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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 Oct 27, 2021

Foundation Kit

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

REF 8420.15.020, Bone Screw/Vite - Ti6AI4V, Self Tapping/Autofilettante, Dia=6.5mm, h=25mm, STERILE R, 2100099, UDI: (01)08033390018852

Limacorporate S.p.A

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Optima MR450w 1.5T nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

1.5T SIGNA HDxt MR System nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Herniatome, 17G x 15cm, Lumbar Type, Model Number 5091745

ADRIA SRL

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Catalog # BEK4511, Qty: 10, Ecomomy Jamshidi Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration Tray, 11 G X 4"Biopsy/Aspiration needle, 15 G Aspiration Needle (Adjus…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

smiths medical portex Loss of Resistance Device, REF 100/398/000

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

IUD Insertion Pack

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

6.5MMX165MM CANNULATED SCREW

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Catalog # BEK3411, Ecomomy Jamshidi Bone Marrow Biopsy Tray, 11 G X 4"Biopsy/Aspiration needle, sterile, Qty: 10, Single Use Only, RX only. Exp. Dat…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

SIGNA Architect nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

IUD Insertion Kit

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Easi-Care Gait Belt Metal Buckle (54", 60", and 72" lengths)

Kinsman Enterprises Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 27, 2021

Cardiosave Li-Ion Battery Pack, Part No. 0146-00-0097. Component of the Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) with the below Model Numb…

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer, SMN 11066000

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

SIGNA Creator, SIGNA Explorer nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Herniatome, 17G x 9cm, Cervical Type, Model Number 5091749

ADRIA SRL

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Canon PET-CT SCANNER, Cartesion Prime, MODEL PCD-1000A

Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Discovery MR750w 3.0T nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

EPIQ CVxi Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems, Product Code: 795232

Philips Ultrasound Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

SIMPLEXA COVID-19 Positive Control Pack, REF MOL4160, IVD, Rx Only, UDI: (01) 20816101027051

DiaSorin Molecular LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

medfusion Stopcock, 1-way and 4-way, Model Numbers (REF): a. 081-101BE b. 081-101GE c. 081-101GEE d. 081-101NE e. 081-102NE f. 081-102RE g. 08…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

SIGNA Voyager nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Kit: Central Line Dres Change 20/Cs

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

SIGNA Artist nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Discovery MR750 3.0T nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Tenaculum, Plastic

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer, SMN 11066001

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Medtronic Sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation Software, and the Midas Rex …

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

HemosIL Liquid Anti-Xa- Automated chromogenic assay for the quantitative determination of unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low molecular weight hepar…

Instrumentation Laboratory

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Medtronic sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation Software, and the Midas Rex …

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

REF 8420.15.010, Bone Screw/Vite - Ti6AI4V, Self Tapping/Autofilettante, Dia=6.5mm, h=20mm, STERILE R, 2100099, UDI: (01)08033390018845

Limacorporate S.p.A

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Endometrial Biopsy Kit

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Standard IUD Insertion Kit

Stradis Medical, LLC dba Stradis Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Quantitative Controls (IVD)- For use in monitoring the performance of the VITROS ECi/ECiQ/3600 …

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

HemosIL Liquid Anti-Xa- automated chromogenic assay for in vitro diagnostic use by laboratory professionals in clinical laboratories. The assay prov…

Instrumentation Laboratory

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

SIGNA Premier nuclear magnetic resonance imaging system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Medtronic sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation Software, and the Midas Rex …

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

P2131 Automated Field Steam Sterilizer NSN: 6530-01-641-4641

Fort Defiance Industries, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Oct 27, 2021

CADD-Solis VIP ambulatory infusion pump, Model Numbers: a. 21-2120-0105-02L b. 21-2120-0105-03L c. 21-2120-0105-06L d. 21-2120-0105-07L e. 21-21…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

CADD Administration Sets, Model #21-7346-24

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

Herniatome, 17G x 15cm, Lumbar Type with with 20ga-30cm Introducer, Model Number 5091715

ADRIA SRL

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 27, 2021

HemosIL Liquid Anti-Xa- Automated chromogenic assay for the quantitative determination of unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low molecular weight hepar…

Instrumentation Laboratory

CPSC No agency class Oct 22, 2021

Walmart Recalls Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones Due to Rare and Dangerous Bacteria; Two Deaths …

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Flower Drill Bit Kit 2.0 mm - intended to be used with solid 2.0mm screws and can be used with any plate that has been cleared as part of the Flower …

Flower Orthopedics Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 20, 2021

ECO 50TS Gel Tens Ultrasound 1in X 5L cube 1 Dispenser Btl

National Distribution & Contracting Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Philips, HeartStart HS1 OnSite Defibrillator, Model #'s: M5066A and M5067A

Philips North America LLC

FDA Devices Critical Oct 20, 2021

Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Amp Kit (Non-US Assay) and Alinity m SARS-CoV-2 Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Endoskeleton" TCS Interbody System with Titan nanoLOCK" Surface Technology, NanoLock, 6 Deg, Interbody, Medium, 10mm

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator (EMLA): Elekta Harmony Pro, REF 1555143; Elekta Infinity, REF 1552091, and Elekta Versa HD, REF 1552093.

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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.