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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 Critical Oct 6, 2021

Norco Ultrasound Gel, Item/Description: NC70479/Norco Ultrasound Gel, 250 mL; NC70479/North Coast Ultrasound Gel, 250 mL; NC70479-5/Norco Ultrasound …

North Coast Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Outlook Pump Blood Administration Set with SAFELINE Injection Site-single use, for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pum…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

ET82HP OUTLOOK PUMP EXTENSION SET-single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluid…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Flow sensors that may be installed in the following GEHC anesthesia machines: (1) Aestiva MRI, GTIN 0080682102339; (2) Aestiva 7900; (3) Aestiva…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

10 drops/ml, Priming volume: 46ml, Length: 130 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

The Instructions for Use (IFU) for: Carotid Patch and Gelsoft Patch vascular patches. FSN says Tapered Carotid Patch 920875t

Vascutek, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Nos. 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 6, 2021

Omnisound Gel, 250 ml bottle and 5 L container; and EcoGel 200, 250 ml bottle; Manufactured by Eco-Med. For use in ultrasound procedures.

Accelerated Care Plus Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

BF-P60 OES Bronchofiberscope, Model No. BF-P60

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

PAS-PORT PROXIMAL ANASTOMOSIS SYSTEM Catalog Number: FC700SU

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Critical Oct 6, 2021

DeRoyal Procedure Packs containing Smiths Medical NORMOFLO Irrigation Warming Set

Deroyal Industries, Inc. Lafollette

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Corin Trinity-i, diameter 50mm Taper Size 3, Non-Occluded Ti Plasma Shell, REF 320.03.350, Sterile, a component of the Trinity Acetabular System.

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

V1500HP OUTLOOK PUMP SET 118-single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Re…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

OUTLOOK PUMP IV SET, 134 IN.-single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Re…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Outlook Pump Add-On Set-single use, for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parenteral fluids Ref: …

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

BF-Q180-AC EVIS EXERA II Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-Q180-AC

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

FlexoStretch Model Number: 3156057 - The combination of this products allows the user to easily adjust/control the center of gravity during lift of p…

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

VACUETTE TUBE 6 ml K2E K2EDTA 13x100 pink cap-pink ring, non-ridged

Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

uMI 550 System - Product Usage: intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in the detection, localization, diagnosis, st…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

OctoStretch with Stretch Leveller - The combination of this products allows the user to easily adjust/control the center of gravity during lift of pa…

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Corin Trinity Liner ECIMA, diameter 40mm Neutral Offset, Taper Size 4, REF 322.04.640, Sterile; and Corin Trinity Liner ECIMA, diameter 36mm Neutral…

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

PAS-PORT PROXIMAL ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE US Catalog Number: FG-000001-13

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

AMX Navigate Mobile X-Ray System

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Xcela PICC with PASV Valve Technology/Kit 5 F-55cm; (Maximum Flow Rate 3.5 mL/Sec)-indicated for short or long-term peripheral access to the central …

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Corin Trinity Dual Mobility, Size 4, Dual Mobility CoCr Liner, REF 321.04.540, Sterile, and Corin Dual Mobility, Size 4 42 insert/28 head, REF 325.04…

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Corin Trinity Screw, diameter 6.5mm 35mm Length, Cancellous Bone Screw, REF 321.035, Sterile; and Corin Trinity Screw, diameter 6.5mm 50mm Length, Ca…

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

BF-XP160F EVIS EXERA Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-XP160F

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Oct 6, 2021

GENOSYL DS (Delivery System) console, for use as a vasodilator.

Vero Biotech, LLC

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

NAMIC Manifolds. (1) NAMIC Angiographic MANIFOLD, Medium Pressure, REF 64038301, UPN H965640383011, 3 Valve Manifold, Off Star Handles, Ports o…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Elekta Monaco - Product Usage: used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.

Elekta Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

OUTLOOK PUMP SET, 3 CARESITE LADS, 115 IN-single use, for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for infusion of parente…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Outlook¿ Pump 15 Drop 0.2 Micron Filtered IV Set with 2 CARESITE¿ Y-Sites: single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon …

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Outlook Pump Sets w/3 CARESITE Needle-Free Injection Sites: single-use for use with the Outlook Safety Infusion System and/or Horizon NXT Pump for in…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

Flow sensors kept as stand-alone user replaceable spare parts for the GEHC anethesia machines: 2089610-001 FLOW SENSOR, LEGACY VAR ORF BCG (blue, …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 6, 2021

BF-P180 EVIS EXERA II Bronchovideoscope, Model No. BF-P180

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

DLP Left Heart Vent Catheters, 18 FR. Sterile, Rx Only

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A319416AM, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bardex" I.C., Complete Care", Urine Meter, Temperature Sensing, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A800360, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM Foley Catheter Tray

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Centricity Universal Viewer and Viewer 6.0 - Product Usage: Is a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various ima…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A899916, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubricath", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Univation X System knee implant devices as follows: Catalog/Product: NL470 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T1 RM/LM 7MM; NL471 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COM…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Scorpion Portal Vein Access Set - Product Usage: used to gain access to the hepatic vein and guide a sharp puncture tool (0.040 Stylet or 17ga Needl…

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Sep 29, 2021

EcoGel 100 Imaging Gel, EcoGel 200 MultiPurpose Gel (Blue), EcoGel 200 MultiPurpose Gel (CLEAR), and EcoLotion Transmission Lotion 1) 100, 200 gel…

AMTEC SALES Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Ad-Tech Lightweight TECH ATTACH Cable - Product Usage: Designed for the purpose of connecting these electrodes to third party monitors/stimulators.

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Soft Tissue Biopsy Needles

M.D.L. S.r.l.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Mammary Nodules Localization

M.D.L. S.r.l.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

DuoDERM CGF Dressing 10x10CM (1x5PK) (ICC 187660) DuoDERM Extra Thin Dressing 15X15CM (1X10PK) (ICC 187957) DuoDERM Extra Thin Dressing 10X10CM (1X…

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Catalog A942216, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM, Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 29, 2021

Ad-Tech Lightweight CABRIO Cable - Product Usage: Designed for the purpose of connecting these electrodes to third party monitors/stimulators.

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

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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.