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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 Sep 9, 2020

PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves Size 6.0 - Product Usage: This surgeon s glove is a disposable device made of natural rubber latex or synthetic …

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

StimQ Peripheral Nerve Stimulator System (PNS) Models FR4A-SPR-BO US - Product Usage: is used for peripheral neural stimulation to provide therapeuti…

Stimwave Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

Amylase AY3805 batch 480449 Amylase Ethylidene Blocked-pNPG7 Reagent

RANDOX LABORATORIES, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

Parvovirus B19 IgG EIA kit Part No. V519IGUS

Diasorin Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

The Vantage Total Ankle Tibial Insert, Fixed Bearing, Size 4, Right 10mm.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

StimQ Peripheral Nerve Stimulator System (PNS) Model FR4A-TRL-AO US - Product Usage: is used for peripheral neural stimulation to provide therapeutic…

Stimwave Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves Size 8.5 - Product Usage: This surgeon s glove is a disposable device made of natural rubber latex or synthetic …

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves Size 7.5 - Product Usage: This surgeon s glove is a disposable device made of natural rubber latex or synthetic …

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

StimQ Peripheral Nerve Stimulator System (PNS) Models: 1. FR4A-RCV-AO US and 2. FR4A-RCV-A0 EU - Product Usage: is used for peripheral neural stimul…

Stimwave Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

Dimension Vista High Sensitivity Troponin I (TNIH) Flex reagent cartridge-IVD-In vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of cardiac trop…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

Thermo Scientific Remel Bordetella pertussis Agglutinating Serum Product Number: R30165501, UDI-DI: 05056080501826 - Product Usage: Bordetella antise…

Remel Europe Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

Siemens Sensis Vibe Hemo system in combination with the MicroPodTM EtCO2 module-diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic catheteriza…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves Size 5.5 - Product Usage: This surgeon s glove is a disposable device made of natural rubber latex or synthetic …

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves Size 8.0 - Product Usage: This surgeon s glove is a disposable device made of natural rubber latex or synthetic …

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

Cirq Arm System - Model SBS 1.3.2 (Art.No. 56000-01B) and SBS 1.4 (Art.No. 56000-01C) of the CIRQ Arm System (56000 and 56000A)

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

StimQ Peripheral Nerve Stimulator System (PNS) Model 1. STQ4-RCV-A0 US and 2.STQ4-RCV-A0 EU - Product Usage: is used for peripheral neural stimulati…

Stimwave Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

StimQ Peripheral Nerve Stimulator System (PNS) Models: 1. FR4A-TRL-BO US and 2. FR4A-TR-BO - Product Usage: is used for peripheral neural stimulatio…

Stimwave Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

BD Alaris System. The EtCO2 module is a capnograph indicated for continuous, noninvasive monitoring of end tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2), fractional i…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves Size 9.0 - Product Usage: This surgeon s glove is a disposable device made of natural rubber latex or synthetic …

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

StimQ Peripheral Nerve Stimulator System (PNS) Model STQ4-SPR-BO US - Product Usage: is used for peripheral neural stimulation to provide therapeutic…

Stimwave Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

Pleur-evac Thoracic Catheters Catalog No: DTRC-20S The thoracic catheter is indicated to be used in any surgical procedure requiring attachment t…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

Pancreatic Amylase AY3855 batch 480483 Pancreatic Amylase Ethylidene Blocked-pNPG7 Reagent

RANDOX LABORATORIES, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves Size 7.0 - Product Usage: This surgeon s glove is a disposable device made of natural rubber latex or synthetic …

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves Size 6.5 - Product Usage: This surgeon s glove is a disposable device made of natural rubber latex or synthetic …

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2020

Plastic Cannula HOLDEX Item # 450216 - Product Usage: - Product Usage: It is intended for use in routine specimen withdrawal from specimen collection…

C.A. Greiner & Sohne Gesellschaftmbh

CPSC No agency class Sep 9, 2020

WHILL Recalls WHILL Personal Electric Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

WHILL, Inc. (Japan), of Japan

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Datascope Intra-Aortic Ballon Catheters (IABs)-Linear 7.5Fr 34cc IAB Kit P/N: 0684-00-0479-01, 0684-00-0479-01C, 0684-00-0479-01U, 0684-00-0479-02, 0…

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Flexible Intubation Fiberscope, Part: 11301BN1, with Instruction Manual: Z18441US - Product Usage: are intended to be used for examination and visual…

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Flexible DCI Intubation Fiberscope, Part: 11302BDD2, with Instruction Manual: Z18445US - Product Usage: are intended to be used for examination and v…

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Nerveana x5 RLN Monitoring Kit with Cobra 1-Ch EMG ET Tube, 8.0 mm, REF NVTKIT-C8-5, Rx Only, Sterile UDIB006NVTKITC852/$$7062118C - Product Usage: …

Neurovision Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x26, 10-14mm, 15¿

Globus Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Cobra x5 2-Ch EMG ET Tube, 7.0mm, REF: LTE700DCM-5, Rx Only, Sterile EO UDI: B006LTE700DCM52 - Product Usage: For continuous EMG monitoring and sta…

Neurovision Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Cios Spin, Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System The Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Datascope Intra-Aortic Ballon Catheters (IABs)-Trans-Ray 7Fr 40cc IAB (Japan) - Product Usage: Indications For Use: Acute Coronary Syndrome Cardiac …

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

VITROS XT Chemistry Products TBIL-ALKP Slides (ALKP is not affected) In Vitro Diagnostic use only - The TBIL test within the VITROS XT Chemistry Prod…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

CARTO 3 System (Software Version V7.1.80), CARTO VISITAG Module - Product Usage: FGThe intended use of the system is catheter-based cardiac electroph…

Biosense Webster (israel), Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

VITROS XT7600 Integrated System, Product code 6844461

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x31, 12-16mm, 8¿

Globus Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x36, 12-16mm, 15¿

Globus Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Datascope Intra-Aortic Ballon Catheters (IABs)-TRANS-RAY PLUS 7.5Fr 35cc IAB (Japan) Kit P/N: 0684-00-0607 - Product Usage: Indications For Use: Acu…

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x36, 8-12mm, 8¿

Globus Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Datascope Intra-Aortic Ballon Catheters (IABs)-MEGA 8Fr 50cc IAB Kit P/N: 0684-00-0296-01, 0684-00-0296-01U,0684-00-0296-02, 0684-00-0296-02U, 0684-0…

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

E.cam or Symbia systems that use foresight detectors - Product Usage: To detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, usin…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x36, 12-16mm, 8¿

Globus Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Cobra x5 1-CH EMG ET Tube, 6.0mm, REF: LTE700S-5, Rx Only, Sterile EO UDI: B006:TE700S52$$7050918B - Product Usage: For continuous EMG monitoring a…

Neurovision Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Flexible Intubation Fiberscope, Part: 11301AA1, with Instruction Manual: Z18441US - Product Usage: are intended to be used for examination and visual…

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Datascope Intra-Aortic Ballon Catheters (IABs)-Sensation Plus 8Fr 50cc IAB Kit P/N: 0684-00-0576-01, 0684-00-0576-01U, 0684-00-0576-05, 0684-00-0576-…

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Cobra x5 1-Ch EMG ET Tube, 7.0mm, REF LTE700M-5, Rx Only, Sterile EO CE UDI: B006LTE700M52/$$7061418C - Product Usage: For continuous EMG monitoring …

Neurovision Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

VITROS XT3400 Chemistry System, Product code 6844458

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Datascope Intra-Aortic Ballon Catheters (IABs)-Linear 7.5Fr 25cc IAB Kit P/N: 0684-00-0478-01, 0684-00-0478-01C, 0684-00-0478-01U 0684-00-0478-02…

Datascope Corporation

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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.