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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 238 of 819

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2022

Maquet Critical Care AB/Getinge Servo-u Ventilator System, Part Number 6694800 Servo-n Ventilator System, Part Number 6688600 Servo-u MR ventilator…

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer C&S Preservative Urine Tube TUBE, URINE COLL PLAS 4ML (100/BX 10BX/CS), Model Number: BD 364951. b. BECTON DIC…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

DYNAREX Dynarex SWABSTICK, PVP (3/PK 25/BX 10BX/CS) Catalog #1202

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

B. Braun EVA Gravity Mixing Container 1000 mL Model Number: 2112363

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Cadwell Disposable Ground Electrodes Grounding Pad 1.25 X 1.75 Inch Dimensions, Disposable Model Number: 302288-000

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

NUCLISENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica, REF 280133, 24 x 1.2mL bottles/kit.

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, White REF H938671100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Yellow: a) 25 pack, REF H93866025, b) 100 pack, REF H93866100, c) 25 pack, REF H938690025

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

HANA/PROFx CLASSIC FEMORAL HOOK RIGHT REF 6850-144

Mizuho OSI

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Strep test: a. McKesson Medical-Surgical McKesson Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Infectious Disease Immunoassay Strep A Test Throat / Tonsil Saliv…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Ultracell Eye Pledget Ultracell 2 X 6 X 1 mm, Sterile Model Number: 40825

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. McKesson Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Serum / Urine Sample 25 Tests. Model Number: 5002. b. McKesson C…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

ProPlan CMF Anatomical Model, Maxilla-Cranium, Clear Identification number SD900.208

Materialise USA LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Palmero Healthcare, LLC DisCide Ultra Surface Disinfectant Cleaner Quaternary Based Manual Pour Liquid 1 gal. Jug Herbal Scent NonSterile Model …

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Alere Toxicology TABLET, INSTANT BLUING F/DRUGSCREEN Model Number: 7875

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. McKesson DISINFECTANT, GLUTARALDEHYDE 28DAY (4GL/CS) MGM68, Model Number: 68-102800. b. METREX RESEARCH McKesson 14-Day Glutaraldehyde Solut…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Pink, 100 pack, REF H938676100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. ABBOTT RAPID DX N AMERICA LLC Alere Rapid Test Kit Alere Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Urine Sample 30 Tests, Model Number: 92210. b. ABBO…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Dynarex¿ PAD, NAIL POLISH REMOVER (100/BX 10BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog # 1501

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2022

NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System (NeuRx DPS) External Pulse Generator (EPG), Part No. 23-0021.

Synapse Biomedical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS Temno Soft Tissue Biopsy Device Temno 14 Gauge 6 cm Length Beveled Sharp Tip Model Number: T146

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

COOPER SURGICAL Milex PESSARY, RING MILEX INCONT FLEXIBLE SZ6 1 3/4" Catalog # MXPCON06

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

SteriSpine PS kit of 2 Multi-Axial Fenestrated Screws, model numbers/REF numbers KITM640, KITM645, and KITM740.

SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Visitec CANNULA, LASIK IRR (10/BX)BVRVIS Catalog #585278

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Mckesson GYNECATH H/S CATHETER 5FR (10/CS) Model Number: 11-19610

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES Medline Catheter Insertion Tray Medline Foley Without Catheter Without Balloon Model Number: DYND10160

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

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 Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Fischer Cone Biopsy Excisor EXCISOR, CONE FISCHER BIOPSY WD ANGL SM (5/BX) Model Number: 900-157

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

3M COMPANY 3M PAD, GROUNDING SAFETY RING Model Number: 9165

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MORRISON MEDICAL Morrison Medical OB KIT, HARD PK SEALED W/CARDBOARD BX MORMED Catalog #0967NL

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Dynarex SWAB, LEMON GLYCERIN (3/PK 25PK/BX 10BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog # 1216

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. Alcon Clear Care Contact Lens Solution Clear Care 12 oz. Solution, Model Number: 65035820, Model Number: USSCupA-12BUP300. b. Alcon Contact…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Low Aug 24, 2022

Zynrelef (bupivacaine and meloxicam), 400 mg bupivacaine and 12 mg meloxicam single dose application, packaged in a kit, Rx only, Manufactured for He…

HERON THERAPEUTICS, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Sklar Instruments IV Cath Dressing Tray Cs/25 Re-Order Number: 96-1708

Trinity Sterile, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Wolf Pak Premium Dressing Change Kit with GuardVA and Statlok Cs/30 Ref: DC5090LF

Trinity Sterile, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

KY JELLY LUBRICANT 2 FL OZ, SKU 901443

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

FIRST RESPONSE 2 CT, SKU 902343

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Echelon -14, 45 Tip Shape, REF 145-5092150, sterile EO, Rx Only

Micro Therapeutics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

CURAD STRNG WATRPRF STRIP 1IN 20CT, SKU

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

CLEAR EYES CONTCT LENS DRPS LBRCTNG .5FO, SKU 900531

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

CLEARBLUE SMART COUNTDOWN PRGNCY TST 1CT, SKU-ID 900260

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Low Aug 24, 2022

AXIOM Sensis or Sensis Vibe Combo systems as follows: System Material # AXIOM Sensis, Combo 64 6623974; AXIOM Sensis…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

DENTEMP ONE STEP .077OZ, SKU 902139

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

OPTI FREE REPLENISH MULTI PURPOSE 2 OZ

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

NARMD MEDICAL DEPOT Forceps - Kelly Straight 5.5"; Part Number: ZZ-0700

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

GS SALINE SOLUTION 12FL OZ, SKU 902274

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

TRVL KIT TOTHBRSH CAP PASTE IN POUCH 1CT, SKU 900737

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

POLIDENT DENTURE CLEANSERS 84 CT, SKU 901634 POLIDENT DENTURE CLNS TAB 28CT, SKU 906131

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

POLIGRIP ADH CREAM FREE 2.4OZ, SKU 900334 POLIGRIP DENTURE ADHESIVE ORIGINAL 2.4OZ, SKU 900723 SUPER POLIGRIP ADH CREAM .75OZ, SKU 900085

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

VERIQUICK PREGNANCY TEST 1CT, SKU 901260, 939504

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

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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.