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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 10, 2022

Atellica CH Iron_2 (Iron_2) is for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of iron in human serum and (lithium heparin) plasma sam…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

EkoSonic Kit 106cm, 12cm TZ The EkoSonic Endovascular Device is packaged as a kit that includes both the USC and IC components. They are placed i…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

Merlin.net model MN5000 Software

St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management Division

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

EkoSonic Kit 135cm, 12cm TZ The EkoSonic Endovascular Device is packaged as a kit that includes both the USC and IC components. They are placed i…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

MEDLINE MICRO-KILL GERMICIDAL BLEACH WIPES, Model numbers MSC351420AN, MSC351420ANH, MSC351420ANZ, MSC351430A, MSC351430AZ

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

Legacy Base for Dual Bed Configurations

Craftmatic Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 10, 2022

SARS CoV 2 rapid antigen test kits packaged under the following brands: Oral Rapid Test, Oral Rapid Antigen Test, SML LDT Kits, SML Brand Finished K…

North American Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 10, 2022

Medline Sprinter OTW, Model/Catalog Number SPR2512W; The Sprinter Over-the-Wire balloon dilatation catheter has a coaxial shaft with a balloon mounte…

Medtronic Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Centricity PACS Software Version 7.0 SP0.0.4.7

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

AquaC UNO H [120V, 60Hz, 1700VA, Fresenius US-Version: 24-0970-1 Vivonic Part Number: G02000966-US

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Sight OLO, Automated Hematology Analyzer, Catalog No. OLO-U1

SIGHT DIAGNOSTICS LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Cobalt Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D)

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

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Medline Convenience kits labeled as follows: a. BEDSIDE PICC CDS, Model Number CDS984642, b. VASCULAR CDS, Model Number DYNJ902880J, c. VASCULAR CDS…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - SPT

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

REF: 08P4377, Alinity c Hemoglobin Reagent Kit, IVD, CE, R1 5 x 46.0 mL, R2 5 x 18.3 mL, A1cDL 5 x 67.6 mL

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

HammerTube Implant, 2.75mm, 10¿ Cannulated (Sterile)

Paragon 28, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

REF: 4P52-20 Hemoglobin A1c for use with Architect, IVD, CE, R1 1 x 52 mL, R2 1 x 20 mL, A1cDL 2 x 35 mL

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Medline convenience kits: a. VENOUS ACCESS PACK-LF, Model Number DYNJ36725B, Lot codes: 19UBB149, b. KIT LB SHUNT, Model NumberDYNJ905860A, Lot cod…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - SPT

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

REF: 08P4320, Alinity c Hemoglobin Reagent Kit, IVD, CE, R1 5 x 46.0 mL, R2 5 x 18.3 mL, A1cDL 5 x 67.6 mL

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

nordicBrainEX, software versions 2.21 through 2.3.10

NordicNeuroLab AS

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Medline Convenience kits labeled as: a. WET SKIN PREP TRAY, b. SKIN PREP TRAY W/CHG Model/Catalog Number: Model numbers: a. DYNDP1127A, b. DYNDP11…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - SPT

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Da Vinci S/Si Large Clip Applier, Model 420230 Da Vinci S/Si Medium-Large Clip Applier, Model 420327 Da Vinci S/Si Small Clip Applier, Model 420003

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

AquaC UNO H [120V, 60Hz, 1000VA, Fresenius US-Version: 24-10VA-1 Vivonic Part Number: G02000970-US

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

X-Stream Irrigation System (Catalog No. 5551000) and X-Stream Irrigation System Refurbished (Catalog No. 9551000)

Davol, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Medline Custom procedural kits labeled as follows: a. GP-NEURO PACK, b. KIT NEUR FUS LUM POST, c. KIT PEDI VP SHUNT, d. KIT STC NEURO SPINE GENERIC,…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - SPT

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - SPT

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Stryker 2.3mm Tapered Router, Catalog no. 5820-071-023 instrument used in craniotomy procedures.

Stryker Instruments

FDA Devices Critical Aug 3, 2022

ABACUS TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) Calculation software, Product codes: 8300-0167 (Abacus V3.1 CE), 8300-0168 (Abacus V3.1 SE), 8300-0169 (Abac…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

etouchus, model no. ETM-G01. Noninvasive Blood glucose meter.

Touch US Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Medline Convenience kits labeled as: a. MAJOR VASCULAR CDS, b. POST OP KIT, c. KIT NEURO FUS LUM POST SANSUR, d. KIT NEURO FUS LUM POST SANSUR , e. …

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - SPT

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Brand Name: Medline Product Name: convenience kits labeled as: LAP CHOLE Model/Catalog Number: DYNJ907150

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - SPT

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Description/Part: Simplify Disc Size 1, Ht 5/SM-5; Simplify Disc Size 1, Ht 6/SM-6; Simplify Disc Size 2, Ht 4/MD-4; Simplify Disc Size 2, Ht 5/…

NuVasive Inc

FDA Devices Low Aug 3, 2022

ZEISS Axio Observer 5 microscope, Product material no. 431006-9901-000

Zeiss, Carl Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Da Vinci X/Xi Large Clip Applier, Model 470230 Da Vinci X/Xi Medium-Large Clip Applier, Model 470327 Da Vinci X/Xi Small Clip Applier, Model 47401

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 3, 2022

Intraosseous needle and driver. Catalog/Device Name: D015151NK/BD Needle Kit for Powered Driver 15mm x 15Ga, D015151MK/ BD Manual Driver Needle…

Bard Access Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

TruClear Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal System Control Unit- designed to meet the requirements of intrauterine tissue removal. Model Number: 7209808

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Revogene, Catalog no. 610210. IVD test instrument

Meridian Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Paragon 28, Inc. System: Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System, Ref: P99-100-2816, Material: Stainless Steel; Desc: Drill, 2.4 X 160mm

Paragon 28, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 3, 2022

CereLink ICP Monitor; Catalog No. 826820, 826820P. Intracranial pressure monitor.

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Medline convenience kits labeled as: a. MIDDLE EAR PACK-LF, Model DYNJ0689093V, b. EENT PACK, Model Number DYNJ62927 Model/Catalog Number: a. DYNJ0…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - SPT

CPSC No agency class Jul 28, 2022

Black Diamond Equipment Recalls PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications

CPSC No agency class Jul 28, 2022

Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Underwater Communication Devices Due to Fire Hazard

Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 27, 2022

0.9% Buffered Lidocaine HCl (buffered in 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate), 45 mg/5 mL (9 mg/mL) syringes, packaged in 5 x 5 mL Prefilled Syringes per carton,…

Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 27, 2022

Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution, USP 4%, 200 mg/5 mL (40 mg/mL) syringe, packaged in 5 x 5 mL Pre-Filled Syringes per carton, 6 x 5 Syringe Car…

Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2022

BD Connecta Stopcock Without Extension Tube Catalog No. 394601 (OUS)

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2022

AESCULAP S4 Cervical Cross Connector L24mm, S4C CROSS CONNECTOR FIXED 24MM, product code SWT113T. Used in spinal fusion surgery.

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2022

SIGNA Premier magnetic resonance scanner, model 5748519.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2022

SurgiCount+ System Application, Software Version 2.0.17, Catalog Number 0694-002-090. Used for counting, displaying, recording and locating the numb…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2022

ATTUNE Measured Sizing and Rotation Guide-to size the femur and align rotation of the bone cuts in preparation for the femoral implant Part Number: …

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2022

BD Connecta Stopcock Without Extension Tube Catalog No. 394600 (OUS)

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Low Jul 27, 2022

Soluble Transferrin Receptors (STFR), Catalog Number TF10159 (Research Use Only). IVD

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

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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.