Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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VITROS XT 7600 Integrated System with Version 3.7.2 and below Product Code: 6844461
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Product Description/Item: ChemoLock Vial Spike, 20mm/011-CL-80S; ChemoLock Bag Spike/CL-10; ChemoLock w/Mini Bag Spike/CL-17; 8 IN (20cm) APPX 1.0…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Philips OmniLab Advanced+ Intl (Flow Gen), Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (O…
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Various neurology packs
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Various Pacemaker Packs, Cardio Thoracic Packs
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Philips OmniLab Advanced + with Heated Tube Humidifier, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apne…
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Orthex External Fixation Wire Sharp Bayonet 1.8 x 400 mm Model: K400-18BN
OrthoPediatrics Corp
Medline CHEST TUBE REORDER NO: DYNJ36762A
Medline Industries Inc.
Various ENT Packs
American Contract Systems, Inc.
VITROS XT 3400 Chemistry System with Version 3.7.2 and below Product Code: 6844458
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Insertion Kit for use with SENSATION PLUS 8F. 50cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter
Datascope Corporation
Various Angiography/Cath Lab packs/trays
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Philips BiPAP A40, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and respiratory insu…
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Abbott Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 CTRL Kit, REF 09N78-085, each kit contains 12 x 1.3mL CTRL - and 12 x 1.3 mL CTRL +, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Abbott Molecular, Inc.
Various Cysto Packs
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Various hysterectomy, vaginal packs
American Contract Systems, Inc.
CARTO VIZIGO 8.5F Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, REF: D138501. Used to introduce various cardiovascular catheters into the heart.
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Philips OmniLab Advanced+, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and respirat…
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Optima Coil System Model OPTI0520CSF10. For endovascular embolization.
BALT USA, LLC
Various Laparoscopy Packs
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Various PICC Line, Central Line Packs
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Aesculap ENNOVATE SET SCREW STERILE-implants are used for dorsal monosegmental and multisegmental stabilization of the lumbar, thoracic and sacral sp…
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Pentacam AXL REF 70100, Pentacam HR REF 70900. Used to image the anterior segment of the eye.
Oculus Optikgeraete GMBH
DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits containing ICU Medical MicroClave Clear Connectors
DeRoyal Industries Inc
Artis icono biplane- Model No. 11327600 Artis icono floor- Model No. 11327700
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
ARCHITECT STAT Troponin-I Reagent Kit, REF 2K41-27
Abbott Laboratories
VITEK 2 / MYLA VITEK 2 Software versions 8.01, 8.02 (veterinary use only), 9.01, 9.02, 9.03 MYLA Software versions V4.8 and V4.9
bioMerieux, Inc.
T-Cell Xtend REF TTK.610 US
OXFORD IMMUNOTEC LTD
The PRM is intended to be used as part of the ZOOM LATITUDE Programming System to communicate with Boston Scientific implantable pulse generators. Th…
Boston Scientific Corporation
Dimension Vista LOCI CA 15-3 Flex reagent cartridge. In Vitro Diagnostic for the quantitative measurement of CA 15-3. Siemens Material Number (SMN…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FGFR RGQ RT-PCR Kit (RUO, not IVD) REF 8747010
Qiagen Sciences LLC
DigitalDiagnost C50 1.1
Philips North America Llc
AggreGuide A-100 Instrument
Aggredyne, Inc.
T-SPOT.TB REF TB.300 US
OXFORD IMMUNOTEC LTD
INFX-8000V. For radiographic and fluoroscopic studies and intervention.
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Metalogix Self-Drill Half-Pin, a component of the Revolution External Fixation System. Orthopedic. Metalogix Self-Drill Half-Pin 5x30x215mm RE…
New Standard Device Inc
NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, Part Numbers: a) REF 8229308 b) REF 8229307 c) REF 8229306
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
therascreen FGFR RGQ RT-PCR Kit (CE IVD, not sold in the US) REF 874711
Qiagen Sciences LLC
NIM CONTACT EMG Endotracheal Tube, Part Numbers: a) REF 8229508 b) REF 8229507 c) REF 8229506
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
Pentacam AXL Wave REF 70020. Used to image the anterior segment of the eye.
Oculus Optikgeraete GMBH
AIM-V Medium REF AV.200/500
OXFORD IMMUNOTEC LTD
Artis Q floor- Model No. 10848280 Artis Q ceiling- Model No. 10848281 Artis Q biplane- Model No. 10848282 Artis Q zeego- Model No. 10848283 Artis…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Artis pheno- Model No. 10849000
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Pentacam HR REF 70900. Used to image the anterior segment of the eye.
Oculus Optikgeraete GMBH
The PRM is intended to be used as part of the ZOOM LATITUDE Programming System to communicate with Boston Scientific implantable pulse generators. Th…
Boston Scientific Corporation
therascreen FGFR RGQ RT-PCR kit (US IVD) REF 874721
Qiagen Sciences LLC
NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, Part Numbers: a) REF 8229307J b) REF 8229308J c) REF 8229306J
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
The Programmer/Recorder/Monitor (PRM) is intended to be used as part of the ZOOM LATITUDE Programming System to communicate with Boston Scientific im…
Boston Scientific Corporation
TaperFit Stem, Size 0, 38mm OFFSET, 12/14 Taper + 188.550 Centraliser, For Cemented Use, REF 588.3800. Orthopedic hip implant component.
Corin Ltd
EverFlex Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent with Entrust Delivery System
Medtronic Inc.
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.