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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 Jul 29, 2020

Accurian RF Ablation, Cannula pk, Accurian, 150mm, 20G, 10mm, CS Product Number: AC0012 GTIN / UPN: 20763000153629 - Product Usage: (sterile, single-…

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

TRIGEN, Intramedullary nail - Product Usage: is intended to provide resistance for screw back-out. It provides additional friction to help hold the s…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

SafeStep Huber Needle Set with Y Injection Site and Medegen Needleless Injection Cap; Catalog Numbers LH-0029YN (UDI 00801741066177), LH-0030YN (UDI …

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

ANAX 5.5 Poly-Reduction Screw 6.0X50MM, REF: SFNA6050R, part of ANAX 5.5 SPINAL SYSTEM

U&I CORP.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Safe-T-Centesis PLUS 8 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Sysmex PS-10 Sample Preparation System Catalog number:BQ716341 - Product Usage: is a fully automated, user configurable, open system intended for us…

Sysmex America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Ablation Galil Technology, IceFORCE 2.1 CX 90 Needle Cryoablation Needle, Prescription Only Galil Medicals 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needles are intende…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

LoFric Origo, Tiemann, 16in, FR14 urinary catheters

Wellspect HealthCare (Division of DENTSPLY IH AB)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

MEVION S250 Proton Radiation Treatment System; intended to deliver proton radiation treatment to patients

Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Software 1898072 IPC upgrade v 2.7.3.0 - Product Usage: The IPC system is indicated for the incision/cutting removal, drilling and sawing of soft and…

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Safe-T PLUS Thora-Para 8 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Thora-Para 5 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Ablation Galil Technology, IceForce 2.1 CX 90 Cyroablation Needles, Prescription Only Galil Medicals 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needles are intended for …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Ablation Galil Technology, IceFORCE 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

LoFric Origo, Nelaton, 16in, FR10 urinary catheters

Wellspect HealthCare (Division of DENTSPLY IH AB)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray w/o Lidocaine

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Nuvasive NVM5 EMG Module, REF 8020015, Rx ONLY, CE2797, Nonsterile, UDI: 00887517206633 - Product Usage: is intended for intraoperative neurophysiol…

NuVasive Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Safe-T-Centesis 8 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

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

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Accurian RF Ablation, Cannula pk, Accurian, 100mm, 22G, 5mm, CS Product Number: AC0016 GTIN / UPN: 20763000153674 - Product Usage: (sterile, single-u…

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Low Jul 29, 2020

LivaNova USA Sterile Disposable Connector,1/2x1/2, 20 units per case

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Accurian RF Ablation,Cannula pk, Accurian, 100mm, 22G, 10mm, SS Product Number: AC0019 GTIN / UPN: 20763000153667 - Product Usage: (sterile, single…

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Safe-T-Centesis PLUS 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Thora-Para 8 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray w/o Lidocaine

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Thora-Para 8 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

IntelliVue MX800 patient monitor, model no. 865240

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Accurian RF Ablation, Cannula pk, Accurian, 100mm, 20G, 10mm, CS Product Number: AC0009 GTIN / UPN: 20763000153599 - Product Usage: (sterile, single-…

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Ablation Galil Technology, IcePearl 2.0 CX 90 Cryoablation Needle, Prescription Only Galil Medicals 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needles are intended for c…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Accurian RF Ablation, Cannula pk, Accurian, 150mm, 18G, 10mm, CS Product Number: AC0007 GTIN / UPN: 20763000153568 - Product Usage: (sterile, single-…

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

IntelliVue G7m Anesthesia Gas Module, Model no. 866173, Firmware Version 04.12.00, System Codes 453564477391, 453564477401, 866173

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Safe-T 5 Fr Thora-Para Tray With 5 Fr. Catheter and Sharps Injury Protection - Drug Free

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

SafeStep Huber Needle Set myPICK Port Access Kit; Catalog Numbers CPA00020A (UDI 00801741129827), CPA00042A (UDI 00801741182969), CPA00049 (UDI 00801…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Safe-T 8 Fr Thora-Para Tray With 8 Fr. Catheter and Sharps Injury Protection - Drug Free

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Computed Tomography X-ray System, Model: uCT 550, GTIN: 06971576831036 Intended use The uCT Computed Tomography X-ray System uCT 530/uCT 550 is a…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Expansion Control Overlay, Item No. 1004EC - Product Usage: The EHOB WAFFLE Overlay is more than a support surface, assisting in lateral transfers, b…

EHOB, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Accurian RF Ablation, Cannula pk, Accurian, 100mm, 18G, 10mm, CS Product Number: AC0005 GTIN /UPN: 20763000153551 - Product Usage: (sterile, single-u…

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Thora-Para 5 Fr Non-Valved Catheter Drainage Tray

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

SafeStep Huber Needle Set AllPoints Port Access System; Catalog Numbers AN152075 (UDI 00801741119484), AN152075G (UDI 00801741119583), AN162010 (UDI …

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

syngo.via RT Image Suite with software versions syngo.via VB30 or VB40

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Ablation Galil Technology, IcePearl 2.1 CX 90 Cyroablation Needles, Prescription Only Galil Medicals 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needles are intended for …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

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

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

Ablation Galil Technology, IceFORCE 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

PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Set with GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic Dressing Port Access Kit; Catalog Numbers 2132010G (UDI 00801741095…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

IntelliVue MX700 patient monitor, model no. 865241

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 29, 2020

SafeStep Huber Needle Set; Catalog Numbers LH-0029 (UDI 00801741066160), LH-0030 (UDI 00801741066184), LH-0031 (UDI 00801741066207), LH-0032 (UDI 00…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 22, 2020

OSTEOVATION EX, 5CC, IMPACT FORMULA. Product Number: 390-0205, UDI: 813845020047 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of …

Skeletal Kinetics, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 22, 2020

EXACTECH OSSILIX MP FIL, 10CC. Product Number: 662-02-10, UDI: 813845021051 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the s…

Skeletal Kinetics, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 22, 2020

CRANIOSCULPT FLOW, OUS, 10CC. Product Number: C-FLOW10CC-OUS, UDI: 813845020382 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of t…

Skeletal Kinetics, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 22, 2020

CRANIOSCULPT FLOW, CAN, 5CC. Product Number: C-FLOW5CC-CAN, UDI: 813845020344 - Product Usage: Callos is indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the…

Skeletal Kinetics, 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.