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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 Dec 8, 2021

INBONE Total Ankle System, INBONE POLY INSERT SZ 2 10mm SULCUS

Wright Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Continuous CT Fluoroscopy DVI Ceiling Mount - CCT Arm DVI Option - Gemini TF 64 System Number: 882471 Continuous CT (CCT) is a CT or PET/CT product…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9200 included in the RS7200 Recharger Kit used by the RestoreUltra (Model 37712), RestoreSensor (Model 37714), R…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Artis Q.zen ceiling with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Model N…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System (with D-size cylinder) Model: MNDS-602

Western/Scott Fetzer Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Endurant II Stent Graft System REF/Description: ETBF2513C145EE STENT GRAFT ETBF2513C145EE ENDUR II BIF ETBF2820C166EE STENT GRAFT ETBF2820C166EE ENDU…

Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System (with E-size cylinder) Model: MNDS-603

Western/Scott Fetzer Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

HemosIL ReadiPlasTin (20 mL), Part number 0020301400. An in vitro diagnostic thromboplastin reagent.

Instrumentation Laboratory

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Artis Q floor with software VD12- angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Model N…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

SOMATOM Definition Edge with software syngo.CT VB20 Model #10590000

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit (for use on the SPAPLUS) REF LK018.S Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit (for use on the SPAPLUS) (x10) REF LK018.10S

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

The da Vinci Xi and X surgical systems (IS4000 and IS4200) each consist of three main components: the Surgeon Console (SC), the Vision Cart (VC), and…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Endurant Stent Graft System REF/Description: ENTF2525C70EE STENT GRAFT ENTF2525C70EE ENDURANT TUBE

Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Artis Q biplane with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Mo…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Artis zee floor with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Model Number…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Artis zee ceiling with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Continuous CT Fluoroscopy DVI Ceiling Mount - CCT Arm DVI Option - Gemini GXL 16 Slice System Number: 882410 Continuous CT (CCT) is a CT or PET/C…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

ARCHITECT i1000SR REF 01L86-01/1L86 and 1L87; ARCHITECT i2000SR REF 03M74-02/3M74; ARCHITECT i2000 REF 08C89-01/1G17 and 8C89

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR (head only) Model: MNDR-600

Western/Scott Fetzer Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

SOMATOM Definition AS with software syngo.CT VB20 Model #8098027

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9200 included in the RS6200 Recharger Kit used by the Activa RC (Model 37612) implantable neurostimulator.

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Artis Q.zen biplane with software VD12- angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Model …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

The Ocean Water Seal Chest Drain is a plastic, three bottle vacuum collection device. It consists of a collection chamber that holds shed mediastinal…

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Artis zee biplane with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Mo…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Cardioblate CryoFlex Surgical Ablation Console

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Medtronic CareLink SmartSync Device Manager application software (D00U005) used by the following Medtronic Cobalt and Crome implantable cardioverter …

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

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Continuous CT Fluoroscopy DVI Ceiling Mount - CCT Arm DVI Option - Gemini TF 16 System Number: 882470 Continuous CT (CCT) is a CT or PET/CT produ…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

SOMATOM Force with software syngo.CT VB20 Model #10742326

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Roberts Digital VIPR System (with E-size cylinder) Model: ROC-9840

Western/Scott Fetzer Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Continuous CT Fluoroscopy DVI Ceiling Mount - CCT Arm DVI Option - TruFlight Select PET/CT System Number: 882438 Continuous CT (CCT) is a CT or P…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

SOMATOM Definition Flash with software syngo.CT VB20 Model #10430603

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

CombiDiagnost R90 is multi-functional general R/F systems.

Philips Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

ARCHITECT c4000 REF 02P24-01/2P24, 1P86, 1R24, and 1R25; ARCHITECT c8000 REF 01G06-11/1G06; ARCHITECT c16000 REF 03L77-01/3L77;

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

SOMATOM Confidence with software syngo.CT VB20 Model #10590100

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Continuous CT Fluoroscopy DVI Ceiling Mount - CCT Arm DVI Option - CT Vision ACQSIM CT System Number: 728209 Continuous CT (CCT) is a CT or PET/CT p…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Artis Q ceiling with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Mo…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

DigitalDiagnost C90

Philips Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

SOMATOM Drive with software syngo.CT VB20 Model #10431700

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9220 included in the RS5200 Recharger Kit used by the InterStim Micro (Model 97810) implantable neurostimulator.

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Philips Azurion systems with software releases 2.1(L1) and 2.1(L2)

Philips Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

SOMATOM Edge Plus with software syngo.CT VB20 Model #10267000

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Computed Tomography Systems Revolution CT, Revolution CT ES, Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex edition

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

ProxiDiagnost N90 is multi-functional general R/F systems.

Philips Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Artis Q.zen floor with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure M…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

BD Nexiva, 20 GA 1.00 IN (1.1 X 25 mm), 3660 ml/hr. 61ml/min; Closed IV Catheter System- Dual port -61 mL/min (3660 mL/hr)-0.5mL, REF 383536; BD Q-St…

Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Endurant IIs Stent Graft System REF/Description: ESBF2814C103EE STENT GRAFT ESBF2814C103EE ENDUR IIS BIF ESBF2814C103EE STENT GRAFT ESBF2814C103EE EN…

Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 1, 2021

Artis zee multi-purpose with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

BIO-RAD BioPlex 2200 REF 12000651 Syphilis Total & RPR Calibrator Set CAL The BioPlex 2200 Syphilis Total & RPR Calibrator Set is intended for the …

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

SMART FLEX 6x150 BIL, 120cm The S.M.A.R.T.¿ Flex Biliary Stent System is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary …

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators Cooper Surgical Part Number: 909075

CooperSurgical, 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.