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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 232 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6566

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2022

Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 3412) Catalog Number: 6028

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplasty

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP Software; LVP-SW-0004 version 5.2.0

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Introcan Safety FEP 14G, 2.2x32MM-US, Product Code 4251890-02. A passive anti-needle device to provide venous or arterial access.

B Braun Medical Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

Wisp and Wisp Youth Nasal Mask

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

DreamWisp Nasal Mask with Over the Nose Cushion

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

Philips Respironics Amara View Minimal Contact Full-Face Mask

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

MR Patient Care Portal 5000 (Desktop Unit), Model Number 453564792561 This is a component of product number 866162.

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

The BioZorb LP Marker is an implantable radiopaque marker used to facilitate visualization of a soft tissue site. The BioZorb LP Marker is comprised …

Hologic, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

Therapy Mask 3100 NC/SP

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 12, 2022

Philips Respironics DreamWear Full Face Mask

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

stryker EVOLVE, Proline Stem, CoCr, Size: +4, OD: 9.5mm, REF 496S275, Wright s EVOLVE Proline Plus Radial Head and Repair System is a set configura…

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand and contains two, narrow-diameter, tubular lamps with a peak emission wavelength in the 254 n…

IN MY BATHROOM LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

stryker EVOLVE, Proline Stem, CoCr, Size: +2, O: 705mm, REF 496S275, Wright s EVOLVE Proline Plus Radial Head and Repair System is a set configurati…

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

Hammertoe Continuous Compression Implant (CCI) Kit Part Number: 46.239.001

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Fixed Core Wire Guide (Safe-T-J Curved), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: TSCF-25-180-3 G01602 TSCF-35-180-3 G00902 TSCF-21-260-3 G00455 THS…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Low Oct 5, 2022

SPS MEDICAL SUPPLY Crosstex International Sterilization Roll Sani-Roll Ethylene Oxide (EO) Gas / Steam 3 Inch X 100 Foot Transparent / Blue Self Seal…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

MICRO-X ROVER MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM, MXU-RV19

Micro-X Ltd.

FDA Devices Low Oct 5, 2022

Starling Monitor, Product code CMMST5 and Starling Monitor SV, Product code CMM-ST5 (same products); and accessories/spare parts Starling Battery Pa…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Low Oct 5, 2022

Absorbent dressings. a. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. McKesson PACKING STRIP, PLAIN 1/4"X5YDSSTR LF (12 MGM61 61- Catalog #61-59120. b. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. M…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Collagen Dental Wound Dressing - Bovine Dermis Tap, 25mm x 75mm Product was distributed under the following brand names: 1) Cytoplast RTMTAPE, …

Collagen Matrix Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Heavy Double Flexible Tipped Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: THDOC-35-60-0-3 G11949 C-HDOC-18-40-0-2 G09201 C-THDOC-18-40-0-2-HT…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Vinyl Connecting Tube, Connecting Tube Reference Part Number/GPN CTU14.0-30-ST G02278 CTU14.0-40-ST G02327 CTU14.0-30 G02791 CTU14.0-50-ST G0246…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Low Oct 5, 2022

DERMARITE INDUSTRIES SafeWash Saline Saline Wound Flush SafeWash 7.1 oz. Can Sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride Model Number: 00245

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Newton Wire Guide (LT Taper/10cm Distal Flexibility), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: TSFNA-35-145 G00701 TSCFNA-35-145-3 G00561

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Product/Part: YelloPort Plus 5x70 Cannula + Luer/YC0507001. For use in laparoscopic procedures.

Surgical Innovations Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Bentson Plus Wire Guide (Extra Body/20cm Distal Flexibility with Softened Tip), Guidewire; Reference Part Number: TSFBP-35-180 (GPN G09782) TSFBP-…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Roadrunner PC Wire Guide (The Firm LT), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN RLPC-35-145 G06866

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Rosen Curved Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN THSCF-35-220-1.5-ROSEN G01623 THSCF-35-80-1.5-ROSEN G01774 THSCF-35-180-1.5-ROSEN G0…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

t:slim X2 insulin pump; t:slim X2 insulin pump with Dexcom G5; t:slim X2 insulin pump with Basal-IQ technology; t: slim x2 insulin pump with the Cont…

Tandem Diabetes Care Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Leica Surgical Operating Microscopes, M530 OHX, Part Number 10448737

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Leica Surgical Operating Microscopes, ARveo 8, Part Number 10449063

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 5, 2022

a. SporView Culture Set SporView Sterilization Biological Indicator Kit Steam / EO Gas / Dry Heat / Chemical Vapor Model Number: CS-020 b. SPORVIE…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Critical Oct 5, 2022

TANDEM LIFE LivaNova LIFESPARC Controller; Controller and Accessories Model 5900-0000; Controller Only Model 5900-0001. For circulatory or cardio…

Cardiac Assist, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

BD Pyxis MedBank Cabinet Software v2.1.2.9 Legacy MedBank Cabinets with Matrix Drawers include: . CUBEX MedFlex operating with Windows 7 . Me…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Amplatz extra Stiff Wire Guide, Stiff Guidewire (OUS ONLY); Reference Part Number: THSF-35-145-AES-SGH (GPN G06801) THSF-38-80-AES-SGH (GPN G06874)

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Fixed Core Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN THSCF-25-180-3 G02165 TSCF-25-80-3 G00476

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Autosoft 90, model numbers 1000282, 1002817, 1002818, 1002819, 1002820, 1002821, 1002822, 1002823, and 1002824. Infusion sets used with Tandem Insul…

Unomedical A/S

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Humidifier bottle and syringe filter kit (6 count of each) for the BT37 Mark II Benchtop Incubator (AY200246)

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 5, 2022

DERMARITE INDUSTRIES DermaCol 100 Collagen Powder DermaCol 100 Collagen 1 Gram Model Number: 00300E

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Humidifier bottle and syringe filter kit (6 count of each) for the BT37 Mark I Benchtop Incubator (AY102295). The Mark I model is no longer produ…

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 5, 2022

Skin markers: a. IZI MEDICAL PRODUCTS LLC Multi-Modality Markers SKIN MARKER RADIO 1.5MM 50BX Catalog #MM3005. b. SKIN MARKER MAMMO BB2.0 100B …

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

VIDAS CMV IgM, 30 tests, REF 30205-01, IVD, Rx.

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Double Flexible Tipped Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN TDOC-35-145-0-3 G00362 C-TDOC-18-50-0-2 G05146 TDOC-35-50-0-3 G00364 C-DO…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

NanoSight LM10 fitted with LM12 module. A laboratory instrument for determination of particle characteristics (e.g. size).

MALVERN PANALYTICAL LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Cope Mandril Wire Guide (Stainless Steel), Stainless Steel Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN PMG-18SP-60-COPE G05183 PMG-18SP-100-COPE G05822 P…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Low Oct 5, 2022

a. DERMARITE INDUSTRIES DermaCol Collagen Dressing DermaCol Without Border Collagen / Sodium Alginate / Carboxyl Methylcellulose (CMC) / Ethylenediam…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Torq-Flex Wire Guide Australian Modification, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN STF-18-40-AUST G07304

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2022

Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide, Hydrophilic Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: RPC-035145-0-5 G34131 RPC-035145 G18154 RPC-035145-5 G3413…

Cook Incorporated

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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.