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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 Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWS-35-150 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56152. For vascular catheter positio…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Acidified Concentrate Distribution and Storage-The Isopure ACDS (Acidified Concentrate Distribution and Storage) with remote fill is intended to be u…

Isopure Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-18-150 ORDER NUMBER (GPN):G56161. For vascular catheter positionin…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ E 28MM ID, REF 144-28-05; …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Sep 21, 2022

Verify SixCess Challenge Pack. Used to confirm that critical parameters of steam sterilization have been reached within a challenging test pack desi…

Steris Corporation Hopkins Facility

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

8.5" (22 cm) Appx 0.85 ml, Bifuse Pressure Infusion (400 psig) Ext Set w/2 Remv MicroClave Clear, 2 Purple Clamps, Rotating Luer;

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Disposable Subdermal Needle Electrode, Pt/lr, 12 x 0.40mm, product number TE/S46/638, 25 needles per package, sterile.

Technomed Europe

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Surpria 64: Software Version V3.11, V3.22

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G0 28MM ID, 130-28-50; b. GXL NEUTRAL LIN…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

FABCO ORS DENTAL ROLLS, 1-1/2" STERILE, COTTON 3/8" Diameter x 1-1/2" (9.5mm x 38.1mm), packaged 5 /Pouch, 50 Pouches/Box Reorder Number: 34911510

Carwild Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

iSED Primary Pump Tubing Spare Part Kit- (IVD) tubing is used to move sample and wash solution from the aspiration needle, through the reading chambe…

Alcor Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Sep 21, 2022

BIOPHEN UFH Control Plasma

Aniara Diagnostica LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 32MM ID GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 130-32-5…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN)RFPC-35-180 ORDER NUMBER (GPN) G07937. For vascular catheter positioning and ex…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Low Sep 21, 2022

PTS Panels CHOL+GLU Test Strips (REF 1765)

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. dba PTS Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 21, 2022

Baxter CLEARLINK System, Non-DEHP Solution Set with DUO-VENT Spike, Product Code 2R8403. An in-line injection site.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 28MM ID, GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 130-28-…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

SCENARIA View: Software Version V1.08, V1.09B, V1.09C, V1.09D, V1.0B, V1.0C

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPW-35-150 ORDER NUMBER (GPN):G56149. For vascular catheter positioning…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

QIAcube Connect MDx, Model No. 9003070

Qiagen Sciences LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 42, REF 106…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 46MM, REF 130-28-05; b. ACUMATCH…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-35-150 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56173. For vascular catheter positio…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-18-80 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56162. For vascular catheter positionin…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

6.5" (17 cm) Appx 0.84 ml, Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 MicroClave Clear, 2 Check Valves, Luer Lock;

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): RFSPC-35-180 ORDER NUMBER (GPN) G09608. For vascular catheter positioning and…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Surpria: Software Version V3.11, V3.22

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWAS-35-80 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56175. For vascular catheter positioni…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

INOmax DSIR -(delivery system) delivers INOMAX (nitric oxide for inhalation) therapy gas into the inspiratory limb of the patient breathing circuit i…

Mallinckrodt, LLC.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Stryker USB Converter, Polaris Spectra Camera, Catalog #201148, a component of the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System.

Mako Surgical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 22MM SZ C, REF 132-22-03 b. ACUMATCH…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-35-80 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56172. For vascular catheter position…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 21, 2022

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 28MM ID GROUP 1, REF 134-28-41 b…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Product Description/Item: ChemoLock Bag Spike, 10 units/CL-10-10; ChemoLock BAG SPIKE w/ ADDITIVE PORT, DRY SPIKE/CL-12; APPX 1.5ml,ChemoLock BAG S…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various Angiography packs/trays

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Breast Abdominoplasty Pack

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various C-section packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various convenience packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

VYGON DRESSING CHANGE W/MAXISWAB kit, REF AMS-8465CS

Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Critical Sep 14, 2022

Philips BiPAP A30, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and respiratory insu…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

MEGA 8Fr 50cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System Introducer Sheath Set, REF: FG001-01 (6F), FG001-02 (8F)

Saranas, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various convenience packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

D&C pack

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 14, 2022

Philips BiPAP V30 Auto, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and respiratory…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various Port Insertion Packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various ob/gyn packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Sensation Plus 8Fr 50cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2022

Various eye packs, cataract packs

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 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…

MERCHSOURCE LLC

What to do with this

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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.