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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 Sep 22, 2021

Cellex qSARS-Cov-2 Antigen Rapid Test, 25 tests/box, submitted as EUA202955 "declined to issue"

Cellex

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD SE Burette Set 20 Drops 2 Injection Ports Vented/NonVented, REF: 72103E-0006

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD Alaris Pump Infusion Buerette Set 0.2 Micron Filter Smallbore Tubing SmartSite Port (Burette) SmartSite Y-Site, REF: 10015012; BD Alaris Pump Infu…

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Colonoscope Family # 1-Pentax Video Colonoscopes (EC Family) with One Instrument Channel and a Water Jet Channel Models: EC-2990Li, EC-3490Li, EC-38…

Pentax of America Inc

FDA Devices Critical Sep 22, 2021

Cordis 5F UNIVERSAL FLUSH F4 SUPER TORQUE MB, SPECIAL, Angiographic Catheter, REF SRD6785MB

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD Extension Set SMALLBORE Tubing with 2 SmartSite VALVES, REF: 20019E

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD SmartSite Bag Access Device, REF: 2300E-0500; BD BAG ACCESS DEVICE CHECK VALVE SmartSite VALVE, REF: 2309E

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Critical Sep 22, 2021

AMSORB PLUS PREFILLED G-CAN 1.0L; Carbon dioxide absorbent canister; Product codes AMAB3801 and AMAB3801GE. Used in anesthesia.

Armstrong Medical Services Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

The Azurion series (within the limits of the used Operation Room table) are intended for use to perform: "Image guidance in diagnostic, intervention…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD SmartSite 'Y' Extension Set 2 Needle-Free Valves, REF: 20019E7D

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

cobas infinity central lab running software version 3.01.03 through 3.02.08, Catalog#: 07154003001

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

McKesson Lap Sponge, X-Ray Detectable 12"x 12", 5/pack, Sterile McKesson Part # 16-2112121

Cypress Medical Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD BURETTE GRAVITY SET 60 DROP 2 Smartsite VALVES VENTED/NONVENTED, REF: 42163E

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer-indicated for the intermittent measurement of human body temperature for patients having ages ranging from …

Welch Allyn Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Alinity ci-series System Control Module clinical chemistry and immunoassay analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use. Model number LN 03R70-01

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Maxi Sky 1000 (Arjo) and V10 (BHM) Bariatric Ceiling Rail - Mounted Lift with measuring function

Arjohuntleigh Magog, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Medtronic HVAD Pump Implant Kits

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 22, 2021

Cordis SUPER TORQUE MB 5F PIG, Angiographic Catheter, REF 532-598C

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Verigene EP Amplification Reagent Kit Test

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Sep 22, 2021

Cordis SUPER TORQUE MB 5F PIG, Angiographic Catheter, REF 532-598B

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Sep 22, 2021

Cordis 5F SUPER TORQUE PIG PIGTAIL SPECIAL, Angiographic Catheter, REF SRD7040MB

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD SmartSite, REF: 2000E CHINA; BD SmartSite Connector, REF: 2000E-04; BD SmartSite J-LOOP Extension Set One Needle Free Valve, REF: 20021E7D; BD Sma…

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

syngo.CT VA20A, VA30A and VA40A in: syngo.via RT Image Suite / Sim&Go SOMATOM go.Now SOMATOM go.Up SOMATOM go.All SOMATOM go.Top SOMATOM…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Potassium Hydroxide 10% (KOH 10%), Cat. No. 300145 Potassium Hydroxide 10% (KOH 10%) is intended for use in the demonstration of yeast and fungal …

Gibson Bioscience

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Arjo Disposable Repositioning Sling, Model AHD001

Getinge Dominican Republic SA

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD Syringe Set 20 DP MIC TBG 0.2MF CKV Anti-Siphon SmartSite VLV Sensing Disc, REF: 10798696; BD Syringe Set 20 DP MIC TBG CKV Anti-Siphon SmartSite …

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

syngo.via RT Image Suite with syngo.via VB30, VB40, VB50 and VB60- Intended for Radiation Therapy Treatment Material Number: 10496180

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD Gravity Burette Set 60 DP 3 SmartSite VALVES BALL VALVE DRIP CHAMBER, REF: 10012564

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

The Hero Model 100 (H-100) is a system consisting of a smart pill dispenser and a medication management app.

Hero Health

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

MR MAGNETOM Systems with RT Image Suite with syngo MR VA20A, VA30A and VA31A with license SW-Key CT_RT_IMA_SUITE_SYNTHETIC_CT Material Numbers: …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD SmartSite Bag Access Device Needle-Free Valve, REF: 2300E; BD Bag access Device with 1 Check Valve And Needle Free Valve, REF: 2309E-0006

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Critical Sep 22, 2021

Cordis SUPER TORQUE MB 5F PIG, Angiographic Catheter, REF 532-598A

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD Alaris Pump Infusion Buerette Set Smallbore Tubing Smartsite Port (Burette) 3 SmartSite Y-Sites, REF: 2441-0006

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD Extension Set SMALLBORE Tubing SmartSite VALVE, REF: 10010511; BD SmartSite Extension Set Needle-Free Valve, REF: 10010912; BD EXTENSION SET SMAL…

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

Lyra Direct SARS-CoV-2 Assay Emergency Use Authorization- Ref: M124. The Lyra Direct SARS-CoV-2 Assay is a real-time RT-PCR assay intended for th…

Quidel Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

The Allura Xper series is intended for use on human patients to perform: "Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

ACUSON Juniper Diagnostic Ultrasound System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 22, 2021

BD ADD-ON Burette Set V/NV Needle-Free Valve, REF: 82113E-0006

CAREFUSION

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

Solero Generator US PG, Item No. H78712740000US0, Catalog No. 12740000US

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

Ingenia 1.5T CX-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional imag…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Critical Sep 15, 2021

EV3 Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Flex Shield Technology

Micro Therapeutics Inc,

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

SmartPath to dStream for XR and 3.0T-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce…

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Ventilator, REF: NKV-550-U, CE 0344, UDI: (01) 00843685100012 The Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Series Ventilator System is intended to …

NIHON KOHDEN ORANGEMED, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

Proteus 235- designed to produce and deliver a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to tr…

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

Atellica IM BR 27.29 (BR) Assay 250 Test Kit- in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative serial determination of cancer antigen CA 27.29 in human se…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

Arc Endocuff Vision as follows: ARV110 ENDOCUFF-V M BLUE PK8, Part Number: E0420501; ARV120 ENDOCUFF-V L GREEN PK8, Part Number: E0420500; ARV130 …

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

Solero Generator Refurbished US PG, Item No. H78712740000USD0, Catalog No. 12740000USD

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

MIVI Super 90 8F Guide Catheter, 95 cm, REF MIA-9095S-IDE, For Investigational Use Only; sterile, and Super 90 8F Guide Catheter, 90 cm, REF MIA-9090…

Mivi Neuroscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

MIVI Super 90 Guide Catheters, MIVI Mi-Axus 8F Catheters, REF MIA-9080S (80 cm length); MIA-9090S (90 cm length), and MIA-9095S (95 cm length), MIA-9…

Mivi Neuroscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 15, 2021

Ingenia Ambition X- Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional im…

Philips North America Llc

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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.