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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 12, 2022

Biomeme SARS-CoV-2- Real Time RT-PCR Test, Instructions for Use, Part number 100002824 Subcomponent of: SARS-CoV-2 Go-Strips, 3000555; SARS-CoV-2 Go…

Biomeme, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jan 12, 2022

iontoPATCH On-the-Go Patch Therapy, Transdermal Iontophoretic Drug Delivery System, Extra Strength, 8-HOUR Average Wear Time, 6/1-patch pouches/box.…

Tapemark Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Invacare TDX SP2 with LiNX Gyro Power Wheelchair (with LiNX Gyro Module Model Numbers DLX-GRY100-A and DLX-GRY101-A) Models: TDX SP2: TDXSP2, TDXSP2…

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Invacare AVIVA Storm RX with LiNX Gyro Power Wheelchair (with LiNX Gyro Module Model Numbers DLX-GRY100-A and DLX-GRY101-A) Models: SRX-20R, SRX-20S…

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Flex-Thread Inserter Shaft intended for Fibula intramedullary-intended to be used with the Inserter Draw Rod and Blue Ratchet Handle in order to fac…

Flower Orthopedics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Atellica CH 930 Analyzer with Software version: V1.25.1 and lower- An automated, clinical chemistry analyzer designed to perform in vitro diagnostic …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Instructions for Use for all model numbers of the Medtronic Abre Venous Self-Expanding Stent System.

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 12, 2022

Simplexa Direct Amplification Disc Kit, Product Kit Code MOL1455

DiaSorin Molecular LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

iDesign, Model - G300: System AWS (International), System AWS (China), Advanced WaveScan Studio (United States); iDesign Refractive Studio Aberromete…

AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

ARTISTE with syngo RT Therapist-linear accelerator systems to deliver X-Ray photon and electron radiation for the therapeutic treatment of cancer. M…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS RUB IgG (RBG), REF 30226

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS FSH, REF 30407-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

Ultimum HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER 5f 1.67 MM

Abbott

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS SARS-COV-2 IgM, Ref 423833-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS TOXO IgG Avidity (TXGA), REF 30222-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

Affected components are limited to the Monoprice charging cable (Product # 4867) and 24W iClever Boost Cube charging brick components for the SoundPO…

Forbes Rehab Services Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS Estradiol II, REF 30431-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

Atellica CH ¿2-Microglobulin (B2M) -M) Assay for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of ¿2-microglobulin in human serum and pla…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS Lyme IgG II (LYM), REF 417401

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

Catalys Precision Laser System, Models: Catalys-U (United States), Catalys-I (International), Catalys-C (China); and Catalys Precision Laser System N…

AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS PRG Progesterone, REF 30409-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS LH, REF 30406-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS Measles IgG (MSG), REF 30219

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS Clostridium Difficile GDH, REF 30125-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS DEX@, Dimer Exclusion II, REF 30455-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS Lyme IgM II (LYM), REF 416436

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS B.R.A.H.M.S. PROCALCITONIN PCT, REF 30450-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS Mumps IgG (MPG), REF 30218

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

RAPID 20 E, REF 20701, System for the identification of Enterobacteriaceae in 4 hours, 25 strips/package, IVD.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS SARS-COV-2 IgG, Ref 423834-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

Model B35200 - Percept PC BrainSense Implantable Neurostimulator

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

FLOWFLEX SARS-COV-2 Antigen Rapid Test (Self-Testing), 1 Test

Migo Trading LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

VIDAS Clostridium Difficile Toxin A&B, CDAB,REF 30118-01

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

Karl Storz Udel Sterilization Tray Instructions for Use, Tray Part Number/Description: 39301ACTS/CAMERA TRAY (STERRAD, INLINE CAMERA HEADS); 39301AS/…

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 5, 2022

da Vinci SP Surgical systems with the following Model Name/ Model Number / UDI: ASSY,PSS,SP1098,P4/ 380601-44/ 00886874114605 ASSY,SSC,SP1098,P4/ 38…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Torosa Saline-Filled Testicular Prosthesis (Size Small)

Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

These are communication systems, labeled as: a. NaviCare Nurse Call, Part Numbers: 3.6, 3.7, 3.9 b. Voalte Nurse Call, Part Number 4.0 *Produ…

Hill-Rom Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, 14 Ga VirtuTRAX

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Custom Assemblies, Inc., Single Spike Tumescent Set w/o Chamber, Reorder Number CMS-1212NS Bulk

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Malosa Core SMILE Pack 1-Medical Refractive Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK884

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Stryker DARCO Screw, Locking, Ti6A14V, REF DC2825016, 2.7mm x 16mm.

Wright Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

SYNCHRON Systems Cholesterol (CHOL) Reagent, REF: 467825

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Stealth Autoguide Tracker, Model: 28248, which is an instrument in the Stealth Autoguide Basic Instrument Kit, Mode: 9736188, and the Bundle Autoguid…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Sensor with 14 Ga VirtutTRAX

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Malosa Core SMILE Pack 2-Beaver-Visitec- A Medical Refractive Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number…

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Wright Medical Technology Inc. CHARLOTTE MTP Hex Screw, Model #41122718, 2.7mm x 18mm, a component of the CHARLOTTE Lisfranc Reconstruction System.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

What to do with this

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  • 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

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Nearby categories

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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.