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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 334 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

PHANTOM CS QUICK START DISTRACTION SCREW, 12 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the …

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Prodimed Combicath catheters for mini bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)-COMBICATH PE 60 cm x 2.7 mm Product Code: 58216 27US

Prodimed Plastimed Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-Y60P-50 (6 fr. 50 cm ENFit E…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 15, 2020

GlideScope Core OneTouch Smart Cable, REF: 0800 0601, an accessory to the GlideScope Video Laryngoscope System Per PLRA: The Core OneTouch Cables…

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage, 8Deg, W11 x L30, H8mm, Part #018.1908.

CTL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

FHC Guideline 4000 5.0 GL5 Main Processing Unit - Product Usage: intended to record and stimulate electrophysiological activity, as well as aid in t…

FHC, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

CareLink SmartSync Device Manager, Model Number 24970A

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Azure S DR MRI, Model Number W3DR01

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Cardinal Health NPWT Canister with Gel 300cc, Prescription Only - Product Usage: The systems are intended for use on patients with chronic, acute, …

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Blood gases (PCO2, PO2) and blood pH test system; ABL800 FLEX; Model Number 393-801; UDI (01)05700693938011. Model 393-801 is available as ABL837. Th…

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Azure XT DR MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1DR01 and b) W2DR01

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

The CapsoCam Plus (SV-3); Device Common Name: System, Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Wireless, Capsule; Catalog Number 2795 - Product Usage: intended for…

Capso Vision, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Azure S SR MRI, Model Number W3SR01

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-40P-50 (4 fr. 50 cm ENFit En…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-50P-50 (5 fr. 50 cm ENFit En…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Azure XT SR MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1SR01 and b) W2SR01

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Patient Connector, Model Number 24967

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

TactiCath Quartz Contact Force Ablation Catheter, Model Numbers: PN-004 065 (GTIN 07640157990033) and PN-004 075 (GTIN 07640157990040) - Product Usa…

Abbott

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

uDR 596i Digital Medical X-Ray Imaging System - Product Usage: intended to use by a qualified/ trained doctor or technician on both adult and pediat…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

DUFNER Instrumente GmbH-De Bakey Slim Needleholder- intended to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures …

Dufner Instrumente GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

PHANTOM CS DISTRACTION SCREW, 14 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical sp…

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-Y50P-80 (5 fr. 80 cm ENFit E…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF, model no. 706050 - Product Usage: X-ray system, diagnostic, general-purpose.

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Serena CRT-P MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1TR02, b) W1TR05, c) W4TR02, d) W4TR05

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

PHANTOM CS QUICK START DISTRACTION SCREW, 16 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the…

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

VistaSolution, physiological signal transmitter. A software graphical user interface for use by healthcare professionals to display physiological da…

Vitalconnect Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

PHANTOM CS QUICK START DISTRACTION SCREW, 14 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the …

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

PORT-A-CATH¿ II POWER P.A.C. Low Profile" system.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

OrthoPediatrics ACL Reconstruction System ShieldLoc 6mm implant component model number 10-1008-4060 - Product Usage: is intended for fixation of tend…

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

uCT 760 System, Computed Tomography X-ray System

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Prodimed Combicath catheters for blind or fibrescope-guided protected distal bronchial sampling (PDBS)- COMBICATH PE 90 cm Product Code: 58229 19

Prodimed Plastimed Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

DABRA Laser (RA-308 Excimer Laser). The DABRA Laser and DABRA Catheter is an excimer laser ultraviolet light source and delivery system, collectively…

Ra Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber), RES 102004, Sizes: a) I.D. mm 4,0, Product Code 102004-000040 b) I.D. mm 5,0, Product Code 102004-000050 c) I.D. mm 6,0,…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Pump Tube Set for MMS Libra and Solar Systems - Product Usage: Intended for use during water perfusion urodynamic procedures to study the function of…

LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, CANADA ULC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Curaplex Ambu King LTS-D Supraglottic Airway Kit with ET Tube Part Number: KLTSD404K Curaplex Ambu¿ King LTS-D" Supraglottic Airway Kit with ET…

Bound Tree Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Prodimed Combicath Paediatric catheters for blind protected distal bronchial sampling-" COMBICATH PE 35 cm Product Code: 58 223 19

Prodimed Plastimed Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Centurion DIFFICULT IV KIT containing BD's Vacutainer Plastic Lithium Heparin Tubes (BD Vacutainer-BD Codes 367884 & 367960; Centurion code 45177 (V…

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage, 8Deg, W11 x L26, H8mm, Part #018.1308.

CTL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Zenith Alpha Abdominal Endovascular Graft, Catalog Prefix ZIMB - Product Usage: is indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with abdomin…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

CEZANNE II TLIF Bullet-Tip Cage, 8Deg, W11 x L26, H7mm, Part #018.1307.

CTL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Solara CRT-P MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1TR03, b) W1TR06, c) W4TR03, d) W4TR06

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Irix-C Forceps Inserter; Product Code/UDI: T066-0059/ M697T06600591

XTANT Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-Y60P-80 (6 fr. 80 cm ENFit E…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Extra corporeal circuit with bio-active surface.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Ameritus Medical Products ENFit Polyurethane and Silicone Feeding Tubes. Sterile and single use only. Catalog number ENF-60P-50 (6 fr. 50 cm ENFit En…

Kentec Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

ACTIV.A.C Therapy System; Model Numbers; US: 340000 ACTIV.A.C., NORTH AMERICAN UDI (01)00878237008188 - Product Usage: is an integrated wound manag…

KCI USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Prodimed Combicath catheters for blind or fibrescope-guided protected distal bronchial sampling (PDBS)- COMBICATH 90 cm x 1.9 mm Product Code: 58229…

Prodimed Plastimed Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Cardinal Health NPWT Occlusion Detection Canister 300cc, Prescription Only - Product Usage: The systems are intended for use on patients with chronic…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

3COR DISTRACTION SCREW, 14 MM, STERILE, 5/BOX - Product Usage: intended to be used for distraction in the anterior approach to the cervical spine.

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 15, 2020

Philips M3015A Microstream CO2 Extension Model No. 862393 -used with an lntelliVue X3 Patient Monitor (Model No. 867030) or a lntelliVue MMX Multi-M…

Philips North America, LLC

What to do with this

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

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.