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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 Jan 26, 2022

Senior Living Arial Emergency and Nurse Call Systems

Stanley Security Solutions Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Medichoice Infant Heel Warmer, Reference # 989805643721 1079906

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Draeger Fabius MRI Anesthesia Machine, Catalog Number 8607300

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products High Sample Diluent A Reagent Pack

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

KWIK-STIK 2 Pack, Catalog #0894P; KWIK-STIK 6 Pack, Catalog #0894K; and LYFO DISK, Catalog #0894L; Microsporum canis derived from ATCC 36299.

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

1. Sensis, material # 10764561; UDI: 04056869010137 2. Sensis Vibe Hemo, material # 11007641; UDI: 04056869010199 3. Sensis Vibe Combo, material # …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Heel Snuggler, Reference # 989805603411 99047

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Gentueri Viral Transport Medium (VTM), Sterile, IVD

Gentueri Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Neodent Easypack Helix GM Acqua 3.5X13/Smart 4.5X2.5 Article Number: 138.107

Straumann USA LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

ARIES HSV 1&2 Assay, Part Number/REF 50-10017

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Neodent Easypack Helix GM Acqua 3.5X8/Smart 4.5X2.5 -intended for dental implant Item 138.089

Straumann USA LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Infant Heel Warmers w/strap, Reference # 989805603201 1223

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Cardinal Infant Heel Warmer, Reference # 989805617251 11470-010T

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

ImagePilot Versions 1.92 and 1.93-software primarily facilitates processing and presentation of medical images on display monitors for medical diagno…

Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 26, 2022

Medtronic HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System, Catalog numbers H1-S and H1-S-INT, Small Vessel, 6F (2.2 mm) Recommended sheath, 0.014" (0.36 mm) C…

ev3 Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 26, 2022

Voyager Rollator-intended as a mechanical walker Model Number: RLEU10xx (RLEU10BL, RLEU10PK, RLEU10WT) RLEU10BL Voyager Rollator Cobalt Blue UPC: 81…

Compass Health Brands (Corporate Office)

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

SOMATOM Edge Plus-Computed tomography system Model 1026700

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Medtronic Custom Perfusion kits, with the following product descriptions and corresponding model numbers: 1. CUSTOM PACK BB10Q85R FILTER (Model B…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

GLOBAL UNITE REV STEM SZ 10 Product Code: 110010600

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM SZ 16 Product Code: 110016100

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Disposable Subdermal Needle Electrode, Corkscrew, Single Use, Sterile; Model Numbers TE/S50715-001-C, TE/S50725-001C, and TE/S50715-001.

Technomed Europe

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

SOMATOM Definition AS-Computed tomography system Model 8098027

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

SOMATOM Definition Edge -Computed tomography system Model 10590000

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Philips Azurion Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray System with Azurion R2.2 with LUC configuration start-up issue; Azurion R2.2 emergency stop recover…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Electri-Cool II Portable Cold Therapy Unit, Model Number 767, Part Number 86193

Gentherm Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Regard, T AND A - Rogers, sterilized convenience kits

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Instavac Portable Suction Pump, Constant mode (model #757000, Instavac C) and Intermittent mode (model 756000, Instavac I); and Instavac replacement …

Ohio Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM SZ 10 Part Number: 110010100

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

OCT-Camera 211 01 A3; Running software iOCT-Control 3 v1.4

Haag-Streit USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Proteus 235; Version: PTS-8 versions before PTS-8.7.2

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM SZ 12 Product Code: 110012100

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

SOMATOM Confidence -Computed tomography systems Model 10590100

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Flat Panel Detector, Model Number: TFP-800A, used with the Alphenix Systems, Item Numbers: INFX-8000V, INFX-8000C, INFX-8000F, and INFX-8000H.

Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Software BeamAdjust version 2.2, Catalog No: S070009 Software VeriSoft version 8.0, Catalog No: S080032

PTW NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

LigaSure Blunt Tip Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider, Nano-Coated, Product Number LF1837

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

RefleXion Medical Radiotherapy System - System Label: "*** refleXion REF RXM1000 ***" Physics Guide/Treatment Delivery User Manual/Treatment P…

Reflexion Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 19, 2022

Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling, Part No. 6886601 Component of the following systems: Product Code(s) UPN/UDI: Flow-c Anesthesia System 68…

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

OCT-Camera 211 01 A1, Running software iOCT-Control 3 v1.4

Haag-Streit USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

GLOBAL UNITE REV STEM SZ 8 Part Number: 110008600

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

Wireless Footswtich used with the following Philips Allura Xper and Azurion Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray System . Model Number: 722001, 722002,…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM SZ 14 Product Code: 110014100

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jan 19, 2022

Ki Mobility, Little Wave Tyke (Weight Limit: 95 lbs), Specifically the IFU The Little Wave Tyke is a manually operated device that can be used for m…

Ki Mobility Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM SZ 6 Part Number: 11000610

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 19, 2022

GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM SZ 8 Part Number: 110008100

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

QIAstat-Dx Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel (US IVD under FDA EUA 200075); REF 691223

Qiagen Sciences LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Invacare AVIVA FX with LiNX Gyro Power Wheelchair (with LiNX Gyro Module Model Numbers DLX-GRY100-A and DLX-GRY101-A) Models: IFX-20R, IFX-20SP, IF…

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

DYNANAIL MINI, Endcap +6mm, REF 2600-05-006, Rx Only, Sterile

Medshape, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

DBB-06 Hemodialysis Delivery System

Nikkiso Ltd - Shizuoka Plant

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

UROMEDICA Implantation Instrument Set (Sheath and Sharp Trocar), REF 750041, nonsterile.

Uromedica Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray, Revision AC- for organization, storage, and transport in preparation for sterilization of re-usable instrument…

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

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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.