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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

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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 Mar 3, 2021

Open Heart Pack, REF numbers: a) 89-7483.07 b) 89-7483.08 c) 89-7483.09 d) 89-7483.10 Custom surgical procedure packs including sternum sa…

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

OT1000 Series Orthopedic Surgical Tables

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

CV Basin Set Pack, REF numbers: a) 89-7935.11 b) 89-7935.12 c) 89-7935.13 d) 89-7935.14 e) 89-7935.15 f) 89-7935.16 Custom surgical proce…

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

ConMed 50L abdominal insufflator, Catalog Number 72-00258-0 / GS2000 - Product Usage: The device will maintain an expanded cavity (pneumoperitoneum) …

Northgate Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

Slush + Warmer Disc Drape; Model ORS-320 Slush + Warmer Disc Drapes - Product Usage: single-use equipment cover intended for use during various surge…

Ecolab Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

ARTIS Icono biplane Model:11327600 ARTIS Icono floor system Model: 11327700 with software version VE20B - Product Usage: Intended for single and b…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

Heart Pack, REF numbers: a) 89-9194.07 b) 89-9194.09 c) 89-9194-10 d) 89-9194-11 Custom surgical procedure packs including sternum saw blade…

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

Covidien Parietex hydrophilic anatomical mesh 15 cm x 10 cm polyester left - Product Usage: designed for the repair of inguinal hernias via laparosco…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

VITROS Chemistry Products VersaTips - Product Usage: used to dispense samples to MicroSlide assays and sample and reagent fluid for MicroWell assays.…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent System REF SR-XXYY-CS

Silk Road Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

Tube Tracheostomy and Tube Cuff, Bivona¿ Cuffless Neonatal/Pediatric FlexTend" Tracheostomy Tube (model 60PFS45, lots 3991171, 3991172, and 3988103) …

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 3, 2021

Infusion Pump

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Low Mar 3, 2021

S-O303000 CONTROL, STAT-SITE B-HB, 2X3ML,1LOW,1HIGH - Product Usage: intended for the quantitative determination of the ketone body ¿-Hydroxybutyrate…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Critical Feb 24, 2021

Fresh Whole Blood Donor Set (P/N 80-801-D NSN 6515016640306) . Blood convenience kit. The Fresh Whole Blood Doner Set contains everything needed…

Combat Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Getinge CM320 Series Washer Disinfector - Product Usage: A multi chamber washer disinfector intended for washing, disinfecting and drying of surgical…

Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Gambro Cartridge Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set, product code 109536 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemodialysis tr…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

AntIbody to SARS-CoV-2 - Product Usage: (Colloidal Gold) for IgG/IgM Diagnostic Kit, RAPID TEST DEVICE, Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma, SKY Medical Supplie…

Sky Medical Supplies and Equipments LLC

FDA Devices Critical Feb 24, 2021

Valkyrie LTOWB Collection (P/N 80-820, NSN 6515016862423). Blood collection convenience kit. The Valkyrie LTOWB Collection Set includes the item…

Combat Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed: Revolution CT, Revolution CT ES.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Gambro Cartridge Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set, product code 106289 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemodialysis tr…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

IOLMaster 700

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Medtronic Cerebro Spinal Fluid Flow Control Valves and Shunts. STRATA II Valves and Shunts for the following CFNs: 27739 - SHUNT 27739 STRATA N…

Medtronic Neurosurgery

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Medtronic PS Medical Cerebro Spinal Fluid (CSF)-Flow Control Valves for the following CFNs: 22011 L- SHUNT 22011 L INTL ONLY ULTRA SM LOW 22011…

Medtronic Neurosurgery

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Ag Test Strip Kit US EUA (48 Tests / EN). LumiraDx Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) CoV-2 Antigen (Ag) Test Strips, Cata…

LumiraDx

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Gambro Cartridge Blood Set Prime Line, product code 101025 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemodialysis treatment using the Phoenix Dia…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Gambro Cartridge Low Volume Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set, product code 114434 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemo…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Gambro Cartridge Low Weight-Low Volume Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set, product code 114435 - Product Usage: intended for single us…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

SenTec Digital Monitor, Model SDM, is a portable stand-alone patient monitor indicated for continuous, noninvasive patient monitoring of carbon dioxi…

SenTec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Medtronic Delta CSF (Cerebro Spinal Fluid) -Flow Control Valves for the following CFNs/REF numbers: 24048 - VALVE 24048 DELTA RGL PL 0.5, 24053 …

Medtronic Neurosurgery

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Gambro Cartridge Single Needle Conversion Kit, product code 101290 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemodialysis treatment using the Pho…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Feb 24, 2021

Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set (P/N 80-801 NSN 6515016574750) . Blood convenience kit. The Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set contains everythi…

Combat Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT) - Product Usage: intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of solids and …

Cairn Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed: Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Feb 24, 2021

Valkyrie LTOWB Administration (P/N 80-821 NSN 6515016862401). Blood convenience kit. The Valkyrie LTOWB Administration Set contains the items ne…

Combat Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Healgen COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) REF GCC)V-402a - Product Usage: is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for th…

Confirm Biosciences Inc

FDA Devices Critical Feb 24, 2021

Low Titer Type O FWB Transfusion Set (P/N 80-875 NSN 651501684994). Blood convenience kit. The Transfusion Set includes the items necessary to ad…

Combat Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Central Screw 6.5x25mm - Product Usage: used as a sterile screw that is intended for implantable shoulder prosthesis assembly and/or fixation.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

Orient Gene COVID- 19 IgG/ IgM Rapid Test Cassette (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) REF GCCOV-402a - Product Usage: is a lateral flow immunoassay intended…

Confirm Biosciences Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2021

BD Hypodermic Syringe 10 ml, eccentric tip. Catalog (Ref No.) 305482

Becton Dickinson & Company

CPSC No agency class Feb 24, 2021

Potter Electric Recalls Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action Due to Failure to Alert to Fire

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, of St. Louis, Mo.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2021

INJECTOR FORCEMAX 25G 2.5MM, model no. NM-400U-0425 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esopha…

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2021

KD-611L ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE, model no. KD-611L - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency c…

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2021

K-202 GUIDE SHEATH KIT 2.0MM, model no. K-202 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to collect cells or tissue specimens in the respiratory organs.

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2021

NEEDLEMASTER 3MMx 23G LOWER, model no. NM-610U-0323 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in t…

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2021

SD-230U-20 ELECTROSURGICAL SNARE, model no. SD-230U-20 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to electrosurgically resect tissue within the digestive …

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2021

Lab Coats SMS X-Large Blue, SKU 2203LC Cardinal Health Isolation Gown, Lab Coat, and Kendall" Gowns are intended to provide minimal barrier protec…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2021

B7-2LA BALLOON CATHETER 13MM DIA 3.2, model no. B7-2LA - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes for injection of contrast medium or other medical fluid …

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2021

INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 23G 6MM, model no. NM-400L-0623 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment …

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2021

INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 25G 6MM, model no. NM-400L-0625 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment …

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2021

INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 21G 6MM, model no. NM-400L-0621 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment …

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

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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.