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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
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.
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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 361 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Terumo AZUR CX Peripheral Coil System, Detachable 35, CX Coil, REF numbers 45-751019, 45-751324, 45-751632, 45-752039, 45-750407, 45-750511, 45-75061…

Microvention, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Epidural Catheterization Kit with FlexTip Plus, Open Tip, Single- Port Catheter, Product Code ASK-05502-NY

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Critical Feb 19, 2020

PneumoDart, 14 ga x 3.25in., REF TM-317 A compact, sterile, device intended for the introduction into the body to facilitate the removal of air fr…

Tytek Medical Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-05400-CA1

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Coopervision Vertex Toric /2 Clear Toric- Power -2.50 -0.75 /90 Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (extended wear)

CooperVision Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code IT-05400-DC

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

ROSA Brain 3.0 Application-Brain

MEDTECH SAS
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Rusch Greenlite Single-Use Metal Laryngoscope Blade for Fiber Optic System

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code JC-05400-LB

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Set, Product Code JC-05400-DCS

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Set for Pediatric Lumbar Placement, Product Code EC-05520-P

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

SPECIALIST 2 DISTAL FEMORAL CUTTING BLOCK. Part code 966115. The product is a femoral cutting block.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Feb 19, 2020

HUDSON RCI COMFORT FLO Humidification System, REF 2410, humidifier nebulizer kit

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Ultrasound Transducer (M1356A), that may have been serviced with the following: Pacific Medical Philips M1356A Ultrasound Board, NFPH9510; Pacific Me…

Pacific Medical Group Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

The Bard Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device is composed of a tubing set used for infusing fluid into the urinary bladder through the Foley ca…

C.R. Bard Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Set, Product Code AA-05400-E

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

TheraCath Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-05001-SLR1

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code DE-05400D-BO

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Loop-Style Tocotransducer (Nautilus) 2264LAX, that may have been serviced with the following: Pacific Medical GE Corometrics Nautilus Toco Board, NFC…

Pacific Medical Group Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Set, Product Code MP-17019-TIP

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code UR-05501-EXP

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Toco MP Transducer (M2734B), that may have been serviced with the following: Pacific Medical Philips M2734B Avalon Smart TOCO Bottom Case, NFPHA9315-B

Pacific Medical Group Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

10 cc Luer-Slip Loss of Resistance Syringe, Product Code LR-05501

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Terumo AZUR Peripheral Coil System, Detachable 18, Framing Coil, REF numbers 45-681026, 45-681434, 45-682050, and 45-680820, Sterile, Rx. The firm n…

Microvention, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code ALZANO-05400-B

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-02220-SRH

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Critical Feb 19, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed 630G System with SmartGuard, Ref/Model # MMT-1515, MMT-1715, MMT-1714, MMT-1754, and MMT-1755 *US and Canada Version Only

Medtronic Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Stryker, Omega 4.75 mm,. PEEK Knotless Anchor System, Single, REF 3910-500-471, UDI 07613327464818, Sterile R, RX Only CE 0197

Stryker Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Implant Direct, CE 0086, REF: 855710, Legacy 3 Impant, Surface: SBM, Qty:1, Size:5.7mmD x 10mmL, 5.7mmD Platform, RxOnly, Sterile R,

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing LLC
FDA Devices Critical Feb 19, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed 640G Insulin Infusion Pump, Ref#s/Model(s) - MMT-1511, MMT-1711, MMT-1512, MMT-1712, MMT-1751, and MMT-1752 *Not for US Distribut…

Medtronic Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Button-Style Ultrasound Transducer (Nautilus), 8-foot Cord 5700HAX, that may have been serviced with the following: Pacific Medical GE Corometrics Na…

Pacific Medical Group Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-05500-TM

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code BE-05400B-ETTEL

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Coopervision Vertex Toric /2 Clear Toric- Power +2.25 -0.75/120 Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (extended wear)

CooperVision Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Respironics V60 Ventilator, Service # 850008, REF: 1053613, 1053614, 1053617, 1053614

Respironics California, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Rusch Greenlite Single-Use Metal Laryngoscope Blade for Fiber Optic System

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code UR-05501

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code CA-02220

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code FR-05501-12

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code AT-05501-LEO

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-17019-MSC

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Toco M2734A, that may have been serviced with the following: Pacific Medical Philips Avalon Smart US/TOCO Cable Assembly, NFPHA9020; Pacific Medical …

Pacific Medical Group Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code BE-080180-CHH

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Prometra II 20mL Pump. Catalog No. 13827 The device is an implantable infusion pump. GTIN-14 00810335020228

Flowonix Medical Inc
FDA Devices Critical Feb 19, 2020

HUDSON RCI COMFORT FLO Corrugated Humidification System, REF 2415, humidifier nebulizer kit

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code UR-05501-FR1

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code BJC-05400-BEN

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code MTO-05500-SU

Arrow International Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 2- IVD calibrator for VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrat…

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code AK-05500

Arrow International Inc

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

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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.