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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 342 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Cios Spin Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model Numbers VA30-10308194

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Kangaroo Epump Safety Screw Spike with Flush Bag, Anti-free Flow, 1000 mL, Product Code 775100

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 3, 2020

Heartware HVAD Pump Outflow Graft, Product (REF) Number 1125

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

JOURNEY II UNI RESECTION PREP TRIAL, LEFT MEDIAL/ RIGHT LATERAL - Product Usage: The JOURNEY II Uni Resection Prep Trial is a reusable surgical instr…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

da Vinci SP Camera; PN 430060-33; Model Number: 430060-33. For endoscopic surgery.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Extremities Item Number: 1)113954 Hybrid Glenoid Glenoid Base, 4 MM 2) XL-115366 Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral Bearing, ArComXL, 44 MM X…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Knee Products: 183622 Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 63/67 MM 183620 Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 63/67 MM 189…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 3, 2020

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit, Product (REF) Number 1104

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Philips HeartStart XL Monitor/Defibrillators Model number: M4735A - Product Usage: is for use in the hospital by qualified medical personnel trained…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Epix latis GRASPER, 5mm x 45 cm, REF: C4140, Qty: 10, Sterile R, CE, Rx ONLY, UDI: (01)00607915110154

Applied Medical Resources Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Clearview Total Uterine Manipulator (model UM750), The device is labeled in part, "ClearView(R) TOTAL, 7 cm* * *CLINICAL INNOVATIONS Manufacturer: C…

Clinical Innovations, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

CooperSurgical Dilator/Sound Set, Rx only, Sterile/EO, Made in South Korea, P/N MX21

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Panther Fusion Extraction Reagent-S, Ref PRD-04331, IVD, CE, Rx Only consisting of FCR-S Fusion Capture Reagent - S, Nucleic Acid in a buffered solut…

Hologic, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Philips Sterilizable Defibrillator Internal Paddles - Internal paddles are an accessory to the compatible monitor/defibrillator Switchless: M1741A…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jun 3, 2020

Medtronic Confida Expandable Sheath, REF CES122230. To provide a guide for catheters or devices introduced into the femoral iliac arteries.

Medtronic Vascular Galway DBA Medtronic Ireland

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Giraffe Shuttle. Upgrade Kits with part number 2109672-001 and 2109673-001 GTIN: 00840682110808.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

FlexLab Automation System with Advia2120LAS Interface Module (P/N FLX-219-00, FLX-219-10), ImmunoCAP 1000 Interface Module (P/N FLX-226-01, FLX-226-1…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Knee Products: 189420 Vanguard Knee System, PS Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 63 MM 189422 Vanguard Knee System, PS Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 12…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Fifty-five (55) cm 8 Contact Extension Kit, part number M365SC3138550 - Product Usage: Lead Extensions are designed to connect the percutaneous lea…

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jun 3, 2020

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit, Product (REF) Number 1104JP

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Hip Products Item Number: 1) 110010462 RingLoc Hip System, Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup, 28 MM X 51 MM 2) 11-165218 RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System, Aceta…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Knee Products: 141356 Regenerex Series-A Patella 3 Peg, 31 MM 141358 Regenerex Series-A Patella 3 Peg, 37 MM Product Usage: Knee prosthesis

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

JOURNEY II UNI RESECTION PREP TRIAL, RIGHT MEDIAL/ LEFT LATERAL - Product Usage: The JOURNEY II Uni Resection Prep Trial is a reusable surgical instr…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Skater Introducer Set 6F x 18cm. REF/UDI: 651506300/(01)00886333005000; 655506300/(01)00886333005079 - Product Usage: The Skater Introducer System wi…

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Precision TM M8 Adapter, 15 cm, part number M365SC9218150 - Product Usage: The adapter is part of a spinal cord stimulation system for prescription u…

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

ABL90 FLEX PLUS, model no. 393-02; and Spare Part Hemolyzer Units (902-980): R0526 - R0941 - Product Usage: are intended for use by trained technolog…

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators Model numbers M3535A, M3536A, and M3536M - Product Usage: is for use for the termination of ventricul…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

GENTLEWAVE REF: FG-002-0001

Sonendo Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

The LinearTM 3-4 70 cm 8 Contact Lead Kit, part number M365SC2352700 is part of a spinal cord stimulation system for prescription use only as an aid…

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Cios Alpha Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model Numbers VA20-10308191 and VA30-10308194 The Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

FlexLab Automation System used with the following Modules: High Volume Storage(P/N FLX-270, FLX-271, FLX-276, FLX-282, FLX-283), HSQ Interface Module…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Knee Products: 183742 Vanguard Knee System, PS+ Tibial Bearing, 12 MM, 71/75 MM EP-183608 Vanguard Knee System, PS Tibial Bearing, E1 Inf…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Guardian Connect App CSS7200 iOS and Guardian Connect Transmitter GST4C used on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Kangaroo Joey Safety Screw Spike with Flush Bag, Anti-free Flow,1000 mL, Product Code 765100

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Sprotte Needle, REF 32115130C w/ Intro 22 G x 3.5", distributed by Teleflex Medical The SPROTTE lumbar puncture needles are intended to gain entry…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Optilite Optilite Rheumatoid Factor Kit, Ref: LK151.OPT.A, IVD, Rx Only, UDI: 05051700020015 (kit ea. containing four components)

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Accelerator a3600 Automation System used with the following Modules: High Volume Storage(P/N FLX-270, FLX-271, FLX-276, FLX-282, FLX-283), HSQ Interf…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Aptio Automation System with Advia2120LAS Interface Module (P/N FLX-219-00, FLX-219-10), ImmunoCAP 1000 Interface Module (P/N FLX-226-01, FLX-226-10)…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Kangaroo Joey Safety Screw Spike Set, Anti-free Flow, Product Code 765559

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

ArtisanTM 70 cm 2 x 8 Surgical Lead Kit, part number M365SC8216700. 2 x 8 Surgical Paddle Lead Kit: (1) One Paddle Lead (4); Four Suture Sleeves;…

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Sprotte Needle, REF 33115131B w/ Intro 20 G x 3.5", distributed by Teleflex Medical The SPROTTE lumbar puncture needles are intended to gain entry…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

ARTIS Pheno - Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model: 10849000 - Product Usage: is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for s…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 3, 2020

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant accessories, Product (REF) Number 1153

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

Kangaroo Epump Safety Screw Spike Set, Anti-free Flow, Product Code 775659

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2020

ARCHITECT iGentamicin Reagent Kit - Product Usage: The measurements obtained are used in the diagnosis and treatment of gentamicin overdose and in mo…

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Philips HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor (Model number M4735A) - Product Usage: is for use in the hospital by qualified medical personnel trained …

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

TorFlex Transseptal Guiding Sheath ; Model numbers: TF8-32-63-45, TF8-32-63-55, TF8-32-63-90, TF8-32-63-135, TF85-32-63-37, TF85-32-63-45, TF85-32-63…

Baylis Medical Company Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90109, UDI # 10888857108226, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Professional Urine Drug Control, Item code 88010 - Product Usage: The Alere Professional Cup Urine Drug Controls are compatible with all quantitative…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 54 Right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-54C-R, UDI (01)07613327012415(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

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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.