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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 May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020A, Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK 2L US/ GTIN: 20763000140940 GS3 5PK 2L US/ GTIN: 2076300033…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7655405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741035279 - Product Usage: is designed for use when ce…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020D1 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 1PK OUS1/ GTIN: 00643169704084 GS3 1PK 9L OUS1/ GTIN: 0076300024…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

10 GAUGE DIRECT UNILATERAL STYLET(1 X DIAMOND 1 X BEVEL), CODE INTVM-DSSKBD

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

10G DIRECT WORKING CANNULA BEVEL TIP 15CM, CODE INTVM-DWCB/15

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7655405J, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741200615 - Product Usage: is designed for use when c…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 9617408D, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Maximal Barrier Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)108…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 9617405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741035989…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Bioseal, Central Line Dressing Kit, containing ChloraPREP Applicator 3 mL, REF: CVC015/20, Sterile EO, UDI: (01)00630094430157

Bioseal Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

8G DIRECT WORKING CANNULA BEVEL TIP, CODE INTVM-DWCB

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 69655405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)1080174114752…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Elecsys Troponin I STAT Immunoassay: Catalog# 05094798160 - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020D3 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 1 PK OUS3/ GTIN: 00643169704121 GS3 1PK 9L OUS3/ GTIN: 007630003…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7617408D, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Maximal Barrier Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741035262 - Product Usage: is designed for …

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

10 GAUGE DRILL, CODE INTVM-DRL

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

BPB medica RENOVA SPINE KYPHOPLASTY WORKING CANNULA AND TROCAR TIP, 187 mm, 10G, RES RESWTR1112C-US

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

8G DIRECT WORKING CANNULA BEVEL TIP, CODE INTV-DWCB

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic, REF: MMT-7008C, Enlite Glucose Sensor for the following packaging: ENLITE AUS 1 PRESS 5PK/ GTIN: 20763000252032 Product Usage: intende…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

RayStation standalone software radiation therapy treatment planning system. Model Number: 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B including some service packs

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 9617407, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741035996 …

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020D4 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 1PK 2L CANADA/ GTIN: 00763000179595¿ Product Usage: intended for…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

10 GAUGE SINGLE CEMENT DELIVERY 4 FILLERS 4 SYRINGES, CODE INTVM-SCDK

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Critical May 26, 2021

VICI VENOUS STENT System Product Usage: is intended for the treatment of obstructions and occlusions in the venous vasculature.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Alpha Interlock Suspension System Lanyard Body: An external prosthetic device. The Alpha Lanyard includes suction with a one-way air expulsion valve …

WillowWood Global Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020GA, Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK US GC/ GTIN: 20763000179629 Product Usage: intended for use…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 9655405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741036023…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020LB, Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 1PK US/ GTIN: 763000336998 Product Usage: intended for use with…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C4 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK 2L CANADA/ GTIN: 20763000179612 Product Usage: intended for…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

GORE VIBIL Biliary Endoprosthesis: stents, drains and dilators for the biliary ducts. Catalogue numbers: VH1008040, VH1010040, VN1010040, VN0808200 -…

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7617407, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741035248 - Product Usage: is designed for use when cen…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 26, 2021

VICI RDS VENOUS STENT System Product Usage: is indicated for improving luminal diameter in the iliofemoral veins for the treatment of symptomatic …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

RayStation 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 5, 6, 7, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, RayPlan 1, 2, 7, 8A, 8B, 9A, 10A, 10B including some of the Service Packs. Standalone so…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 91660417, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System (TPS) Stylet Tip, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TPS, CE 2797, UD…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

EASYNJECT, Device for cement infusion in the vertebroplasty procedure, REF KVTGUN-DS

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

10G COAXIAL CANNULA WITH TUOHY CONNECTION, CODE INTVM-CC

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

10 GAUGE CEMENT DELIVERY CANNULA, CODE INTVM-CDC

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020LA, Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK US/ GTIN: 20763000336985 Product Usage: intended for use wit…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

CEMIX - CEMENT MIXING SYSTEM, CODE INTV-MMS

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

11G DIRECT WORKING CANNULA DIAMOND TIP MINI, CODE INTVMN-DWCD

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

ELUVIA Drug-Eluting Vascular Stent System - Product Usage: indicated for improving luminal diameter in the treatment of symptomatic de-novo or resten…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7617405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741086998 - Product Usage: is designed for use when cen…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Elecsys Troponin I Immunoassay: Catalog# 05094810160 - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF CK000516, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System (TPS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TPS, CE 2797, UDI: (0…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Cobalt HF Quad MRI SureScan Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D) - Product Usage: are multiprogramm…

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020D5 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 1PK 1L AUS/ GTIN 00763000252069 GS3 1PK 1L AUS/ GTIN 00763000414…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C5 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK 1L AUS/ GTIN: 20763000252056 GS3 5PK 1L AUS/ GTIN: 207630004…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C2 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK 9L OUS2/ GTIN: 20763000243344 GS3 5PK 9L OUS2/ GTIN: 20763…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic, REF: MMT-7008A, Enlite Glucose Sensor for the following packaging: ENLITE PLUS 5PK 23L 1CL /GTIN: 20643169541706, ENLT PLUS 5PK 2L 1CL PR/…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7812400, Replacement Connector For 4F Groshong NXT clearVue PICC with Extension Leg, Rx Only, Sterile EO, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801741075268 - Prod…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Bioseal, Chest Tube Insertion Tray, containing ChloraPREP Applicator 3 mL, REF: CHT017/20, Sterile EO, Single Use Only, UDI: (01)10630094820177

Bioseal 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.