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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 Apr 28, 2021

BIOTRONIK INTICA NEO 7 HF-T DF-1 IS-1 ProMRI, REF 429553, UDI: 04035479156831 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and…

BIOTRONIK Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Sensis/ Sensis Vibe Hemo systems with VD12A software as follows: Dedicated SIS Server- 6648153 Sensis Post-Processing Workstation- 6648161 Sensi…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

BIOTRONIK Iforia 7, vr-T, DX, DF-1,REF 390090, UDI: 04035479127176 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricula…

BIOTRONIK Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

ELI 280 Electrocardiograph, with AM12M Acquisition Module accessory. Impacted software version of the AM12M is version 1.5.1 - Product Usage: indica…

Welch Allyn Inc Mortara

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

ANGIOGRAPHIC KIT W/MX123-3MR MANIFOLD, Model Number MX1030. for use during angiography and other special procedures.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

ELI 380 Electrocardiograph, with AM12M Acquisition Module accessory. Impacted software version of the AM12M is version 1.5.1 - Product Usage: indica…

Welch Allyn Inc Mortara

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

BIOTRONIK Iperia 7, DR-T, DF-1, ProMRI REF 392409, UDI: 04035479128777 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventri…

BIOTRONIK Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

BIOTRONIK ILIVIA NEO 7 VR-T DF-1 ProMRI, REF 429531, UDI: 04035479156763 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and vent…

BIOTRONIK Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

BIOTRONIK INVENTRA 7, VR-T DX DF-1, REF 399437, UDI: 04035479136321 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricu…

BIOTRONIK Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

BIOTRONIK INTICA NEO 7 VR-T DX DF-1 ProMRI, REF 429559, UDI: 04035479156855 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and v…

BIOTRONIK Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

BIOTRONIK ILIVIA 7, VR-T DF-1 ProMRI, REF 404625, UDI: 04035479142124 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventri…

BIOTRONIK Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

BIOTRONIK INVENTRA 7, VR-T DX DF-1 ProMRI, REF 399436, UDI: 04035479136314 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and v…

BIOTRONIK Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Assure COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Device that include: 1) Pouch Label - FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test *** Rapid Reliable Simple *** COVID-19 IgG/…

AZURE BIOTECH INC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

BIOTRONIK IPERIA 7, DR-T DF4 ProMRI, REF 392423, UDI: 04035479128913 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricu…

BIOTRONIK Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

BIOTRONIK ITREVIA 7, VR-T DX DF-1, REF 393037, UDI: 04035479129521 - Product Usage: intended to provide ventricular tachycardia pacing and ventricula…

BIOTRONIK Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Mark 910 LogiCal, Model Number DPS567201. for blood pressure monitoring and blood sampling.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

CPSC No agency class Apr 22, 2021

Kawasaki USA Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Lincoln, Neb.

CPSC No agency class Apr 22, 2021

Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Lincoln, Neb.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

foamyiQ Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%), Net Contents: 42.27 oz/1250 ml per foam pump cartridge, For Institutional and Indu…

Spartan Chemical Co Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Lite'n Foamy Healthcare Personnel Handwash (Chloroxylenol, 1.0%), Net Contents: 18 oz/ 532 ml per foam pump container, For Institutional and Industri…

Spartan Chemical Co Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Lite'n Foamy Lemon Blossom Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride 0.1%), Net Contents: 18 oz/ 532 ml per foam pump container, For Institutional and In…

Spartan Chemical Co Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Lite'n Foamy Eucalyptus Mint Sanitizing Handwash (Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.13%), Net Contents: 18 oz/ 532 ml per foam pump container, For Institution…

Spartan Chemical Co Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

cobas Liat Analyzer: respiratory virus panel nucleic acid assay system Catalog Number: 07341920190

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120i (RoHS) Dual Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 11219530) - OUS, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Covidien Tri-Staple 2.0 Reinforced Intelligent Reload 60 mm Medium/Thick-For use with Signia stapling system. Staple line reinforcement has applicati…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

SUNSTAR Butler Clear Dip, 16 FL OZ, SKU #716PA

Sunstar Americas, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

MAMBA Flex 135 Microcatheter. Packaged with protective sleeve over catheter, sealed in a Tyvek pouch, and is then labeled and placed in carton with …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120i (RoHS) with Single Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 11219529) - US, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120i with Single Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 10488923) - US, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B assay cobas Liat- Reagents, 2019-Novel Coronavirus Nucleic Acid for use on the cobas Liat System, Catalog Number: …

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120 with Single Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 10316162) - OUS, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120i Refurb Single Aspirate (SMN 11314044) - OUS, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120 with Single Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 10316162) - US, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Covidien Signia Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload 45 mm Vascular/Thin 8 mm - Long Item Code: SIGSDL45CTVT

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120 REFURB SAA AUTOSAMPLER (SMN 10374453) - OUS, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120i (RoHS) Dual Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 11219530) - US, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Diluent, Stat-Site B-HB, 6x 3ML - Product Usage: Intended to be used with the Stat-Site test strips or KetoSite test cards to dilute specimens contai…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Dasky Disposable Sampling Tube, REF VSM02, Contents: Transport Media - 50, Nasal swab - 50, Package Insert - 1, IVD, CE

Krishe Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

VIDAS¿ CMV IgM 30 Tests

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Remel Haemophilus Test Medium(100mm) 10/PK, REF: R01503 Remel Haemophilus Test Medium (HTM) is a solid medium recommended for use in qualitative …

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120i Refurb Dual Aspirate (SMN 11314045) - US, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM) System: CULTURE MEDIA, NON-SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL - MULTIPURPOSE CULTURE MEDIUM - Product Usage: in…

Vectornate USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Chesapeake Cervical-Ti 10mm Drill Guide Inserter- a multi-screw construct providing stability to the anterior column (cervical spine) Catalog number…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120i Refurb Dual Aspirate (SMN 11314045) - OUS, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Dasky Disposable Sampling Tube, REF VSM03, Contents: Sterile 0.85% Saline - 50, Nasal Swab - 50 , Package Insert - 1, IVD, CE

Krishe Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

RayStation Model Number: (9A)9.0.0.113, 9B (9.1.0.933), 9B Service pack (9.2.0.483), 10A (10.0.0.1154), 10A Service pack (10.0.1.52), 10B (10.1.0.613)

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

¿TASWako Chip Cassette is part of the Wako ¿TASWako i30 kit

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Covidien Surgiwand" II Suction and Irrigation Device: Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories22 Product Number/CFN: 178083, 178093, 17…

Covidien

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Dasky Disposable Sampling Tube, REF VSM04 (Saliva Collection Kit + VTM), 10 pcs, IVD, Sterile R

Krishe Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120 REFURB DAA AUTOSAMPLER (SMN 10374454) - OUS, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

What to do with this

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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.