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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 Oct 26, 2022

N Antiserum to Human IgG, 2mL Variant for BN II System and BN ProSpec System-IVD Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10446297

SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

N Antiserum to Human IgG, 5mL Variant for BN II System and BN ProSpec System- IVD Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10446299

SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC

FDA Devices Critical Oct 26, 2022

Iso-Gard Filter S, Tethered Cap, REF: a) 19211T, OUS only; b) 19212T, OUS only; Microbial medical gas filter, single-use

TELEFLEX LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Product/Part: MitraClip XTR Clip Delivery System US/CDS0601-XTR, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery System NT US/CDS0701-NT, MitraClip G4 Clip Delivery Sys…

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

CENTURION SnagFree Chest Tube insertion Tray, Reorder CHT545

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Medicina Reusable Oral syringe 5ml Code: OTH05

Medicina Uk Ltd

FDA Devices Critical Oct 26, 2022

Iso-Gard Filter S, with Expandi-Flex, Tethered Cap, REF: a) 19261T, OUS only; b) 19262T, OUS only; c) 19272T, OUS only; Microbial medical gas filter…

TELEFLEX LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Medicina Oral Tip Syringe 1ml Code: OT01

Medicina Uk Ltd

FDA Devices Critical Oct 26, 2022

Iso-Gard Filter S, REF : a) 19211, OUS only; b) 19212; Microbial medical gas filter, single-use. Bacterial/viral filters for use in breathing syste…

TELEFLEX LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Medicina Reusable Oral syringe 2.5ml Code: OTH25

Medicina Uk Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

SPEED 9X10X10mm Continuous Compression Implant, Product No. SE-0910

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

cobas 5800 instrument, Material No. 08707464001. Used for automated Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in laboratory se…

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 26, 2022

Filter + Catheter Mount, REF 191667-000100, OUS only. Catheter mount for circuit-patient connection (Endotracheal tube and mask)

TELEFLEX LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Optima Coil System Model Number OPTI0208CSS10, Model Number OPTI0308CSS10. Used in endovascular procedures.

BALT USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

DePuy Synthes Hammertoe Continuous Compression Implants, Product No. 46.239.001

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Medicina Reusable Oral syringe 1ml Code: OTH01

Medicina Uk Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Atellica CH Lithium_2 (LITH_2), Siemens Material Number 11532401. in vitro diagnostic assay

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

CARESITE SMALLBORE EXT SET T-PORT 5 IN., Product Code 470114, 100 units per carton. The A6 Access Device is a valve intended for the aspiration, inj…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

SPEEDSHIFT20x20x20 Offset 10mm Implant Drill Kit, Product No. SE-2020-10. Used with DePuy Synthes SPEEDSHIFT Continuous Compression Staple Implants …

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Intersurgical Solus Standard, laryngeal mask airway, size 3, small adult, 30-50kg Model Number: 8003000

Intersurgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Product/Part: MitraClip NTR Clip Delivery System US/CDS0601-NTR, MitraClip NTR Clip Delivery System CE/CDS0602-NTR, MitraClip XTR Clip Delivery Sys…

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

ULTRASITE US04TL Smallbore T-Port Extension Set, Product Code 474515, 100 units per carton. to provide needle-free access on I.V. and Extension Sets

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Product/Part: MitraClip G4 CDS NT REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-NT, MitraClip G4 CDS NTW REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-NTW, MitraClip G4 CDS XT REPAIR-MR…

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Critical Oct 26, 2022

Iso-Gard Filter S, with Expandi-Flex, REF: a) 19261, OUS only; b) 19272, OUS only; Microbial medical gas filter, single-use

TELEFLEX LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

BD Vacutainer Tube Sodium Fluoride: 100 mg, Potassium Oxalate: 20 mg, Catalog Number 367001. For collecting, transporting, separating, and processing…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

Extension Set, EXT SET W/CARESITE, 6IN., Product Code 470169, 50 units per carton. A6 Access Device is a valve intended for the aspiration, injection…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2022

SPEED 15X12X12mm Continuous Compression Implant, Product No. SE-1512

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Critical Oct 26, 2022

Iso-Gard Filter S with Expandi-Flex/Elbow: a) REF 19012, OUS only, b) REF 19012T with Tethered Cap, OUS only; Microbial medical gas filter, single-u…

TELEFLEX LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4575-OLY

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (containing 6533) Catalog Number: 6507

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits: Single Pigtail Catalog Number: 6501

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Transbronchial Aspiration Needle Catalog Number: 4621

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4722

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Grasping Forceps Catalog Number:5004

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4565-OLY

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (containing 6568) Catalog Number: 6529

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (contains 3412) Catalog Number: 6027

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Cytology Brush Catalog Number: 4204

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6533

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Prismaflex HF20 Set (product code 109841). For use in providing continuous fluid management and renal replacement therapies.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4822

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Cytology Brush Catalog Number: 4206

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4832

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Clip COVID Rapid Antigen Test Kit (25-pack), Catalog Number: MDL002

LUMINOSTICS, INC dba CLIP HEALTH

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit (containing 6352) Catalog Number: 6321

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6584

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket Catalog Number: 4806

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Berkeley VC-10 Vacuum Curettage System, Model No. VC-10. For transcervical aspiration of the uterine cavity.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4718

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Medical Spray Catheter: The Mistifier: 2.6mm 165cm Disposable For endoscopy procedures Ref: 2191

Hobbs Medical, 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.