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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 Aug 11, 2021

Flex IUI Set with LED Lighted Speculum and Test kit, SKU fls1001

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Low Aug 11, 2021

GlideScope Go Monitors

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Premium Human Artificial Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Kit & Metal Speculum, SKU 636391205887

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Regard NEWBORN KIT, LD00201M, Item Number: 830016013. Medical convenience kit which includes an infant heel warmer.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Low Aug 11, 2021

Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Reagent A - Enzyme (unlabeled). in vitro diagnostic reagent.

Stanbio Laboratory, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Sharesource Connectivity Platform for Use with the Amia Automated PD System

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Regard NEWBORN KIT, LD00201j, Item Number: 830016010. Medical convenience kit which includes an infant heel warmer.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

REF: 08P1820, Abbott Alinity c Activated Alanine Aminotransferase reagent Kit, Alinity c Activated Alanine Aminotransferase Reagent Kit,, IVD, CE, U…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Deluxe At-Home Human Artificial Intracervical (ICI) Insemination Kit with Pregnancy & Ovulation Tests, SKU 636391205856

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Nail Insertion Sleeve, elastic T2 Tibia SPI ¿8-13 (SPI Elast. Sleeve 8-13), Catalog Number 18061407S

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Home Artificial Insemination Kit Human IUI ICI Pregnancy & Ovulation Tests, SKU midiuikt

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Low Aug 11, 2021

Synchron CX/DX/LX Beta-Hydroxybutyrate . in vitro diagnostic reagent.

Stanbio Laboratory, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Kaguya Automated Peritoneal Dialysis System

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

2 Complete ICI Human At Home Donor Artificial Insemination Kits Tenderneeds, SKU unknown

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Straumann SCS Screwdriver, driver, for ratchet, short, L 21mm, stainless steel Article Number: 046.401. dental surgical instrument.

Straumann USA LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

TenderNeeds Fertility PRO IUI Human Artificial Home Insemination Kits, SKU 133166055771

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Low Aug 11, 2021

Cardinal Health Beta-Hydroxybutyrate . in vitro diagnostic reagent.

Stanbio Laboratory, LP

FDA Devices Low Aug 11, 2021

Beta-Hydroxybutyrate LiquiColor. in vitro diagnostic reagent.

Stanbio Laboratory, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

Nail Insertion Sleeve, elastic T2 Tibia SPI ¿8-11 (SPI Elast. Sleeve 8-11), Catalog Number 18061406S

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

REF 8L92-21, Abbott Activated Alanine Aminotransferase, for use with Architect, IVD, CE, UDI: (01) 00380740017866

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

REF 8L92-22, Abbott Activated Alanine aminotransferase, for use with Architect, IVD, CE, UDI: (01) 00380740161859

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Low Aug 11, 2021

Cardinal Health Beta-Hydroxybutyrate LiquiColor for Synchron CX/LX/DX. in vitro diagnostic reagent.

Stanbio Laboratory, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 11, 2021

2 X Sterile Human Home Artificial Insemination Semen Kit (Human), SKU 143298592960

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Medtronic Vectris SureScan MRI, Catalog Numbers: a) 977A260 b) 977A275 c) 977A290

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Infusomat Space Volumetric Pump Administration Set, Product Code 490100

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Proteus 235-Proton Therapy System

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

SPECSAVERS UMERE TORIC Power -07.00 -1.25/180 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

ThermoScientific Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs Rx only Made in the United Kingdom

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

AQUATECH PLUS 1 DAY TORIC Power: -07.50 -0.75/060 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

FRESH DAY 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.00 -1.25/010 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.00 -1.75/170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.00 -1.75/170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Endurant II/Endurant IIs Stent Graft System: Medtronic Endurant II Stent Graft System REF ETUF3214C102EE, ETCF3636C49EE, ETBF3216C166EE, and ETUF3…

Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Heater Cooler Unit (HCU 30) The device supplies temperature-controlled water for cardioplegia heat exchangers and for blood heat exchangers in extrac…

Maquet Medical Systems USA

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

OEC 3D Imaging, Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Mobile - Product Usage: designed to provide fluoroscopic and digital spot images of adul…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Semi-automatic Biopsy-Needle, ITP innotom.com, CE 0297, STERILE EO for the following article numbers: Article no. BIM 18/10, Length 100 mm, Diame…

INNOVATIVE TOMOGRAPHY PRODUCT GMBH

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Zippie Voyage, early intervention stroller - Product Usage: is manually operated by a caregiver for purposes of assisting a disabled person while pro…

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Coaxial Interventional Needle, ITP innotom.com, CE 0297, STERILE EO for the following article numbers: Article no. KIM 22/05, Length 50 mm, diame…

INNOVATIVE TOMOGRAPHY PRODUCT GMBH

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.00 -1.25/180 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 4, 2021

Recirculator 8.0s Disposable Lavage Kit (product code number 8100) , GTIN: 08719992086016. Hyperthermic Perfusion System intended to raise the temp…

Eight Medical International BV

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CARESCAPE PDM-Masimo SpO2. Physiological data monitor.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

basixALPHA Inflation Device 30 atm/bar 20 mL - Product Usage: Used to inflate and deflate an angioplasty balloon or other interventional device, and …

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC -DIAGNOSTIC Power-07.00 -1.75/170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Medtronic Endurant IIs Stent Graft System Medtronic Endurant IIs Stent Graft System REF ESBF3614C103EE and ESBF3214C103E. Used to treat infr…

Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

MEDIFLEX ELITE 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.00 -1.75/170 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

RayStation (Radiation Treatment Planning System) : RayStation 9A, 9B, 9B SP1, 10A, 10A SP1, 10B and 11A, in combination with RayCare Model Numbers…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CLARITI 1 DAY TORIC Power -07.00 -1.25/010 Daily Disposable Contact Lens with UV blocker

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Coaxial Interventional Needle, ITP innotom.com, CE 0297, STERILE EO for the following article numbers: Article no. KIR 23/05, Length 50 mm, Diame…

INNOVATIVE TOMOGRAPHY PRODUCT GMBH

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

CytoCell DiGeorge/VCFS TUPLE1 Region and 22q13.3 Region Probe, Model Number LPU004-A. analyte specific reagent for in vitro diagnostics

Cytocell Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Zippie Voyage, early intervention stroller - Product Usage: is manually operated by a caregiver for purposes of assisting a disabled person while pro…

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC

What to do with this

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  • Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
  • Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings

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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.