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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

SURPLUG Nano Connector.1 unit per pouch, 100 multivac pouches per case. UDI:(01)54987892069913(17)221201(30)100(10)4476418. Administration sets an…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX ULTRA HA 4.5 W/2 UB BLUE & BLK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202624

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

124" (315 cm) 60 Drop 150 mL Burette Set (w/Clave, Shut-Off), Remv 2 Gang Clave Stopcocks, 2 Clave, Rotating Luer, 2 Ext. 1 unit per pouch, 25 pouche…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

148 IN (376cm) APPX 18.8 ml, 15 DROP SET, 2 CLAVE, Remv 3 Gang Clave Stopcock.1 unit per pouch, 25 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709071558(17)250101…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Atellica IM HER-2/neu (H2n) assay, 50 Test Kit, Catalog No. SMN 10995591, UDI Codes: (01)00630414599151(10)98034139(17)20210130 and (01)006304145991…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

112 IN (284cm) APPX 14.8ml, 15 Drop Set 3 MicroClave, Remv 3-Port NanoClave Manifold, BCV.1 unit per pouch, 25 pouches per case. UDI:(01)1088770908…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

54 IN (137 cm) APPX 7.2 ml EXT SET w NanoClave 4-Way Stopcock ;UDI:(01)10840619082526(17)250201(30)50(10)4718579. The Intravascular Administratio…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

5.5" (14 cm) Appx 0.39 ml, Smallbore Trifuse Ext Set w/3 MicroClave Clear, NanoClave T-Connector, 3 Clamps, Rotating Luer.1 unit per pouch, 50 multiv…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

11 IN(28cm)APPX 0.97ml,SMALLBORE SET,NanoClave,6-PORT NanoClave MANIFOLD,BCV.1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709088354(17)250101…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Tomographic Imager Combining Emission Computed Tomography With Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - Product Usage: The combined system maintains independent …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

112 IN(284cm) APPX 14.6ml, 15 Drop Set 3 MicroClave, 3-Port NanoClave Manifold, BCV.1 unit per pouch, 25 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709088518(17…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

7" (18 cm) Appx 0.32 ml, Smallbore Pressure Infusion (400 psig) Ext Set w/Remv MicroClave Clear, NanoClave, Purple Clamp, Luer Lock; 1 unit per pouch…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

10 IN (25cm) APPX 1.5ml EXT w/6-Port NanoClave Manifold, Check Valve. 1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709067322(17)250101(30)50…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

128" (325 cm) Appx 16.6 ml, 15 Drop Primary Set w/2 MicroClave, Remv 2 Gang 4-Way Clave Stopcock, Rotating Luer, 2 Ext. 1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac…

ICU Medical, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Oct 28, 2020

Schneider Electric Recalls Surgeloc™ Surge Protection Devices Due to Fire Hazard

Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., of Foxboro, Mass.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

Servo-i Ventilator, Part No. 6487800, UDI Code 07325710000823 - Product Usage: intended for general and critical ventilator care, and it can be used …

Getinge Group Logistics America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

ADVIA Chemistry Systems-Fructosamine (FRUC)-For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of glycated protein (fructosamine) in human s…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

SwiftHook sold as the following: a. Individually as SwiftHook b. Included with Vega505EE mobile lifts Product Usage: The mobile lifts are intended…

Handicare AB

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

Ezycare Face Mask, Disposable Non Medical Face Masks - Product Usage: marketed under face mask umbrella EUA as source control.

BEYOND WHITE SPA LLC D.B.A. EZYWIPE OF AMERCIA

FDA Devices Low Oct 21, 2020

Albumin Gen.2, Catalog 05166861190

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

Atellica CH Systems Fructosamine (FRUC)-For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of glycated protein (fructosamine) in human serum…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

(1) RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom: Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup, E1 Antioxidant Infused, 28 MM, 41 MM: Item No. 110010458; Lot No. …

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

Levo Arm Label: LEVO ARM REF 7887-050 MIZUHO OSI Refurbished Levo Arm Label: LEVO ARM REF 7887-050R MIZUHO OSI - Product Usage: used with Mizuho …

Mizuho OSI

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health" PROTEXIS" Latex Micro Surgical Gloves - Product Usage: used by ophthalmic surge…

Alcon Research, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

Aquas PowerFlow Tube Set - Product Usage: The device delivers sterile irrigation fluids to surgical sites during laparoscopic procedures and to evacu…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper Adapter-Shoulder Prosthesis item: 010000589 - Product Usage: intended t…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 21, 2020

Tina-quant Complement C4 ver.2, Catalog 05991994190

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

GENTIAN Cystatin C Calibrator and Calibrator Kit, for the following models: 1. Gentian C E, Cystatin C Calibrator, 1 x 1 mL, REF 1012, UDI: (01)07…

Gentian AS

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

AquaBplus and AquaBplus B2 Water Purification System. For use with a hemodialysis system to remove organic and inorganic substances and microbial co…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

MediCult Vitrification Cooling Media, Model Number 12284001F

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

SkyVision SDS System - Video Integration Model: GC-SDS-BSCB-200 - Product Usage: is a high quality, self-contained video switching and control unit …

Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

Artis zee or Artis Q systems (listed below) - Product Usage: for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. System Name/…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

Pediatric Nephrostomy Stent Set, Reference Part Numbers 080208-S6 and 080208-S7, Order Numbers G15034 and G15035. The set contains a radiopaque pigt…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 21, 2020

Percutaneous Neonatal Pigtail Nephrostomy Set, Reference Part Number 080106, Order Number G14508. The set contains a 22 gage, 5 cm Chiba Needle; an …

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC. Precice Bone Transport Antegrade Femur Trochanter 10 Degree Bend Component of the orthopedic Precice Bone T…

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Ultrasound Navigation Software 1.0 and Ultrasound Integration Software for Cranial/ENT Navigation 3.0.x and 3.1.x - Product Usage: intended to be an…

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

ACUSON AcuNav Volume Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter 12.5F

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handle Part No. 801-05-040 and 801-05-018 contained in Instrument Tray for EMPOWR Porous Knee - Product Usage: The Tibi…

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Biomet ONPOINT SCOPE PROCEDURE KIT-EU Item Number: 24-3055

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Quick Release Gait Belt, 60

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

VGDF-SKY (R4-010-06) VGA TO FIBER CONVERTER-Single Format Faceplate, a component of the SkyVision Linx 300 Integration Control System Model: VGDF-SK…

Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

BELLATEK TITANIUM ABUTMENT 4.1MM Reference Number: EDAT4

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Biomet ARTHROSIMPLICITY KIT EU Item Number: 24-4055

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Kit Model #650301018, MTO Vascular Surgery - Cleveland Clinic PG - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of an…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Kit Model #65021652, MTO Left Heart Kit United Reg Health - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of any combi…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Biomet Regenerex Primary Taper Cap Item Number 141269

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Kit Model #650600111, MTO Left Heart St Francis Hosp - PG - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of any combi…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Kit Model #65220955, MTO Left Heart Kit VA Med San Francisco - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of any co…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

CERTAIN BELLATEK TITANIUM ABUTMENT 5.0MM Reference Number: IEDAT5

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Bard Conquest PTA Balloon dilation Catheter, 6mm x 40mm, 75 cm, Cat. No. CQ7564, UDI: (01) 00801741062902 - Product Usage: use in Percutaneous Transl…

Bard Peripheral Vascular 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.