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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 20, 2021

smiths medical medex CBSS-5ML, Triple set, (172/15cm), Model Number DPSHC0092

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Thoraguard Chest Tube Kit, 20 Fr

Centese Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

cobas EGFR Mutation Test v2-Somatic gene mutation detection system Catalog Number :07248563190

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator (EMLA), configured as follows: a. Elekta Precise Digital Accelerator; b. Elekta Harmony; c. Elekta Syn…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

smiths medical medex CBSS-5ML Zweifach set, Model Number DPSHC0090

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

smiths medical medex CBSS-5ML, Single Set, (172/15cm), Model Number DPSHC0093

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Endoskeleton" TAS Interbody System with Titan nanoLOCK" Surface Technology, Nanolock 12 Dg Interbody, Large, 12mm

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Babylog VN500 Ventilator with Installed CO2 Measurement Option-intended for the ventilation of neonatal patients from 0.4 kg (0.88 lbs) up to 10 kg (…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Chesapeake Anterior Lumbar (AL) Removal Tool; Cat. no. 2008-90068

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

smiths medical medex CBSS 5 ml, dreifach proximaler Entnahmeport 60 cm, Model number DPSHC0082

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

medex LogiCal 5mL Closed Blood Sampling System, Model Numbers: a) MX961E181P1 b) MX961E211P1 c) MX962E211P1 d) MX96AE181P1 e) MX96AE211P1

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

MYLA Versions: 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.8, 4.8.1 and 4.8.2, part of the VIRTUO System

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Critical Oct 20, 2021

EcoGel 200 - RED Medical Supplies Blue Ultrasound Gel, Model No. 250UG-BMU

Red Medical Supplies

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Ion Flexison Biopsy Needle, 19G, Extension Range : 0-3 cm, Ref: 490104-09 and 49004-10, 5-pack, Sterile EO, Rx only, UDI:00886874115978

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Flower Lag Screw Kit 2.7 mm-intended to be used with 2.7mm lag screws and can be used with any plate that as part of the Flower Small and Medium Impl…

Flower Orthopedics Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 20, 2021

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit (Non-US Assay) and Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 20, 2021

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

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 20, 2021

EcoGel 200 - RED Medical Supplies Clear Ultrasound Gel, Model No. 250UG-CMU

Red Medical Supplies

FDA Devices Critical Oct 20, 2021

EcoGel 100 - RED Medical Supplies Green Ultrasound Gel, Model No. 250UG-GLU

Red Medical Supplies

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Heparin, GORE VIABAHN VBX, BALLOON EXPANDABLE ENDOPROTHESIS, REF BXAL085902E, 8 MM X 59 MM 8 Fr, LARGE BALLOON EXPANDLBE, Nominal Stent Diameter 8 m…

W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 20, 2021

ECO 85CB Lotion Ultrasound 8.5 oz 24/cs ECO 40JBC Gel Ultrasound Transmission Clr 8.5 oz BTL 24/cs ECO 40JMC Gel Ultrasound Transmission Clr 5L 4/c…

National Distribution & Contracting Inc

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

Philips, HeartStart FRx + Defibrillator, Model # Model #s: 861304

Philips North America LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

smiths medical medex CBSS-5ML, Double set, (172+15cm), Model Number DPSHC0094

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

smiths medical medex CBSS 2-fach Druckmesset mit Option, Model Number DPSHC0076

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

FlexLab (FLX), Accelerator a3600 (ACP), Aptio Automation (AP2). (Different brand names of same product.)

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Evita V500 Ventilator with Installed CO2 Measurement Option-Intended for the ventilation of adult,pediatric and neonatal patients. Catalog Number: 8…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Flower Drill Bit Kit 2.4 mm-intended to be used with solid 2.4mm screws and can be used with any plate as part of the Flower Small and Medium Implant…

Flower Orthopedics Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 20, 2021

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit (Emergency Use Authorization, US Assay) and Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Application Specification File. in vitro diagnostic

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

United Orthopedics USTAR II Knee System USTAR II Knee System Segment Part, RHS, 25 mm Length, Catalog # 2915-1025

Uoc Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Power Processor 3K, 3K High Speed Stockyards Module Nameplate: PP 3K Stockyard (Refrig) 9707 REF A88116

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

smiths medical medex CBSS 5 ml, Antishunt proximaler Entnahmeport 60 cm, Model Number DPSHC0081

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

smiths medical medex CBSS 5 ml, zweifach proximaler Entnahmeport 60 cm, Model Number DPSHC0084

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

smiths medical medex CBSS 5 ml, einfach proximaler Entnahmeport 60 cm, Model Number DPSHC0083

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Philips, HeartStart FR2 + Defibrillator, Model # M3860A and M3861A

Philips North America LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Flower Drill Bit Kit 2.7mm- The Drill Bit Kit, 2.7mm (DBK 027) is intended to be used with solid 2.7mm screws and can be used with any the Flower Sm…

Flower Orthopedics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

smiths medical medex CBSS-5ML Antishunt set, (172/15cm), Model Number DPSHC0091

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

BioPlex 2200 ANA Screen Control Set, REF: 663-1131 incompatible with ANA Screen Reagent Packs/ANA Kits, REF: 665-1150; and ANA Screen Calibrator Sets…

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

Philips, HeartStart HS1 Home Defibrillator, Model # Model number: M5068A

Philips North America LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 20, 2021

smiths medical medex HemoDraw Plus Closed Blood Sampling Set with LogiCal Pressure Monitoring System, Model Numbers: a) MX961H182P1 b) MX961H212P1 c)…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

ZOLL, REF 8700-0793-40 (SL-2593AE) SOLEX 7, Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens), HEPARIN CO…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Scan Abutment SP, Cat. No. 30-70101 - Product Usage: used to take an impression with an intra oral scanner or optical scanner to provide a digital re…

Paltop Advanced Dental Solutions Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

ZOLL, REF 8700-0787-40 (IC-3893AE), ICY Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens), STERILE EO, R…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 13, 2021

Alinity c CRP Vario Cardiac High Sensitivity Calibrator Kit (ref 07P5605) - Product Usage: use in the calibration of the Alinity c CRP Vario assay, C…

Sentinel CH SpA

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-0657-40 (IC-3893AE), ICY Intravascular Heat Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit, with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lum…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

CardioQuip, Modular Cooler-Heater, Model: MCH-1000(i), CE 2797, UDI: (01)00860000846103

CardioQuip, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-0695-40 (IC-3893AE), ICY Intravascular Heat Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit, with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lum…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

TECNIS Eyhance IOLs are permanent intraocular implants intended for implantation in the capsular bag. The TECNIS Simplicity Delivery System is desig…

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Scan Abutment NP, Cat. No. 30-70102 - Product Usage: used to take an impression with an intra oral scanner or optical scanner to provide a digital re…

Paltop Advanced Dental Solutions Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Access hsTnI High Sensitivity Troponin I, REF B52699 Access Immunoassay System REAGENT PACK

Beckman Coulter 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.