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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 13, 2021

Zoll REF: 8700-0782-01 (IC-3893), ICY Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit, with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens) , Femoral vein I…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll REF: 8700-0783-40 (IC-4593AE), QUATTRO Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens), HEPARIN CO…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Centricity Universal Viewer 7.0, Model 5829628-0XX. Radiological image processing system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll REF: 8700-0783-14 (IC-4593CO), QUATTRO Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens), HEPARIN C…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll REF: 8700-0783-01 (IC-4593), QUATTRO Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit Custom Luer Applause Heparin, Sterile EO, Rx Only, UDI: (01)00849…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-0782-03 (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

Nutrifill Scleral, Hybrid, and Gas Permeable (GP) Lens Insertion Solution, Physiologic Formula, Preservative Free, 35 Single-use 10ml ampoules (360ml…

Contamac Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System including OPTETRAK Logic RBK PS Tibial Components (Product Line: 02-012-38-XXXX). NOTE: Information reflects …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Corin Unity Knee CS Insert, Size 5 / 9.0mm, Fixed Condylar Stabilised - UHMWPE, REF 1125182, Sterile, and Corin Unity Knee CS Insert, Size 8 / 10.0m…

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Covidien HysteroLux Fluid Management System Control Unit, REF: 72205000

WOM World of Medicine AG

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Nos. 0998-00-0800-31, 0998-00-0800-32, 0998-00-0800-33, 0998-00-0800-34, 0998-00-0800-35, 0…

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Corin BIOLOX Delta Mod Head, diameter 28mm Medium 0mm, 12/14 Taper, REF 104.2805, Sterile, a component of the Trinity Acetabular System.

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

LYMOL Medical Elite X Class Rigid Bronchoscope System, Part No. BD2410, BB2701, BB2702, BB2401, BB2402, BA2700, BT2000, BT2101, BT2103, BT2105, BT210…

Lymol Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Operating room table - Product Usage: intended for use during diagnostic examinations, radiologic procedures or surgical procedures to support and po…

Deerfield Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

The Instructions for Use (IFU) for: Gelsoft Plus Bifurcate, Gelsoft Plus Ax-Fem, GelsoftPlus ERS Ax-Fem, Gelweave Straight, Gelweave Trifurcate, Gel…

Vascutek, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Arjo Citadel beds originally assembled with the IndiGo modules during manufcturing, model number CX812A3J3AMAD0; and IndiGo modules (retrofit kits) t…

ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 6, 2021

EcoLotion Transmission Lotion, used in ultrasound procedures. Item/Description: NC70481/Eco Lotion 5 liters, NC70482/Eco Lotion with Aloe 5 liters, …

North Coast Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Corin MetaFix Hip Stem, Size 1, Short Neck, 135 degrees, Collared Hip Stem, REF 579.0201, Sterile.

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Atrium ADVANTA VXT Vascular Graft, Part No. 22059, UDI 00650862220599 - Product Usage: intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmenta…

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

DuoDERM Control Gel Formula Border Dressings 15x15cm (1x5pk)

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

PUMP SET, 15 DR, 3 CARESITE, 127 in.single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral flu…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

BF-XP60 OES Bronchofiberscope, Model No. BF-XP60

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Atomlab 500 Dose Calibrator Software 2.0.00 through Revision 2.0.08, inclusive Model: 086-330.

Biodex Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

uEXPLORER PET/CT System - Product Usage: intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in the detection, localization, diag…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

MOSAIQ Oncology Information System

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

BF-1T180 EVIS EXERA II Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-1T180

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

NAMIC Stopcocks: (1) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 200 psi (14 bar), REF 70015002, UPN H965700150021, Three-way Stopcock with Rotating Collar, Rx only, Sterile;…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Corin TriFit TS, Size 8, Standard Tapered Stem, REF 694.0008, Sterile.

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Outlook Pump Measured Volume Solution Set/ w/ Auto Shut-Off. Single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for i…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

15 drops/ml, Priming Volume: 27ml, Length: 129 in. Single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

BF-3C40 OES Bronchofiberscope, Model No. BF-3C40

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

DxA 5000 (DxA Automation System, DxA 5000 fit), "For in Vitro Diagnostic Use", Reference Numbers: B87352 with B57634, UDI: 15099590707118

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

LikoStretch Mod 600 IC Model Number: 3156065 LikoStretch Mod 600 IC, Wide Model Number: 3156065B (obsolete since 12JUN2020) - The combination of thi…

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Outlook Pump Primary Administration Set w/ micro Tubing for Epidural Administration-single use, for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/o…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

OUTLOOK PUMP SET 3 CARESITE LADS 133 IN.-single use, for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenter…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Operating room table - Product Usage: intended for use during diagnostic examinations, radiologic procedures or surgical procedures to support and po…

Deerfield Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

BF-XT160 EVIS EXERA Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-XT160

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

OUTLOOK PUMP IV SET W/UNIVERSAL SPIKE-single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral f…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Corin Unity Knee Patella, Size 3 / 8.5mm, Centered Dome 3 PEG-UHMWPE, REF 112.018.06, Sterile, a component of the Unity Total Knee System.

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

LikoStretch 1900 Model Number: 3156051 - The combination of this products allows the user to easily adjust/control the center of gravity during lift …

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Corin Unity Knee Augments, Size 5, 6 & 7 / 10mm Thick, Femoral Posterior Augment, REF 1122370, Sterile, a component of the Unity Total Knee System.

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

AtomLab 500Plus Dose CalibratorSoftware 2.0.00 through Revision 2.0.08, inclusive Model: 086-332

Biodex Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Vysis CLL FISH Probe Kit with the following components: Vysis LSI p53 SpectrumOrange/ATM, SpectrumGreen and LSI D13S319, SpectrumOrange/ 13q34, Spect…

Abbott Molecular, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 6, 2021

Imperative Care, ZOOM 71 Reperfusion Catheter, REF: ICRC071137, TRX Tip, 137 cm, 6F (.083 in/2.11 mm), .071 in/1.8 mm), STERILE.EO, Rx Only, UDI: (0…

IMPERATIVE CARE INC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Y-Type Blood, Outlook Pump Set, Caresite-single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parentera…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Atrium Pneumostat Chest Drain Valve, Part Number 16100

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Stretch Leveller Model Number: 3156200 - The combination of this products allows the user to easily adjust/control the center of gravity during lift …

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

60 drops/ml, Priming volume: 25 ml, Length: 120 in.in-single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

BF-1T60 OES Bronchofiberscope, Model No. BF-1T60

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

BF-N20 OES Bronchofiberscope, Model No. BF-N20

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

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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.