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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 9, 2022

BAUSCH + LOMB PHACO PACK, REF LYN011PHNHD. Convenience kit used in surgical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

EMBLEM MRI S-ICD, Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator, Model A219, sterile.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

BAUSCH + LOMB EYE PACK, REF LYN003EYSPA. Convenience kit used in surgical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

BD Trucount Tubes (Cat. No. 663028), used for determining absolute counts of leukocytes in blood. BD Trucount Tubes are designed for use with in vitr…

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

BAUSCH + LOMB CATARACT PACK, REF VAL001CPMEA. Convenience kit used in surgical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System - Single Port REF 383516 20 GA X1.0o in (1.1 x 25 mm) 61 mL/min (3660 mL/hr)

Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 9, 2022

Hillrom Centrella Hospital Bed with WatchCare Incontinence Management System, Product code/Part numbers: P7900B100193, P7900B100195, P7900B100230, P…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

Blinq Pediatric Vision Scanner-Pediatric Vision Scanner-intended for automated detection of misalignment of the visual axes using polarized light. M…

Rebiscan, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

MEDLINE LINQ TRAY, REF DYNJ65880A. Convenience kit used in medical/surgical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

STRATAFIX SPIRAL PGA-PCL UNI UD 20CM USP2-0(M3) S/A SH. indicated for use in soft tissue approximation where the use of absorbable sutures is appropr…

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

BAUSCH + LOMB CATARACT PACK, REF VAL009CTSGA. Convenience kit used in surgical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

BAUSCH + LOMB EYE MUSCLE, REF VAL036EMESB. Convenience kit used in surgical procedures.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Critical Nov 9, 2022

Hillrom Hospital Bed Accessory, Watch Care Incontinence Management System for VersaCare Bed Rev. A-J, Product Code/Part Number P00697901

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

Allen Advance Table, RSP-ADVANCE TABLE: a) REF A-71100-US, #107003, b) A-71101-EU, #107003. operating room table

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

Allen Life Assist Beach Chair, BCSSP-BEACH CHAIR , REF A-91501, #104002. For use with orthopaedic procedures using the Fowlers or beach chair positi…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Nov 9, 2022

Hillrom Hospital Bed Accessory, WatchCare Incontinence Management System for VersaCare Bed Rev. K, Product Code/Part Number P00697902

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

C-Flex Polar Head Positnr-Device Only, SSP-NEUROSURGICAL HEADREST, REF A-70701, #103001,

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

Beach Chair Clamp, BEACH CHAIR SHLDER POSITIONER CMPT, REF A-90013, #800104. Component to position and support the patients head in surgical proced…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

Fogarty Biliary Balloon Probes Model Number: 410235FP 410405FP 410236FP

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 9, 2022

BD Trucount Tubes (Cat. No. 340334), used for determining absolute counts of leucocytes in blood. BD Trucount tubes are designed for use with in vitr…

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

da Vinci X (IS4200) and Xi (IS4000) systems, which consists of finished devices Surgeon Console (SSC), Patient Cart (PSCART), Vision System (VSS)

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

LINEAR 7.5Fr. 40cc IAB with Accessories (APA), Model No. 0684-00-0480-02. intra-aortic balloon catheter.

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

MEDLINE ADLT BLOOD CLUTURE COLLECT KIT, Reorder #: DYNDH1245

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ConvaTec Active Life, One-Piece Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/2 in., 19-64mm, REF 400598. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileo…

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ConvaTec Esteem+ Durahesive Plus, Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/4 in., 19-64mm, REF 416975. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or…

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

EMPOWR Acetabular System, Liner, 10 deg Hooded, HXe+ 40H, REF: 942-01-40H. Orthopedic implant component.

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

CorVocet Biopsy System/Catalog Code: CORA1610/B, CORA1610S/B, CORA1615/B, CORA1810/A, CORA1810/B, CORA1810S/B, CORA1815/A, CORA1815/B, CORA1815S/A, C…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

Stryker INBONE Tibial Tray, Left Plasma Spray Ti6Al4V, CPti, Use w/ 16mm Stem Base, REF 200252903, Size 3

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ARIES SARS-CoV-2 Assay, REF: 50-10047

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

Vortex MP Port Titanium Low Profile Implanted Port with 5F attached Silicone Catheter and Tray. Indicated for central venous placement (either perip…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ConvaTec Esteem+ Durahesive Plus, Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/2 in., 19-64mm, REF 416976. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or il…

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

Stryker INBONE Tibial Tray, Left Plasma Spray Ti6Al4V, CPti, Use w/ 18mm Stem Base, REF 200252904, Size 4

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 2, 2022

LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Antigen (Ag) Liquid Quality Control Kit Catalog #: L016080109002 (EUA) The LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Quality Controls are intended …

LumiraDx

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

EMPOWER 3D Knee Tibial Insert, REF: 341-14-708. Orthopedic implant component.

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

AutoPulse Li-ion Battery used on the AutoPulse Resuscitation System Model 100. used as an adjunct to manual CPR

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ARTIS pheno, Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system, Model No. 10849000

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

MEDLINE PHERIPHERAL BLOOD CULTURE DRAW, Reorder #: DYNDH1561

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

CorVocet Biopsy System, Catalog Code: CORA1410/B, CORA1410S/B, CORA1415/B, CORA1615S/B, CORA2010S/B, CORCA1410S/B, CORCA1410S/CNB, CORCA1415S/B, CORC…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

MEDLINE PRE-OP CHG BATHING KIT Reorder #: P164756

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

GORE CARDIOFORM ASD Occluder. cardiovascular implant.

W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

ConvaTec Active Life, One-Piece Drainable Pouch, 3/4-2 1/2 in., 19-64mm, REF 400599. For the management of stoma output following a colostomy or ileo…

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

MEDLINE BLOOD CLUTURE KIT, Reorder #: DYNDH1592

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2022

MEDLINE 24 BLOOD CLUTURE KIT, Reorder #: DYNDH1632

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Medicina Oral Tip Syringe 0.5ml Code: OT005

Medicina Uk Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Medicina ENFit 1ml Reusable Low Dose Enteral Syringe Code: LHE01LD

Medicina Uk Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Dimension Vista High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDLC) Flex reagent cartridge, IVD Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10464340 Catalog Number: K3…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Medicina Oral Tip Syringe 2.5ml Code: OT25

Medicina Uk Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

ARROW Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Advance Two-Lumen Midline Kit, 5.5 Fr, 15 cm, .018 Inch dia., REF ASK-41552-JHVA1. For peripheral access t…

ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Medicina ENFit 5ml Reusable Enteral Syringe Code: LHE05

Medicina Uk Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Atellica CH Lithium (Li), Siemens Material Number 11097535. in vitro diagnostic assay

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, 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.