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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 Jun 30, 2021

Probe Cover, PE, Gel and Elastic bands, 6"x96"-Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Item ID: 1006664

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Probe Cover 6" x 48" regular PE w/ 2 Elastic Bands-Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Bulk Non-sterile Item ID: A-AU-0776NA

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

reSET-O Mobile App, iOS and Android, provides cognitive behavioral therapy, as part of substance abuse treatment.

Pear Therapeutics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

LEGION Posterior Stabilized OXINIUM Femoral Component, REF 71421216, Size 6, Left, Nonporous Femoral Component, A/P 65.5 MM, M/L 73 MM, For Cemented …

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM: Item number: 5658877

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

novaplus, General Purpose Kit, Cat. No. 56603

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

FREESTYLE LIBRE 14 DAY GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM. Item Number: 5479084

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

DEXCOM G6 SENSOR 3 PACK Item Number: 5447552

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

reSET Mobile App, iOS and Android, provides cognitive behavioral therapy, as part of substance abuse treatment.

Pear Therapeutics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Probe Cover, Lite poly, 6"x48", w two bands- Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Item ID: A-AU-1002N

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

ONETOUCH ULTRA BLUE TEST STRIPS 100 COUNT Item Number: 2990174

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

VAPORIZER VICKS 1.5GAL Item Number: 2354942

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jun 30, 2021

inLight Medical LED Pads used with Polychromatic light technology system

Inlightened Partners LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Transducer Cover 18x147cm, Kit, VIP Film w/ Bands & EMM Gel- Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Item ID: E6360

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Hays Innovation Ultrasound Probe Cover Kit - Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Item ID: HS2000HL

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Probe Cover 6"x48"- Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Item ID: SH29

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Philips Allura Xper System: Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Product No.: 722026, 722027, 722028, 722029, 722035, 722038, and 722058.

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Econocare Plus Waffle Overlay- Intended for use as a medical device to aid in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries or bed sores and g…

EHOB, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

FilmArray Pneumonia Panel (Penumo) REF RFIT-ASY-0144

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Medical Action INDUSTRIES INC., Minor Procedure Tray, REF 61214

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

6" x 96" Elastic Poly Probe Cover, T Tip,Tele Fold, 3 bands - Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Item ID: A-AU- 0853NA

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Medical Action INDUSTRIES INC., Disposable Instrument Pack Curved Hemostat, REF 56224

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Transducer Cover 15x147cm, Kit, VIP Film w/ Bands & EMM Gel Item ID: E6359

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

ONETOUCH DELICA LANCETS 30G 100 COUNT Item Number: 5541610

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Probe Cover, PU and Elastic Blue Bands - 6" x 48", with hole Item ID: SH17

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

BD UF PEN 32GX4MM 100 NANO Item Number: 4292272

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Probe Cover, 6"x96" poly, tapered end, w 3 bands-Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Item ID: A-AU-0980N

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Medical Action INDUSTRIES INC., General Purpose Instrument Tray, REF 61209

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Access SARS-CoV-2 lgG II Calibrator, REF C69058, IVD, CE UDI: (01)15099590742751

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

ONETOUCH ULTRA TEST STRIPS 25 COUNT Item Number: 3510443

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Case Cardiac Assessment System for Exercise Testing and CardioSoft Diagnostic System Exercise Stress Testing ECG application

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

AEROCHAMBER PLS W/MASK LRG BLU Item Number: 1496033

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

6" x 48" Elastic Poly Probe Cover, Tele Fold, sq. end,2 band - Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Item ID: A-AU-10- 058N

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

FREESTYLE LANCETS 28G 100CT Item Number:2975670

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

ONETOUCH DELICA LANCETS 33G 100 COUNT Item Number: 5541628

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

BioFire BCID2 Panel, REF RFIT-ASY-0147, For FilmArray Systems, CE, Blood Culture Identification Panel in vitro diagnostic, Rx Only, UDI: (01)00815381…

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Probe Cover 6" x 96" regular PE w/ 3 Elastic Bands- Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Item ID: A-AU-0778NA

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Probe Cover - 6" x 3" x 96"-Ultrasonic Transducer Cover Item ID: SH22

Exact Medical Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

ONETOUCH ULTRASOFT LANCETS 100 COUNT Item Number: 3007788

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 30, 2021

Medical Action INDUSTRIES INC., Disposable Instrument Pack Mosquito Hemostat, REF 56220

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 23, 2021

QiYu Hand Sanitizer Gel, ethanol, 500 mL bottles (pump), Manufacturer Guangzhou Minghui Cosmetics Co., Ltd., Baiyun District, Guanzhou

World Source Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 23, 2021

Adult-Pediatric Electrostatic Filter HME, Item Code 352/5877Z - Product Usage: indicated for single use on anesthetized patients and respiratory care…

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 23, 2021

Atellica CH 930 Analyzer with Photometer Lamp (SMN 11075676) Siemens Material Number: 11067000

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 23, 2021

Mechanical Filter with Connector Small, Tethered Cap, Item Code 351/5979 - Product Usage: indicated for single use on anesthetized patients and respi…

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 23, 2021

Corin TriIFit TS SIZE 2, STANDARD TAPERED STEM, CEMENTLESS, REF 694.0002. Hip prosthesis component.

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 23, 2021

Medtronic HY10L28R3, Custom Pack HY10L28R3 1/4 Pack, Custom Perfusion System, Sterile, Rx.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 23, 2021

Medtronic CB10Y89R10, Custom Pack CB10Y89R10 ECC 3/8 A/V, Custom Perfusion System, Sterile, Rx.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 23, 2021

E3800 PC Units (spare parts)

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 23, 2021

Dialysate Concentrate for Hemodialysis-Liquid/Powd - Product Usage: used in conjunction with bicarbonate in a compatible artificial kidney (hemodialy…

Medivators, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 23, 2021

Medtronic CB10W64R1, Custom Pack CB10W64R1 CH Access 3/8, Custom Perfusion System, Sterile, Rx.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

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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.