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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 Aug 24, 2022

CURAD FIRST AID KIT, SKU 999037

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

SIMPLY SALINE NASAL MIST 3.1 OZ, SKU 999801

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Power electronic box, Part #AS-0066, subassembly for the MyoCycle MC-2.

Myolyn Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

BD PhaSealTM Y-Site Connector (C80)- airtight and leak-proof Closed System Drug Transfer Device (CSTD) that mechanically prohibits the transfer of en…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

FIXODENT ORG CREAM 2.4OZ, SKU 906018 FIXODENT ORG CREAM TRAVEL .75OZ, SKU 901239

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 24, 2022

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System Batteries, Product Number 1650DE

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

ARIES SARS-CoV-2 Assay

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

LIFESTYLES ULTRA SENSITIVE CONDOMS 12CT, SKU 900265

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Wolf Pak Premium Dressing Change Kit with Statlock CS/30 Ref: DC5040LF

Trinity Sterile, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Echelon -14 Micro Catheter, REF: 105-5092-150, sterile EO, Rx Only

Micro Therapeutics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Veriquick Pregnancy Test 2CT, SKU 903756

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

GS DENTURE CLEANSER GRN TAB 40CT, SKU 906312 GS DENTURE CLEAN OVRNT TAB 40CT, SKU 906023

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

B L BIOTRU MULTI PURPOSE SOLUTION 4 FLOZ, SKU 999009

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

NARMD MEDICAL DEPOT Forceps - Kelly Curved 5.5"; Part Number: ZZ-0701

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

(1) CVS Health Sterile Surgical Pads, Cushion Comfort, packaged 12 pads 5 in. x 9 in. per box, ASO Item No. 781083, SKU 894111 (2) CVS Health 30 …

ASO LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

AT HOME MARIJUANA TEST STRIP, SKU 900752

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

NARMD MEDICAL DEPOT Scissors Iris Curved 4.5", Part Number ZZ-0697

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

Wolf-Pak Premium Dressing Kit with GuardVA Cs/30 Ref: DC5030LF

Trinity Sterile, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

SKYN ORIGINAL NON LATEX CONDOM 12CT, SKU 903409 LS SKYN NON LATEX LUBRICATED CONDOM 3CT, SKU 900794 SKYN ELITE NON LATEX CONDOM 12CT, SKU 903415

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

The Alinity m System, REF 08N53-002, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2022

NEW SKIN LIQUID BANDAGE CLEAR .3FL OZ, SKU 999417

Family Dollar Stores, Llc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2022

The Cholestech LDX¿ System combines enzymatic methodology and solidphase technology to measure total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 17, 2022

Crome Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: a. Crome VR ICD, Model Numbers: DVPC3D1, DVPC3D4; b. Crome DR ICD, Model Numbers: DDPC3D1, DDPC3D4

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Critical Aug 17, 2022

Cobalt Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: a. Cobalt XT VR ICD, Model Numbers: DVPA2D1, DVPA2D4; b. Cobalt XT DR ICD, Model Numbers: DDPA2D1, DD…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2022

3D Systems VSP Reconstruction, Model: VSPR-301 Product: Scapula Marking Guide (Anatomically Shaped), Rx Only, Non-Sterile

Medical Modeling, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 17, 2022

Cobalt Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D): a. Cobalt XT HF CRT-D, Model Numbers: DTPA2D4, DTPA2…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Xhibit Telemetry Receiver, Model: 96280

Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Corin METAFIX HIP STEM, SIZE 3, STANDARD, 135 degrees, COLLARED HIP STEM, CEMENTLESS, Part Number 579.0103

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Aeos¿ Robotic Digital Microscope with software versions 2.7 or earlier Article Number: PV010

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2022

ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy Generator Model/Serial: SPL-S

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Service manuals for the CT, PET, or NM table as follows: GT1700/GT1700V/VT1700, GT2000/VT2000, GT2000x/VT2000x, High Capacity Table, Lite Table, Kunl…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2022

cobas e801 Immunoassay Analyzer

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Haiou Needle Retractable Safety Syringe with Needle-1ML 23G x 1 (0.6x25mm). 200pcs/Box Intended Use: Disposable sterile needle retractable safety s…

Guangdong Haiou Medical Apparatus Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Critical Aug 17, 2022

HXBL/WETEX/Genesis Biomedical Viral Transport Container, Model No. HX-K59 Activated Type

Haimen Shengbang Laboratory Equipment Co. Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 17, 2022

HXBL/WETEX/Genesis Biomedical Viral Transport Container, Custom Made

Haimen Shengbang Laboratory Equipment Co. Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 17, 2022

Crome Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D): a. Crome HF CRT-D, Model Numbers: DTPC2D4, DTPC2D1; b…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Critical Aug 17, 2022

Cobalt Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: a. Cobalt VR ICD, Model Numbers: DVPB3D1, DVPB3D4; b. Cobalt DR ICD, Model Numbers: DDPB3D1, DDPB3D4

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Critical Aug 17, 2022

HXBL/WETEX/Genesis Biomedical Viral Transport Container, Model No. HX-K59-1

Haimen Shengbang Laboratory Equipment Co. Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2022

HAIOU Needle retractable safety syringe with needle-(1ml syringe with 25G x 1-inch needle} 200 pieces/box. Intended Use: Disposable sterile needle …

Guangdong Haiou Medical Apparatus Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Critical Aug 17, 2022

Cobalt Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D): a. Cobalt HF CRT-D, Model Numbers: DTPB2D4, DTPB2D1;…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

Merlin 2 PCS MER37000 programmer Model MER3400 software

St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management Division

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

Merlin PCS 3650 programmer Model 3330 software

St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management Division

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

PRESTIGE RETRACTION GRASPER, W/PORT DUAL ACTION, ROTATING 5mm DIAM., 36cm LENGTH. Product Code 8361-10

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

NanoSight NS300

MALVERN PANALYTICAL LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

CustMbite, Model Number CBT-SRS-UL

Dental Choice Holding Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

PRESTIGE ATRAUMATIC GRASPER W/PORT DUAL ACTION, ROTATING 5mm DIAM., 36cm LENGTH. Product Code 8360-10

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

The E-100 Generator (PN 374848-09) is a bipolar electrosurgical unit (ESU) designed to be used with the da Vinci Xi and X systems. The E-100 is insta…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

Craftmatic Model 1 Base for Dual Bed Configurations

Craftmatic Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

UroLift System REF UL400-4, QTY 4 Urolfit System with Handle Release Tool

Neotract Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

Turbett Surgical Container, TS1500

Turbett Surgical, Inc.

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.