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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 330 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2020

Randox Lipase Assay: Lipase Colorimetric Reagent - Product Usage: A Lipase test system is a device intended for the quantitative in vitro determinati…

RANDOX LABORATORIES, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2020

Pleur-Evac Adult-Ped Wet, LF Intl Eng, product code: A-8000I - Product Usage: CHEST DRAINAGE: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or m…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2020

BD MAX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents, Cat. No. 445003 (UDI 00382904450038) and 445003-01 (UDI (01)603829044500301) - Product Usage: intended for the qualitativ…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2020

Captivator Polypectomy Snare, Single-Use Polypectomy Snare consists of a flexible wire cable and loop which can be extended and retracted from the s…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Aug 12, 2020

Medfusion Syringe Pump Model 3500, Software Version V6.0. Infusion pump.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy); 4.58 oz. plastic bag; 2 x 12 individual items per case Product of Japan Ingredients: glucose syrup, …

J F C International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004550002 GTIN: 14026704663061 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visuali…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Proteus 235 The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 (brand names: Proteus Plus and Proteus ONE) is a medical device designed to produce and deliver …

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Orthopedics 6.0MM ROD, COCR, SINGLE HEX, 500MM LENGTH-The RESPONSE" 5.5/6.0 Spine System is intended for immobilization and stabilization of the pos…

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

StealthStation" S7 System with Polaris Spectra Camera part number PSU 9733437 - Product Usage: are intended as an aid for precisely locating anatomic…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004551004 GTIN: 24026704553796 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visuali…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Progressa Bed, Catalog No. P7500 - Product Usage: intended to be used to treat or prevent pulmonary or other complications associated with immobility…

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

MatrixMIDFACE Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as cran…

Synthes Produktions GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Computed Tomography X-ray System; Model uCT 530; Rx; UDI: (01) GTIN: 06971576831012 - Product Usage: intended to produce cross-sectional images of t…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 0004550003 GTIN: 14026704663078 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visual…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

ClearPro Trach T-Piece Closed Suction Catheter, Model DYNCPTP14T, 14 Fr 12.5 IN FOR TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE - Product Usage: Catheters are intended for end…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Tube Set for TEM - Product Usage: Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) combination system and the instrument set for the TEM procedure are designe…

Richard Wolf GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

TTDEYE (brand) Radial Brown, B16112109 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses

Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Smith & Nephew T-F1X0 RCG Drill Pac, 2 mm Drill & (2) Sleeves - Product Usage: indicated for use in surgical arthroscopic rotator cuff repair procedu…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

regard Migrating Indicator, STEAM Migrating Indicator Strips, REORDER # 335576REG - Product Usage: The integrating indicator is designed to chemicall…

Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Sterile Low Profile Screw, Titanium, 6.7 x 65mm Part Number: AR-8967-2865S - Product Usage: is intended to be used as a stand-alone bone screw, or i…

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Computed Tomography X-ray System; Model uCT 760; Rx; UDI: (01) GTIN: 06971576831043 - Product Usage: intended to produce cross-sectional images of t…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004551035 GTIN:7290102156443 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visualiza…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

MatrixNEURO Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as cranio…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Alinity ci series System Control Module (SCM); LN 3R70-01 Alinity ci series software versions, 3.1.1 and below

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

TTDEYE (brand) Radial Pink, B16112110 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses

Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004551003 GTIN: 14026704663122 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visuali…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Centrella Smart+ Bed, Catalog No. P7900 - Product Usage: intended to be used to treat or prevent pulmonary or other complications associated with imm…

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

TTDEYE (brand) Black Starshine, B16112100 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses

Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

TTDEYE (brand) Devil Red, B16112201 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses

Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

TTDEYE (brand) Diamonds Starlight, B16112203 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses

Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

ClearPro T-Piece Closed Suction Catheter, Model DYNCPTP14, 14 Fr 21.3 IN FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - Product Usage: Catheters are intended for endotrache…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Computed Tomography X-ray System; Model uCT 550; Rx; UDI: (01) GTIN: 06971576831036 - Product Usage: intended to produce cross-sectional images of t…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

TTDEYE (brand) Flower Grey, B16112231 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses

Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004551002 GTIN: 14026704663115 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visuali…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

TTDEYE (brand) Flower Brown, B16112210 - Product Usage: Colored contact lenses

Chengdu Ai Qin E-commerce Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

Rusch Greenlite Product Code: 004550004 GTIN: 14026704663085 (each) - Product Usage: The laryngoscope is a device intended to allow direct visuali…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 5, 2020

InnoWave Sonic Irrigator, There are currently six models (PCF, Pro, Ultra, Ultra+, Unity, and ECO) - Product Usage: STERIS InnoWave Sonic Irrigators …

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Ablation Galil Technology, IcePearl¿2.1 CX Prostate¿Kit Visual Ice System, Prescription Only Galil Medicals 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needles are intend…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Ablation Galil Technology, Three IceFORCE 2.1 CX Prostate Cyroablation Kit Visual ICE System, Prescription Only Galil Medicals 2.1 CX Cryoablatio…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Safe-T PLUS Thora-Para 5 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Port Access Kit; Catalog Numbers 2131910 (UDI 00801741044151), 2131915 (UDI 00801741044168), 2131975 (UDI 0080…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Ablation Galil Technology, IcePearl 2.1 CX Needle Cryoablation Needle, Prescription Only Galil Medicals 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needles are intended f…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

SafeStep Huber Needle Set with GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic Dressing; Catalog Number CPA00040 (UDI 00801741143892)

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Set; Catalog Numbers 0131910 (UDI 00801741047329), 0131915 (UDI 00801741047336), 0131975 (UDI 00801741047343…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

SafeStep Huber Needle Set with GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic Dressing Port Access Kit; Catalog Numbers PA-0031G (UDI 00801741085666), PA-0031YNG …

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

LoFric Origo, Tiemann, 16in, FR12 urinary catheters

Wellspect HealthCare (Division of DENTSPLY IH AB)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

SafeStep Huber Needle Set Port Access Kit; Catalog Numbers PA-0029 (UDI 00801741085482), PA-0029YN (UDI 00801741085499), PA-0030 (UDI 00801741085505)…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

PowerLoc MAX Power-Injectable Infusion Set myPICK Port Access Kit; Catalog Numbers CPA00001 (UDI 00801741098345), CPA00002 (UDI 00801741098352), CPA0…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Set AllPoints Port Access System; Catalog Numbers AN132075 (UDI 00801741118968), AN142010 (UDI 00801741119231)…

Becton Dickinson & Company

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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.