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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 Jul 13, 2022

VERIGENE Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test, Part No. 30-002-23

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Artis Icono, Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model No. 11327600

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For vascular access for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome Precision HSI Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

RayOne Preloaded Hydrophilic Acrylic IOL Injection Systems containing one MICS injection system with Intraocular Lens: (1) Outer carton labeled as…

Rayner Intraocular Lenses Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Omnera 400A Digital Radiographic System

Arcoma AB

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Clean Catch Urine Kit NS 178489, AHMU58A

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Dimension LTNI -In vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitively measure cardiac troponin-I levels in human serum and heparinized plasma to aid in t…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Nasopharyngeal sample collection tray for COVID-19 testing, labeled as COVID TEST KIT NONSTERILE 184312, AHCV18A

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Dimension CTNI-In vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitively measure cardiac troponin-I levels in human serum and heparinized plasma to aid in th…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome H Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

MassCheck Amino Acid, Acylcarnitines Dried Blood Spot Control Level I

Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome SI Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Artis zeego (Model no. 10280959) and Artis Q.zeego (Model no. 10848283), Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Omnera 400T Digital Radiographic System

Arcoma AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

CELLSEARCH Circulating Tumor Cell Kit (Epithelial)-IVD intended for the enumeration of circulating tumor cells (CTC) of epithelial origin (CD45-, EpC…

Menarini Silicon Biosystems

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Mahurkar Chronic Carbothane (Maxid) Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

EIT CIF cage, H 7mm, 8degree, S- an intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft when used as an adjunct to fusion in patients…

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

EEA Autosuture Circular Stapler with DST Series Technology, 25mm. Model Numbers EEA25, EEAXL25, EEA2535, and EEAXL2535.

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Verigene CDF Nucleic Acid Test, Part No. 30-002-22

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

OSSUR VARIFLEX SUBA JUNIOR foot and ankle external prosthesis, sized for children and adolescents.

Ossur Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

Abbott TactiCath Sensor Enabled, Contact Force Ablation Catheter, 8F 115cm FJ, REF A-TCSE-FJ. For mapping of the heart chambers during ablation.

Abbott

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For vascular access for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

ABL800 Flex Analyzer Model Numbers 393-800 and 393-801

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome Precision H Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For vascular access for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusio…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For vascular access for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusi…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

NaturaLyte 2301 2K 3.0 Ca 1 Mg Gal, Model No. 08-2301-3

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

syngo Application software VE20 (Material Number 10848815) installed on the Artis pheno and Artis icono systems as follows: (1) Artis pheno Model …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

MassCheck Amino Acid, Acylcarnitines Dried Blood Spot Control Level II

Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2022

EIT CIF cage, H 6mm, 8degree, L- an intervertebral body fusion devices indicated for use with autograft when used as an adjunct to fusion in patients…

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2022

Palindrome HSI Chronic Catheter, Sterile, Single Use, Rx Only. For acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion.

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

System: Alphenix 4D CT in combination with CAS-930A (C arm Support) Model Number: INFX-8000C/BF, INFX-8000C/BH, INFX-8000C/SW

Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

ProudP Everyday Uroflow Tracker Software Version 1.x.x Software Version 1.2.0 or earlier

Dain Technology, Inc. (Subsidiary of Soundable Health, Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Back up batteries in Avance CS2 and Avance CS2 Pro anesthesia devices manufactured on or after April 1, 2019

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Stryker INFINITY Resect Guide for INBONE Talus, Size 4, Model #33620254, non-sterile, an instrument used with the INFINITY Total Ankle System.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

HydroSurg Plus Laparoscopic Irrigator with Nezhat-Dorsey SmokEvac Trumpet Valve, 33cm Tip and Cojoined Suction and Irrigation Tubing, Catalog Numbe…

Davol, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Artis Pheno, Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model No. 10849000

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Light, Product Code/Part Numbers ARD568811901 VLT600SF AIM STP ARD568811911 VLT600SF AIM STP ARD568811961 VLT600DF AIM STP…

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

NaviCare Nurse Call/Voalte Nurse Call

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Optiflux 200NRe Dialyzer Finished Assy., Model no. 0500320E

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

TEG 5000 Functional Fibrinogen Reagent, Item No. 07-034

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

regard Item Number: 800774001, CV00979A - CV Minor Kit, Sterile.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

DVR Anatomic, Model No. DVRAR. Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate System used for the fixation of fractures and osteotomies involving the distal r…

CHANGZHOU BIOMET MEDICAL DEVICES CO., LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

HydroSurg Plus Laparoscopic Irrigator with Nezhat-Dorsey SmokEvac Trumpet Valve, Handle only, with Cojoined Suction and Irrigation Tubing, Catalog …

Davol, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jul 6, 2022

Volcano Visions PV. 035 Digital IVUS Catheter REF 88901, PN: 300005384002 Rx Only, Sterile EO, CE 2797

Volcano Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Product Name: GCX Channel Mounting Accessory Model/Catalog Number: H8-300-40-A

Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Yukon Straight Rod 4.0 x120mm; Cat# 7601-540120. Used to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments.

K2M, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

QMS Tacrolimus Immunoassay REF 10015573 CALIBRATOR SET QMS TACROLIMUS CAL A 10015566-3 QMS TACROLIMUS CAL B 10015567-3 QMS TACROLIMUS CAL C 1001…

Microgenics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

#1 MAC F/O LARYNGOSCOPE; F/O Laryngoscope Set-MAC; F/O Laryngoscope Set-MAC W/LED

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Arrow Three-Lumen CVC

ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.

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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.