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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 244 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Product Name: TEG5000 Analyzer (07-022, 07-033) with TEG Analytical Software (07-030, 07-031) and TEG Platelet Mapping Assay - PlateletMapping ADP &…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jul 6, 2022

Volcano Visions PV. 035 Digital IVUS Catheter REF 81234, PN: 300007367341 , Rx Only, Sterile EO, CE 2797

Volcano Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Field replacement back up batteries distributed on or after April 1, 2019 for Avance CS2, Avance CS2 Pro, Avance, Amingo, Aespire View anesthesia dev…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Medline Pill Splitters; 1 each/box; 144 boxes/carton

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

RayStation 11B

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Sensica Urine Output System

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers, Model# Labeled TFL-FBX150BS (Carton) - 150 Micron Ball Tip Single Use Fiber Model # Labeled TFL-FBX200S (Pouch) -…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2022

Atrium Firm PVC Thoracic Catheter 28French-Intended to facilitate the evacuation of air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum. Product R…

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

EVIS EXERA II Gastrointestinal Videoscope-indicated for use within the upper digestive tract (including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum). Model…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

BVI Wet -Field Eraser, 18GA Blunt Tip, 45Deg.-Intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by the use of high frequency electrical current Part N…

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

Colonovideoscope Model CF-H180AL

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

REF: PIG1260K, 6Fr, X10, Safe-t-Centesis Catheter drainage Kit, Sterile EO,

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 29, 2022

HeartWare Battery, Model #1650DE, a component of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System.

Medtronic Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 29, 2022

Flow-c Anesthesia System : intended for use in administering anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patient Product Code/REF Numb…

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

INTERGARD Woven Vascular Graft is a woven polyester graft coated with a bovine collagen. It has an external velour surface and non-velour inner surfa…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jun 29, 2022

Medfusion Syringe Pump Models: 3500, 3500-0600-00, 3500-0600-01, 3500-0600-249, 3500-0600-50, 3500-0600-51, 3500-0600-82, 3500-306, 3500-402, 3500-4…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 29, 2022

Medfusion Syringe Pump Model: Model 4000-0100-50, Model 4000-0101-249, Model 4000-0101-50, Model 4000-0101-51, Model 4000-0101-78, Model 4000-0105-2…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

Metalogix Slotted 90 Tubular Wrench x 10mm REF 900104 LOT A29618A

New Standard Device Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

Alcon Clareon IOL with AutonoMe Delivery System

Alcon Laboratories Ireland, Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 29, 2022

CardioTek EP-TRACER Software V2.x.

CardioTek BV

FDA Devices Critical Jun 29, 2022

Flow-e Anesthesia System : Intended for use in administering anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patient Product Code/REF Numbe…

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM, and t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Basal-IQ Technology

Tandem Diabetes Care Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 22, 2022

Drager SafeStar 55, Catalog No. MP01790

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

AXIUM DETACHABLE COIL SYSTEM REF QC-4-12-HELIX; Axium Detachable Coil System REF QC-10-30-3D;

Micro Therapeutics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Philips OmniWire Pressure guide wire REF 89185J PN 300000252891

Volcano Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Crome Models loaded with CareLink SmartSync Device Manager application software D00U005: a) Crome VR: DVPC3D1, DVPC3D4; b) Crome DR: DDPC3D1, D…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Olympus URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE Model: URF-P6R

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Olympus URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE Model: URF-P6

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Olympus CYSTONEPHROFIBERSCOPE Model: CYF-5

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

illumina Model NextSeq 550 Dx REF 20005715

Illumina, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) V2, Model numbers 2082278-001 and 2082279-001. Update 3/10/2023: The following FRU and display part numbers have b…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

illumina REF DX-410-1001 Model: MiSeq Dx illumina REF 15036706 Model: MiSeq Dx illumina REF 20014053 Model: MiSeq Dx

Illumina, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 22, 2022

Cobalt Models loaded with CareLink SmartSync Device Manager application software D00U005: a) Cobalt XT VR: DVPA2D1, DVPA2D4; b) Cobalt VR: DVPB3D…

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

BSS Sterile Irrigating Solution (balanced salt solution), 15 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Alcon Surgical Inc, NDC 0065-0795-15

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Recothrom Thrombin Topical (Recombinant), 5,000 units, packaged in a box containing a 5000-unit vial of RECOTHROM with a 5-mL prefilled diluent syrin…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

BSS Sterile Irrigating Solution (balanced salt solution), 500 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Alcon Surgical Inc, NDC 0065-0795-50

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

MIOSTAT (Carbachol Intraocular Solution, USP) 0.01%, 1.5 mL, Rx only, MFG: Alcon Surgical Inc., NDC 0065-0023-15

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

STORZ KARL STORZ-ENDOSKOPE REF 11272VUE CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope REF 11272VUEK CMOS Video Cysto-Urethroscope C-VIEW KIT REF 11272VUE-R CM…

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Nester Embolization Microcoil RPN GPN MWCE-18-5-2-NESTER G52733 MWCE-18-5-3-NESTER G52734 MWCE-18-7-3-NEST…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer - automated, immunoassay analyzer designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens. Siemens Material Nu…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

1.8mm Truss Wire, REF: 900217, a Component of Metalogix Revolution External Plating System

New Standard Device Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

GMK Efficiency - GMK Sphere CR Insert Instrument Set Size 1

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Regard Item Number: 800214007 Sterile GS00367 - GASTRO BYPASS - SPARTANBURG. CONMED Catalog No. 60-5274-944-Needle w/ Stealth ER, 44cm, 5mm

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Triathlon Tritanium Tibial Component (Size 6); Catalog Number 5536-B-600 Triathlon¿ Tritanium¿ Tibial Component (Size 5); Catalog Number 5536-B-500

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Tornado Embolization Microcoil, RPN GPN MWCE-18S-5/2-TORNADO G08356 MWCE-18S-6/2-TORNADO G08259 MWCE…

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Critical Jun 15, 2022

HeartWare HVAD Pump Implant Kit, a) Model Number 1104JP, b) Model Number MCS1705PU

Medtronic Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

PX200 Emergency Relief Bed; Model No. PXEXEB362280A6TTZZH4C19

Oakworks Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer - automated, immunoassay analyzer designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens Siemens Material Num…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Hilal Embolization Microcoil, RPN MWCE-18-1.0-0-HILAL-01 (GPN G47499); RPN MWCE-18-0.5-0-HILAL-01 (GPN G47498)

Cook Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2022

(1) JOBST Compri2, REF 76271-01, containing 2 components, one plastic-wrapped padding and one plastic-wrapped compression bandage with compression of…

BSN Medical 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.