Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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Zenition 50, Model #718096
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit, Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device, REF PT-65709-WC containing components: PT-65709-C, PT-03009, PT-65709-HS …
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
KWIK-STIK(TM), Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: KWIK-STIK(TM) 2-pack Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC(R) 51299(TM)
Microbiologics Inc
5 Fr. X 65 cm Arrow-Trerotola PTD Kit, Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device, REF PT-65509-HFC containing components: PT-03000, PT-65509-S (PT-65509-S2 a…
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Liko Mobile Lifts: Primarily intended for use in nursing homes LikoM230 Model: 2050015
Hill-Rom, Inc.
bellavista 1000 ventilator, Catalog #301.100.030 and bellavista 1000e ventilator, 301.100.130. The bellavista 1000/1000e ventilator is intended to…
Vyaire Medical
Arrow-Trerotola PTD Set (Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device), REF PT-65509 (finished good kit) The Arrow-Trerotola Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device…
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
32MM -4 V40 TAPER VIT HEAD, Catalog Number 6260-5-032
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FLEXCERA SMILE -a Dental resins for the fabrication of artificial teeth
Envisiontec US Llc
RNAstill Molecular Transport Medium Vial, Catalog number MTM-001, a component of the following catalog numbers of RNAstill MTM specimen collection ki…
BASE 10 GENETICS INC
Destino Twist 14F (also branded as Guidestar 14F)
Oscor Inc.
Veradius Unity, Model #718132
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Merete PediatrOS RigidTack, REF CP20120, Size 20 mm, Sterile, Rx Only
Merete Medical GmbH
OER-Elite Endoscope Reprocessor-for use in cleaning and high-level disinfection of heat sensitive Olympus flexible endoscopes, their accessories, and…
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (150mm) Stem, Part Number 0580-1-440
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Dall Miles SM GRIP AND 2 1.6MM HOMOG CBL, Catalog Number 6704-0-110
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Arrow-Trerotola PTD Set (Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device), PT-45509 containing components: PT-45509-S6, PT-45509-T The Arrow-Trerotola Percutane…
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
FLEXCERA BASE -a Dental resins for the fabrication of artificial teeth
Envisiontec US Llc
Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit, Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device, REF PT-65709-HFWC containing components: PT-65709-C, PT-03009, PT-65709-HFS…
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit, Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device, REF PT-12709-WC, containing components: PT-12709-CA, PT-12709-C, The Ar…
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Medfusion Model 3500 and 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps and Medfusion 3010 and 3010A Syringe Infusion Pumps serviced during the same time period in whic…
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Zenition 70, Model #718133
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (125mm) Stem, Part Number 0580-1-044
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Liko Mobile Lifts: Primarily intended for use in nursing homes Liko M220, Model 2050010
Hill-Rom, Inc.
BrushX Hot Air Brushes Recalled Due to Electrocution or Shock Hazard; Imported by Ecom Brands (Recall Alert)
ATTUNE REVISION POSTERIOR FEMORAL AUGMENT SZ 9 12MM-intended as a Component in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) revision surgeries Product Number: 15…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare SIGNA Artist system, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system.
GE Healthcare, LLC
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare SIGNA 1.5T TwinSpeed MR System, nuclear magnetic resonance system.
GE Healthcare, LLC
MIC* Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy PEG Kit with ENFit Connectors - 20 Fr-PULL
Avanos Medical, Inc.
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare SIGNA 3.0T MR System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system.
GE Healthcare, LLC
1. Arterial Line Kit 20ga x 6" 2. Arterial Line Kit /1 20ga x 6"
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare SIGNA Voyager and SIGNA Voyager Premier Edition system, nuclear magnetic reson…
GE Healthcare, LLC
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, REF R5C4482E
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp - Extra Short, 5C4483
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare SIGNA Architect system, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Gentueri Viral Transport Medium Kit with 8cm Breakpoint Swab
Gentueri Inc
LYSO Disk(TM) labeled as containing Actinomyces odontolyticus. Each LYSO Disk" unit contains six lyophilized pellets of a single microorganism s…
Microbiologics Inc
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE 0.7T SIGNA OpenSpeed with Excite MR System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system.
GE Healthcare, LLC
QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK AST-GP (4 Strains) QC Set. KWIK-STIK kit that contains Catalog Number 0959P. In Vitro Diagnostic Control microorganisms
Microbiologics Inc
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare SIGNA Pioneer System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system.
GE Healthcare, LLC
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set (Easy-Lock), 5C4449
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Universal Chuck-The Universal Chuck is an Instrument Handle provided as an alternative instrument available for use in the TN-ADVANCED" Tibial Nailin…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
MIC* Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy PEG Kit - 20 Fr-PULL
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Baxter Equipo de transferencia para DP MiniCap de vida util prolongada con pinza de torsion, 5C4482S
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
KWIK-STIK(TM), Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM), packaged as follows: a. KWIK-STIK(TM) 2 Pack; b. KWIK-STIK(TM) 6 Pa…
Microbiologics Inc
E25Bio COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Test ; E25Bio COVID-19 DART Kit
E25Bio, Inc.
THERAKOS CELLEX Photopheresis Procedural Kit, CLXUSA
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE Healthcare 1.5T SIGNA HDe MR System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system.
GE Healthcare, LLC
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE SIGNA Excite 1.5T MR System, GE SIGNA Excite 3.0T MR System, nuclear magnetic resonance i…
GE Healthcare, LLC
GE Healthcare MR superconducting magnets, a component of GE 3.0T SIGNA Infinity TwinSpeed with Excite MR System, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging s…
GE Healthcare, LLC
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
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Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.