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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 328 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

Cobra x5 2-Ch EMG ET Tube, 8.0mm, REF: LTE700DCL-5, Rx Only, Sterile EO UDI: B006LTE700DCL52 - Product Usage: For continuous EMG monitoring and sta…

Neurovision Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x26, 8-12mm, 8¿

Globus Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 2, 2020

ALTERA Spacer ALTERA Spacer, 10x26, 12-16mm, 15¿

Globus Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Smart Stapes Protheses Piston 0.6mm X 4.25 mm- Partial Ossicular Replacement Catalog Number: 70143662

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography System, Model: uMI 550, Material Number: 88000057 - Product Usage: This system is intended to be…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Alaris Syringe Module Model 8110 - Product Usage: is intended to provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate the programming of infusion …

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

PVA, PREVENT is an FDA-authorized emergency ventilator designed to treat patients suffering from COVID-19 respiratory failure. This motorized device …

Precision Valve & Automation,Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Phillips Module Charger, Product #: 989803191031 - Product Usage: This Module Charger is used in the Expression MR400 MRI Patient Monitoring System (…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

POLARSTEM COLLAR Reamer Guide, Catalog Number: 75102205, UPC Codes: 00885556535493 - Product Usage: Once the appropriate trial rasp size is in place,…

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Phillips 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery, Product #: 989803191341 - Product Usage: This battery is used in the Expression MR400 MRI Patient Moni…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

ClosureFast Micro Introducer Sheath Set, REF MIS-7F11; 7Fr/Ch (2.3mm)x11 cm. STERILE|EO; Rx ONLY - Product Usage: Introducer Products are stand-alone…

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Golden Technologies Model Number PR515 Lift Chair - Product Usage: is to provide lift assistance for persons who have difficulty rising from a seated…

Golden Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

NobelReplace Conical Connection (CC) PMC RP 4.3x10mm, REF: 37291 - Product Usage: implants are intended to be used in the upper or lower jaw bone (os…

NOBEL BIOCARE SERVICES AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Alaris Pump Module Model 8100 - Product Usage: is intended to provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate the programming of infusion par…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Alaris SpO2 Module Model 8210 and Model 8220 - Product Usage: is intended to provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate the programming …

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Single RIKKI Retractor, Catalog #71934609 - Product Usage: is used during surgery to hold soft tissue away from the surgical site.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Ultra/Phonic Focus BP Conforming Gel Pads, UDI 00300361301021 (Primary); 10300361301028 (Package) - Product Usage: A gel pad for use on woman s areol…

Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Chembio DPP¿ Micro Reader for use with the DPP¿ COVID-19 IgM/IgG System- Rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection and different…

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Phillips Charging Station, Product #: 989803191021 - Product Usage: This charging station is used in the Expression MR400 MRI Patient Monitoring Syst…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Chembio DPP COVID-19 IgM/IgG System- Rrapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection and differentiation of Immunoglobulin M (IgM) an…

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

DePuy Synthes Trauma LCP One-Third Tubular Plate with Collar 8 Holes / 93mm - Product Usage: intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and non-…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator) - Model# WLPAPR20W1

Whirlpool Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Alaris EtCO2 Module Model 8300 - Product Usage: is intended to provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate the programming of infusion pa…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Cytocell LPH533-A NUP98 Distal Probe Green - Product Usage:The NUP98 Distal probe, labelled in green, consists of a 151kb probe distal to the NUP98 g…

Cytocell Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Bariatric Bed Frame System The Citadel Plus Bariatric Bed Frame System is intended for the acute and post-acute care environments. It is not inten…

ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Chembio DPP¿ Micro Reader II for use with the DPP¿ COVID-19 IgM/IgG System- Rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection and differ…

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Smart Stapes Protheses Piston 0.4mm X 5.25 mm- Partial Ossicular Replacement Catalog Number: 70142168

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2020

Alaris PCA Module Model 8120 - Product Usage: is intended to provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate the programming of infusion para…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 19, 2020

Iron Drops (UPC 729609000098) liquid Dietary Supplement, 1 oz/30 mL amber glass bottle packaged in an individual product carton that includes a 1 mL …

Wellements LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 19, 2020

Iron Drops Sampler (UPC 729609000098) liquid Dietary Supplement, 1 oz/30 mL, (2 mL fill) amber glass bottle packaged in an individual product carton …

Wellements LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

PERI-LOC TARGETER 4.5MM DISTAL FEMUR, HANDLE, LEFT, NON-STERILE - Product Usage: used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with oste…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Verigene Processor SP with assay Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test, BC-GN, IVD - Product Usage: utilizes a single-use d…

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Calcaneus Plate, Extensile, Medium, Left, Catalog Number CPF 102 - Product Usage: intended to be used for internal fixation of fractures and reconstr…

Flower Orthopedics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Calcaneus Plate, Extensile, Large, Right, Catalog Number CPF 203 - Product Usage: intended to be used for internal fixation of fractures and reconstr…

Flower Orthopedics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Anjon Bremer Molded Crown. bone fixation fastener for spinal use. REF number 100048 - Product Usage: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation faste…

Anjon Holdings

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

BRAINLAB Kick 2; Model/catalogue (article) numbers for Kick: 18170; 18070 UDI (GTIN) for Kick: 04056481006655

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

STAT KIT Model 550AI Emergency Medical Kit. P/N: 1010830 containing various products to include Narcan Nasal spray, item number 1010300

HF Acquisition Co., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

STAT KIT Model 550 Emergency Medical Kit P/N: 1009580 containing various products to include Narcan Nasal spray, item number 1010300

HF Acquisition Co., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Barricaid Annual Closure Device (ACD) BAR-A8-8MM - Product Usage: The Barricaid¿ ACD is indicated for reducing the incidence of reherniation, and reo…

Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

BRAINLAB Curve; Model/catalogue (article) numbers for Curve: 19901; 19901B; 19900; 19905 UDI (GTIN) for Curve: 04056481138011

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Screw Removal Case Assembly, Part Number 1985BASE - Product Usage: The Wright Medical hardware removal kit is designed to facilitate removal of both …

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

STAT KIT, Model SM30 ; Emergency Medical Kit P/N: 1008670 containing various products to include Narcan Nasal spray, item number 1010300

HF Acquisition Co., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Verigene Processor SP with assay: Luminex, VERIGENE Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test,BC-GP, IVD - Product Usage: utilizes a single-use d…

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

OmniTom Computed tomography x-ray system, Model NL5000, all NL5000 systems with software version before 05.01.01 - Product Usage: is intended to be u…

NeuroLogica Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

uEXPLORER PET/CT Diagnostic Imaging System - Product Usage: This system is intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Bioseal Trachea Extender 1/pl 50pk/Cs, REF TRAX01/50, LOT XXXX, STERILE EO, Single Use Only, Date of Manufacture XXXX, Expiration Date XXXX, LF, UDI:…

Bioseal Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Cannon II Plus Replacement Hub Set - Product Usage: is indicated for use in the replacement of a Cannon II Plus hub connection assembly that has been…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Philips HeartStart MRx, Monitor/Defibrillators with model numbers M3535A, M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

Calcaneus Plate, Extensile, Small, Right, Catalog Number CPF 201 - Product Usage: intended to be used for internal fixation of fractures and reconstr…

Flower Orthopedics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2020

STAT KIT Z-1000 emergency medical kit HealthFirst - Product Usage: is intended to prepare physicians with advanced cardiac life support devices and m…

HF Acquisition Co. LLC

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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.