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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 313 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

MiniMed 670G, insulin pump, Ref/Model # MMT-1760KPK, MMT-1762KCN, MMT-1762WWK - Product Usage: indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glu…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

MassChrom Cortisol, Cortisone Saliva Control Level II, Order No. 0350 - Product Usage: The kit is used as a test for patients to monitor their cortis…

Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number :GF-UM20 - Product Usage: used with other supporting equipment for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UMQ130 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Center, EVIS Video System Center, l…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT180 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus universal endoscopic ultrasound center or a diagnostic sy…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

CME America T-Syringe Pump - Ameritus 1st Enteral Pump - Product Usage: infusion of medications or fluids requiring continuous or intermittent delive…

CME America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Regard - Product Usage: Obstetric Gynecologic specialized manual instrument. Labor and delivery kits.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Invacare PerfectO2 V Oxygen Concentrator- intended for patients with respiratory disorders requiring supplemental oxygen Model Numbers: IRC5PO2V (U…

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

MX60ET (enhanced enVista Toric) enVista¿ One-Piece Hydrophobic Acrylic Toric Model MX60ET - Product Usage: The lens is intended for placement in the …

Bausch & Lomb Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT160-OL5 - Product Usage: used for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

MiniMed 640G, insulin pump, Ref/Model # MMT-1711K, MMT-1752K, MMT-1752, Rx Only - Product Usage: indicated for the continuous delivery of insulin, at…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

BD Ultra-Fine Pen Needles 32G x 4mm (5/32' )-intended for parenteral administration of a drug from a cartridge contained in a drug pen injector Cata…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

PROCEED Surgical Mesh Hernia Mesh Oval, 15 cm x 20 cm

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

MassChrom Cortisol, Cortisone Saliva Control Level I, Order No. 0349 - Product Usage: The kit is used as a test for patients to monitor their cortiso…

Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Capnostream 35 Portable Respiratory Monitor, Product numbers PM35MN02, PM35MN01, PM35MN05, DLPM35MN02 - Product Usage: use during both no motion and…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UM130 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Center, EVIS Video System Center, li…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model Number: GF-UCT140-AL5 - Product Usage: used with other supporting equipment for endoscopic real-time ultrasound i…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

CME America T-Syringe Pump - NeoThrive - Product Usage: infusion of medications or fluids requiring continuous or intermittent delivery at precisely-…

CME America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

CME America T-Syringe Pump -T34L - Product Usage: infusion of medications or fluids requiring continuous or intermittent delivery at precisely-contro…

CME America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

ACCEL ELISA COVID-19 for the detection of total antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 Catalog AE301U Kit lots: PXCOV073020, PXCOV081220 Expiration dates: Jan…

VEO DIAGNOSTICS, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

MiniMed 630G with SmartGuard, insulin pump, Ref/Model # MMT-1754K, MMT-1714K, MMT-1755K - Product Usage: intended for continuous delivery of basal i…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

BladderScan Prime Plus Probe REF 0570-0395 - Product Usage: intended to be used for measuring the urine volume in the bladder noninvasively.

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2020

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UM160 - Product Usage: used for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Cardioblate CryoFlex, Surgical Ablation Probe, Model Number 60SF7, PROBE 60SF7 CRYOFLEX 7CM 26L - is a single use, disposable cryoprobe that is desig…

MEDTRONIC ATS MEDICAL, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

ViewRay MRIdian System: Model No. 10000, CE, Rated Supply Voltage - 380/480 VAC, 3 - Frequency Range (Hertz) - 50/60 Hz, Rated Input in Amperes - 21…

Viewray, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 1-2mm 0.5g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and period…

Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Box Label: ION Fully Articulating Catheter, REF 490105, VER 08 - Product Usage: used to navigate the Ion Fully Articulating Catheter within the lung …

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 2, 2020

AB PowerCel 170 (velvet black), REF: CI-5517-150, UDI: (01) 07630016833113 used to power the following devices: Na¿da CI Q90 Sound Processor (CI-528…

Advanced Bionics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Cardioblate CryoFlex, Surgical Ablation Probe, Model Number 60CM1, CLAMP 60CM1 CRYOFLEX PROBE 26L - is a single use, disposable cryoprobe that is des…

MEDTRONIC ATS MEDICAL, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

ViewRay MRIdian Linac System: Model No. 20000, CE, Rated Supply Voltage - 380/480 VAC, 3 - Frequency Range (Hertz) - 50/60 Hz, Rated Input in Ampere…

Viewray, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

RayStation standalone software treatment planning system, Model No. 4.0, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 5.0, 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.0, 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 10.0 -…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Cardioblate CryoFlex, Surgical Ablation Probe, Model Number 60SF2, PROBE 60SF2 CRYOFLEX 10CM 26L - Product Usage: is a single use, disposable cryopro…

MEDTRONIC ATS MEDICAL, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Verigene Processor SP, Model Numbers 10-0000-07 and 10-0000-07R. Used with assay: Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test,BC…

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Titan Pump - Product Usage: indicated for male patients suffering from erectile dysfunction (impotence) who are considered to be candidates for impla…

Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

MEVION S250i, MEVION S250; Proton Radiation Treatment System - Product Usage: intended to deliver proton radiation treatment to patients with localiz…

Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Verigene Processor SP, Model Numbers 10-0000-07 and 10-0000-07R. Used with assay Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test, BC…

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Low Dec 2, 2020

AB PowerCel 230 (velvet black), REF: CI-5523-150, UDI: (01) 07630016832956 used to power the following devices: Na¿da CI Q90 Sound Processor (CI-528…

Advanced Bionics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

iTotal Hip Replacement System, Model number HAA-050-D020-020102 The Conformis Hip System includes standard hip replacement components as well as t…

Conformis, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Life2000 Ventilation System, including Life2000 Ventilator and Life2000 Compressor, Model MS-01-0118 - Product Usage: use in home and institutional s…

Hill-Rom Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Cardioblate CryoFlex, Surgical Ablation Probe, Model Number 60SF3, PROBE 60SF3 CRYOFLEX 10-S 26L - is a single use, disposable cryoprobe that is desi…

MEDTRONIC ATS MEDICAL, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Brand Name: MEDRAD Stellant FLEX Syringe Kits Common Name: Angiographic Syringe Catalog/REF Number: FLEXD-150-SCS Description: 2 - 150 mL FLE…

Bayer Medical Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 0.25-1mm 0.5g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and per…

Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen 0.25-1mm 0.25g - Product Usage: natural bone mineral for filling of bone defects in maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and pe…

Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill Guide; Model: 800-06-007.

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Critical Dec 2, 2020

ProVu Single Use Video Stylet with ET Tube, Part/Size: 038-990-080U/ 8.0, 038-990-075U/ 7.5, 038-990-070U/ 7.0, 038-990-065U/ 6.5 *Note: product…

Flexicare Medical Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2020

EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill; Model: 800-06-008.

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Mako Integrated Cutting System (MICS) Handpiece, Catalog Number 209063, Software Version#: THA 3.0 and later, PKA 3.0 and later, and TKA 1.0 - Produc…

Mako Surgical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Elastic Traction Device, 11mm Lower. UPN: ER56041 Reference Number: ETD-D-26-235-C-N - Product Usage: indicated for use in flexible Endoscopy to pro…

Micro-Tech Usa

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

VNS Therapy¿ AspireSR¿ Generator

LivaNova USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

CEI Cutting Edge Instruments (PTC-57C)

Coltene Whaledent Inc

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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.