

Alphatec Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Cardinal Health INSULATED GEL PACK REUSABLE, LARGE, Cat. 80104

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

FERNO POWER X1 AMBULANCE COT- Item #0015807/UDI-DI 00190790002183 with 36V Li-Ion Batteries Model Number #0822484/0822483 Note: Transcend Stair …

Ferno-Washington Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

Zio AT Clinical Reference Manual, Part: ALB0031, and Zio AT Important Information Pamphlet, Part: ALB0034. For Zio Ambulatory ECG monitoring system

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 16, 2022

ORISE ProKnife Procedure Kits: indicated for use in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures for submucosal lift of polyps, adenomas, early stage canc…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 9, 2022

CEFUROXIME INTRAVITREAL SYR 1MG/0.1ML Solution in 1 mL syringe, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 9, 2022

CEFTAZIDIME INTRAVITREAL 2.25MG/0.1ML Solution, 0.5 mL syringe, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 9, 2022

LIDOCAINE EPINEPHRINE BUFFERED 2%/1:1000 Solution, 10 mL syringe, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS NICU PICC INSERTION BUNDLE W/O, REF CVI4470. Convenience kit used in medical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

sentec 24 / MARe-SF Multi-Site Attachment Ring Easy, For sensitive / fragile skin. Used in continuous, noninvasive carbon dioxide and/or oxygen tens…

SenTec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

EMBLEM S-ICD, Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillators, Model A209, sterile.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

BD Multitest 6-Color TBNK with optional BD Trucount Tubes (Cat. No. 662995), for use with BD FACSLyric, BD FACSCanto II, and BD FACSCanto flow cytome…

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Critical Nov 9, 2022

Hillrom Hospital Bed Accessory, Watch Care Incontinence Management System for Progressa Bed, Product Code/Part Number P00697903.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

MEDLINE DENTAL PACK, REF DYNJ66983. Convenience kit used in medical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

MEDLINE CVC BARRIER KIT, REF DYNJ80485. Convenience kit used in medical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

Simple Clamp, US/EURO Rails, UPPER EXTREMITY DISTRACTION CMPT, REF F-40018, #800101. To position, support and/or distract the patients hand, wrist, …

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Bi-Directional Navigation Catheter, REF: D-1348-05-S. Used for catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological mapping (stimula…

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

Allen Standard Starburst, Mayfield/Doro, STANDARD SPINE POSITIONERS CMPT, REF A-70710, #800103. Component to position and support the patients hea…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

Fogarty Arterial Embolectomy Catheters Model Number: 120602FP 120403FP 120803FP 120404FP 120804FP 120805FP 120806FP 120807FP Fogarty Arte…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

MEDLINE RADIOLOGY PROCEDURE PACK, REF DYNJ67150A. Convenience kit used in medical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

BAUSCH + LOMB BASIC OPHTHALMIC PACK, REF LYN023BSBLB. Convenience kit used in surgical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

CritiCool, thermoregulation device

Belmont Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Nov 9, 2022

Hillrom Hospital Bed Accessory, Watch Care Incontinence Management System for Centrella Bed, Product Code/Part Number P00697905

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

BAUSCH + LOMB CATARACT TRAY, REF LYN023FACTB. Convenience kit used in surgical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

EKOS Control Unit 4.0 console, a component of the EKOS Control System 4.0, which is a component of the EkoSonic Endovascular System.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

WEB Detachment Controller, REF: WDC-2, WDC, MV-WDC2. Component of WEB Aneurysm Embolization System.

MICROVENTION INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

MEDLINE LITHOTOMY, REF DYNJ50099C. Convenience kit used in medical/surgical procedures.

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.