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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 Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-523K

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Precision Xtra Blood Glucose & Ketone Monitoring System, UDI: 00093815715023, 00093815988144

Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2020

Imager II 5F Angiographic Catheters, 5 units per package.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2020

ev3 Pipeline Flex Embolization Device. For neurological endovascular use.

Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Continuous Glucose Monitoring System is a glucose monitoring device indicate…

Dexcom Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Skytron Ergon 3 Series Skyboom Monitor Bracket-Flatscreen Bracket, single monitor mount, 27" max. screen size Part number 3FCM1

Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System, Model Numbers 5430-30151 and 5430-30152 - Product Usage: is intended to be used by trained nuclear Medicine Techn…

Capintec Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

LN 3R70-01; software version 2.6.2 and earlier. The software is used with the Alinity i (LN 03R65-01) processing module and the Alinity c (LN 03R67-…

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

BardPort M.R.I. Hard Base Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Ref: 0604550, UDI: (01)00801741025860 Prod…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model numbers MMT 515 and MMT-715

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

1. X-Port isp M.R.I Implantable Port, with Pre-Attached 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, REF:0607550, UDI:(01)00801741026195 2. X-Port…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Continuous Glucose Monitoring System The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Continuous Glucose Monitoring System is a glucose monitoring device…

Dexcom Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

iChemVELOCITY Strips, Catalog 800-7212

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

PowerFlow Implatable Apheresis IV Port with attachable 9.6 F ChronoFl x Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Ref A710962, UDI:(01)00801741129438…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

MiniMed Insulin Pump, model # MMT-508

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Dexcom G5 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Continuous Glucose Monitoring System is a glucose monitoring device indicate…

Dexcom Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic Open Pivot Aortic Valve Graft, REF 502AG25, SIZE 25 mm

MEDTRONIC ATS MEDICAL, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-522

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Omnipod DASH Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM), Catalog numbers US: 18239 M/D: PDM-USA1-D001-MG-USA1 EU: PT-000010 - M/D: INT1-D001-MG PT-…

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Karl Storz NEURO-FIBERSCOPE, Model # 11282BN1, Flexible Pediatric Neuroscope

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Chemistry QC Premium Plus, Cat. No. LAL4213, GTIN 05055273209006 - Product Usage: This product is intended for in vitro diagnostic use, in the qualit…

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Veo Insulin pump, model numbers MMT-554 and MMT-754

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Quidel Triage TOX Drug Screen Control 1 Kit Box containing 5 Control 1 vials with 5 x 0.25 mL vials per box. Quidel Cardiovascular Inc. 9975 Su…

QUIDEL CARDIOVASCULAR INC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

MiniMed Paradigm 512 Insulin pump

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

ADVIA Chemistry Total Bilirubin_2 assay- SMN: 10341115 (40 mL) & 10341113 (70 mL). Product Usage: ADVIA TBIL_2 is for in vitro diagnostic use i…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

BardPort M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachale 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, REF: 0602680, UDI:(01)00801741025679 Product Usage: B…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

BardPort Titanium Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter , REF: 0602230, UDI: (01)00801741025563 Product Usa…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

LemonPrep Tubes (MD0019-T) and Single use cups (MD0019-SUP)

Carroll-Baccari, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-712

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

FlipCutter III Drill

T.A.G. MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Dimension Total Bilirubin Flex reagent cartridge -In vitro Diagnostic for the determination of total bilirubin. SMN: 10444957 Product Usage: D…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

RayStation standalone software treatment planning system, Model Numbers 4.0, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 9.1 - Product Usage: RaySta…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Atellica CH Total Bilirubin_2 assay-In vitro Diagnostic for the determination of total bilirubin SMN: 11097531 - Product Usage: Atellica TBil_2 ass…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-712E

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

MiniMed Paradigm Model 511 Insulin Pump

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Optium EZ Blood Glucose Monitoring System, UDI: 00093815710653

Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

1. Power Port isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter with Suture Plugs, Ref: 1809660, UDI: (01)008…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-722

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medline Stick Sponge Presaturated W/PVP REF DYND70288 DYND70288H 2/PK Expiration 06/30/2022.

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

MOSAIQ, oncology information system - Product Usage: MOSAIQ is an oncology information system used to manage workflows for treatment planning and del…

Elekta Impac Software

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Honeywell Pressure Transducer- Part Number: 370506-22. It is a component used in 2008T, Common Name: Hemodialysis Delivery System; 2008T HD SYS. BLUE…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Atellica CH Ethyl Alcohol, Test Code ETOH, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 11097501, UDI 00630414596112. The product is an ethyl alcohol assay, IVD use.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

1.PowerPort Implantable Port With Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter REF: 1709600, Air Guard, With suture Plugs, (01)008017410…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-722K

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Wave Prep Tubes (1710-03) and single use cups (17--00-24)

Carroll-Baccari, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

1. Vaccess CT Power-Injectable Implantable Port with Suture Plugs, Ref: 7496000, UDI:(01)00801741027482 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are in…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Karl Storz RHINO-LARYNGO-BRONCHO FIBERSCOPE, Model # 11005BC1

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

FreeStyle Precision H Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring System, UDI: 00093815711810

Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

1. PowerPort M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter with Suture Plugs, REF: 1809600, UDI: (01)00801741…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

ADVIA Chemistry Direct Bilirubin_2 assay-SMN: 10316610 (20 mL) & 10341114 (70 mL) - Product Usage: ADVIA DBIL_ 2 is for in vitro diagnostic use in t…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

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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.