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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 4, 2021

OxyMask O2 Adult REF OM-1125-14

Southmedic, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

Affinity Four Birthing Bed-used as a birthing bed for women of child bearing age in an LDR (Labor, Delivery, Recovery) or LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Reco…

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

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

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

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

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

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

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 4, 2021

OEC Elite mobile C-arm - Product Usage: intended to provide fluoroscopic and digital spot images of the patient anatomy, interventional tools/devices…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 130-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, Neutral, 40mm. O…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 104-32-XX, MCS +5GXL Liner 5/15 DEG and MCS GXL …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Cotton Rounds/Pads under the following brand names: 1. BEAUTY 360 Extra Large Premium Cotton Ovals - two textures soft and strong 100 count; 2. BE…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 132-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, Lipped Ant, 40mm;…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 138-28-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree, +5 Lat Liner,…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Citrasate Liquid Acid Concentrate and NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate are each intended to be used as one component in the preparation of dialysat…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 138-22-XX, Novation GXL 10 deg Liner, G00, 22mm …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 132-28-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree Liner, 28mm; N…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

(1) 08-4078-BB BIBAG 650 GRAMS/BAG 16 BAGS/CASE (2) 08-4080-BB BIBAG 900 grams/bag 12 bags/case For patients with acute and chronic end stage…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 136-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized,…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 130-32-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner, 32mm; an…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Suture Anchor, BioComposite SwiveLock C, 5.5 mm x 19.1 mm, Closed Eyelet, REF AR-2323BCC

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

NEFA CAL (Non-Esterified Fatty Acids)- IVD Standard for measurement of NEFA Catalog Number: FA115

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

The Drain Bag Set (tubings and flexible bags) is a passive, closed drainage system used as an optional receptacle during an APD treatment. The Drain …

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 138-32-XX, Novation GXL Liner, 10 Deg Face, 32mm…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Disposable Replacement Backflush Brush Needles (23 gauge/0.6mm)-for use in vitreoretinal surgery Product Number: labeled as 1281.B1D, product is 128…

Dutch Ophthalmic USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 130-22-XX, Novation GXL Neutral Liner, G00, 22mm…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 136-36-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized,…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 28, 2021

Philips Respironics V60 Plus Ventilator with Software Versions 3.00 and 3.10. The Respironics V60/V60 Plus Ventilator is an assist ventilator and …

Respironics California, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

DJO Surgical EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert - e-plus, REF: 341-12-711, Left Sz. 11 12mm, CE0086, Sterile H2O2, UDI: (01)00888912166980

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 134-28-XX, Acumatch GXL, Ext Cov Liner, 28mm. O…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material 5cc Cartridge, Catalog Number 2101-0005, GTIN 00808232000962

Stryker Spine

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 136-32-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized,…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Citrasate Dry Acid Concentrate and GranuFlo Dry Acid Concentrate are each intended to be used as one component in the preparation of dialysate in a 3…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

DJO Surgical EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert - e-plus, REF: 341-16-711 Left Sz. 11 16mm, CE 0086, Sterile H2O2, UDI: (01)00888912167185

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

SoftGenomics version 4.1.15.6 SoftGenomics is a laboratory workflow and information management system to be used in a clinical molecular or cytoge…

Soft Computer Consultants, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Medtronic Reveal LINQ LNQ11 / PA96000

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Infant Heel Warmer with Attachment Tab, Nonsterile, Active Product SKU MH00002T The infant heel warmer is activated at the point of care by sque…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Cell Marque Antibodies, MSH6 (44), Mouse Monoclonal Antibody, REF: 287M-10, IVD, CE, GTIN: 00841683104513

Cell Marque Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jul 28, 2021

3AA battery cradle (Part Number 045-001699-01) used with BeneVision TD60 Telepack (Model Number 115-047566-00 /115-060044-00) and TM80 Telepack (Mode…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 130-36-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner, 36mm; an…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 136-28-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized,…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 104-28-XX, MCS +5GXL Liner 5/15 DEG and MCS GXL …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

The Fresenius APD Luer-Lock Adapter, Catalog number 050-95018, is designed to connect a peritoneal dialysis bag equipped with a luer-lock connector t…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 132-22-XX, Novation GXL Liner, G00, 22mm ID; and…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Version: 1.2.0 (1.2.0+85ela410) Caption Health, Caption AI, Ultrasound Imaging System Application Software (GMDN: 40873), UDI: (01)00860003586303(10)…

Caption Health

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

026-20036A Liberty Drain Line, Luer Tap For patients with acute and chronic end stage renal disease going under PD in healthcare or home setting

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Stimulen Collagen Moisturizing Lotion, ST9555B

Southwest Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 28, 2021

Philips Respironics V60 Ventilator with Software Versions 3.00 and 3.10. The Respironics V60/V60 Plus Ventilator is an assist ventilator and is in…

Respironics California, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material 10cc Cartridge, Catalog Number 2101-0010, GTIN 00808232000979

Stryker Spine

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Infant Heel Warmer without Attachment Tab, Nonsterile, Active Product SKU MH00002N The infant heel warmer is activated at the point of care by s…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

NaturaLyte Dry Bicarbonate Concentrate is composed of sodium bicarbonate powder and is used as one component in the preparation of dialysate in a 3-s…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 136-22-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized,…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 28, 2021

The MTS Set is a single-use, sterile (EO), non-pyrogenic, optional accessory that provides additional connections/disconnections when used with a sta…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, 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.