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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 Low Jan 1, 2020

INTEGRA, Drill CS 4.0, quick coupling single use, REF 430425

AAP Implantate Ag

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2020

Urine Electrolyte Diluent, Product Code: 1112352 - Product Usage: used to dilute urine specimens for analysis of sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) on V…

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2020

Lamicel 20PK 3MM INTL Cervical dilator

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2020

7% BSA (Bovine Serum Albumin), Product Code: 8262487 - Product Usage: is used to dilute samples when assay values exceed the reportable (dynamic) ran…

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

HydroDot brand: Wave Prep 4 oz. tubes-Product 1710-03. An electroconductive cream for use with external electrodes - Product Usage: An electroco…

Bio-Signal Group Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Aestiva 7900, Model Numbers: a) 1006-9300-000 b) 1006-9305-000 c) 1006-9118-000 d) 1006-9112-000 e) 1006-9113-000 f) 1006-9020-000 g) 100…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

OARTRAC PROSTATE IMMOBILIZATION ENDORECTAL BALLOON DEVICE KIT, Catalog Number: ORB-60F - Product Usage: pre-calibrated PSD sensors are intended for …

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 25, 2019

Natrelle Silicone Filled Breast Implants for the following Styles and Sizes: Style 10, Style 15, Style 20, Style 40, Style 45 Style 10/UDI: NATRE…

Allergan PLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter 60cm Item Number: AI-07130-J

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Aespire 7100, Model Numbers: 1. 1009-9000-000-009469 2. 1009-9000-000 3. 1009-9000-000-013913 4. 1009-9000-000-001366 5. 1009-9000-000-009857 …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter 50cc Item Number: AI-07130

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

A1CNow SELF CHECK (European), Software Version Revision D, REF Numbers 3054, 3062

Polymer Technology Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Low Volume Cartridge IFU (SKU CAR-125-B) used with the following devices: 1) NxStage One, Model NX1000-1; 2) NxStage VersiHD Cycler, Model Number…

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 25, 2019

Natrelle Saline-Filled Breast Implant, for the following Styles and sizes, Style LP, Style 68 HP, Style 68 MP, Style LP/UDI: NATRELLE Style 68LP…

Allergan PLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

TEKIA Model 872 Single Piece Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses, Diopter 15.0, Sterile. The firm name on the label is TEKIA, INC., Irvine, CA.

Tekia, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

CVS Health At Home A1C Test Kit, Software Version Revision D, REF Number 3059

Polymer Technology Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Artis zee/ zeego Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model Number: 10094142, Software Version: VC21C

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Aestiva 7100, Model Numbers: 1. 1006-9320-000 2. 1006-9321-000 3. 1006-9320-000-001101 4. 1006-9021-000 5. 1006-9012-000 6. 1006-9111-000 7…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

DeRoyal KNEE BRACE, WARRIOR RECOVERY: 1) REF KB9000-01 2) REF 11-450A-00 3) REF 1150UTPP

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

OARtrac PLUS CLINICAL DETECTOR UNIT Catalog Number: OTS-V2-Plus - Product Usage: pre-calibrated PSD sensors are intended for use during cancer treat…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Aestiva MRI, Model Numbers: a) 1006-9310-000 b) 1006-9110-000 c) 1006-9023-000 d) 1006-9028-000 e) 1006-9310-000-305077 f) 1006-9310-000-015243…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

smith&nephew PROFIX Mallet, 750 GRAMS, REF 71512452 - Product Usage: The PROFIX Mallet is a reusable surgical instrument used to tap instruments or i…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Roche Homocysteine-In vitro test for the quantitative determination of total L-homocysteine in human serum and plasma on Roche/Hitachi cobas c system…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

LIFESTREAM Balloon Expandable Vascular Covered Stent . BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR. 6mm X 26mm X 80 Recommended Introducer 6F (2.00mm) NP 8atm (811 kP…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

VisuMax Software Version 2.10.13 with activated Software-Module ReLEx (SMILE) option used in conjunction with the VisuMax Femtosecond Laser System fo…

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

A1CNow+ Systems (professional use product), Software Version Revision D, REF Numbers US: 3021, 3024; EU: 3037, 3038, 3057, 3058

Polymer Technology Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

MICRO-PSD HDR, Catalog Number: PSD-HB5N - Product Usage: pre-calibrated PSD sensors are intended for use during cancer treatments to measure photon a…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

AngioJet Ultra Consoles-Thrombectomy System UPN: 105650-001D 105650-001H 105650-001R 105650-001Z 105650-002R 105650-004H 105650-004R 105650…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Low Dec 25, 2019

Natrelle Inspira Sillicone-Filled Breast Implants for the following Styles and Sizes: 7607 SSM, 7608 SSF, 7609 SSX, 7513 SRL, 7514 SRLP, 7515 SRM, 75…

Allergan PLC

FDA Devices Low Dec 25, 2019

QuickTox 5 Panel Drug Screen DipCard

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

ReliOn FastA1C Test, Software Version Revision D, REF Number 3055

Polymer Technology Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Medtronic Adapter Percutaneous Pin, REF 9734752 (GTIN 00643169529489) and REF 9734752-G02 (GTIN 00763000054915), contained in the following kits: U…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Rhondium OVC3 One Visit Crown, Model FDI 24/25L USA 12/13L A2 HT, Nonsterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Rhondium Ltd., Katikati, New Zealand.

RHONDIUM LIMITED

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Ascension¿ Silicone PIP-Silicone PIP Sz 1, Model Number: SPIP5201WW - Product Usage: The Ascension Silicone PIP implant is intended for cementless…

Integra Lifesciences Sales Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System 25mm Needle+Stabilizer Kit, Product Code 9001P-VC-005 - Product Usage: The Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous V…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System 45mm Needle+Stabilizer Kit, Product Code 9079P-VC-005 - Product Usage: The Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous V…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Low Dec 25, 2019

NATRELLE Resterilizable Sizers for the styles and sizes: Style 15, Style 20, Inspira X (responsive gel), Inspira F (responsive gel), Inspira LP (resp…

Allergan PLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

HydroDot brand: Wave Prep Single use cups, 8.5 gm (0.3 oz) 24/box-Product 1700-24 - Product Usage: An electroconductive cream for use with external …

Bio-Signal Group Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

MICRO-PSD Electron, Catalog Number: PSD-EE5N - Product Usage: pre-calibrated PSD sensors are intended for use during cancer treatments to measure pho…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

HUDSON RCI SHERIDAN SHERI-BRONCH Endobronchial Tube REF 5-16135 - Product Usage: The Sheridan Endobronchial Tubes are intended for use in Thoracic su…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Alliance Tech Medical, Inc. All Flow Pulmonary Function Filters, 100 filters individually packaged in a clear, sealed bag printed with the part numbe…

Alliance Tech Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Medtronic Affinity, 38um Arterial Filter, Catalog number REF 351

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

MICRO-PSD EXTERNAL BEAM PHOTON, Catalog Number: PSD-PE5N - Product Usage: pre-calibrated PSD sensors are intended for use during cancer treatments to…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System 15mm Needle+Stabilizer Kit, Product Code 9018P-VC-005 - Product Usage: The Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous V…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Elasto-Gel Absorbent Wound Dressing, Item DR8000. 5 Dressings 4" x 4". Sterile. UPC 45713-58000 Bacteriostatic

Southwest Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Anesthesia Pediatric Circuit 72", Model DYNJAPF6057A

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2019

Walgreens At-Home A1C Test Kit, Software Version Revision D, REF Number 3056

Polymer Technology Systems

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Lidocaine HCl 2% 5 mL, Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 755 Rainbow Road Windsor, CT 08695 NDC 70004-0723-09

SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Clonidine HCL PF 750 mcg/mL/Prialt PF (vial) 55 mcg/mL/Bupivacaine HCL PF 24 mg/mL *Compounded 20 mL Syringe (Standard) AnazaoHealth 5710 Hoover Blvd…

Coast Quality Pharmacy, LLC dba Anazao Health

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Sufentanil Citrate PF 90 mcg/mL/Clonidine HCL PF 500 mcg/mL/Bupivacaine HCL PF 12.8 mg/mL, Compounded, 20 mL Syringe, AnazaoHealth 5710 Hoover Blvd T…

Coast Quality Pharmacy, LLC dba Anazao Health

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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.