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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 Oct 28, 2020

6 IN (15 cm) Ext Set, MicroClave Clear, T-Connector, RLL, Approx PV: 0.86 mL.1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709079877(17)25010…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

8.5" (22 cm) Appx 0.57 ml, Smallbore Ext Set w/NanoClave, 0.2 Micron Filter, Clamp, Rotating Luer;1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac pouches per case.UDI:…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Product Usage: is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high sign…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

HEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203704

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Siemens Dimension Vista Akaline Phosphatase (ALPI) Flex reagent cartridge - In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of alkaline ph…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

VICRYL MONOFILAMENT VIOLET 4IN (10CM) USP 10-0 (M0.2) SINGLE-ARMED CS140-6 - Product Usage: Intended for ophthalmic soft tissue approximation/ligatio…

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

10" (25 cm) Appx 2.8 ml, Trifuse Ext Set w/3 MicroClave¿ Clear, Tri-Connector, NanoClave¿ T-Connector, 4 Clamps (Red, White, Blue), Rotating Luer;1 u…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

22" (56 cm) Appx 2.5 ml, Ext Set w/4-Way Clave Stopcock, Clamp, Luer Lock. 1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709051967(17)…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

15 cm (6 IN) Appx 1.1 ml, Smallbore Quadfuse Ext Set w/4 NanoClave 3 BCV RLL.1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10840619076174(17)25020…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Synapse PACS Software Version 5.6.1 - Product Usage: intended for use as a web based application on an off-the shelf PC which meets or exceeds minimu…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

9.5" (24 cm) Appx 0.56 ml, Smallbore Ext Set w/NanoClave, 0.2 Micron Filter, Clamp, Luer Lock; 1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac pouches per case. UDI:(0…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

60 IN (152cm) APPX 1.1ml, TRIFUSE, Clave STOPCOCK, 2 Clave, FILTER. 1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709040103(17)250201(30)50(10)…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Bien-Air Surgery REF 1600407-001 SN **** FOOTCTRL OSSEODOC - Product Usage: intended to convert electrical energy to mechanically drive handpieces an…

Bien-Air Surgery Sa

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

126 IN (320cm) APPX 23.5ml, 10 Drop Set 3 Clave, Remv Clave Stopcock, 2 Ext.1 unit per pouch, 25 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709062365(17)25020…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

7" (18 cm) Appx 0.31 ml, Smallbore Pressure Infusion (400psig) Ext Set w/Remv MicroClave Clear, Clamp, NanoClave T-Connector (Purple Ring), Rotating …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Sofia SARS Antigen FIA Package Insert The Sofia SARS Antigen FIA is a lateral flow immunofluorescent sandwich assay that is used with the Sofia a…

Quidel Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 5.5 W/3 UB-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202603

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

7" (18 cm) Appx 0.25 ml, Smallbore Ext Set w/Remv NanoClave, Clamp, Luer Lock. 1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac pouches per case. UDI: (01)1088770906506…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX AB 5.0 SUTR ANCHR W/2 38 DURAB-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 72200785

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX 6.5MM AB PRELOADED SUTURE ANCHOR- Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210713

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

HEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BK-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203705

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

20 cm (8 IN) APPX 1.0ml, PUR EXT SET, 3-PORT, NanoClave MANIFOLD, BCV, NanoClave.1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10840619092754(17)250…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

149 IN (378cm) APPX 19.1 ml, 15 DROP SET, 3 Clave, REMV 3 GANG 4-WAY Clave STOPCOCK 2 EXT. 1 unit per pouch, 25 pouches per case. UDI:(01)1088770907…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

40 (102cm) Appx 4.4ml Ext Set, 4-Way Clave Stopcock, Clave, 2 Clamps, Rotating Luer, 1 Ext. 1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac pouches per case. UDI:(0…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

7 IN(18 cm)APPX 1.2ml. EXT SET, NanoClave T-CONNECTOR, CLAMP, ROTATING LUER. 1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709075501(17)250101(…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 28, 2020

Langston Dual Lumen Catheter

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

EMPOWR Acetabular System *** EMPOWR Acetabular Cup, Cluster Hole, 54G *** Size 54G 54 mm Dia./Cluster Hole Alpha Code G Liner P2 Porous Coated REF …

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX ULTRA HA 6.5 W/2 UB (BLUE & BLK)- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202631

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

58 IN (147cm) APPX 8.0 ml, 3 Port NanoClave Manifold NanoClave Stopcock, MicroClave Clear.1 unit per pouch, 25 pouches per case. UDI:(01)108877090…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

BIORAPTOR 2.9MM SUTURE ANCHOR-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201702

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 6.5MM W/ NEEDLES- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202620

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

HEALICOIL RG SA 5.5MM W/2 UB-BL CBR BL-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203706

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

NanoClave Connector. 1 unit per pouch, 100 multivac pouches per case. UDI:(01)10840619060906(17)250101(30)100(10)4559476; …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

12" (30 cm) Appx 0.67 ml, Smallbore Ext Set w/NanoClave, 0.2 Micron Filter, Clamp, Rotating Luer; 1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac pouches per case. UDI…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

165cm (65 IN)APPX 2.2ml, PUR EXT SET, 3-PORT NanoClave MANIFOLD, BCV, NanoClave. 1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10840619062761(17)24…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

120 IN (305cm)APPX 15.4ml, 10 DROP, 2 Clave STOPCOCK, NanoClave T-Connector, 2 CHECK VALVES. 1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)1088770…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

139" (353 cm) 15 Drop Admin Set w/3 MicroClave Clear, 4-Way Stopcock, 3-Port NanoClave Manifold w/Check Valve, Spin Luer, 2 Ext. 1 unit per pouch, 25…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

9.5" (24 cm) Appx 0.45 ml, Smallbore Pressure Infusion (400 psig) Ext Set w/MicroClave, 2 NanoClave, NanoClave T-Connector, 3 Purple Clamps, Rotating…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 28, 2020

Spectrum IQ Infusion System with Dose IQ Safety Software

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

8 IN (20CM) APPX 1.3ml, EXT SET w/3-Port NanoClave Manifold, Check Valve.1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709085814(17)250101(30…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

11 IN(28cm)APPX 0.7ml,SMALLBORE, 2 NanoClave, Filter. 1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI: ¿(01)10840619059801(17)250201(30)50(10)4718517; …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

3-Port NanoClave Manifold w/Check Valve, Rotating Luer. 1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709087153(17)250101(30)50(10)4556715; (…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W/ 1 UB COBRAID BLUE -Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201994

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Olympus CHF-CB30S Choledoscope Intended Use: The device was designed to be used with an Olympus TV camera system, light source, TV monitor, endo-…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Yuno II Mobile Operating Table - Product Usage: support and position the patient immediately before, during and after surgical interventions as well …

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

8 IN(20cm) APPX 0.46ml, MicroClave CLEAR, NanoClave T-CONN, FILTER. 1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI: (01)10840619066052(17)250201(30)50(1…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

9.5 IN (24cm)APPX 1.1ml SMALLBORE TRIFUSE SET,3 MicroClave CLEAR, NanoClave, 3 CHECK VALVES; 1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 W 1UB II BLUE-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201991

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

2 Gang 4-Way NanoClave Stopcock Manifold w/Rotating Luer; 1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709053172(17)241201(30)50(10)4…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

NanoClave Connector; 1 unit per pouch, 100 multivac pouches per case;UDI (01)10887709051017(17)241201(30)100(10)4549051; (01)10887709051017(17)241101…

ICU Medical, 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.