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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 Nov 27, 2019

BIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC FILLED; VALVED, UPN H965440220, Cat. No. 44-022

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

EZ Glide Aortic Cannula, 24 Fr. (8.0mm) x 37.6 cm (14.8") 3/8" (9.5 mm) vented connector , RX Only, Sterile EC, Made in Mexico, UDI: 00690103172119 f…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

BIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC FILLED; NON-VALVED, UPN H965440140, Cat. No. 44-014 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for admin…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Singles carbides by Meisinger, US-No: 245, Sterile R, cylinder round end; US-No 245; Reference: HMUN245-009; Shank: FG/314; Head Size 1/10mm: 009,Hea…

Hager & Meisinger Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

WECK Hem-O-Lok AutoEndo5, 5mm Automatic Endoscopie Hem-o-lok Applier, REF 543965 Automatic Endoscopic Surgical Ligating Clip Appliers are deliv…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

YNHH SCOPE KIT Kit Code: MNS10475

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

SOMATOM go.Top, Models 11061640 & 11061648- a Computer tomography x-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Pneumothorax Tray, Catalog No. C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, GPN G56537 - Product Usage: The modified Wayne Pneumothorax Set is used for the relief …

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

The PolarCath Balloon Catheter consists of a coaxial catheter shaft with two concentric, non-compliant balloon systems mounted at the distal tip (bal…

Nucryo Vascular Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

WECK AutoEndo5, Automatic Hem-O-Lok Clip Applier, REF AE05ML Automatic Endoscopic Surgical Ligating Clip Appliers are delivery devices for Hem-o…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Catalogue Number CQ5051

Randox Laboratories, Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Monarch, Aspirating Biopsy Needle, REF: MBR-000012, Rx Only, UDI: B634MBR0000120

AURIS HEALTH INC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

XCELA, 8F SINGLE PLASTIC PORT FILLED, VALVED, UPN H965440400, Cat. No. 44-040 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for admi…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Blanketrol II Hyper-Hypothermia System, Models 222R and 222S - Product Usage: The system is composed of a heater, a compressor, a circulating pump a…

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

MEDICOM SAFEMASK PREMIER PLUS ASTM LEVEL 2 MASKS, Item Code 2040

AMD Medicom Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

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.