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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 Nov 24, 2021

REGARD Vitrectomy Tray

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

REGARD Ear Tray

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Vit Kit-Freeze is intended for use in assisted reproductive procedures for vitrification and storage of human oocytes (MII), pronuclear (PN) zygotes …

Fujifilm Irvine Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Cobas u 601 urinalysis test system, Catalog number 06334601001 The cobas U 601 urinalysis test system is comprised of the cobas u 601 urine analyzer…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

LEEP PRECISION Integrated System, 220V CooperSurgical part numbers: LP-10-220

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Quantum 2000 Electrosurgical Generators Cooper Surgical Part Number: 909075-05W

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

LEEP PRECISION Generator 220V Cooper Surgical Part Number: LP-20-220

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

REGARD Basic Cataract tray

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

SMART FLEX 10x100 BIL, 80cm 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

Ilizarov Wire Tensioner, Model 71070341, UDI (10)08033201842072(10)21HP02550(11)210831(21E434

Medicalplastic S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Transseptal Needle with Catheter. RPN TSN-17-75.0-ENDRYS. GPN G19261. Coaxial set consisting of an outer catheter, curved-tip metal cannula, and…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

bvi CustomEyes Kit-Lafayette General Medical Center: CustomEyes Cataract Surgical Kits that contain Beaver Xstar Crescent Knife (REF#373809) as a com…

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Beaver Xstar Crescent Knife, 2.5mm, 55 degrees, bevel down. Intended for or cataract surgery. REF#: 373809

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

BIO-RAD BioPlex 2200 REF 12000650 SYPH T PACK Syphilis Total & RPR Reagent Pack The BioPlex Syphilis Total & RPR kit is a multiplex flow immunoassay…

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

LEEP PRECISION Integrated System, 120V CooperSurgical part number: LP-10-120

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

REGARD Newborn Tray

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

SMART FLEX 10x100 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

OMNI K2 Hip Stem, Manufacturer's Product Code 130006 The OMNI K2 Hip Stem is intended for use as the femoral component of a primary total hip replac…

OmniLife Science

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

bvi CustomEyes Kit-CustomEyes Cataract Surgical Kits that contain Beaver Xstar Crescent Knife (REF#373809) as a component-non-sterile sample for eval…

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

REGARD Core Biopsy Tray

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

REGARD Ultrasound Tray

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

SMART FLEX 8x60 BIL, 80cm The S.M.A.R.T.¿ Flex Biliary Stent System is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tr…

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Nov 24, 2021

Scrip Ultrasound Gel Clear, 5L Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue

Scrip Inc

FDA Devices Critical Nov 24, 2021

Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code: PT-65709-W The Arrow-Trerotola" Percutaneous Thrombolytic…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

REGARD Stereotactic Tray

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

SMART FLEX 9x60 BIL, 80cm The S.M.A.R.T.¿ Flex Biliary Stent System is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tr…

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Transseptal Needle, Trocar. RPN TSNC-18-71.0, TSNC-19-56.0. GPN G02364, G02365. Product consists of a transseptal needle and obturator.

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

API 50 CH, Model 50300

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 24, 2021

Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code: PT-65709-WC The Arrow-Trerotola" Percutaneous Thrombolyti…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Smith and Nephew EVOS Self-Tapping Locking Screw SST: (1)REF 72413575, 3.5MM x 75MM, and (2) REF 72413570, 3.5MM X 70MM. Sterile.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Vit Kit-Freeze is intended for use in assisted reproductive procedures for vitrification and storage of human oocytes (MII), pronuclear (PN) zygotes …

Fujifilm Irvine Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 24, 2021

Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code: PT-65709-HFWC The Arrow-Trerotola" Percutaneous Thromboly…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Permobil TiLite, Models: Aero Z, and ZRA

TiSport, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

SMART FLEX 6x120 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: 909075-05

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 24, 2021

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-HBc IgM Controls, Product Code 6801427 For use in monitoring the performance of the VITROS ECi/ECiQ/3600 Immun…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

LEEP PRECISION Generator 120V Cooper Surgical Part Number: LP-20-120

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Torque Limiting Adaptor, AO Connect, 4 N-m, part #027-203, reusable, a component of the Bodycad Fine Osteotomy Implant and Disposable Instrumentation…

Laboratoires Bodycad, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 24, 2021

Scrip Creme All Purpose Lotion Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue

Scrip Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Sensis/ Sensis Vibe systems with software VD1X as follows: (1)Sensis Model 10764561 (2) Sensis Vibe Hemo Model 11007641 (3)Sensis Vibe Combo Model …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Nov 24, 2021

Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code: PT-12709-WC The Arrow-Trerotola" Percutaneous Thrombolyti…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 24, 2021

bvi CustomEyes Kit-AMO Germany GmbH Katarakt-set - Dr. Wagner: CustomEyes Cataract Surgical Kits that contain Beaver Xstar¿ Crescent Knife (REF#37380…

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

T4 EIA Kit, Cat No: BC-1007, Store at 2-8C, For in vitro diagnostic use only This product s intended use is For the quantitative determination of t…

BioCheck, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

Hemodialysis Delivery System, Software Version 2.x.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

HENRY SCHEIN Safety Blood Collection Needle 21Gx 1 1/4 Inch, REF 570-2067, 100pcs/box 1000pcs/ctn 350*210*350mm

Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

McKesson PREVENT HT Safety Winged Blood Collection Needle with Tube Holder, MFR # 16-NBCH21GS

Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 17, 2021

Ellume COVID-19 Home Test

ELLUME LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

Philips Azurion Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Software version 2.1.x, Model numbers 722063, 722064, 722067, 722068, 722078, 722079, 72222…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

THERAKOS CELLEX Photopheresis Procedural Kit PRODUCT CODE: CLXUSA

Therakos, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 17, 2021

HENRY SCHEIN Safety Blood Collection Needle 22Gx 1 1/4 Inch, REF 570-2068, 100pcs/box 1000pcs/ctn 350*210*350mm

Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.

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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.