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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
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.
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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 237 of 819

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 31, 2022

BANANA BOAT SPRT CLR SPRY SPF50 6 FL OZ SKU 2007524 SUNTONE SPORT SPRAY SPF 50 5.5 OZ SKU 2096102 HAWAIIAN TROPIC TANNING OIL SPRAY PUMP SPF 25 8 …

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 31, 2022

SOFTSOAP ANTI BACTRIAL LQ SOAP 11.25 FLOZ SKU 2005090 DIAL LHS WHITE TEA AND VITAMIN E 7.5FLOZ SKU 2007700 SOFTSOAP LHS CC ANTIBAC ORANGE 50 FL O…

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. Rapid Test Kit Coag-Sense Professional Blood Coagulation Test Prothrombin Time Test (PT/INR) Whole Blood Sample 50 Tests-IVD. Part No. 0356-50. …

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

FISHER SCIENTIFIC Fisherbrand SWAB, ROUND BOTTOM CLR (50/PK)FSHSCI Catalog # 1490712

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. ABX PENTRA CREATININE 120CP JAFFE 120/130. Ref: A11A01933. b. Reagent General Chemistry Creatinine Model Number: 1220001933

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Dark Blue: a) 25 pack REF H938693025, b) 100 pack REF H938673100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MedSource IV Start kit, 8inch Extension Set IV START KIT, W/SITE LOC/8" EX100/CS Model Number: MS-80047

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Servo-air Ventilator System-The Servo-air Ventilator System is: Intended for respiratory support, monitoring and treatment of pediatric and adult pat…

Getinge Usa Sales Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Perifix LOR Syringe Perifix 8 mL Pouch Luer Lock Tip Without Safety Model Number: 332152

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

The Exacta-Mix 2400 compounding system, manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, is a compounding device used in the pharmacy to compound multi…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Nobel Biocare N1 TiUltra TCC NP 3.5x13mm

Nobel Biocare
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Excelsior Heparin Sodium, Porcine, Preservative Free 100 U / mL Solution Prefilled Syringe, Partial Fill 5 mL Fill in 10 mL Syringe Model Numb…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LP Centurion CATH KIT, FML W/LUBE 8FR (50/CS) CNTURN Catalog # CKF105L

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

BECKMAN COULTER, INC. a. COULTER DxH Diff Pack REAGENT, DIFF PK FP DXHCOULTR, Catalog #628020. b. COULTER DxH Cleaner REAGENT, CLEANER FP DXH 1…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MAGELLAN DIAGNOSTICS LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit Rapid Test Kit LeadCare II General Chemistry Blood Lead Test Whole Blood Sample 48 Tests Mod…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Green: a) 25 pack, REF H93869025, b) 100 pack, REF H938674100, c) 100 pack, REF H93869100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide1 DISINFECTANT, CLNR CAVICIDE1 1GL (4/CS) METREX, Model Number: 13-5000. b. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISIN…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Stryker SWANSON Flexspan Finger Joint Implant W/O Grommets Silicone, Size: 00, REF 4700020, Sterile.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. Medefil Normal Saline IV Flush Syringe NORMAL SALINE FLUSH, SYR 10ML/12ML (60/BX 16BX/CS), Model Number: MIS-1130. b. MEDEFIL INC McKesson SAL…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS Aspira Dressing Kit Aspira Model Number: 4991503. b. MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS Aspira Pleural / Peritoneal Drainage Kit Aspira 1…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MEDICAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION Total-Fix STOOL COLL KIT, TOTAL FIX PARASITOLOGY (100/CS) Catalog # NC0585129

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

STERIS CORP Revital-Ox Resert Hydrogen Peroxide High-Level Disinfectant Revital-Ox RESERT RTU Liquid 4 Liter Container Max 21 Day Reuse Mod…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

HORIBA ABX MEDICAL INC ABX PENTRA ETCHING CP System Fluid ABX Pentra Eching Solution CP For ABX Pentra 400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer 25 mL. Re…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Orange: a) 25 pack, REF H93867025, b) 100 pack, REF H93867100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

DeRoyal limb holders: (1) DeRoyal Limb Holder, Wrist, Fixed, Quick Release, REF M8124; (2) DeRoyal Limb Holder, Ankle, Fixed, Quick Release, REF …

DeRoyal Industries Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Ultracell WICK, FENSTD PED 7MMX20MM(10/BX) BVRVIS Catalog #30316-C

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

GETINGE USA SALES LLC OCEAN Chest Drain System Atrium 2100 mL Model Number: 2002-000

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Drugs of Abuse Tests: a. Wondfo Tdip Drugs of Abuse Test Tdip Single Drug Fentanyl (FEN) Urine Sample 25 Tests. Model Number: AWFTY-114. b. …

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. MMS - IMMUNOSTICS INC McKesson Rapid Test Kit Consult Colorectal Cancer Screening Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOB or FIT) Stool Sample 25 Tests, Mod…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. Anesthesia Support Tray SUPPORT TRAY, +EXT SET(10/CS)ST200E Model Number: 332116

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

(1) GE Centricity Universal Viewer 6.0, Model 2088026-9XX; (2) GE Centricity Universal Viewer 7.0, Model 5826659-0XX; (3) GE Universal Viewer 8.0, Mo…

GE Healthcare, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES Medline Plug, Catheter Medline Plastic, with Cover Model Number: DYND12200

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF, 40 XF, 8F, Guide Catheter, REF H965100440

Boston Scientific Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Vanta Clinician Programmer Application, Model A71200. For programming of the Medtronic Model 977006 Vanta implantable neurostimulators for pain ther…

Medtronic Neuromodulation
FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2022

INTERA 3000 Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump, 30 mL, Sterile, Rx Only. implantable infusion pump.

Intera Oncology, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Ethicon SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Kit with Thrombin (6/CS) Ref: 2994 Mfg: FERROSAN MEDICAL DEVICES A/S Indicated in surgical procedures (ot…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

FISHER SCIENTIFIC Sure-Vue PIPETTE, RPR DISPENSING (500/PK) Catalog # 23038015

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2022

HAMILTON-C6 Intensive Care Ventilator, REF: 160021

Hamilton Medical AG
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

FISHER SCIENTIFIC Aseptic Control¿ LUBRICATING JELLY PAP TEST 4OZ(12/PK) Catalog #22998006

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES Centurion IV Securement Kit Model Number: IVSSTK3

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer SST TUBE, BLD COL CLOT/SEP GLD 3.5ML PLAS VACUTAINER (100/BX), Model Number: 367983. b. BECTON DICKINSON BD Va…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

NANOSONICS LTD Sonex-HL Ultrasound Probe Disinfectant trophon Sonex-HL 80 mL Bottle For Trophon EPR Disinfection System Model Number: N00037

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

DYNAREX DynaLube LUBRICATING JELLY, STR 2.7GM (144/BX 12BX/CS) Catalog #1250

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Wetfield Eraser Bipolar Hemostatic Eraser Wet-Field Eraser 23 Gauge Tapered Model Number: 221265

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

FISHER SCIENTIFIC Fisherbrand SWAB TRANS STUARTS DBL 50BX Catalog #1490721

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. NG Strip FASTENER, NASAL TUBE IND WRAP(25/BX), Catalog NG25. b. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. Surgitube BANDAGE, GAUZE #2P 7/8"X…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

TELEFLEX LLC Arrow Central Venous Catheter Kit 16, 18 Gauge Multi Lumen Model Number:CDC-45703-XP1A (Model Numbers # IPN035619, IPN036437, IPN92…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

METREX RESEARCH CORP SPONGE, METRISPONGE W/METRIZYME (25/BX 4BX/CS) Model Number: 10-4025

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Purple, 100 pack, REF H938677100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

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Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.

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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.