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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

Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Tray, Irrigation Catheter, Reference Part Number C-UDLMY-401 J-ABRM-HC-IHl-FST, Order Number G48053

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medline Sterile 3mL Syringes with 21GA x 1 Inch Needle 80 each REF DYND3ML21G1A lot 18JBH655 (01) 1088438982153.

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Dimension Vista¿ Total Bilirubin Flex¿ reagent cartridge -In vitro Diagnostic for the determination of total bilirubin. SMN: 10445146 Product …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Intellijoint Navigation System, Software Application, IJK1 (P/N 000-0547) - Product Usage: The Intellijoint Navigation System is a computer-controlle…

Intellijoint Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Comprehensive Shoulder System Mini Humeral Stem 9mm,, Model No. 113629 - Product Usage: The intended use of the comprehensive humeral stem mini is to…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Karl Storz, Model # 11161C2, Flexible Neuroscope

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

PediaPrep Tubes (MD0033-T) and Single use cups (MD0033-SUP)

Carroll-Baccari, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

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

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-522K

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

VITEK 2 card AST-N371 - Product Usage: The VITEK 2 is an automated system consisting of instruments, software, and reagent cards designed for the ide…

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-723K

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medline Winged Sponges Presaturated W/PVP REF DYND70289 DYND70289H Expiration 06/30/2022.

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Pericardiocentesis Set, Irrigation Catheter, Reference Part Number C-PCS-700-TORONT0-042997, Order Number G10643

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

NaviCare Patient Safety Software Versions 3.5.400-3.9.300. The NaviCare Patient Safety (Patient Safety) Software is compatible with the following …

Hill-Rom Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

MVAP MEDICAL SUPPLIES INC, Mavidon CardioPrep Single, 24 use cups, Re order # MCP-24

Carroll-Baccari, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-523

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2020

ev3 Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology. Sold OUS. For neurological endovascular use.

Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Encina HA Femoral Stem, Size 11 Coxa Vara Collared, REF 100-30-011, Ti6AI4V Allow with HA Coating, For use with Stinson Orthopedics Inc. Total Hip Re…

Signature Orthopaedics Europe Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

1. Groshong 9.5 Dual-Lumen CV Catheter, Ref: 7726950, UDI: (01)00801741041570; 2. Groshong 9.5 F Dual-Lumen CV Catheter, REF: 7726954, UDI: (01)008…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

VNS Therapy Programmer, Model 3000 used with Models 103, 104, 105, 106, or 8103 VNS Therapy generators.

LivaNova USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Atellica CH Direct Bilirubin_2 assay In vitro Diagnostic for the determination of direct bilirubin SMN: 11097532 - Product Usage: ADVIA DBIL_ 2 is f…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Integris Allura 9, system codes 722018 722021

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Cardio Vascular-Allura Centron, system code 722400

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Medtronic CareLink 2090 Programmer. Used to interrogate and program Medtronic and Vitatron implantable devices, such as pacemaker/ICD/CRT.

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

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multip…

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

IMMULITE 2000 Systems E2 Estradiol Catalog #: US: L2KE22(D) (200 tests) and L2KE26(D) (600 tests) and OUS: L2KE22 (200 tests), L2KE26 (600 tests) - P…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

AGFA Digital Radiography X- Ray system DR 800 with TomoSynthesis- a Tomographic X-ray system - Product Usage: TomoSynthesis is used to synthesize tom…

Agfa N.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

OsteoSelect Demineralized Bone Matrix (DBM) Putty 10.0cc in a syringe; STERILE R, Product Code: 359100, Dimensions: ONE(1) PACKAGE - CONTAINING 10.0c…

XTANT MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Artis Q.zen Biplane, Model No. 10848355 Artis Q.zen Ceiling, Model No. 10848354 Artis Q.zen Floor, Model No. 10848353 Product Usage: Artis is a fa…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

LivaNova Heater-Cooler System 3T - Product Usage: The Heater-Cooler 3T System is used to circulate water through heat exchangers to warm or cool a pa…

LivaNova USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multip…

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

UroDiagnost Eleva, system code 708033

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

TRUMATCH Orthognathic - Full Bimaxillary Surgical Kit, Catalog Number SD980.001

Materialise N.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multip…

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Columbus R/PS TIB.PLATEAU Cemented, various sizes, Knee implant components, model nos. NN058K NN070K NN071K NN072K NN073K NN074K NN075K NN076K…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

D-0014 3COR 14MM DISTRACTION SCREWS, 5/BOX, STERILE - Product Usage: The 3COR Distraction Screws and the TSI Quick Start Distraction Screws products …

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multip…

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Artis Q Biplane, Model No. 10848282; Artis Q Ceiling, Model No.10848281; Artis Q Floor, Model No. 10848280; Artis Q zeego, Model No. 10848283 Pro…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

COLUMBUS CRA/PSA TIB.PLAT.CEMENTED, Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos. NN469K NN470K NN471K NN472K NN473K NN474K NN475K NN476…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

COLUMBUS CR/PS TIB.PLAT.PLASMAPORE, Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos. NN081K NN082K NN083K NN084K NN085K NN086K NN087K NN088…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

OmniDiagnost Eleva System codes 708028 708027

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Boston Scientific, LATITUDE Programming System, Model 3300 - Product Usage:The Boston Scientific LATITUDE Programming System is intended for use in h…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Teleflex Pilling Aortic Punch, 4.0mm. Sterile, Rx Only, disposable. Included as part of Intl-Cardiac Surgery Kit - Product Usage: This device is use…

Deroyal Industries, Inc. Lafollette

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

IMMULITE 1000 Systems E2 Estradiol Catalog #: US: LKE21(D) and OUS: LKE21 - Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE systems Ana…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Ysio, model no. 10281013 Product Usage: The product is a stationary X-Ray system.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Stryker, REF: 0250070450, 5.0 mm x 45 cm, Strykeprobe, Outer Sheath Replacement, RX Only, Non-Sterile, CE, UDI: (01) 07613327051926 This products …

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Integris Allura 15 & 12, monoplane (system code 722043) and biplane (system code 722044)

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Mar 25, 2020

CME America BodyGuard Infusion Pump System, All models of BG 323, BG 121, BG 545, BG CV545, BG 575, BG CV575, and CMExpress

CME America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multip…

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators with model numbers M3535A M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536M7, M35…

Philips North America, LLC

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Nearby categories

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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.