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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 14, 2021

MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Reconditioned Instrument

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus Instrument

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Professional At Home Artificial Intrauterine Insemination Set (SKU 644042787811)

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

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

Fenwal Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

A610 Clinician Programmer Application for Deep Brain Stimulation Clinician Programming Guide Percept PC Model B35200 Neurostimulator Application, ver…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Panther Fusion Tube Tray, REF PRD-04000, PN: FA-15004, Cont. 18 Tube Trays - Product Usage: an ancillary consumable to the Panther Fusion System that…

Hologic, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

CODMAN HAKIM BACTISEAL Shunt System Clear with Barium Stripe Peritoneal Catheter 120cm, with drainage Holes and Marking. For use in the treatment of …

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

NUVASIVE PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening (IMLL) and (Short) System End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant; Pa…

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

FDA Devices Critical Apr 14, 2021

Alaris Infusion Pump Module, Model 8100, serviced/repaired by Tenacor with an impacted bezel repair part

Tenacore LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Synapse PACS - Radiological Image Processing System - Product Usage: intended for use, as a web based application, on an off-the-shelf PC meeting or …

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

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Drop Arm Versamode"

Gf Health Products

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Deluxe At Home Artificial Insemination Kit (SKU 636391205832)

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Professional Artificial Intrauterine Insemination Kit (SKU 636391205986)

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Pro Series Fertility Device (SKU 644042788139)

Tenderneeds Fertility LLC

CPSC No agency class Apr 8, 2021

Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, of Basking Ridge, New Jersey

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

PRECICE PLATE - Product Usage: intended for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone t…

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Bidrectional Large Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:CEDTB400L, Steri…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D): 1) Viva family: Viva XT CRT-D, Viva XT Quad CRT-D, Viv…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

ATTUNE¿ FIXED BEARING KNEE - Product Usage: composed of individually packaged femoral, tibial and patellar components designed to replace the natura…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Ablation Catheter, Small Curve, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:DT100S,Steri…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Stryker Sustainability Solutions REF HARH36 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Harmonic ACE +7, Shears with Advanced Hemostasis 5mm Diameter x 36cm - Product…

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

BD Alaris Infusion Pump Module Model 8100 Pump Module Keypad; and Pump Module Door Assembly Replacement Kit with Pump Module Keypad, Parts: 49000239;…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

PRECICE STRYDE - Product Usage: intended for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone …

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Product Label - ACUSON Sequoia *** Power Input: 100-240V~, 13.0-5.4A, 50-60Hz *** (240)11148775 Model User Manual states - ACUSON Sequoia Diagnost…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

The ATTUNE¿ Rotating Platform (RP) Total Knee System - Product Usage: consists of multiple components intended to replace the femoral, tibial, and pa…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Ablation Catheter, Large Curve, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:DT200L, Steri…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

The LCS COMPLETE P.F.C.TM SIGMA RP Mobile Bearing Total Knee System - Product Usage: consists of three components intended to replace the femoral, t…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: …

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: …

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

CF Delivery Dev Caps Bravo x5, FGS-0635/FGS 0636 - Product Usage: intended to be used for gastroesophageal pH measurement and monitoring of gastric r…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Bidrectional Small Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF:CEDTB300S, Steri…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

Medtronic Bio-Console 560 Extracorporeal Blood Pumping Console, Model Numbers: 560BC, 560BC1, 560BCS, 560BCS1, R560BCS1. Used in cardiopulmonary by…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Small Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF CEDT100S, Ster…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

BRAVO PH CAPS DELIVERY DEV5-PK, FGS-0312/FGS-0313 - Product Usage: intended to be used for gastroesophageal pH measurement and monitoring of gastric …

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Drill Bit, Cannulated, 5.0 mm - Product Usage: may be used in a variety of foot and ankle procedures.

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Alcon Custom Ophthalmic Surgical Procedure Packs

Alcon Research, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Vertical Drain Tube Attachment Device (VTAD) (Gastrointestinal tube and accessories) - Product Usage: designed to stabilize and secure a variety of c…

Hollister Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Precice Bone Transport - Product Usage: intended for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, …

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Philips SureSigns VM4, VM6 and VM8 - Product Usage: patient monitors-for monitoring, recording and alarming of multiple physiological parameters of a…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Large Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF: CEDT200L, St…

EPIX THERAPEUTICS, INC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

ThermaCor 1200 Disposable Sets Components of the Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Thermal Infusion System, used for infusion of: …

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

BIOCARE Medical , IntelliPath FLX, Automated Staining Instrument, Ref: " Model Number:IPS0001US and IPS0001INTL containing software version 3.5.3.1

Biocare Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

Coronavirus antigen detection test system - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen to SARS-CoV-2 d…

LumiraDx

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

LIAISON 1-84 PTH Assay - Product Usage: is an in vitro chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) intended for the quantitative determination of parathyroid…

Diasorin Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 7, 2021

AngioDynamics SafeSheath ULTRALITE 10F, Model Number VI10 - Product Usage: intended for the introduction of various types of pacing leads and cathete…

Oscor, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 7, 2021

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD): 1) Evera family: Evera XT DR, Evera S DR, Evera MRI XT DR, Evera MRI S DR, Evera XT VR, Evera S VR an…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (Large) C3, REF: D138503, Rx Only, CE 2797, STERILE EO, udi: (01)10846835016260 -…

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

In-View Clear Leggings Sterile

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 4-(Calibrator values for TIBC only). Used to calibrate VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Duodenoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid - Product Usage: used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monito…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

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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.