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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 Drug Moderate Jan 22, 2020

HYDROMORPHONE 5MG/ML INJ in 20 mL syringe Assurance Infusion (713) 533-8800

Assurance Infusion

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 22, 2020

CLON 750MCG/MORP 30MG/SUF 37.5MCG/ML in 20 mL syringe Assurance Infusion (713) 533-8800

Assurance Infusion

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 22, 2020

BAC 225MCG/ BUP 4.5MG/ CLON 9MCG/ MORP 3MG/ML ML INJ in 20 mL syringe Assurance Infusion (713) 533-8800

Assurance Infusion

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

Dawson-Mueller Drainage Catheter, Multipurpose Drainage Catheter, RPN UL T6.3-35-15-P-5S-CLDM-HC, UL T6. 3-35-25-P-58-CLDM-HC, UL T7.0-35-25-P-5S-CLD…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

BriteBlade Pro Single-Use Fiber Optic Handle and Blade Mac 3, CE 0120, Do not Re-use, Rx Only, REF, 040-333U, Sterile EO, Qty 10, (01)15055788724138(…

Flexicare Medical Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 22, 2020

CARESCAPE Respiratory Module E-sCAiOV

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

Siemens ARTIS pheno, Model # 10849000. Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System - Product Usage: Angiography system for single and biplane diagnosti…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jan 22, 2020

Airway Gas Option N-CAiO

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

BriteBlade Pro Single-se Fiber Optic Miller 2, CE 0120, Do not Re-use, Rx Only, REF, 040-722U, Sterile EO, Qty 10, (01) 15055788722783 The device…

Flexicare Medical Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

BriteBlade Pro Single-Use Fiber Optic Handle and Blade Miller 2, CE 0120, Do not Re-use, Rx Only, REF: 040-342U, Sterile EO, Qty 10, UDI: (01)1505578…

Flexicare Medical Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 22, 2020

CARESCAPE Respiratory Module E-sCAiO

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

LIFEPAK 15 MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR that was either manufactured with or received an upgrade kit that contained an affected keypad.

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

Microbiologics QC Sets and Panels, Gram-Positive Blood Culture Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), Catalog # 8180 Used in test systems to estimate t…

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

QuickDraw Venous Cannula, REF: QD22, UDI: 00690103182699; and REF: QD25, UDI: 00690103182705

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

BriteBlade Pro Single-Use Fiber Optic Mac 3, CE01120, Do Not Re-use, Rx Only, REF 040-713U, Sterile EO, Qty 10, (01)15055788723001 The device is …

Flexicare Medical Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

Medline Thermistor Foley Catheter 14 FR 5-10 ml, non sterile Catalog Number: 102201101463MD {Medline code 55346) Monitor urinary output and bladd…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

Gridlock Ankle Screw Driver Bit REF 320-35-003 - Product Usage: A screwdriver facilitates implant insertion and removal.

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

LIFEPAK 15 MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR service kits

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

CAIRE MODEL: FreeStyle Comfort Oxygen Concentrator - Product Usage: The FreeStyle Comfort Oxygen Concentrator is intended for the administration of s…

Caire, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

Merlin PCS Programmer software model 3330, used with Confirm Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM), Model DM3500, Sterile. The firm name on the label …

St Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

ADVANCED ENDOSEE System CANNULA, Cooper Surgical Product Code/Model Number: ESPX5 The Advanced Endosee Cannula (CooperSurgical Product Code: ESPX5…

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 22, 2020

CARESCAPE Respiratory Module E-sCAiOVE

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Low Jan 22, 2020

Teleflex MEDICAL RuSCH One piece Male External Regular Catheter W/O Tape, REF A1500

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

Kodak DirectView DR3000/3500 - Product Usage: permanently installed as a diagnostic system intended to generate and control x-rays for examination of…

Carestream Health, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

Model 250D Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor labeled under the following brands: Bravo Mini, part number 99-0233-00; Agilis Mini, part number NJ124 …

Suntech Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 22, 2020

CARESCAPE Respiratory Module E-sCAiOE

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 22, 2020

CARESCAPE Respiratory Module E-sCO

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 22, 2020

CARESCAPE Respiratory Module E-sCOVX

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

Stryker Omnifit Crossfire 10 Degree Series II Insert- intended for cementless and/or cemented fixation within the prepared acetabulum Catalog #: 2…

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2020

Riverpoint Medical 18G Brachy Grid, B&K style, REF RPG-18, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Riverpoint Medical, LLC, Portland, OR.

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Low Jan 22, 2020

Teleflex MEDICAL RuSCH One piece Male External Medium Catheter W/O Tape, REF A1500M

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Haylard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 5 Fr, 1. REF 195, Y-Adapter, SAP Finished Product Code 109382303; 2. REF 201, with BALLA…

Avanos Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

ImplantDirect InterActive Precision IO Scan Adapter, Part #6530-09PT, Platform: 3.0mm, Non-Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Implant Direct…

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

ImplantDirect InterActive Precision IO Scan Adapter, Part #6534-09PT, Platform: 3.4mm, Non-Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Implant Direct…

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Superset with 22MM ID, Double Swivel Elbow 22MM OD/15MM ID and Bronchoscopy Port, REF 3503031. Airway connector.

Intersurgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Double Swivel Elbow with Bronchoscopy Port 15MM OD, 22MM OD/15MM ID, REF 1898000. Airway connector.

Intersurgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Stratum MDS Screw 3.5x50mm ST Part Number: STRM-MDS-3550ST

Nextremity Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Stryker T2 Alpha Delta Strike Plate IMN Instruments - part of the IMN Instruments System and is used to support insertion and withdrawal of nails thr…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Double Swivel Elbow with Bronchoscopy Port 15MM OD, 22MM OD/15MM ID, REF 1996030. Airway connector.

Intersurgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Stryker Pin To Rod Coupling External Fixation System Hoffmann II Compact - Pin To Rod Coupling 5/3-4mm Catalog #: 4940-1-020 - Product Usage: Indi…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Medical convenience trays and kits, labeled as: Medical Action Industries, Inc.: ***CVC*** Clear Sequence Change Kit, REF 77070B ***DIALYSIS*** …

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Clearlink System Continu-Flo Administration Sets, Product Codes: 2C8519, 2C8537, and 2C8541 - Product Usage:For the administration of fluids from a …

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Fast-Cath Trio HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER, 14F, 4.6 mm, REF 406303

Abbott Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer, HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER, 8.5F, 2.83 mm, REF 406143 - Product Usage: The Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducers are indicated…

Abbott Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

LightPod ERA lasers

Aerolase Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Stratum MDS Screw 3.5x46mm ST Part Number: STRM-MDS-3546ST

Nextremity Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

LightPod Neo Lasers

Aerolase Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Cochlear Baha 5 Sound Processor Tamper Proof Battery Door (3 pcs.)

Cochlear Americas Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

Cios Alpha, Model Number 10308191; mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging of the anatomical structures of patient during clinical app…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2020

ONE-LINK Needle-free IV Connector, Product Codes: 7N8300, 7N8301, 7N8310, 7N8330K, 7N8332K, 7N8334K, 7N8370K, 7N8371, 7N8375K, 7N8376K, 7N8377, 7N837…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

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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.