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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

Newest first · Page 297 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

In2Bones Shannon Percutaneous Burr - Product Usage: indicated for forefoot mini-invasive and percutaneous surgery.

In2Bones, SAS

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

The ImmunoCard Mycoplasma EIA detects the presence of IgM to M. pneumoniae in serum - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of recent Mycop…

Meridian Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

RUSCH¿ POLARIS" Laryngoscope - Product Usage: intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubatio…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Corin BIOLOX DELTA MOD HEAD 32mm EX LONG +7mm 12/14 TAPER. Corin Trinity Acetabular System with Extra Long Heads/Trinity Biolox Delta Ceramic Head …

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Corin BIOLOX DELTA MOD HEAD 36mm EX LONG +8mm12/14 TAPER. Corin Trinity Acetabular System with Extra Long Heads/Trinity Biolox Delta Ceramic Head (G…

Corin Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (SMALL) C3, REF: D138501, Rx Only, CE 2797, STERILE EO, udi: (01)10846835016253 -…

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System - Product Usage: developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Prismaflex Control Unit - Product Usage: Used for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

S-Series Equipment Management System; Model Number(s):0682400550; UDI: 07613327400502 Components that are affected within the S-Series Finished Good…

Stryker Communications

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

VITEK 2 Compact (version numbers 8.01, 8.02 (8.0x) and 9.01, 9.02 (9.0x) with the external communication configured to HL7 (system, test, automated, …

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

RayCare 3B (3.1.0.60341) - Product Usage: Intended Use Oncology information system that supports healthcare professionals in delivering cancer care.

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Prismaflex Control Unit - Product Usage: Used for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Mizuho CE IPX4, mode MOT-5602BW, 100-240, 50-60Hz, 400VA, REF 18-140-20 containing hand control Unit - Product Usage: intended to support a patient d…

Mizuho OSI

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Operating Table System

Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system - Product Usage: intended for use by trained personnel (doctor, Sonographer, etc.) for the diagnostic ultras…

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Preventative Maintenance Kits G5010007) and spare part kits (G5064801 and G5006203) - Product Usage: For Prismaflex Control Units, used for Continuou…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Biosense Webster, CARTO VIZIGO, Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, 8.5F (medium) C3, REF: D138502, Rx Only, CE 2797, STERILE EO, UDI: (01)10846835016277 …

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

PLEUR-EVAC Thoracic Catheters (CATHETER, IRRIGATION). The thoracic catheter is a sterile, non pyrogenic, single use device that allows drainage from …

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

In-View Clear Leggings Sterile Non-Sterile

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

BARD MARQUEE Disposable Core Biopsy Instruments XX.Xcm, XX.Xcm, XXg x XXcm REF XXXXXXX Note - for definition of the "X's refer to Tyvek Lid Label…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Femoral Angiography Drape Bulk Non-Sterile

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

CAIRE DIAGNOSTICS FenomPro REF 900-0001 SN ***** - Product Usage: a portable, non-invasive device to measure fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) i…

CAIRE DIAGNOSTICS INC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

VITEK 2 (version numbers 8.01, 8.02 (8.0x) and 9.01, 9.02 (9.0x) with the external communication configured to HL7 (system, test, automated, antimicr…

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Femoral Angiography Drape Sterile

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

Prismaflex Control Unit - Product Usage: Used for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 31, 2021

In-View Clear Leggings Bulk Non-Sterile

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

CPSC No agency class Mar 25, 2021

Inyo Pool Products Recalls PureLine Pool Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on inyopools.com (Recall Alert)

FDA Drug Low Mar 24, 2021

Methacholine Challenge 5-Syringe Test Kits, Sterile Inhalation Solution, Preservative Free, 3 mL per syringe, Edge Pharma, LLC, 856 Hercules Dr., Dol…

Edge Pharma, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

VITROS SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent Pack - The VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent Pack when used in combination with the VITRO…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

CyberKnife Treatment Delivery System - Product Usage: indicated for image-guided stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiotherapy for lesions, tu…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

JUDKINS PACK

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Feth-R-Kath Catheter, 19g x 24". Intended Use:Radlo Opaque Epidural Catheter Catalog #: 157-1924 Intended for epidural anesthesia and is limited…

Epimed International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

RNA MEDICAL, QCHGB HEMOGLOBIN CONTROL, MULTI, REF QC HGB - Product Usage: monitoring the performance of Hemocue Hemoglobin Analyzers. It provides a c…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

McKesson PREVENT M NEEDLE (Magellan Technology) 25G X 5/8". A single lumen needle intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent- In Vitro Diagnostic. The VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Reagent Pac…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

SIROS D-Vial Prep Set, Product Code SIR-10200 - Product Usage: intended for single use.

Sirtex Medical Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Magellan 3 mL Syringe with Hypodermic Safety Needle, 25 G x 5/8" (0.508 mm x 1.6 cm). A single lumen needle intended to inject fluids into, or withdr…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Mar 24, 2021

Medtronic Custom Pack Infant Tubingset Pixie Flow 0,8->1,5-1,8 1/B (PERFUSION M483203D 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) wi…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Critical Mar 24, 2021

Medtronic Custom Pack CP 1/4-1/4 Pediatric Set 1/B (PERFUSION M484901D 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosur…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, for herpes simplex virus, hsv-2

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Carestream Dental CS 3600 Single Use Normal Tips, Catalog Number 5941216 - Product Usage: used to record the topographic characteristics of teeth or …

CARESTREAM DENTAL, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Mar 24, 2021

Medtronic Custom Pack CP Kinderset 1/4-1/4 MIT Pixie 1/B (PERFUSION M490817B 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance …

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Critical Mar 24, 2021

Custom Perfusion System (CUSTOM PACK HY10J00R6 ECC SMALL CAR). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a si…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Critical Mar 24, 2021

Custom Perfusion System (CUSTOM PACK BB7W03R8 CCSM NEON). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-u…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Critical Mar 24, 2021

Medtronic Custom Perfusion Pack (CUSTOM PACK HY11B40R1 1/4 RESPIRATO). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface i…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Critical Mar 24, 2021

Medtronic Affinity Pixie BP241 Hollow Fiber Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance Biosurface (OXYGENATOR BBP241 W/CVR NI BB STERILE…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Heartspan Transseptal Needles, Catalog No. FND-019-02, Lot No. E1913645 consisting of an outer needle cannula and an inner stylet. The needle is comp…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Magellan Hypodermic Safety Needle, 25 G x 5/8" (0.508 mm x 1.6 cm). A single lumen needle intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, pa…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 24, 2021

Mindray BeneVision Distributed Monitoring System( DMS) 1. p/n 115-051209-00 2. p/n 115-034414-00 and 115-034413-00 when used with the following sof…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Critical Mar 24, 2021

Custom Perfusion System (CUSTOM PACK BB10H89R4 ECLR). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use d…

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.