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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 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120i Dual Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 10285573) - OUS, 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 30 mm Vascular/Thin 8 mm - Short Item Code:SIGSDS30CTVT

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

VGlove NITRILE *** Protect Your Life 100 Patient examination gloves

HUBO INTERNATIONAL INC

FDA Devices Low Apr 21, 2021

Evolve Cell Culture Bags, part numbers: EV1000N and EV3000N The Evolve bag is made of Ethyl Vinyl Olefin (EVO) and contains no BPA or latex. The …

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Stryker, REF PC9001, PINPOINT Video Processor/Illuminator, Rx Only CE 0197, MD Medical Device, UDI: (01) 00858701006049 - Product Usage: used with bo…

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

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

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Prodisc C - prosthesis, intervertebral disc - Product Usage: indicated in skeletally mature patients for reconstruction of the disc from C3-C7 follow…

Centinel Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120 Dual Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 10313419) - OUS, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Covidien Signia Grey Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload 30 mm Vascular 8 mm - Short Item Code: SIGSDS30CTV

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Disposable Sampling Tube, REF VSM01, Contents: Transport Media - 50, Nasal Swab - 50, Package Insert - 1, IVD, CE

Krishe Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

The EOSedge system may acquire two simultaneous orthogonal planar images for a standing or seated patient at low dose. The scan length is defined by …

EOS Imaging

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

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

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Tibial Opening Wedge Osteotomy Plate, Titanium, 15.0 mm - Product Usage: use in treatment of non-union, mal-union, and fractures of the proximal tibi…

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

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

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Remel Haemophilus Test Medium (150 mm) 10/PK, REF 04033 Remel Haemophilus Test Medium (HTM) is a solid medium recommended for use in qualitative p…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

BioGX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents for BD MAX System-IVD PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from the SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngea…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120i Dual Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 10285573) - US, automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 and 6.11

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

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

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

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

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ADVIA 2120 Dual Aspirate Autosampler (SMN 10313419) - US, automated hematology analyzer -automated hematology analyzer Software Versions 6.10 a…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

SHARP MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LLC Reactor and Sleeve REF 100-36-01 Size: Adult

Sharp Medical Products

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

At Home Semi-Flex/Rigid Insemination Device (SKU 644042787903)

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 14, 2021

Medtronic HVAD Controller, Product Numbers: 1400, 1401, 1401AU, 1401BR, 1401CA, 1401CH, 1401DE, 1401GB, 1401IL, 1401IN, 1401IT, 1401JP, 1401US, 1403…

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Reconditioned Instrument

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Deluxe At Home Pro Series Insemination Kit (SKU 644042787958)

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Regard, Item Number 830067009, custom cardiovascular procedure kit

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 14, 2021

Medtronic HVAD Battery, Product Number: 1650, 1650CA-CLIN, 1650DE

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Amicus Exchange Kit - Product Usage: intended for use in the collection of blood components and mononuclear cells.

Fenwal Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Premium At Home Pro Series Insemination Kit (SKU 644042787927)

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Arrow OnControl Bone Lesion Biopsy System Tray-11 ga 10 cm Access/13 ga 14 cm Biopsy, Product Code: 9464-VC-006 (US) Product Code: 9464-EU-001 (sold…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Enteral Infusion Pump

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 14, 2021

Medtronic HVAD Monitor Data Cable, Product Number: 1575

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

At Home Artificial Intrauterine Insemination Kit (SKU 636391205825, 636391205894, 636391205900, 636391205924, 636391205863, 636391205931, 63639120584…

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Consist of a distal connection mechanism (either standard Terumo Ball Quick Connect or Terumo Shaft Quick Connect), an articulating arm with links, a…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Professional Clinical Artificial Intrauterine Insemination Kit (SKU 636391205962, 636391206013)

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

EXTREME H2O 59% (hioxifilcon A) spherical soft contact lens for daily wear - Product Usage: indicated for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic …

Clerio Vision

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

NUVASIVE PRECICE UNYTE System (Humerus and Tibia): PRECICE Trauma Nail System/PRECICE Unyte-Humerus Orthopedic trauma intramedullary rod, humerus…

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar, 100 Ea - Product Usage: used for the isolation of pathogenic Neisseria from specimens containing mixed flora of bacteria a…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Trial Cutting Guide for Triathlon Total Knee System, Triathlon PKR System, Restoris MCK Knee System, prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-cons…

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 14, 2021

Power Supply: 1. Medtronic HVAD Controller AC Adapter, Product Numbers: 1425AU, 1425CA, 1425DE, 1425GB, 1425IL, 1425IT, 1425US, 1430AR, 1430AU, 143…

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar 20 Ea - Product Usage: use for the isolation of pathogenic Neisseria from specimens containing mixed flora of bacteria and f…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 14, 2021

Medtronic HVAD Alarm Adapter, Product Number: 1450

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Amicus MNC Apheresis Kit - Double Needle - Product Usage: intended for use in the collection of blood components and mononuclear cells.

Fenwal Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

At Home Artificial Intrauterine Insemination Flex Set (SKU 636391205870)

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 14, 2021

Medtronic HVAD Packaged Monitor, Model Numbers: 1500, 1500AU, 1500DE, 1510US, 1511AR, 1511AU, 1511BR, 1511CA, 1511CH, 1511DE, 1511GB, 1511IL, 1511IN…

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 14, 2021

Alaris Infusion Pump 8100 Bezel (plastic piece only), Part: TIPA-8100-4410

Tenacore LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

NUVASIVE FREEDOM: End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +0mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/1…

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Ysio X.pree, Model Number: 11107464 - Product Usage: A Digital X-Ray System generate Xray images from the whole body including the skull, chest, abd…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, 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.