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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 262 of 819

FDA Devices Critical Dec 29, 2021

Stealthstation System w/ Stealthstation Cranial Software 3.1.1,3.1.2,3.1. or SynergyCranial Software. Synergy Cranial, Model: 9733763, and Stealt…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Hemashield Gold Knitted Bifurcated, 18 mm x 9 mm; reference number M002020851890

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Philips Allura Xper FD series with Software Version Number: 2.1.x- intended for Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, incl…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, 10 17 GA VirtuTRAX

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Skinny Needle with Chiba Tip. RPN 090010, 090010-ET; GPN G14254, G15290. Rigid needle available with EchoTip to provide enhanced visualization of …

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Malosa Core LASIK Pack 2-Medical Refractive Kit- intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK100/2

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Malosa Core Phaco Pack 1-Medical Cataract Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK833/2

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Malosa Core Phaco Pack 2- Medical Refractive Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK834/1

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Stryker CLAW II ORTHOLOC 3DSi Plate, Hole Qty: 4, 30mm, REF 40240430.

Wright Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

TruDi NAV Suction Instruments: 0-Degree, REF: TDNS000Z; 70-Degree, REF: TDNS070Z; and 90-Degree, REF: TDNS090Z

Acclarent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Leica Microsystems M220 F12 Microscope Systems

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Sensor with 10 17 GA VirtutTRAX

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

regard Clinical Packaging Solutions Item Number 830096005, OB01054E - Newborn Kit, containing 2 25GA x .625IN needles.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Stanbio TDM/B-Hydroxybutyrate Tri-Level Controls, Ref. No. 2460-605

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Malosa Core Suface Treatment Pack -Medical Corneal Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK110/3

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 29, 2021

WIRION EMBOLIC PROTECTION SYSTEM, Delivery Catheter and Filter and Retrieval Catheter, 6Fr, REF (Model Number) WRN-D6

Cardiovascular Systems Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Livia One Organic Probiotic Nasal Spray; 1 oz. (30 ml) UPC: 0 30915 10719 8 Suggested use: Adult - 102 pumps in each nostril as needed 1-3 tim…

Livia Global

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

EVLP Convenience Pack/Kit

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

EVIS EXERA II DUODENOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS TJF-Q180V Model Number: TJF-Q180V

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Venous Access Pack-LF Convenience Kit

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

RoyalSilk Non-Reinforced Surgical Gowns X-large SKU: 9548

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Box Label: activ5 TINY GYM IN YOUR POCKET activbody Model: Activ5 User Manual: ACTIV5 USER MANUAL Welcome to Activ5, the first isometrics-based smart…

Activbody, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Bartels Legionella Urinary Antigen- an adjunct to culture for the presumptive diagnosis of past or current Legionnaire's Disease by qualitative detec…

Clark Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

RoyalSilk Non-Reinforced Surgical Gowns Large SKU: 9518

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Boston Scientific ROTAPRO, Rotational Atherectomy System Console, Model numbers H74939309010 (US) and H74939309030 (EU).

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Medical Device Identification Cards associated with Sprint Quattro Lead, Product/CFN 6935M72

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

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

smith&Nephew EVOS MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, L, 5H, 90MM, REF 72573101

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Flexor Check-Flo Introducer Ansel Modification Model Number: KCFW-7.0-18/38-45-RB-ANL0-HC Order Number/GPN: G44155 Intended to introduce therapeuti…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

SmartSleeve Poly-Reinforced Breathable Sleeve Surgical Gowns X-large, X-long SKU: 9041EL

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

SmartSleeve Poly-Reinforced Breathable Sleeve Surgical Gowns-X-Large SKU: 9041

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

MENTOR Saline-Filled Breast Implants are constructed from room temperature vulcanized silicone elastomer, made of polydimethylsiloxane. Surgeons inf…

Mentor Texas, LP.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Major Vascular CDS Convenience Kit

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns Large SKU: 9010

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Critical Dec 22, 2021

Cardiosave Rescue IntraAortic Balloon Pump. Model Numbers: 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-UC-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-UC-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85, 0998-…

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

smith&nephew EVOS CONDYLAR MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, L, 5H, 115MM, REF 72573102

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Bedside PICC CDS Convenience Kit

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Treatment applicator for Gulmay Medical 150 or Xstrahl 150 superficial X-ray therapy system

Xstrahl Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

smith&nephew EVOS CONDYLAR MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, R, 5H, 115MM, REF 72573202

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

SmartSleeve Poly-Reinforced Breathable Sleeve Surgical Gowns-Large SKU: 9011

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

smith&nephew EVOS MEDIAL DISTAL FEMUR PLATE, R, 5H, 90MM, REF 72573201

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 22, 2021

Cardiosave Hybrid IntraAortic Balloon Pump. Model Numbers: 0998-00-0800-31, 0998-UC-0800-31, 0998-00-0800-32, 0998-UC-0800-32, 0998-00-0800-33, 0998-…

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Miami J Select Collar, Item: MJS-101, and Miami J Select Collar Set, Item: MJSR-101 Instructions for Use

Ossur Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Medical Device Identification Cards associated with Astra XT DR Implantable pulse generator

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

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Flexor Check-Flo Introducer Ansel Modification Model Number: KCFW-6.0-18/38-45-RB-ANL0-HC Order Number/GPN: G44154 Intended to introduce therapeut…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

activforce 2 package labeling: Model: Activ5-M R 201-200563

Activbody, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

RoyalSilk Non-Reinforced Surgical Gowns XX-large SKU: 9578

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Neuro Convenience Kit

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns XX-large SKU: 9070

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

BioGlue Surgical Adhesive, Model BG3510-5-G

CryoLife, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 22, 2021

SmartGown Breathable Surgical Gowns with raglan sleeves X-large, X-long, A-line SKU: 32474

Cardinal Health

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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.