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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 Feb 19, 2020

Prometra II 40mL Pump. Catalog No. 16827 The device is an implantable infusion pump. GTIN-14 00810335020242

Flowonix Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Ultrasound Transducer (M2736A), that may have been serviced with the following: Pacific Medical Philips Avalon Smart US/TOCO Cable Assembly, NFPHA902…

Pacific Medical Group Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code ASK-05503-BID

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Niti-S Esophageal Stent, REF ES1806F, ES1808F, ES1810F, ES1815F, ES2006B, ES2010B, ES1612B, ES1615B, ES1810B, ES1812B, ES1815B, ES1610F, ES1612F, ES1…

Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Terumo AZUR Peripheral Coil System, Detachable 35, Helical HydroCoil Embolization System, REF numbers 45-451015, 45-451020, 45-451215, 45-451220, 45…

Microvention, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 19, 2020

HUDSON RCI COMFORT FLO Humidification System With Remote Temperature Port, REF 2414, humidifier nebulizer kit

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT, Product Code MTO-09903-KU

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Respironics V680 Ventilator, Service # 850011, (OUS Only)

Respironics California, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Feb 19, 2020

HUDSON RCI COMFORT FLO Corrugated Humidification System with Remote Temperature Port, REF 2416, humidifier nebulizer kit

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Terumo AZUR CX Peripheral Coil System, Detachable 18, CX Coil, REF numbers 45-781032, 45-781238, 45-781434, 45-781639, 45-781836, 45-782040, 45-78020…

Microvention, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

VesselNavigator application used with Philips Azurion (Azurion 7 Series) Software R1.2 and R2.0, and Philips Allura Xper R9, upgraded to Azurion 1.2 …

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code YC-02220

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

Terumo AZUR Peripheral Coil System, Detachable 35, Framing Coil, REF numbers 45-651026 and 45-652050, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Mic…

Microvention, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2020

FlexTip Plus Epidural Catheterization Kit, Product Code TI-05501-ME

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Universa Firm Ureteral Stent, Global Product No. G49864 G49865 G49866 G49867 G49868 G49869 G49870 G49874 G49875 G49877 G49879 G49881 G498…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

AAMI 3 NONREIN SCRBNURGOWN BNS L, Item Code 90270NB

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Health Network Strips- intended for Blood Glucose Monitoring System Catalog Number: 06908349001

Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

AAMI 3 NONRNF SURG GWN 2XL XLNG BNS, Item Code 9575ELNA

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Centurion- Umbilical Trays UVT1045 UMBILICAL ARTERY TRAY UVT1055 UVC KIT UVT1065 UMBILICAL VESSEL CATHETER TRAY UVT170 UMBILICAL VESSEL TRAY W/O …

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

PTFE Wire Guide, Guidewire, Global Product Number 638813 635413-10

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Medonic M-Series Hematology Analyzer M16S BD ABR US Product code: 1400075; OUS Product code 1400011

Clinical Diagnostic Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Angled Tip Ureteral Catheter Set with Bentson PTFE Wire Guide, Ureteral Catheter, Global Product No. G19108 G14587 G15302 G14326

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

da Vinci X Surgical System Surgical System, IS4200, 00886874114216 Product Usage: used with an endoscope, surgical instruments, and accessories to p…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Centurion- ENT SNUF3 SNUFFER KIT Y

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

AAMI 3 ROYALSILK SURGGOWN BNS XL, Item Code 9548NC

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

AAMI 3 FABRIC REINF SURG GOWN XL, Item Code 9541

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Centurion- HT5555A HYPERALIMENTATION & DRSG CHG TRAY

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Centurion- Skin Prep Kits SB1280 SKIN SCRUB KIT SB1525 VAGINAL PREP TRAY

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Vaginal Verification Panel Ref 8208 Lot 8208-11

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

da Vinci Xi Surgical System Surgical System, IS4000, 00886874114216 - Product Usage: used with an endoscope, surgical instruments, and accessories to…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Bander Ureteral Diversion Open-End Stent Set, Global Product No. G14822 G14823

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Centurion- Dressing Change Tray DT10290S CENTRAL LINE PREPARATION PACK DT10290S CENTRAL LINE PREPARATION PACK DT10415 PICC INSERTION TRAY DT10495…

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Urethral Dilation Balloon Catheter with Open Tip , Global Product No. G17844

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Centurion- Biopsy Tray TRIBT170 BIOPSY TRAY

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

da Vinci SP Surgical System, SP1098, 00886874114605 Product Usage: used with an endoscope, surgical instruments, and accessories to perform minimall…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Pacific Medical GE Corometrics Nautilus Ultrasound Transducer w/wing 5700LAX, FFCM5260

Pacific Medical Group Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Retail Strips 50 ct - intended for Blood Glucose Monitoring System Catalog Number: 06908217001

Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Legacy 3 Implant, Size: 4.2mmD x 13mmL, 3.5mmD Platform, REF: 864213

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Centurion Chest Tube Trays: Kit Code Product CHT1170 CHEST TUBE TRAY CHT1700 CHEST TUBE INSERTION TRAY CHT1760 CHEST…

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

AAMI 3 NON-REINF SURG GOWN LG 2 TWL, Item Code ASG9515

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Centurion- Driveline System Kit TRIDM250 OUTPATIENT DRIVELINE MGMT SYSTEM

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Y-Type Blood Set, Catalog Number 490425

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Centurion- Umbilical Vessel UPC175 UMBILICAL VESSEL CATH. INSERTION UPC175 UMBILICAL VESSEL CATH. INSERTION

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

AAMI 3 NONREINF SURGICAL GOWN 4XL, Item Code 9599

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Y-Type Blood Set, Catalog Number 490293

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Centurion- OR2020 BASIN SET

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

AAMI 3 FABRNF SCRUB SURG GWN XL NS, Gown. Item Code 91070NB

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Y-Type Blood Set, Catalog Number 490530

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Percutaneous Entry Set, Nephrostomy Catheter, Global Product No. G14649

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2020

Sof-Flex Double Pigtail Ureteral Stent Set, Global Product No. G15076 G14906 G14840 G14865 G17128

Cook 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.