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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 8, 2020

(1) Atellica Data Manager software version 1.0 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11314237 (2) Atellica Data Manager software version 1.1 Siemens Mate…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

uCT 530 Computed Tomography X-Ray System

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

VITROS 5600 Integrated System Software Versions 3.3.3 and below Product Code: 6802413 Unique Identifier: 10758750002740

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Siemens IMMULITE 2000 XPi Immunoassay System - In vitro Chemistry Analyzer SMN #10373214 - Product Usage: are intended for professional use in a labo…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

ABL80-FLEX CO-OX 393-841 Box Label, REF 393-841, IVD, CE, UDI: 05700693938417 - Product Usage: It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, n…

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY ASY STR CONN 3/8 STRLE 24 REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050506000/ 00803622123238

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY STR CONN 3/16 STRLE 24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050503000/ 00803622123214

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Neo-Vent Infant T-Piece Resuscitation Circuit With Neonatal Mask; Circuit for use on compatible Infant Resuscitators. 15mm OD x 10mm ID connector; RE…

Westmed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY 1/4 X 3/8 REDUCER W/LL 24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:050434000/ 00803622123207

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

ABL80-FLEX-393-839 Box Label, REF 393-839, IVD, CE, UDI: 05700693938394 - Product Usage: It is intended for use in a laboratory environment, near pa…

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System - Refurbished Product Code: 6802914 Unique Identifier: 10758750007103

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Sterile Disposable Connectors ASY CONN Y 1/2X1/2X3/8 STR 24. REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:029165000/ 00803622123153

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2020

Vein Irrigation Cannula with blunt tip. ASY BIC, STERILE 25/CS REF/ GTIN for Insert Label:BIC/ 00803622133091

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jul 1, 2020

R.E.C.K. (Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, Clonidine, Ketorolac) in Sodium Chloride solution 50 mL in 60 mL Syringe, Compounded by QuVa 519 Bloombury, NJ 08…

QuVa Pharma, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

Ally Bone Screw - Product Usage:Bone Screws are indicated for use in bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, joint fusion, fracture repair, and …

PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

HYGENIC Wingless Fiesta Kit, Model no. H02790 - Product Usage: The dental dam forceps are intended to be used in conjunction with the rubber dental d…

Coltene Whaledent Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

ADVIA Chemistry Calibrator

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

HYGENIC Winged Fiesta Kit, Model no. H02778 - Product Usage: The dental dam forceps are intended to be used in conjunction with the rubber dental dam…

Coltene Whaledent Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

Atellica Solution IM1300 Analyzer, Siemens Material Number 11066001, UDI # 00630414007960

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

Lokomat Pro, Catalog Numbers 30003 LokomatPro L6.2 120V AD ; 30004 LokomatPro L6.2 120V Kombi; 30005 LokomatPro L6.2 120V PE; 30683 LokomatPro L6.…

Hocoma AG

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

CARESCAPE Patient Data Module (PDM) used with the following monitors: CARESCAPE B450/B650/B850, SOLAR 8000M/I and Transport Pro, Model Numbers: 2042…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Low Jul 1, 2020

Utak NR Trace Elements Serum Control, 5 ml, REF 66816. The responsible firm on the label is UTAK LABORATORIES, INC., Valencia, CA. Control for in vi…

Utak Laboratories Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

RayStation standalone software treatment planning system (RayStation 8A, 8B, 9A, and 9B, including all service packs) model no. 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 9.1, 9…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

AIA-900 Analyzer, Part no. 022930, UDI 04560189283992

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

Oscar 2, Model 250 System

Suntech Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

Merge Healthcare Merge Application Server Software Release and Merge Healthcare Merge Cardio Workstation Software Release - Product Usage: VERICIS is…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

LOCATOR OVERDENTURE IMPLANT SYSTEM STERILE R Rx Only QTY 1 .

Zest Anchors LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

HYGENIC Dental Dam Forceps, Model no. H01262 - Product Usage: The dental dam forceps are intended to be used in conjunction with the rubber dental da…

Coltene Whaledent Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

RP500e Handheld Barcode Scanner, Zebra Model: DS4308 - HC0062BZZWW, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11416778

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

MEVION S250i, MEVION S250; Proton Radiation Treatment System

Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

BioPince Full Core Biopsy Instrument 16ga x 15cm.,Use with Optional CO-Axial Needle MCXS1615BP. QTY.: 5/CS - Product Usage: The disposable, automati…

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

Atellica CH Chemistry Calibrator

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

Atellica Solution IM1600 Analyzer, Siemens Material Number 11066000, UDI # 00630414002026

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 1, 2020

HYGENIC Simple Dam Kit, Model no. 60019066 - Product Usage: The dental dam forceps are intended to be used in conjunction with the rubber dental dam …

Coltene Whaledent Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

BioFlo Midline Convenience Kits - Product Usage: These introducers are used for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapeutic devices, s…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

Stryker Compression Screw, Advanced T2 Tibia Catalog Number: 18220001S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are single use devices intended for the te…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

DDU-2450 Lifeline ECG Model Numbers DDU-A2450EN DDU-E2450DE DDU-E2450EN DDU-E2450FR DDU-E2450TH Cat. No. DCF-A2460EN DCF-A2463EN DCF-E246…

Defibtech, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

Giraffe Incubator with installed Servo Oxygen module. Infant incubator.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

VITROS Chemistry Product Performance Verifier I, Product Code 8231474, UDI # 10758750004577 - Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only to quan…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

BioFlo PICC and Xcela PICC Maximal Barrier Nursing Kits - Product Usage: are indicated for short or long-term peripheral access to the central venous…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

Stryker Locking Screw, Fully Threaded T2 Tibia ¿5x37,5 mm Catalog Number: 18965037S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are single use devices intende…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

DDU-2300 Lifeline/ReviveR View, Model Numbers DDU-C2300EN, DDU-C2300CA, DDU-A2300EN, DDU-E2300EN Catalog Numbers CCD-A1006RX CCD-A1013EN CCD-A10…

Defibtech, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

Medtronic Bone Void Filler, Small - Product Usage: is an injectable, moldable and biocompatible calcium phosphate bone void filler. The single-use …

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

Biomet Screw Instrument Tray 6.5/80MM- Surgical Tray Product Code: 246111003

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

Stryker Locking Screw, Fully Threaded T2 Humerus ¿4x32 mm Catalog Number: 18964032S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are single use devices intende…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

Extremities, Large Kit Assy, US, 15/3 - Product Usage: is an injectable, moldable and biocompatible calcium phosphate bone void filler. The single-us…

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

DIASOL 1000225-10-DEX100 LIQUID ACID CONCENTRATE FOR BICARBONATE DIALYSIS

Diasol, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

Medtronic Bone Void Filler, Large - Product Usage: is an injectable, moldable and biocompatible calcium phosphate bone void filler. The single-use …

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

Regard SRHS Central Line Kit, Sterile, 20/case - Product Usage: The Saline Flush Syringes are intended to be used only for the flushing of indwelling…

Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2020

Stryker End Cap T2 Tibia +10 mm Catalog Number: 18220010S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are single use devices intended for the temporary fixa…

Stryker GmbH

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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.